Do You Know Havering?

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1.

How many house were in the Hamlet of Collier Row in 1670?
- A.
  
  256
- B.
  
  56
- C.
  
  1056
- D.
  
  500
Correct Answer
B. 56

Explanation
In 1670, there were 56 houses in the Hamlet of Collier Row.

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2.

Collier Row gets its name from what?
- A.
  
  Charcoal Burners
- B.
  
  Colley Rowe
- C.
  
  Housing Estate
- D.
  
  French Necklace
Correct Answer
A. Charcoal Burners

Explanation
Collier Row gets its name from charcoal burners. This suggests that in the past, the area was known for its production of charcoal. Charcoal burners were individuals who would burn wood in a controlled manner to produce charcoal, which was used as fuel. This explanation aligns with the historical significance of the name and provides a logical reason for its origin.

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3.

Eva Hart, survivor of titanic lived in which road in Chadwell Heath?
- A.
  
  Chadwell Heath Lane
- B.
  
  Cecil Road
- C.
  
  Japan Road
- D.
  
  Back Lane
Correct Answer
C. Japan Road
4.

What was the name of the cinema in Collier Row (now a Tesco)?
- A.
  
  Rox
- B.
  
  Hux
- C.
  
  Fox
- D.
  
  Rex
Correct Answer
D. Rex

Explanation
The correct answer is Rex. The question asks for the name of the cinema in Collier Row, which is now a Tesco. Among the given options, Rex is the most suitable answer as it is a commonly used name for cinemas.

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5.

Which Henry granted Romford the right to hold a market in 1247?
- A.
  
  Henry VIII
- B.
  
  Henry III
- C.
  
  Henry I
- D.
  
  Henry Hoover
Correct Answer
B. Henry III

Explanation
Henry III granted Romford the right to hold a market in 1247.

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6.

What was the name of the Romford Swimming Centre that closed in 1995?
- A.
  
  Liberty
- B.
  
  Bells
- C.
  
  Bedrock
- D.
  
  Dolphin
Correct Answer
D. Dolphin

Explanation
The Romford Swimming Centre that closed in 1995 was named Dolphin.

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7.

Who was the first royal to take interest in Havering-Atte-Bower as he established a hunting lodge here?
- A.
  
  Edward the Confessor
- B.
  
  Henry VIII
- C.
  
  Lord Burghley
- D.
  
  Henry III
Correct Answer
A. Edward the Confessor

Explanation
Edward the Confessor was the first royal to take interest in Havering-Atte-Bower and establish a hunting lodge there.

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8.

Much of Collier Row was built in the 1930’s, two builders seem to have built much of the area, one is Jackson and the other is?
- A.
  
  Thomas
- B.
  
  Pollock
- C.
  
  Nash
- D.
  
  Rex
Correct Answer
C. Nash

Explanation
The given statement suggests that two builders, Jackson and Nash, were responsible for building much of Collier Row in the 1930s. The question asks for the name of the other builder besides Jackson, and the correct answer is Nash.

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9.

What is the name of the local hospital radio station which serves Queens, King Georges and Goodmayes Hospitals?
- A.
  
  Rom Valley
- B.
  
  Time
- C.
  
  Rom Radio
- D.
  
  Bedrock
Correct Answer
D. Bedrock

Explanation
Bedrock is the correct answer because it is the name of the local hospital radio station that serves Queens, King Georges, and Goodmayes Hospitals.

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10.

Located in the River Thames at Rainham is a sculpture by John Kaufman whats it called?
- A.
  
  The Heron
- B.
  
  The Vole
- C.
  
  The Diver
- D.
  
  The Barge
Correct Answer
C. The Diver

Explanation
The correct answer is The Diver. This is because the question asks for the name of a sculpture located in the River Thames at Rainham, and the sculpture is called The Diver.

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Do You Know Havering?

How many house were in the Hamlet of Collier Row in 1670?

Collier Row gets its name from what?

Eva Hart, survivor of titanic lived in which road in Chadwell Heath?

What was the name of the cinema in Collier Row (now a Tesco)?

Which Henry granted Romford the right to hold a market in 1247?

What was the name of the Romford Swimming Centre that closed in 1995?

Who was the first royal to take interest in Havering-Atte-Bower as he established a hunting lodge here?

Much of Collier Row was built in the 1930’s, two builders seem to have built much of the area, one is Jackson and the other is?

What is the name of the local hospital radio station which serves Queens, King Georges and Goodmayes Hospitals?

Located in the River Thames at Rainham is a sculpture by John Kaufman whats it called?