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Leighton Buzzard and Linslade General History Quiz
| 1. Leighton Buzzard has had a Tuesday Market since at least...? |
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| a) 1284 | c) 1639 | |
| b) 1414 | d) 1801 | |
| 2. Dillamore's is one of the oldest family businesses in Leighton. When did they open their first shop? |
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| a) 1906 | c) 1964 | |
| b) 1923 | d) 1908 | |
| 3. This is the statue in the centre of town. Which of the following is it? |
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| a) Trig Point | c) Market Cross | |
| b) Eleanor Cross | d) Fountain | |
| 4. This was originally the market hall and is now a restaurant. What was this building used for in between? |
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| a) Bank | c) Fire Station | |
| b) Meeting House | d) Library | |
| 5. Which Leighton Buzzard school was founded in 1813? |
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| a) The British School ('Lancasterian') | |
| b) Cedars School | |
| c) Mary Bassett School | |
| d) Pulford School | |
| 6. Which town is this public house named after? |
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| a) Northampton | c) Bedford | |
| b) Linslade | d) Buckingham | |
| 7. When did the first canal barge pass through Leighton Linslade? |
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| a) 26th April 1908 | c) November 16th 1920 | |
| b) July 5th 1896 | d) May 28th 1800 | |
| 8. The Great Train Robbery took place 2 miles south of Leighton Buzzard station. How many bags of money were stolen? |
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| a) 500 | c) 60 | |
| b) 1million | d) 120 | |
| 9. In 1950 extreme weather hit Leighton Buzzard and Linslade. Was it...? |
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| a) An earthquake | c) A tornado | |
| b) Flooding | d) A big freeze | |
| 10. One of the oldest buildings in Leighton is named after which type of bird? |
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| a) Peacock | c) Buzzard | |
| b) Swan | d) Eagle | |
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