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#1. How long is the River Severn?
#2. Sir Rowland Hill, born in Kidderminster, is best known for inventing what?
#3. What is the name of this theatre in Malvern?
#4. Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham was born in which Worcestershire town?
#5. What was the name of the book by C.S. Lewis that was inspired by his experiences in Worcestershire?
Lewis used to meet with Tolkien in The Unicorn pub at Malvern. The story goes that, on a snowy evening, when he had just left the Unicorn, Lewis was inspired by the sight of a Malvern gas lamp and this led directly to his account of a Narnian wood, close to the start of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, where a gas lamp post stands alone, amid the gathering snows.
#6. What colour is Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce?
#7. Which fruit is Pershore famous for?
#8. Which of these members of One Direction hails from Redditch?
#9. In 1751 Dr. John Wall, and a group of local businessmen, established a factory in Worcester. What did that factory produce?
#10. What is the name of Worcestershire County Cricket Club's home ground?
#11. The village Claines has an interesting claim as it is home to one of only two pubs to be built on consecrated ground in the country. What is the pubs name?
The pub is called the Mug House, which dates back to the 15th century and is located in Claines church, has various reports of hauntings over the years.
Past landlords have claimed that strange occurrences at the pub are common and glasses smashing on their own or dull knocking noises coming from the beer cellar at night, can be expected.
#12. How many steps are there to reach the top of the tower of Worcester Cathedral?
#13. What is the official name of Worcester Cathedral?
#14. What was the nickname of this colourful Worcester character?
#15. Which Worcestershire town was called ‘Salinae’ in Roman times?
Droitwich was called Salinae in Roman times, then later called Wyche, derived from the Anglo-Saxon Hwicce kingdom, referred to as “Saltwich” according to Anglo-Saxon charters, with the Droit (meaning “right” in French) added when the town was given its charter on 1 August 1215 by King John.
#16. Which former F1 World Champion was born in Worcestershire in 1953?
#17. Who is the current Bishop of Worcester?
#18. This Worcester train station closed in 1965. What was it's name?
#19. Which bank note did Worcester Cathedral appear on between 1999 and 2007?
#20. What is the name of this spectacular mansion was devastated by fire in 1937?
The Correct answer is Whitley Court. Formerly a place of lavish Victorian parties and royal entertainments, the vast house of Witley Court was gutted by a devastating fire in 1937. Now one of England’s most spectacular ruins, the remaining walls still give a sense of the wealth and opulence that was once exhibited here.
