The Penarth Nub News Sunday Quiz

By Ellyn Wright

20th Dec 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 our first weekly quiz that puts your knowledge of "The Garden by the Sea" to the test.

ROUND ONE - TOWN TRIVIA:

  1. Waverley, Devonia and Cambria were what?
  1. In December 1917 the steamer BIRCHGROVE had left Penarth loaded with coal and was sunk how?
  1. Where did the Penarth Head Inn used to be?
  1. Which company used to own and operate from Cogan station?
  1. What famous store was once proposed for Penarth Marina?

ROUND TWO - KNOW YOUR NUB:

  1. Who is giving away a free child's bike to a family in need?
  1. What iconic signage was removed to make way for flats on Windsor Road this week?
  1. What issue went before the Welsh Government Petitions Committee regarding a petition that gained over 5000 signatures?
  1. How many years has Mike Kingston volunteered for the Penarth RNLI for?
  1. What did Sully Village Group install at Jubilee Park this week?

ANSWERS BELOW

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Round One:
  1. PADDLE STEAMERS OPERATING IN THE BRISTOL CHANNEL
  2. U BOAT TORPEDO
  3. WHERE THE CUSTOM HOUSE RESTAURANT IS NOW
  4. BARRY RAILWAY COMPANY
  5. WOOLWORTHS

Round Two:

  1. Karey Sharp, of The Bike Shop
  2. Monty Smith Garage
  3. Housing development at Cosmeston Farm
  4. 40 years
  5. Remembrance pebbles

     

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