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The Famous Folk of Cumbria Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the famous folk of Cumbria, past and present?

A multiple-choice quiz by operator42. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
operator42

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
256,334

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
662

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which "Son of the Desert" was born in Argyll Street, Ulverston on 16th June, 1890? Hint

Oliver Hardy

Charlie Chaplin

Ben Turpin

Stan Laurel

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Question 2 of 10

2. Beatrix Potter, famous for her children's stories, was originally from London. She eventually moved to a farm located near to the village of Sawrey, what was the name of the farm? Hint

High Brow Farm

Hill Top Farm

Brow Top Farm

Hill Farm

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Question 3 of 10

3. Alfred Wainwright, famous for his Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, worked in Kendal as a Borough Treasurer. But which town was he born in? Hint

Burnley

Bickerstaff

Bolton

Blackburn

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fletcher Christian, long before his mutiny on the Bounty, was born near which Cumbrian town in 1764? Hint

Whitehaven

Workington

Keswick

Cockermouth

5. Born in Barrow in Furness in August 1947, he began his career in top flight football with Blackpool in 1964. He won many trophies during his illustrious career, including 2 European Cup winners medals. After retiring from the game he became a TV legend with his infamous run-in with Princess Anne. Who was he? Hint

Emlyn Hughes

Willy Horne

Billy Boston

Willy Thorne

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Question 6 of 10

6. Although originally born in the Borough of Camden, London, which world famous mountaineer now regards Cumbria as his home? Hint

John Tinker

John Hunt

Chris Bonington

Don Whillans

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Question 7 of 10

7. Born in Cockermouth in 1956, this rally driver eventually became a World Champion with Ford in 2006 when he led the Ford to win the constructors' World Rally championship for the first time in 25 years. Who was he? Hint

Rodger Clark

Tony Pond

Malcolm Wilson

Richard Burns

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Ruskin, was a great Victorian figure known for his poetry and skills as an artist. He lived at Brantwood from 1872 until his death in 1900. Near which lake shore is Brantwood situated? Hint

Windermere

Coniston

Elterwater

Derwentwater

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Question 9 of 10

9. Melvyn Bragg, British author and broadcaster was born in which Cumbrian town? Hint

Cockermouth

Wigton

Egremont

Keswick

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Question 10 of 10

10. William Wordsworth spent his childhood in the Cumbrian towns of Penrith and Cockermouth, and he also attended Grammar School in which village? Hint

Coniston

Torver

Ambleside

Hawkshead

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which "Son of the Desert" was born in Argyll Street, Ulverston on 16th June, 1890?

Answer: Stan Laurel

He changed his name after realising his real name - Stan Jefferson - contained 13 letters. It's rumoured he chose the name Laurel after his companion found a wreath made from the tree of the same name.

2. Beatrix Potter, famous for her children's stories, was originally from London. She eventually moved to a farm located near to the village of Sawrey, what was the name of the farm?

Answer: Hill Top Farm

Her first story, The Tale of Peter Rabbit started life as a story in a letter to a young relative - it was published as a children's book in 1902. With the money earned, she bought her first home in Cumbria.

3. Alfred Wainwright, famous for his Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, worked in Kendal as a Borough Treasurer. But which town was he born in?

Answer: Blackburn

The first of seven Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells was published in 1955. It took 13 years to complete the rest, which are still used today, 100 years after his birth.

4. Fletcher Christian, long before his mutiny on the Bounty, was born near which Cumbrian town in 1764?

Answer: Cockermouth

According to research, Christian was born on September 25, 1764 into a prominent family at Moorland Close, near Cockermouth and was carried over the hill to Brigham church for baptism on the same day.

He attended Eller Cottage, a school in Cockermouth, at the same time as William Wordsworth, who was 6 years his junior.

Answer: Emlyn Hughes

While playing for Liverpool he acquired the nickname " Crazy Horse" after an illegal rugby tackle on Newcastle United winger Albert Bennett.

6. Although originally born in the Borough of Camden, London, which world famous mountaineer now regards Cumbria as his home?

Answer: Chris Bonington

Chris Bonington is one of the worlds' most experienced climbers. He was born in the 1930's, in London. In 1996 he attended Buckingham Palace where he was knighted by the Queen for his services to mountaineering.

Answer: Malcolm Wilson

Malcolm Wilson spent many years as a successful British rally driver, before becoming involved in management. In his career he drove for three factory teams before leading the Ford World Rally Team.

8. John Ruskin, was a great Victorian figure known for his poetry and skills as an artist. He lived at Brantwood from 1872 until his death in 1900. Near which lake shore is Brantwood situated?

Answer: Coniston

Ruskin lived at Brantwood for 18 years, until his death in 1900. The house itself is surrounded by a spectacular panorama of the Coniston Fells.

9. Melvyn Bragg, British author and broadcaster was born in which Cumbrian town?

Answer: Wigton

Melvyn Bragg is well known in the UK for his work in television and radio. He began his career in the 1960's as a producer for the BBC. He is best known for presenting The South Bank Show, which began in 1978. In 1998 he became Lord Bragg of Wigton, (His place of birth) after being made a Life Peer.

10. William Wordsworth spent his childhood in the Cumbrian towns of Penrith and Cockermouth, and he also attended Grammar School in which village?

Answer: Hawkshead

Wordsworth was born in the small town of Cockermouth, in the north of the Lake District, in 1770. Most of his early years were spent there or in Penrith a few miles away. He died in 1850 after contracting a cold after going on a country walk. Many thousands of tourists visit his grave every year in the grounds of St Oswald's Church, Grasmere.

Source: Author operator42

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