The Trowbridge citizenship quiz

How well do you know the county town of Wiltshire?

Craig Lyus
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On Nov 23, 2015
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In the 2011 census what was the population of the civil parish of Trowbridge?

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Trowbridge is twinned with four towns. Which of these is incorrect?

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Approximately how many shoppers visit The Shires each week?

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Trowbridge was reffered to by what name in the Domesday Book?

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Trowbridge was the birthplace of Sir Isaac Pitman, the brains behind...?

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Trowbridge is within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency, represented by which Conservative MP?

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Which Premier League winger was born and raised in Trowbridge?

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From the 14th century Trowbridge was one of the national leaders in which industry?

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Who did NOT attend John of Gaunt School (formerly Trowbridge Girls High School)?

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Trowbridge became the county town of Wiltshire when Wiltshire County Council was formed. In which year did that happen?

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Who was named Mayor of Trowbridge for the civic year 2015/16?

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Which popular restaurant chain will you NOT find at the new St Stephen's Place development?

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Name the brewery that made its name in the town?

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In which month does the Trowbridge Village Pump Festival traditionally take place?

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Growing up in the town, the Oliver twins created which classic computer game character in the 1980s?

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In the 2013/14 financial year, approximately how many passengers used Trowbridge Railway Station?

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Which of these is NOT a street name in Trowbridge?

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Knees moved out of its flagship town centre location in 2014 after how many years in the heart of Trowbridge?

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Trowbridge is one of 25 Magna Carta Baron Towns across the nation, after which prominent resident was elected one of the enforcers of the charter in 1200?

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Which stretch of Wiltshire water runs through Trowbridge?

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Which major sausage company was first established in the town in 1805?

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The town's final mill - Salter's Home Mill - closed in 1982. Which business now sits in its location?

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The Shires Gateway, featuring the likes of Next, New Look and Brantano opened in which year?

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In 1991, non-league Trowbridge Town were denied a trip to Wembley Stadium after losing in the FA Vase semi-final to which team?

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The town's Latin motto 'RESPICE PROSPICE' translates to what?

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This man has been bellowing announcements in the town for 30 years. What's his name?

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