THE BIG NOTTS QUIZ

illustration: Raphael Achache

Are you a natural Nottinghamian or do you need to brush up on your cobs and your mardiness? Take the ultimate Notts Quiz below to find out…

1) What region of the UK is Nottingham in?

a) West Midlands b) Lancashire c) East Midlands d) Yorkshire

2) Between which years did the iconic Brian Clough manage Nottingham Forest?

a) 1978-1995 b) 1975-1993 c) 1972-1989 d) 1976-1991

3) Which material is Nottingham famously associated with?

a) Glass b) Cotton c) Lace d) Silk

4) Which legendary tale is associated with Nottingham?

a) Little Red Riding Hood b) Hansel and Gretel c) Goldilocks and the Three Bears d) Robin Hood

5) Which sauce originated from Nottingham?

a) HP b) Tomato Ketchup c) Mayonnaise d) Barbecue

6) Who was the first band to ever headline Rock City?

a) Stiff Little Fingers b) Buzzcocks c) The Ruts d) The Undertones

7) Which band did NOT meet and form at the University of Nottingham?

a) London Grammar b) Don Broco c) Sleaford Mods d) Amber Run

8) What year was the present Theatre Royal built?

a) 1855 b) 1865 c) 1875 d) 1885

9) Which of these is the name of a Wetherspoon in Nottingham city centre?

a) The Kings Arms b) The Left Lion c) The Joseph Else d) The Red Lion

10) Which chain opened their first shop in Nottingham?

a) Marks & Spencer’s b) Boots c) Superdrug d) Holland and Barrett

11) Which film features Wollaton Hall?

a) The Dark Knight Rises b) Joker c) Superman Returns d) The Suicide Squad

12) In 600AD, what was Nottingham known as?

a) Notingham b) Nottington c) Sottingham d) Snotingham

13) Which fair runs yearly in Nottingham?

a) Duck Fair b) Goose Fair c) Horse Fair d) Cattle Fair

14) Which was the first music venue to be built in Nottingham?

a) Bodega b) Rock City c) Rescue Rooms d) Motorpoint Arena

15) What is the bell in the Nottingham Council House called?

a) Big John b) Little Ben c) Little John d) Big Taylor

16) Which famous musician grew up in Nottingham?

a) Jake E. Lee b) James Bay c) Jake Bugg d) James Arthur

17) As of 2022, how many caves have been found underneath Nottingham?

a) 500 - 599 b) 600 - 699 c) 700 - 799 d) 800+

18) Which of these natural phenomena that happened in Nottingham in 1180 was the first to be recorded in the UK?

a) Earthquake b) Hurricane c) Drought d) Lightning

19) Which was the first road to be laid with tarmac in Britain?

a) Derby Road in Lenton b) Middle Street in Beeston c) Trowell Road in Wollaton d) Radcliffe Road in West Bridgford

20) Which actor played for Nottingham Forest’s youth team?

a) Chris Hemsworth b) Matt Smith c) David Tennant d) Daniel Craig

Answers

17) d 18) a 19) d 20) b 10) b 11) a 12) d 13) b 14) b 15) c 16) c 1) c 2) b 3) c 4) d 5) a 6) d 7) c 8) b 9) c