Widnes
  • 1. Where is Widnes located?
A) Germany
B) Scotland
C) England
D) Japan
  • 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) Yorkshire
C) Cheshire
D) Essex
  • 4. Which famous chemical company was established in Widnes in 1831?
A) Dow Chemical
B) ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries)
C) DuPont
D) BASF
  • 5. What is the closest major city to Widnes?
A) Manchester
B) Birmingham
C) Liverpool
D) London
  • 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 Times
B) Widnes Weekly News
C) The Sun
D) The Guardian
  • 8. Which famous comedian and actor hails from Widnes and starred in 'The Royle Family'?
A) Peter Kay
B) Ricky Tomlinson
C) Michael Palin
D) Victoria Wood
  • 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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