Around The Coast of Britain, Part Two Quiz

Answer: Teignmouth

Torbay stretches for 22 miles along the south Devon coast. It was given the name The English Riviera by the Victorians because of its similarity to its French equivalent. Because of the mild climate, and it being a natural sun trap, many sub-tropical plants and trees can be found growing there.

Answer: St Michael's Mount

St Michael's Mount is a small rocky island that is only accessible on foot at low tide. It is reached by a 400m long man made causeway. Small ferries operate at other times. The Mount rises approximately 230 feet above sea level and is topped by a medieval castle and church.

The old Cornish name,which translates as 'the grey rock in the wood', may have come from a time before Mount's Bay was flooded. The castle is inhabited by the St Aubyn family, but visitor access is controlled by The National Trust.

Answer: Lundy

Lundy is the largest island in the Bristol Channel, even though it only covers an area of around 2 square miles or 5.2 square kilometers. It is situated 12 miles off the coast. There is evidence of occupation stretching back to the Neolithic. Because it is on a major bird migration route it is a very popular day trip destination for bird watchers.

It also gives its name to one of the areas mentioned in the UK shipping forecast.

Answer: True

The Gower covers approximately 70 square miles and is a popular destination for walkers and surfers. The coastline of the peninsular boasts many fine beaches and caves. Occupied since at least the Bronze Age, there are several menhirs to be found. The majority of the population live in small villages. The largest major town is Swansea.

Answer: Milford Haven

Milford Haven, as a town, came into existence in the latter part of the 18th Century. It started life as a whaling centre, but soon developed into a major port and naval dockyard. The Royal Navy moved out in 1814 to nearby Pembroke Dock. Today, Milford Haven is home to some of Britain's major oil refineries.

Answer: St Davids

Known for its fine Cathedral, St Davids has had a religious community since the 6th Century. The present Cathedral is built on the site of the original monastery of St David, the Patron Saint of Wales, and dates back to around 1180. As you enter the city, you have no idea of the imposing nature of the building until you suddenly see it at the bottom of a small hill. Just behind it are the ruins of the Bishop's Palace which is almost as old as the Cathedral itself.

Answer: Menai

Completed in 1826, and built by Thomas Telford, The Menai Suspension Bridge provided the first, fixed, link between the mainland of Wales and Anglesey. Prior to this, the only way to reach the island was by boat across the treacherous Menai Strait. The bridge was one of the first modern suspension bridges in the world. Just a few years later, a second bridge was built to carry the new railway.

This one was built by Robert Stevenson, son of the railway pioneer George. Anglesey is home to the village with the longest name in Britain, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, which translates as "The church of St. Mary in a hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and near St. Tysilio's church by the red cave".

The name was actually coined in the nineteenth century to attract tourists to the Island.

It is abbreviated to Llanfairpwll or Llanfair P.G. by the locals.

Answer: Blackpool

Blackpool rose to prominence in the 19th Century as a popular resort, particularly for the residents of the northern mill towns. With the opening of the railways the town, which previously was only visited by wealthier people wishing to 'take the cure' of sea bathing, was made accessible to more people. Blackpool Tower, opened in 1894, was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris and stands 158m tall.

A large pleasure beach was opened in 1896 and is, possibly, the most visited theme park in Britain.

The Blackpool Illuminations, which can be seen during September and October of each year are a major attraction for the town. They are over 10km long, and use, on average, over 1 million light bulbs.

Answer: Barrow

Barrow, or to give it its full name of Barrow-in-Furness, was a major ship building town for a large part of the 19th and early 20th Centuries.It was here that all of the UK's Vanguard class of nuclear submarines were built. Historically part of Lancashire, in 1974, with the local Government boundary changes, it has since become one the largest, and most important, towns in Cumbria.

Answer: Marriage

In 1753, the Marriage Act was passed by the English parliament. This made it illegal for anyone to marry if either party was under the age of 21, and parental consent was not given. The Act did not apply in Scotland. At that time, it was legal for a male of 14, and a female as young as 12 to marry. Scottish Law has been, and still is, slightly different to English Law.

In 1929, things changed a little, and both parties had to be 16 years old, but parental consent was still not a requirement. In 1856 a law was passed stating that both parties to the marriage had to have resided in Scotland for at least 21 days. Gretna Green is still a popular, and romantic, spot for many people to marry, but the tradition of 'eloping' has now passed in to folklore.