Memory Lane
1What distinction was achieved in 1932 by Florence Farmer, one of the founder members of Stoke-on-trent City Council?
2
Which British admirals gave their names to hostels for wartime munitions workers at ROF Swynnerton?
3
Ernest Lewis was the last Chief Constable of which North Staffordshire police force before its amalgamation with Staffordshire County Police?
4
Who was Arnold Bennett’s novelist nephew?
5
Which thoroughfare in Stafford was known as Cow Street up to the early 20th century?
6
Who were Haig and Tiger Bowers?
7
Which famous British writer (pictured) came to the Victoria Hall, Hanley, in 1952 for the first performance of his dramatic quartet entitled Dragon’s Mouth?
8
How many times did Queen Victoria visit North Staffordshire?
9
Which Lord Mayor won a bravery award in his youth for helping in the rescue of a horse from a marlhole?
10
Which comedian performed in a jubilee variety show at The Grand, in High Street, Leek, in 1977?
ANSWERS
1
In 1931, Alderman Miss Florence Farmer, a founder member of the city council, was the first woman to be elected Lord Mayor of Stokeon-trent.
2
The seven British admirals who gave their names to wartime hostels for workers at ROF Swynnerton were Raleigh, Nelson, Howard, Drake, Frobisher, Duncan and Beatty.
3
Ernest Lewis was the last Chief Constable (Acting) of Newcastle Borough police force until its amalgamation with Staffordshire County Police in 1947.
4
Arnold Bennett’s novelist nephew was George Beardmore.
5
Cow Street, formerly a regular venue for cattle markets in Stafford, is now called Gaolgate Street.
6
The brothers were North Staffordshire boxers during the 1930s and 40s.
7
J B Priestley came to the Victoria Hall, Hanley, in 1952 for the first public performance of his dramatic quartet Dragon’s Mouth.
8
Queen Victoria made no official visits to North Staffordshire.
9
The Lord Mayor who won a bravery award for helping in the rescue of a horse from a marlhole was Bill Wass.
10
Ken Dodd was booked for a jubilee variety show in Leek.