Sunday Quiz!

By Alex Jones

6th Dec 2020 | Local News

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Our mascot Nubby

Nub News puts Penarth in your pocket and brings you closer to the town you love.

But how much do you actually know about Penarth?

We've teamed up with Peter Walford of Penarth Walks for our first weekly quiz that puts your knowledge of "The Garden by the Sea" to the test.

ROUND ONE - TOWN TRIVIA:

  1. Which English cathedral owned the lands that are now Penarth?
  1. In around 1068 which King's wife took refuge on Flat Holm?
  1. Until 1967 Penarth's residents were tenants of..........?
  1. In World War 1 HMS Penarth was a .... frigate, submarine or minesweeper?
  1. No longer there Monty Smith's garage was formerly what?

ROUND TWO - KNOW YOUR NUB:

  1. Westbourne School soared once more in the Sunday Times Schools Guide. Where was it ranked among Wales' best independent schools?
  1. A bench was installed in Sully to commemorate a special friendship between Derek Tantum and Casper the dog. What breed is Casper?
  1. New COVID-19 restrictions, including banning the sale of alcohol in pubs and bars, came into effect at what time on Friday?
  1. What controversial social distancing system ended on Monday?
  1. What are the Sully Advent Family Entertainers uploading to YouTube and Facebook everyday of Advent?

ANSWERS BELOW

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Round One:
  1. BRISTOL CATHEDRAL
  2. KING HAROLD
  3. PLYMOUTH ESTATES
  4. MINESWEEPER
  5. WINDSOR CINEMA

Round Two:

  1. Fifth
  2. French bulldog
  3. 6PM
  4. Penarth's one-way system
  5. Their performances of festive songs

     

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