MIDDLESBROUGH CENTENARY

MIDDLESBROUGH CENTENARY

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The transcript covers the centenary celebrations in Middlesbrough, highlighting a civic luncheon hosted by the Middlesbrough Corporation for the Green Hordes. Distinguished guests, including Victoria Cross holders and local dignitaries, attended. A procession led by the Mayor followed, culminating in a ceremonial march. The event marked the first time all battalions of the regiment were in the Northern Command area simultaneously. The regiment, honored for its battle achievements, was granted the freedom of the borough in 1944.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the occasion for the civic luncheon hosted by Middlesbrough Corporation?

The annual town festival

The town's recent centenary celebrations

The coronation of a new monarch

The opening of a new town hall

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented a portrait of Queen Alexandra to the regiment?

A representative of the Green Hordes

Colonel Sir William Worsley

The Mayor of Middlesbrough

The Mayoress of Middlesbrough

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which notable individuals were present at the civic luncheon?

The President of the United States

The Queen

The Prime Minister

Three holders of the Victoria Cross

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about the ceremonial march at Victoria Square?

It celebrated the opening of a new military base

It was the first parade in Middlesbrough

It was the first time all battalions were in the Northern Command area simultaneously

It marked the end of World War II

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the regiment given the freedom of the borough?

1960

1950

1940

1944