The Penarth Nub News Sunday Quiz
By Ellyn Wright
18th Oct 2020 | Local News
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 a weekly quiz that puts your knowledge of "The Garden by the Sea" to the test.
ROUND ONE - TOWN TRIVIA:
- Where can you find a carved wooden eagle and owl?
- Now "Coffi" on the esplanade what was this formerly known as?
- In the 1801 Census how many people lived in the Penarth area - 2000 , 72, 500?
- The Devonia was a steam paddle ship that was sunk at Dunkirk' how is it remembered in Penarth?
- What were the names of Penarth's two former grand cinemas?
ROUND TWO - KNOW YOUR NUB:
- What was set in concrete at a Sully park to commorate lockdown?
- What talent show is Penarth resident Richie Gooding appearing on?
- If every adult in Penarth spent just £5 per week in their local independent shops and businesses,how much would go directly into the local economy?
- What is the name of the zero waste shop that opened in Penarth this week?
- When is Go Festive, "The Harrods of Penarth" due to open?
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| ROUND ONE:- Alexandra Park
- Fig Tree Restaurant
- Name of block of flats. Ty Devonia
- The Windsor
- The Washington
ROUND TWO:
- Stones decorated by residents
- The Voice Germany
- C - £4.3 million
- Awesome Wales
- 24th October
Thanks again to Peter for Round One.
Email Peter on: [email protected]
His walks last between 45 minutes and two hours.
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