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Teesside, NE of England Trivia Quiz

For those who want to do a silly little quiz on the north east of england especially Teesside.

A multiple-choice quiz by pussfill. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pussfill

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
31,178

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1129

Last 3 plays: Guest 195 (7/10), Guest 90 (8/10), Guest 185 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. John Walker who invented the friction Lights (matches) is buried where ? Hint

Middlesbrough

Peterlee

Billingham

Norton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Captain Cook was born in Middlesbrough, but where ? Hint

Brambles Farm

Acklam

Marton

Saltersgill

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Question 3 of 10

3. Teesside is famous for its industry - which big firm established itself in the Billingham area ? Hint

Siemans

Glaxo

Nissan

ICI

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Question 4 of 10

4. Billingham was the first place to house an establishment which incorporated all leisure facilities under one roof - the first in the world - name it ? Hint

Stadium

Colosseum

Forum

Pavilion

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Teesside town was bombed in World War One? Hint

Hartlepool

Wolviston

Elwick

Seal Sands

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who sponsors the Premier league Riverside stadium home to Middlesborough Football club ? Hint

Lambtons

Orange

Vodaphone

Cellnet

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who made Darlington famous? Hint

Frank Whittle

George Stephenson

Stan Laurel

Enid Blyton

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these made Darlington famous? Hint

First underground railway

First hovercraft

First passenger railway pulled by steam engine

First jet flight

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the highest peak in the Teesside area Hint

Bracken Hill

Roseberry Topping

Billingham Bank

Cheviot Hill

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which town has the widest high street in England ? Hint

Middlesbrough

Thornaby

Redcar

Stockton

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Today : Guest 195: 7/10
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Apr 06 2024 : Guest 185: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. John Walker who invented the friction Lights (matches) is buried where ?

Answer: Norton

2. Captain Cook was born in Middlesbrough, but where ?

Answer: Marton

3. Teesside is famous for its industry - which big firm established itself in the Billingham area ?

Answer: ICI

4. Billingham was the first place to house an establishment which incorporated all leisure facilities under one roof - the first in the world - name it ?

Answer: Forum

5. Which Teesside town was bombed in World War One?

Answer: Hartlepool

6. Who sponsors the Premier league Riverside stadium home to Middlesborough Football club ?

Answer: Cellnet

7. Who made Darlington famous?

Answer: George Stephenson

8. Which of these made Darlington famous?

Answer: First passenger railway pulled by steam engine

The first passenger railway ran from Darlington to Stockton. It was the first railway to use a steam engine.

9. Name the highest peak in the Teesside area

Answer: Roseberry Topping

10. Which town has the widest high street in England ?

Answer: Stockton

Source: Author pussfill

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