How well do you know Doncaster? Take our quiz

You all know the rules that apply to these quizzes – no cheating. See how many of these questions you know the answer to.

In years gone by (70s, 80s and 90s), what name did people of Doncaster give to buses? As of the 2011 census, what was the population of Doncaster? Which of the following celebrities is from Doncaster? Jeremy Clarkson, Sean Bean or Dame Judi Dench? What was the name of the Doncaster man credited with popularising the modern toilet? True or False – Doncaster Train Station on the East Coast Mainline serves the largest number of rail operators in UK. What species of animal was rescued from Romania and taken to the Yorkshire Wildlife Park? What milestone has James Coppinger recently achieved for Doncaster Rovers? What is the name of the river that runs through Doncaster? The St Ledger Stakes Horse Race is held in which month? What is the capacity of the Keepmoat Stadium? What county is Doncaster in? True or False – Doncaster is bigger in area than Sheffield. What century was Conisborough Castle built in? What did the Romans name Doncaster? True or False – Doncaster is a city. In what industry did many of the men work in until the strike of the 1980s? True or False – Cusworth Hall is a museum. Armthorpe was first recorded as a village in 1086, what was it called then? True or False – The Flying Scotsman was built in Doncaster. True or False – Doncaster is the only place in Yorkshire to see a polar bear.

Answers

Little nippers/ Eager Beavers. 2. (302,402). 3. Jeremy Clarkson. 4. Thomas Crapper. 5. True. 6. The Pride of Lions. 7. He made over 500 first-class appearances for the club. 8. The river Don. 9. September. 10. 15,000. 11. South Yorkshire. 12. True. 13. The eleventh century. 14. Danum. 15. False. 16. Coal Mining. 17. True. 18. Ernulfestorp. 19. True. 20. True.

How many of these interesting facts about Doncaster did you get correct? If it was a majority, you’ll be well prepared for any pub quizzes that take place when we can get back to the pubs.

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