Test Your Knowledge About The Great Border City
So you think you know Carlisle?
The historic city of Carlisle is located in the very north-west of England, about 10 miles south of the Scottish border. It’s the only city in Cumbria and serves as a gateway to the nearby Lake District and the south-west Scottish Borders.
Put your knowledge of the great Border City to the test!
Who was the legendary football manager who played for Carlisle United in the 1930's?
When was the construction of Carlisle castle completed?
Which famous Mary was detained at Carlisle castle for 2 months by Elizabeth I of England?
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Who took over the running of Carlisle pubs in 1916?
Carlisle's Museum and Art Gallery, Tully House, was built in which Period?
Hadrian's Wall originates at which village west of Carlisle?
Carlisle's historic and oldest horse race is called?
Carlisle's former law courts, Citadel Chambers, were designed by which celebrated Engineer?
In the early part of the 20th century Carlisle was home to Europe's biggest what?
According to local legend, Talkin Tarn, is home to a giant what?
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Find out more about Carlisle!
Archaeological evidence suggests that Carlisle was an established settlement well before the first-century Roman invasion of England. The Romans founded a settlement at... Read more