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Market Cross 1803 print

Leighton Buzzard and Linslade
General History Quiz
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The Peacock

1. Leighton Buzzard has had a Tuesday Market since at least?

1414


2. Dillamore's is one of the oldest shops in Leighton. When did it open?

1923


3. This is the statue in the centre of town. Which of the following is it?

Market Cross


4. This was originally the market hall and is now a restaurant. What was this building used for in between?

Fire Station


5. Which Leighton Buzzard school was founded in 1813?

The British School ('Lancasterian')


6. Which town is this public house named after?

Bedford. The pub is The Bedford Arms


7. When did the first canal barge pass through Leighton Linslade?

May 28th 1900


8. The Great Train Robbery took place 2 miles south of Leighton Buzzard station. How many bags of money were stolen?

120


9. In 1950 extreme weather hit Leighton Buzzard and Linslade. Was it...?

Tornado


10. The oldest remaining building in Leighton Buzzard is named after which type of bird?

Peacock


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 Page last updated: 31st January 2014