Widnes
  • 1. Where is Widnes located?
A) England
B) Scotland
C) Japan
D) Germany
  • 2. Which sport does the Widnes Vikings team play?
A) Football
B) Rugby league
C) Cricket
D) Tennis
  • 3. In which county is Widnes located?
A) Lancashire
B) Cheshire
C) Yorkshire
D) Essex
  • 4. Which famous chemical company was established in Widnes in 1831?
A) ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries)
B) BASF
C) Dow Chemical
D) DuPont
  • 5. Which famous comedian and actor hails from Widnes and starred in 'The Royle Family'?
A) Victoria Wood
B) Ricky Tomlinson
C) Michael Palin
D) Peter Kay
  • 6. What type of rock forms part of the bedrock beneath Widnes?
A) Granite
B) Slate
C) Sandstone
D) Marble
  • 7. What is the local newspaper serving Widnes called?
A) The Times
B) Widnes Weekly News
C) The Guardian
D) The Sun
  • 8. What is the closest major city to Widnes?
A) London
B) Manchester
C) Liverpool
D) Birmingham
  • 9. What is the name of the rugby league stadium in Widnes?
A) Old Trafford
B) Twickenham
C) Halton Stadium
D) Anfield
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