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