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Barrow-in-Furness quiz
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A quiz to test your knowledge about Barrow-in-Furness! #cumbria #barrow
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1
Where is the closest prison to Barrow?
HMP Haverigg
HMP Lancaster Farms
HMP Manchester
HMP Kirkham
2
Which zoo is closest to Barrow?
South Lakes Safari Zoo
London Zoo
Chester Zoo
Bristol Zoo
3
In 1537, Furness Abbey was disestablished and destroyed by which ruler?
Henry VIII.
Richard II
Richard III
Louis XI
4
Who is the current MP for Barrow?
David Cameron
Simon Fell
John Armstrong
David Sharp
5
What is the previous name of The Forum?
The Forum Twenty Eight
Theatre by the Sea
The Ballroom
The Theatre
6
Which of the following is NOT an area in Barrow?
Newbarns
Holbeck
Southport
Walney
7
What is the current population in Barrow?
49,300
67,600
29,000
82,900
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Why was Barrow a target in World War 2?
Because of the town's shipbuilding capabilities
It wasn't
Because so many people lived here
9
Which is the closest city to Barrow?
Manchester
Kendal
Preston
Lancaster
10
How many Tesco's are there in Barrow?
1
4
2
3
11
How many secondary schools are there in Barrow?
8
9
5
2
12
What material is Furness Abbey built with?
Sandstone
Silver
Steel
Concrete
13
What does BAE Systems stand for?
Britain Against Electronics
Brian Alfred Erron
British Aircraft Engineers
British Aerospace Engineering
14
Approximately how many people does BAE Systems employ in Barrow?
7,500
2,000
21,000
800
15
Before being a part of Cumbria, which county did Barrow belong to?
It didn't
Lancashire
Lincolnshire
Yorkshire
