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Keeping in Touch Quiz 4

  1. What building started life in 1876 as the Duke Street United Methodist Church and is located on the corner of Duke Street and King Street?
  • 2 Where did the British Musical Fireworks Championship used to be held before it moved to Victoria Park?
  • 3 Who was elected as Southport’s MP in 1959 and held the seat until he retired in 1987?
  • 4 What year was Southport Football Club founded? (A) 1881 (B) 1886 or (C) 1891 A –
  • 5 Since 2000, there have been 5 Mayor’s of Sefton that were councillors in Southport. For a point each, name 3 of them.
  • 6 What was the name of the railway line that ran from Southport and is now part of the Sefton circular cycle track and the Trans Pennine Trail?
  • 7 The Atkinson opened in 1878 following a donation given by William Atkinson, a cotton manufacturer from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. How much did it cost to build? (A) £15,000 (B) £150,000 or (C) £250,000
  • 8 What is the name of the historical manor house in Churchtown that dates back to the 12th century?
  • 9 Who was the architect that designed Southport Municipal Golf Course?
  • 10 What year did Southport Pier open? (A) 1860 (B) 1870 or (C) 1880