Curiosities of Bristol Quiz

A vibrant illustration depicting iconic Bristol landmarks such as the SS Great Britain, the Suspension Bridge, and Temple Church, all bathed in warm sunlight, with a hint of historical flair and a pirate theme to represent Blackbeard.

Curiosities of Bristol Quiz

Test your knowledge about the fascinating sights and history of Bristol! This quiz will challenge your understanding of the city’s notable landmarks and interesting trivia.

Join in to discover:

The secrets behind famous structures
Historical events that shaped Bristol
Fun facts about the city’s culture

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Curiosities of Bristol

Test your knowledge on pieces of interest in Bristol

Curiosities of Bristol

Test your knowledge on pieces of interest in Bristol

The mast tops of the SS Great Britain are retractable. Why is that?

A. In order to reduce air resistance when the ship ran on its steam engines.

B. So it could pass under the Suspension Bridge even at high tide.

C. The local authorities did not permit them to be taller than the church towers of Bristol.

D. So the sailors wouldn’t have to climb that high all the time.

The water level of the river Avon goes up and down twice a day. Why?

A. They open and close the locks on the river for maintenance purposes.

B. Bristol Water (the local water company) uses the excess water to make reserves.

C. The river Avon is a tidal river, hence the level changes twice a day.

D. They drain it to pick up the shopping trolleys and bikes that people throw in during the day.

Bristol’s harbour is called the Floating harbour. Why?

A. Because beautiful colourful reflections float on the water on a sunny day.

B. Because the water level floats at the same height all the time, regardless the tide.

C. It is the original medieval name of the harbour.

D. During the slave trade the floating bodies of dead slaves could be seen in the river on occasions.

This is Blackbeard, the infamous pirate of Bristol. Why is his beard smoking?

A. He has put his cigars behind his ears to free up his hands while he is killing someone.

B. To keep the burning charges for his pistols at the ready, like he would during battle.

C. That’s smoke emerging from fires in the background of the picture.

D. It is only an artistic exaggeration to make him look more frightening.

This is Temple church with its leaning tower behind the Shakespeare Pub in Victoria Street. Why is the tower not straight?

A. The tower is vertical in reality, it is only the distortion of the lens on the camera.

B. They built it in such a way to pay homage to the Leaning tower of Pisa.

C. It was damaged during the bombings in world war two.

D. It started to lean during its construction and was left like that.

Curiosities of Bristol Quiz

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