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The Rossendale Valley Area, UK.

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The Rossendale Valley Area UK game quiz
"I fell in love with this corner of England and its residents a few years ago. Come get out your maps and reference books, and letīs explore."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The Borough of Rossendale is situated in which English county?
    Lancashire
    Cheshire
    Yorkshire
    Cumbria


2. See a valley and youīll soon find a river. Which one flows through the Rossendale Valley?
    Irwell
    Irk
    Mersey
    Roch


3. During the Industrial Revolution, what was Rossendaleīs main source of employment?
    Mining
    Steel
    Pottery
    Textiles


4. Let the train take the strain for a while, departing from Rawtenstall. Which line will we be travelling on?
    The East Lancashire Railway
    Part of the national rail network
    The Rossendale Valley Railway
    The Liverpool And Manchester Railway


5. Back in Rawtenstall, letīs head for the town whose name means "Valley of the Hazels". Where are we off to?
    Bacup
    Haslingden
    Helmshore
    Crawshawbooth


6. Lancashire winters, like those in the Scottish Highlands, for instance, can be harsh. Although itīs worth taking skis to the Highlands, could we use them in Rossendale?
    Yes
    No


7. Dominating the skyline above Ramsbottom, and clearly visible from the M66 motorway, is Peel Tower, a monument to Sir Robert Peel. For what is he best remembered?
    Founding the Metropolitan Police Force
    Sitting in judgment at the Pendle witch trials.
    Construction of canals and railways
    Inventing the Spinning Jenny


8. Wandering around Bacup, a sign tells us we are on Elgin Street. What claim can this street make?
    It was, until 2006, Britainīs shortest street
    Britainīs oldest public house may be found here
    It is Britainīs steepest street
    Sir Robert Peel was born here


9. Time to "get summet darn uz necks", as the consumption of food and drink is known locally. Black Pudding sounds nice, but what is it?
    A type of pie
    A cake or gateaux
    A type of sausage
    A local brew


10. I think we deserve a quiet drink to round off the quiz. So letīs call in at Fitzpatrickīs, Rawtenstall. Sounds good so far, but why might we be disappointed?
    Itīs an Irish theme pub, and not a Lancashire "local"
    It is a huge pub, full of rowdy youngsters
    It has a "men only" bar
    No alcoholic beverages are served here


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Compiled May 22 13