So you think you know Penrith? The Penrith area is known to have been first settled by the Romans. They built two forts in the area at which two villages? The name ‘Penrith’ is derived from the Celtic language, translating to English as what? In 1907, Penrith is known to have at least how many…
So you think you know Cockermouth? The population of Cockermouth at the 2011 Census was recorded as being? In 1881, what experiment was introduced in Cockermouth town centre, that was a UK first? One of Cockermouth’s famous sons, eminent scientist, John Dalton, was the originator of what theory? Cockermouth’s original railway line, built in 1847,…
So you think you know Kendal? Kendal’s Latin motto is ‘Pannus mihi panis’. It translates to English as what? Established by monks in the 14th century, Kendal’s wool industry lasted approximately how many years? The Oxenholme to Windermere railway branch line, passing through Kendal, was opened in which year? Kendal’s world famous mint cake was…
Here’s a quiz on the west Cumbrian coastal town of Maryport. Why not give our quiz a go? So you think you know Maryport? Maryport was formerly known by what name? When Humphrey Senhouse changed the name of Ellenfoot to Maryport, who was it named after? In 1774, the approximate population of Maryport was how…
Do you know the Cumbrian market town of Wigton? Here’s a fun trivia quiz on the history of the town. Why not test your knowledge and give our Wigton quiz a go? So you think you know Wigton? The first century Roman fort, built just south of Wigton, was referred to by locals as? Wigton…
What do you know about the Lakeland towns of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere? Here’s a fun quiz on the neighbouring Cumbrian towns. Why not have a go? So you think you know Bowness on Windermere? Lake Windermere is approximately how many miles long? Windermere railway station opened in which year? 1. The population of Bowness at the…
So you think you know Silloth? Silloth Airport officially closed on New Year’s eve of which year? Which 19th celebrated landscape artist came to Silloth to paint seascape and sunsets views of the Solway? Silloth’s famed seafront ‘green’ is approximately how many acres? Which Sir Walter Scott novel was partly set around Silloth? Silloth railway…
So you think you know Appleby! Which American President’s father and two step brothers were educated at Appleby Grammar School? Which former Appleby MP was elected Prime Minister of the UK in 1783? Who were the first known settlers in the Appleby area? Appleby Castle was built by Norman Warlord Ranulf le Meschin in approximately…
A quiz on Carlisle! How much do you know about Carlisle? You can test your knowledge of the great border city by taking our; So you think you know Carlisle?, quiz here . However, if you want to learn more about the historic city of Carlisle, the largest settlement and county capital of Cumbria, why…
What do you know of the Lake District town of Keswick? Here’s a quiz on the history of the Lakeland town. Why not have a go at our fun quiz? So you think you know Keswick? Archaeological evidence suggests Keswick was first settled when? Keswick literally translates from Old Norse as what? At the turn…
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