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Victorian Derby Trivia Quiz

Victorian Derby is set in and around Derby between 1837 and 1901.

A multiple-choice quiz by anjo41. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
anjo41

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,037

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
322

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who, in 1867, donated land in Derby to enable establishment of the Recreation Ground and Open Air Swimming Pool for use by the people of Derby? Hint

Joseph Wright

Richard Keene

Erasmus Darwin

Thomas Bass

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Question 2 of 10

2. For many years the Shot Tower was one of the highest buildings in Derby and had it still been standing would have celebrated its 200th aniversary. When was it built? Hint

1799

1800

1801

1808

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Derby one can't forget the Mighty Rams (Derby County Football Club). In what year were they actually formed? Hint

1888

1880

1886

1884

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Question 4 of 10

4. Andrew Handyside built Friargate Bridge. He was also responsible for building one of London's railway stations. Which one? Hint

Liverpool Street

Marylebone

Kings Cross

St Pancras

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Derby see its last public execution? Hint

1902

1852

1802

1862

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where in Derby would you find a statue of Florence Nightingale? Hint

In the Market Place

On the Bass Rec

Next to the Cathedral

Outside the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the mill in Derby that was the first in England to produce this material? Hint

Hose Mill

Wool Mill

Silk Mill

Cloth Mill

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year was St Mary's, the first Roman Catholic Church, built in Derby? Hint

1934

1827

1834

1900

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year did the railway come to Derby? Hint

1860

1830

1840

1850

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Question 10 of 10

10. The quiz wouldn't be complete without a question on public houses. Which is the oldest surviving pub in Derby? Hint

Ye Old Dolphin

Ye Old Inn

The Seven Stars

The Silk Mill

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who, in 1867, donated land in Derby to enable establishment of the Recreation Ground and Open Air Swimming Pool for use by the people of Derby?

Answer: Thomas Bass

Thomas Bass presented the land to the people of Derby and it subsequently became known as 'The Bass Rec', and has been in use ever since.

2. For many years the Shot Tower was one of the highest buildings in Derby and had it still been standing would have celebrated its 200th aniversary. When was it built?

Answer: 1800

The Shot Tower was used to produce lead pellets - molten lead was poured from the top through a sieve and allowed to fall some 150 feet into a vat of cold water.

3. In Derby one can't forget the Mighty Rams (Derby County Football Club). In what year were they actually formed?

Answer: 1884

Who said 1888? That was the year they played in the inaugural season of the Football League. They were actually formed four years earlier as an offshot of the County Cricket Club.

4. Andrew Handyside built Friargate Bridge. He was also responsible for building one of London's railway stations. Which one?

Answer: St Pancras

Andrew was born in Scotland in 1805 and died in 1887 and his business went into decline. The only obvious reference to his existence is a street - Handyside Street.

5. In what year did Derby see its last public execution?

Answer: 1862

Richard Thorley was hanged outside Veron Street Gaol in 1862 for the murder of Eliza Morrow. He slit her throat from ear to ear because he suspected her of seeing another man.

6. Where in Derby would you find a statue of Florence Nightingale?

Answer: Outside the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary

Florence Nightingales connection with Derby is slightly tenuous because she was born in Italy, worked overseas for most of her life and died in London. Her family did, however, own Lea Hall just outside Derby.

7. What is the name of the mill in Derby that was the first in England to produce this material?

Answer: Silk Mill

It started a whole new fashion amongst the upper classes, silk having been previously imported and therefore very expensive.

8. In what year was St Mary's, the first Roman Catholic Church, built in Derby?

Answer: 1834

It was built because of the increasing demand by Irish 'navvies' working on the expanding railways.

9. In what year did the railway come to Derby?

Answer: 1840

Derby Railway Station opened in 1840 and was run by three companies, the North Midland which was the largest and longest established, Birmingham and Derby Railway and the Midland Counties Railway. The Midland Hotel opposite the station was built around the same time.

10. The quiz wouldn't be complete without a question on public houses. Which is the oldest surviving pub in Derby?

Answer: Ye Old Dolphin

Built in 1530 Ye Old Dolphin is allegedly the oldest surviving pub in Derby and situated very close to the cathedral.

Source: Author anjo41

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