UXA Away Day
Manchester Knowledge Challenge
Test your knowledge of Manchester's rich history and cultural landmarks with our exciting quiz! From its industrial heritage to iconic moments in music, discover how well you know this vibrant city.
- 51 Questions covering various aspects of Manchester
- Fun and engaging format
- Perfect for locals and visitors alike
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Which is the UK's second city?
Birmingham
Glasgow
Manchester
Edinburgh
Bangor
It was Glasgow back in the Victorian era, then swapped between Birmingham & Manchester for most of the last 70 years with Birmingham edging the lead until the last decade. Manchester is now considered the 2nd city according to most recent surveys.
It was Glasgow back in the Victorian era, then swapped between Birmingham & Manchester for most of the last 70 years with Birmingham edging the lead until the last decade. Manchester is now considered the 2nd city according to most recent surveys.
What happened to the original Palace Theatre's facade?
The original facade was replaced by the current one, due to WWII Bomb Damage
Due to typical London bias, the original splendid facade was taken apart and sent to London
Due to being described as old fashioned, the owners replaced the original facade
Due to not meeting health and safety standards, the original facade was replaced by the current one
Due to being described as old fashioned, the owners replaced the original facade
Due to being described as old fashioned, the owners replaced the original facade
What does the arrow carved into the ground indicate?
The site of a plug hole to drain the canal
The upcoming right turn for the branch under Manchester Central Station
The location of the mythical River Tib
Nothing, I etched it there last year as a practical joke
Why did Manchester end up with a donut of dereliction?
It's grim up North. Keep it grim
Councils worked hard for years to ensure inner city neighbourhoods were industrial
Just plain old poor council planning
Manchester was the first modern city in the world. No one knew how to built such an urban environment
Manchester was the first modern city in the world. No one knew how to built such an urban environment
Manchester was the first modern city in the world. No one knew how to built such an urban environment
Is the Bridgewater canal...
The oldest canal in the world
The oldest industrial canal in the world
The oldest fully man made navigable canal in the world
Arguably the single most important canal in world history
The oldest fully man made navigable canal in the world and
it's arguably the single most important canal in world history
The oldest fully man made navigable canal in the world and
it's arguably the single most important canal in world history
Why are all the train stations and railways in central Manchester elevated on stilts?
Elevated rail has the advantage of segregation with traffic
There was a simple mistake on the first ever railway line that forced all later lines in MCR to be elevated
It was symbolic of Manchester's rise to power
In classic Liverpool Manchester rivalry, Manchester wanted their stations higher than Liverpool's
There was a simple mistake on the first ever railway line that forced all later lines in MCR to be elevated
There was a simple mistake on the first ever railway line that forced all later lines in MCR to be elevated
How many passenger railway terminus' existed in Manchester at its peak?
3 stations
4 stations
5 Stations
6 Stations
7 Stations
6 Stations
Piccadilly (Store Street, London Road) 1842
Victoria 1844
Oxford Rd 1849
Central 1880
Exchange 1884
Mayfield 1910
6 Stations
Piccadilly (Store Street, London Road) 1842
Victoria 1844
Oxford Rd 1849
Central 1880
Exchange 1884
Mayfield 1910
Why were the Beatles turned away from the famous "The French" Restaurant?
The head chef didn't like the Beatles music
The Beatles were deemed inappropriately dressed for such an extravagant restaurant
Due to Liverpool/Manchester rivalry, the maître d refused the scouser band entry
The Beatles had famously failed to pay their previous bill at the restaurant
The Beatles were deemed inappropriately dressed for such an extravagant restaurant
The Beatles were deemed inappropriately dressed for such an extravagant restaurant
Why is the Brew Dog building not aligned with the others?
Because the builders weren't paying attention
Because the council had planned to level the entire city centre & build wider roads
The building was shifted in the 2000s to fit more el-fresco dining
Because the architect clearly had your best intentions at heart
Because the council had planned to level the entire city centre & build wider roads
Because the council had planned to level the entire city centre & build wider roads
The money was in place... The contractors were ready ... What could possibly go wrong?
The tower was rejected by some on the grounds it was too foreign
The tower was rejected by some on the grounds it was too out of place
The tower was rejected by some due to it antisemitism
All of the above
What happened to the Picc-Vicc Line?
Nothing, it's still there underground, just not used
A certain government (to be unnamed) backtracked on their promise for funding after construction began
It had to be stopped because there are too many underground rivers in MCR
Westminster politicians mixed it up and built the line between Piccadilly Circus & Victoria Station in London
A certain government (to be unnamed) backtracked on their promise for funding after construction began
A certain government (to be unnamed) backtracked on their promise for funding after construction began
Why is this building's facade an earthy shade of green?
Because it’s called the Anaconda Cut
Because the director of the film 'Anaconda' Luis Llosa owns the building
Don't think everything has meaning, it was the cheapest colour available for the facade's panels
It's named after the colour of an Anaconda snake, which was named after a river deviation, which was named after a wire factory in the area which was named after a curve in the river
It's named after the colour of an Anaconda snake, which was named after a river deviation, which was named after a wire factory in the area which was named after a curve in the river
It's named after the colour of an Anaconda snake, which was named after a river deviation, which was named after a wire factory in the area which was named after a curve in the river
Why was in called NOMA?
Short for NOrth of MArket Street
Named after the original company that occupied the One Angle Square Building
Inspired by SOMA (South of Market St) in SF, which was inspired by SOHO (South of Houston St) in NY, which was inspired by Soho in London
It's not named NOMA, that's just some marketing bullshit and means nothing to proper Mancunians
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