Quiz on the History of Crediton
Discover Crediton's Rich History
Test your knowledge about Crediton, a town steeped in history and tradition! This engaging quiz will take you through various intriguing facts about Crediton, its famous residents, and significant events that have shaped the town.
Join us and see how much you really know! Here are some highlights of what you will learn:
- The centuries-old origins of key figures in Crediton's history
- Interesting anecdotes about local trades and pairings with French towns
- Historic events that left a mark on the town's landscape
What century was Saint Boniface born in?
7th
8th
4th
11th
What old saying did the town inspire, based on its main trade?
Smells like a Kirton brewery
More sheep than a Kirton pasture
As fine as Kirton spinning
There's no dog fight like a Kirton dog fight
What French town is Crediton paired with?
Gordes
Saint-Émilion
Chamonix
Avranches
Which monarch originally founded Queen Elizabeth's School?
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth I
Edward IV
Edward VI
What was the first war Redvers Buller served in?
First Opium War
Second Opium War
First Boer War
Second Boer War
In the 60s, the Palace Cinema in Crediton was renamed to what name?
The Regal
The Monarch
The Regent
The Sultan
What year did Crediton suffer the second largest fire in the country, second only to the Great Fire of London?
1749
1769
1743
1749
From which monarch did the townsfolk by the Church of the Holy Cross for £200?
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Edward VI
Mary I
What did the Crediton Hospital building used to be?
A mill
A workhouse
A pub
A pottery
What was the ancient name for Crediton?
Credianton
Kirton
Kerton
What was the profession of Thomas Hayward (the school's namesake)?
Headmaster
Lobbyist
Soldier
Architect
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