September Newsletter 2025 Part Three

August 2025 Newsletter Quiz Answers

1. Where was Guy Fawkes born? a. London, b. Lincoln, c. York.

2. What happened to Charles 1’s head after execution.

a. It was sewn back on, b. It was thrown in the River Thames. c. It was put on a spike.

3. In 1839 it was made illegal to….. a. Fly a kite in the street, b. Bathe naked in the sea, c. Smoke a pipe on a train

4. Since the 12th century, what could Durham convicts hold to escape capture? a. Lamp, b. Doorknocker, c, Post-box.

5. In which year was the final execution in the UK? A. 1912, b. 1945, c. 1964

6. How many shells were used to cover the Margate Shell Grotto? a. 4.6 million, b. 5.2 million, c. 1 billion.

7. What was found at the summit of Ben Nevis in 2026? a. Writing desk,

b. Piano, c. Sofa.

8. There has been an alleged attempt to fly through the Gaping Gill Cave in Yorkshire? a. Aeroplane, b. Helicopter, c. Hot Air Balloon.

9. What item is stored down Wookey Hole? a. Cheese, b. Beer, c. Bread.

10. How many official lakes are in the Lake District? a. One, b. Two, c. Three.

And finally:- Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

Keep the articles coming…

Dave (WMS Secretary)