History Quiz

Who was Bridget Bostock?

• Local witch

• School teacher

• Famous artist

• Town mayor

What was railway mania?

• Building new railways

• Closing old railways

• Painting trains

• Collecting train tickets

Where did George Stevenson want to build the train line?

• Nantwich

• London

• Manchester

• Liverpool

What did the people of Nantwich and Winsford say about the train?

• No

• Yes

• Maybe

• Later

When was the train station opened?

• 1837

• 1850

• 1900

• 1920

How many railway lines eventually met at Crewe?

• 3 then 6

• 2 then 5

• 4 then 8

• 1 then 3

What is a gaffer?

• A boss in the factory

• A train conductor

• A ticket inspector

• A railway engineer

What was the primary purpose of the Crewe railway station?

• To serve as a local market

• To connect major cities

• To host cultural events

• To provide housing

Who was responsible for the design of the Crewe railway station?

• George Stevenson

• Thomas Brassey

• Isambard Kingdom Brunel

• Robert Stephenson