Carnlough Heritage Quiz

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Carnlough Heritage Quiz

Test your knowledge of Carnlough’s rich history with our engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts about notable figures, historical events, and local landmarks.

In this quiz, you will:

  • Learn about Frances Anne Vane Tempest and her legacy.
  • Explore the story of Paddy the pigeon and his heroism during World War II.
  • Uncover the history of local buildings and community events.
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory347
Frances Anne Vane Tempest was the daughter of Anne Catherine McDonnell Countess of Antrim. She married Charles Stewart, Marquis of Londonderry. She owned the limestone quarries in Carnlough and coal mines in England which made her a very rich woman. Frances Anne had a famous great grandson. Was he
Lloyd George
Winston Churchill
Clement Attlee
Paddy the pigeon was hatched in Carnlough. On the 12th of June 1944 he carried a coded message about the Normandy Landings in a record time of 4 hours and 50 minutes. This helped to win the war. This is Paddy the pigeon. He was awarded a medal at the end of World War II. Which medal was it?
The George Cross
The Dickin Medal
The Distinguished Flying Medal
Miss 'Netta' Jane Johnston was born in Carnlough in 1878. She played and taught classical violin. She was also famous for playing which other instrument?
The uilleann pipes
The guitar
The harp
This Brick kiln sits by the side of the old railway path. What was burnt in the kiln to provide the farmers with something to enrich the soil to grow better grass and crops.
Sandstone
Granite
Limestone
Harbour House was built in 1848. It is now a cafe, a gift shop and Carnlough Community Association Office. It was originally
Shipping office
School house
Railway station
This building at the end of High St. Was originally used as?
A public house
A flour mill
An abattoir
This old building is the home of the Carnlough Rowing Club. However, until 1910 it had a very different use. Was it used to store?
Coal
Kelp
Rowing boats
The main road through Carnlough is part of the famous Antrim Coast Road which is now part of the Causeway Coastal route. It stretches from Larne to the north coast taking in many spectacular views. It was built between 1832 and 1842 by which of these men
Berkeley Deane Wise
Charles Lanyon
William Bald
The steam train on the bridge is called?
The squirrel
The otter
The beaver
What annual event took place upstairs in the Town Hall starting in 1856?
Annual tenants’ dinner
Lantern show
Christmas Party
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