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Carnlough Heritage Quiz

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Carnlough Heritage Quiz

Test your knowledge of Carnlough’s rich history with our engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts about notable figures, historical events, and local landmarks.

In this quiz, you will:

Learn about Frances Anne Vane Tempest and her legacy.
Explore the story of Paddy the pigeon and his heroism during World War II.
Uncover the history of local buildings and community events.

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory347

Frances Anne Vane Tempest was the daughter of Anne Catherine McDonnell Countess of Antrim. She married Charles Stewart, Marquis of Londonderry. She owned the limestone quarries in Carnlough and coal mines in England which made her a very rich woman. Frances Anne had a famous great grandson. Was he

Lloyd George

Winston Churchill

Clement Attlee

Paddy the pigeon was hatched in Carnlough. On the 12th of June 1944 he carried a coded message about the Normandy Landings in a record time of 4 hours and 50 minutes. This helped to win the war. This is Paddy the pigeon. He was awarded a medal at the end of World War II. Which medal was it?

The George Cross

The Dickin Medal

The Distinguished Flying Medal

Miss 'Netta' Jane Johnston was born in Carnlough in 1878. She played and taught classical violin. She was also famous for playing which other instrument?

The uilleann pipes

The guitar

The harp

This Brick kiln sits by the side of the old railway path. What was burnt in the kiln to provide the farmers with something to enrich the soil to grow better grass and crops.

Sandstone

Granite

Limestone

Harbour House was built in 1848. It is now a cafe, a gift shop and Carnlough Community Association Office. It was originally

Shipping office

School house

Railway station

This building at the end of High St. Was originally used as?

A public house

A flour mill

An abattoir

This old building is the home of the Carnlough Rowing Club. However, until 1910 it had a very different use. Was it used to store?

Coal

Kelp

Rowing boats

The main road through Carnlough is part of the famous Antrim Coast Road which is now part of the Causeway Coastal route. It stretches from Larne to the north coast taking in many spectacular views. It was built between 1832 and 1842 by which of these men

Berkeley Deane Wise

Charles Lanyon

William Bald

The steam train on the bridge is called?

The squirrel

The otter

The beaver

What annual event took place upstairs in the Town Hall starting in 1856?

Annual tenants’ dinner

Lantern show

Christmas Party

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