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Lincolnshire for Visitors

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Introduction:
"The rich farmland of Lincolnshire is ideal for visitors who enjoy mediaeval towns, arable countryside and a quiet coast. And there’s more to the county - lively, touristy Lincoln, bustling ports, traditional seaside resorts, and soaring Humber Bridge."


1. Lincolnshire is divided into three traditional regions. Which of these is NOT one of them?
    Lindsey
    Fenland
    Kesteven
    Holland


2. Although Lincolnshire is often though of as a flat county, there is a delightful range of hills in the north east, known as the:
    Chilterns
    Dales
    Wolds
    Moors


3. For which product is the large town of Scunthorpe best known?
    Steel
    Wheat
    Beef
    Wool


4. Grimsby is a fishing port in north-east Lincolnshire. But did the local MP really change his name to Austin Haddock to promote the local industry?
    Yes
    No


5. Which famous Prime Minister came from the town of Grantham, in south-west Lincolnshire?
    Tony Blair
    Harold Wilson
    Winston Churchill
    Margaret Thatcher


6. Skegness, a traditional seaside resort, has been advertised since the early 1900s with the 'Jolly Fisherman' and which unlikely slogan?
    ‘Skegness – endless fun’
    ‘Skegness – is so bracing’
    ‘Skegness – resort of kings’
    ‘Skegness – nicer than Nice’


7. Boston, once England’s second wealthiest town, traded with the Hanseatic League through its docks. How were they known?
    Dockyard
    Backyard
    Squareyard
    Steelyard


8. Crowland, or Croyland, lies in the fens. In the centre of the village is a unique, three-sided:
    Castle
    Market Hall
    Bridge
    Chapel


9. A castle and cathedral atop a steep hill dominate the city of Lincoln. Which character can you spot in the glorious Gothic cathedral?
    Lincoln Angel
    Lincoln Giant
    Lincoln Imp
    Lincoln Devil


10. Lincoln is full of historic buildings. One, on the main road up the hill, is a twelfth century house. How is it popularly known?
    Parson's House
    Jew's House
    Merchant's House
    Prince's House


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