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Bridgwater trivia quiz to commemorate the launch of the new websites

Librarian with competition display

Official answers for the quiz:

Question = On the map of Bridgwater, what colour are the markers showing the car parks?
Answer = Blue

Question = What was Bridgwater originally called?
Answer = Bridgwater has been known by many names, any is acceptable Bryj or Quayside, Brigg, Brugie, BrugieWater, Burgh-Walter, Brugg-Walter, Brigg-Walter

Question = What date was the Cornhill Bonfire?
Answer = The Cornhill bonfire was held every November from 1606 to 1924

Question = Who declared Bridgwater to be a county in its own right?
Answer = Henry VIII

Question = Name 'the man' shown in the gallery?
Answer = Willowman

Question = When was Bridgwater Town Council created?
Answer = 2003

Question = Which traditional activity sets Bridgwater Carnival apart from the other carnivals?
Answer = Squibbing which is unique to Bridgwater

Official Winners of the quiz:

Claire Bennett - Mobile phone kindly donated by Voice Mobile Solutions
Jean Fowler - Champagne kindly donated by Jordan's Home Rental Specialists
Jennie Parker - Champagne kindly donated by Recruitment South West  
Alex Bull - £ 50 voucher kindly donated by SOS Office Solutions
John Brown - £ 50 voucher kindly donated by Robson Electrics

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