Ossett History Quiz
How old was Reginald Earnshaw when he went to war?
14
16
18
40
What was the largest house at Flushdyke in Ossett called?
Flushdyke House.
Halstead House.
Ossett Manor.
Longlands Hall.
How many fires were there at Spring Mill in total?
2
3
4
5
Where can you see the old entrance to the railway station?
The Green.
Station Road.
Town Centre.
Southdale Road.
What was there before the Town Hall was built?
Nothing.
Old Grammar School.
A Church.
The Hannah Pickard Fountain.
What was the weather like when the Town Hall Foundation Stone was laid?
Raining.
Snowing.
Sunny.
Windy.
What animals can you find in Trinity Church?
Dogs.
Cats.
Birds.
Mice.
What illness was treated at Park House when it was a hospital?
Flu.
Measles.
Ebola.
Smallpox.
What was buried under the foundation stone at Temperance Hall?
A Letter.
A Bottle.
Nothing.
Photographs.
What is the only visible sign of the old fire station?
Part of the building.
The Firemans Pole.
Fire Engine.
Part of the toilets.
What do the three roses on the coat of arms represent?
Lancashire.
Ossett.
Yorkshire.
Horbury.
Which members of the Royal family came to Ossett?
King George and Queen Mary.
Princes William and Harry.
King Charles and Camilla.
The Queen and Prince Philip.
What was the name of the first film shown at the Palladium?
Grease.
Back To The Future.
Sound Of Music.
Greater Love Hath No Man.
How many bombs were dropped on Ossett in World War 2?
1 - 2.
10 - 12.
20 - 30.
40+.
How much did the Hannah Pickard Fountain cost?
£50
£500
£250
£5,000
What kind of sweets were made at Flushdyke?
Mints.
Boiled Sweets.
Chocolate.
Toffee.
What is the name of the organ in the Town Hall?
Compton.
Grafton.
Acorn.
Crystal.
How did Green Park get its name?
It had a mini golf course.
There is a lot of grass.
Mr Green opened the Park.
Green House once stood there.
What takeaway food did Eli Townend sell in the Market Place?
Kebabs.
Hot Peas.
Tripe and Onions.
Fish and Chips.
Which park contains the re-used Wesleyan Chapel railings?
Illingworth Park.
Gawthorpe Recreation Ground.
Church Street
Green Park.
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Rachel Driver, May 2020
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