The Red Rose County - Lancashire Quiz

Answer: Cumbria

Cumbria is host to the city of Carisle as well as the beautiful Lake District. Tourism is its main industry. There is a pencil factory within the county as well.

Answer: Preston

Despite the fact that Lancaster gives the county its name. Preston is where the county is mainly run from and is home to County Hall.

Answer: Chorley

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,(known as the Mormons) was set up in Utah, USA and based itself on an expansion of Christianity. Its founder, Joseph Smith was said to be a prophet who talked to God.

Answer: Blackburn

The team were relegated to Division One in 1999 when Brian Kidd made a mess of things.

Answer: Bolton

The Octagon Theatre in Bolton almost had to shut a few years ago because of financial difficulties. Bolton Wanderers beat Manchester United 2-0 in the FA Cup final in 1958.

Answer: Lanky Twang

Lanky Twang includes phrases like 'Orite' meaning 'Are you alright', 'Rite for a do' meaning 'I'm ready' and 'Put wood in'th hole' meaning 'close the door'.

Answer: Chorley

Despite having a population of more than 100,000 people, Chorley has to share its post code with Preston. Chorley is also of home of this quiz's creator.

Answer: To the West of Blackburn

Bamber Bridge is a small town on the outskirts of Preston where Preston North End Football Club have a parade whenever they are promoted or relegated. Funnily enough a coffin is carried through this parade.

Answer: Boltonians

There is also the nickname Trotters which is used to describe a Boltonian who likes to play tricks on outsiders. This nickname was also used by Bolton Wanderers football club.

Answer: Radio Whitsundale FM

Radio Whitsundale has never existed. Wish FM is a pop music station in Wigan, whilst Rock FM is a pop music station in Preston. Chorley FM is a new creation as it recently went on air to cover the town's summer festival. It has been offered the chance to become a permanent station.

Answer: Camelot

An out of town night club called The Park Night Club is also in Charnock Richard. The park closed for business in late 2012.

Answer: Yes

David Beckham (a soccer player) is married to Victoria Adams who was a member of the British pop group The Spice Girls. The town of Preston can be said to be a good omen for the couples as both of them found that their careers were launched after they visited the town . David played for Preston's football team whilst on loan from Manchester United before he became a big name. Within a year of returning back to United he became a regular in the first team. Victoria and The Spice Girls were part of a free gig during Preston's 1996 Summer Festival.

They released their first single 'Wannabe' a few days after their gig in Preston and were number one in the singles charts a week later.

Answer: Bretton Hall College

Bretton Hall is actually a Drama school in Yorkshire. Lancashire College is a small college for adult students, whilst both Runshaw and Cardinal Newman offer courses for sixth formers. The latter has a strong Catholic basis.

Answer: Blackpool

Blackpool is famous for its tower, mucky beaches and one of the world's largest roller coasters. The airport can trace its history back to 1909 and was one of the first airports in the UK.

Answer: Wigan

Wigan won almost everything for years before the Super League was started. Since the formation of the Super League they have hardly won a thing.