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| 1 What is written on the arms of Ilfracombe? |
| 2 What was the original use for the building which is now home to the Ilfracombe Museum? |
| 3 Who was the world famous children's authoress who stayed in Hillsborough Terrace when on holiday at the age of 15? |
| 4 What is the name given to a person born in Ilfracombe? |
| 5 In which month is Ilfracombe's Victorian Week held annually? |
| 6 Ilfracombe once
had: a) An airport b) A zoo c) A shower of tadpoles d) A gold mine |
| 7 Where in Ilfracombe would you find an Iron Age promontory fort? |
| 8 Ilfracombe has two lifeboats - what are their names? |
| 9 Which top American crooner performed at the Alexandra Hall (now DJ's Sports Bar), located between Avenue Road and Market Street, Ilfracombe? |
| 10 Ilfracombe Castle (probably built in Tudor times) no longer exists but is believed to have stood on the site now occupied by which building? |
| 11 What was the name of the bark which sank at Rapparee Cove in 1796 with, it is believed, the loss of some 60 West Indian prisoners? |
| 12 In what year was the imposing Ilfracombe Hotel demolished? |
| 13 Lady Diana and Prince Charles visited Ilfracombe in 1992 to open what? |
| 14 The visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ilfracombe was their final public engagement undertaken as a couple. True or false? |
| 15 What plant, especially identified with North Devon, sparked a major craze in the Victorian era? |
| 16 Who was the author of Westward Ho! who made Ilfracombe his home for several years? |
| 17 Which star of the Pink Panther films worked in the Pavilion Theatre, Ilfracombe? |
| 18 On what date was the Landmark Theatre opened? |
| 19 Who opened the Landmark Theatre? |
| 20 What is the name of the only sea-going paddle steamer still in service which visits Ilfracombe during the summer season? |
| 21 In what year was "The Great Fire of Ilfracombe"? |
| 22 In who's shop at the corner of Portland Street did "The Great Fire of Ilfracombe" start and what did the shop sell? |
| 23 What is the full name of the Ilfracombe stage coach driver celebrated in the Victorian song Coachman Sam? |
| 24 Who was the star of The Colbys, Dynasty and The Bitch who was evacuated to Ilfracombe during World War II? |
| 25 Which "Angry Young Man" once worked in the theatre in Ilfracombe? |
| 26 Where in Ilfracombe would you find the site of the former coastguard lookout hut? |
| 27 What is the name of the free community magazine for Ilfracombe and district? |
| 28 From where is the magazine published? |
| 29 Complete this local couplet: "When Lundy's plain; ......................." |
| 30 Hillsborough dominates Ilfracombe harbour, but how high is it (in feet)? |
| 31 What is Hillsborough's local nickname? |
| 32 Which of the
following hills in Ilfracombe is the highest? a) Lantern Hill b) Hillsborough c) The Torrs d) Capstone Hill |
| 33 Which world renowned author once lived in Capstone Crescent, Ilfracombe? |
| 34 What was the title of his most famous book? |
| 35 How many people are buried under The Lantern, in High Street, Ilfracombe? |