Test your knowledge of Larne history!
Discover the History of Larne
Test your knowledge of Larne's rich history with this engaging quiz! From maritime disasters to significant local landmarks, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the town's past.
- 10 thought-provoking questions
- Learn about key events and figures in Larne's history
- Perfect for history enthusiasts and locals alike!
1. Larne Museum & Arts Centre is housed in the former Carnegie Free Library building. It is now a grade B1 listed building of historic and architectural interest. Which one of these historic buildings/monuments is not listed?
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2. The coastline around Larne has claimed many ships over the years, with many lives and cargoes lost. Which of these disasters claimed the lives of all on board?
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During World War Two, Larne Naval Base was located at the Olderfleet Hotel. It was given a Service name. The Germans thought it was a vessel and issued propaganda that they had sunk it. What was the Service name of the base?
HMS Racer
HMS Larne
HMS Caroline
HMS Repulse
Larne Shipbuilding Company formed in 1897 on land leased from James Chaine near the ruins of Olderfleet Castle. There is some discussion over whether the SS Kerrymore or the SS Kylebahn was the last boat to be built in Larne. However both ships were launched in the same year. What year did they launch?
1910
1915
1920
1925
5. Larne Museum & Arts Centre is housed in the historic former Carnegie Free Library Building. Built in 1905, it is an example of Edwardian 'free style' architecture. Three of these buildings were also established during the reign of King Edward VII (1901-1910) and one is much earlier Victorian building. Which is the odd one out?
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6. Larne Museum’s photographic collection provides a record of many aspects of Larne’s history and includes many images of local schools. Which of these schools once stood next to a house (now long gone) where the grandparents of US President Andrew Johnston (1865-1869) lived?
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St Mary’s National School
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7. The Sun Laundry was in operation in Larne from 1894 providing ‘a first-class service to Hotels and Shipping Lines.’ In the 1980s the premises were taken over by another local business still in existence today. What was that business?
Rea’s of Larne Furniture Shop, Bank Road
Ballantine’s Clothes Shop, Main Street
Silver Lounge Café
This is a lady known as Marina Jane Parke. She lived in a roughly built home on the shore. Refusing to leave her home in spite of warnings about rough weather, Jane’s body was found on the shore the morning after a storm in December 1894, with her home washed away. She had been very well-known by both locals and tourists. Where did she live?
Drains Bay
Ballygally
Carnlough
Cushendun
Ten McGarel Buildings, or Almshouses, were erected in Larne and partly furnished by Charles McGarel in 1874 at a cost of £8000 ‘being intended for persons possessing a small income’. The Larne Times of 1938 said they were ‘among the most attractive of their kind in any part of Ulster’. By the 1960s, only 3 houses were occupied. The Almshouses were demolished in 1971. Where were the Almshouses located?
Glenarm Road
Pound Street
Gloucester Avenue
Old Glenarm Road
Larne Town Park was officially opened in August 1933. What unexpected find was unearthed during further building works in February 1938.
Human Skeletons
Dinosaur fossils
Viking goods
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