Tour of England A-K Trivia Quiz

Answer: Axminster

The making of carpets in the town was started in 1755. It took a long time to make one given the technology available at the time. Everything was done by hand. When a carpet was completed, the local church would ring its bells.

Answer: Blackpool

Each autumn as the dark nights close in, a six mile stretch of the main coastal road of the town is illuminated by over a million bulbs. This attracts many thousands of visitors every day when other seaside towns have already reached the end of their season. Even the local trams are lit up to resemble all sorts of things that don't actually look like a tram.

Answer: Coventry

The old Coventry Cathedral was built around the 14th century and was virtually completely destroyed by German bombers on the night of November 14th, 1940. It still stands, ruined. On the wall behind the old altar, an inscription has been added which reads "Father Forgive".

A new cathedral has been built next to the old ruin. Consecrated in 1962, its modern design was selected from over 200 submitted in a competition and has been a massive success.

Answer: Derby

The Epsom Derby is one of England's 'Classic' races and is open to three-year-old horses. Derby itself is the county town of Derbyshire and home to the first fully mechanised factory in England. In an early example of industrial espionage, John Lombe, the owner, had travelled to Piedmont in Italy and came back with enough know-how to build his own silk-spinning machine.

Answer: Exeter

Exeter gets its name from the River Exe on whose banks it is built. Exeter Cathedral was founded in the 12th century. The Romans built a fort here at the southwestern end of the Fosse Way, which together with Watling Street, were the two most important Roman roads in Britain.

Answer: Farnborough

Farnborough is home to that branch of government dealing with air accidents. It is also the home to a week-long trade show every two years where the aerospace and defence industries try to sell both civilian and military aircraft to a world-wide market. No doubt lots of rather secret gear is sold here too.

The last two days of the show are open to the public who can see demonstrations of the aircraft etc. being put through their paces.

Answer: Gloucester

The Gloucester old spot pig is mostly white with black spots over its body. It is recognised as the oldest spotted breed in the world. Both types of Gloucester cheese are made from the milk of Gloucester cows. The 'single' variety is more crumbly and lower in fat. The 'double' variety is aged longer and has a stronger, more savoury flavour.

Answer: Henley-on-Thames

The Thames has a straight stretch of water just north of the town which is ideal for rowing races. The Regatta has been held since 1839 and became 'Royal' in 1851 when Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, became its patron. Every reigning monarch since that time has agreed to be the Regatta patron.

Answer: Ipswich

Ipswich was founded around the 7th-8th century. In 1939, a complete buried ship dating from the 7th century was found in Sutton Hoo, just 12 miles from Ipswich. It contained gold, gems, a ceremonial helmet, a shield, sword and many other valuable and historically significant items. The ship is believed to be the burial place of Raedwald, King of the East Angles.

Answer: Kendal

Kendal is situated close to the sea and also the Lake District National Park and has a thriving tourist trade for hillwalkers, climbers and lovers of water.