How Well Do You Know Manchester?

8 Questions | By Sarahoxley | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 777

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Test your knowledge of Manchester and its history , and find out if you're a Mancunian Expert or have no idea.

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1.

The image of which animal you can find most around Manchester?
- A.
  
  Lion
- B.
  
  Bee
- C.
  
  Swan
- D.
  
  Horse
2.

English artist Laurence Stephen Lowry is famous for his paintings and drawings of which Manchester area?
- A.
  
  The Quays
- B.
  
  Trafford
- C.
  
  Salford
- D.
  
  City Centre
3.

Manchester began as a civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort Mamucium. When was this settlement establish?
- A.
  
  67 AD
- B.
  
  135 AD
- C.
  
  79 AD
- D.
  
  82 AD
4.

Manchester is the first city in the UK to have a modern light rail tram system. When was this system, Manchester Metrolink, opened?
- A.
  
  1992
- B.
  
  2000
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  1995
5.

Rochdale Canal runs between Manchester and Sowerby Bridge (Yorkshire), and its locks are wide enough to allow vessels of 14ft width through. How many locks does it have in total?
- A.
  
  95
- B.
  
  90
- C.
  
  92
- D.
  
  93
6.

Why is Dukes 92 bar in Castlefield called Dukes 92?
- A.
  
  It was originally founded by the Duke of Lancashire, and the 92 is added to look cool
- B.
  
  It is adjacent to the 92nd lock of the Rochdale Canal
- C.
  
  No reason behind it
- D.
  
  It is the 92nd bar along the Rochdale Canal
7.

The Gallagher brothers were part of which famous rock brand from Manchester?
- A.
  
  The Killers
- B.
  
  Arctic Monkeys
- C.
  
  Oasis
- D.
  
  The Kaiser Chiefs
8.

The colour of the football club Manchester United is?
- A.
  
  Blue
- B.
  
  Yellow
- C.
  
  Black
- D.
  
  Red