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Route; |
A good, long afternoon's drive around some very narrow, winding & steep country roads in Shropshire, finishing up in the interesting town on a hill that is Bridgnorth. |
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Length: |
35 miles |
3-4 hours |
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This route involves negotiating some very narrow backroads. Not for the nervous driver, but very rewarding & off the beaten track in parts. It finishes with a short walk around the centre of Bridgnorth. |
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Park the car in the centre of Bewdley. The first two questions are easy to get you started. |
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1. |
A restoration company at work in 1969. What were its initials? |
Answer (3 pts) |
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2. |
Could be Gabriel?
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Answer (3 pts) |
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Leave Bewdley on the B4194 to Kinlet, visiting Buttonoak on the way. |
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3. |
More than one bird of prey?
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Answer (5 pts) |
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4. |
Its the correct colour for when it was made of paper. |
Answer (5 pts) |
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5. |
London's oldest bridle path.
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Answer (4 pts) |
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6. |
What accompanies the snake?
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Answer (3 pts) |
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From Kinlet, drive to Highley. |
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7. |
Who can call the lift 'all mine'?
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Answer (4 pts) |
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8. |
This includes Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine.
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Answer (4 pts) |
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In Highley, take the left turn for Billingsley, via Ford. This is the section that requires careful driving. Drive slowly & allow for oncoming traffic & farm vehicles. Turn right at the B4363 & then left for Chorley. |
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9. |
A bit of South Africa.
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Answer (3 pts) |
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10. |
Does this mean it rains heavily in Chorley?
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Answer (4 pts) |
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11. |
Lower your head as you enter.
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Answer (4 pts) |
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After Chorley, take the road to Stottesdon, then head for Cleobury North. When you get there, take the road to Ditton Priors. |
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12. |
Watch out for a signpost. What does BBC backwards add up to? |
Answer (5 pts) |
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13. |
Locate the Methodist Chapel in Stottesdon. When Christ "who is our life" shall appear, how will he appear? |
Answer (5 pts) |
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14. |
What hangs with a pair of pliers ouside the blacksmiths at Cleobury North? |
Answer (4 pts) |
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15. |
What is the date on the water trough at Ditton Priors?
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Answer (4 pts) |
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16. |
What is the highest hill in Shropshire?
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Answer (4 pts) |
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Now take the road to Bridgnorth. There are no more questions until you get there. Drive up the hill into the town & park near the library. Now on foot, visit the High St. & West & East Castle, finishing up in the castle grounds. Questions 17,18,19 can be answered on the High St.. |
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17. |
What name goes with Thomas Burne?
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Answer (4 pts) |
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18. |
What happened in Bridgnorth in 1928?
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Answer (3 pts) |
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19. |
What is next to the old fire engine station?
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Answer (4 pts) |
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20. |
On the remainder of the route, look out for these features. On what building are they found? |
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Answer (4 pts) |
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21. |
What building is this? |
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Answer (3 pts) |
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22. |
Hopefully not a bad one.
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Answer (5 pts) |
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23. |
Complete the line 'Let those who come after see to it that they.....'. |
Answer (4 pts) |
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24. |
What is the name of the goddess of the river Severn?
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Answer (5 pts) |
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25. |
What was the name of King Alfred's daughter?
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Answer (4 pts) |
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If you got everything correct, you scored 100 points. |
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