Hopefully today has been great fun for all so here is the chance to compare how you've all done for the bragging rights.....

 

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ANSWERS

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SHIPSTON on STOUR 

TEAM 1

What was John Pittaway’s occupation? IRONMONGER

To see one of the big safari 5 when should you turn up at The George? A: 2ND TUESDAY AT 7:30PM?

Having found the safari animals find the commemoration for a man who helped found them ? A: BRIAN WESTON

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TEAM 2

Who founded the cottage hospital in 1842? RICHARD BADGER

Which number of Sheep Street would you have ince been able to place a bet? A: 15 (THE OLD BOOKIES)

What famous science fiction character has been ‘Gnomeified’? A: THE TERMINATOR

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TEAM 3

The former Quaker meeting house was built when? 1685

These were certainly not around then, but the air ambulance charity shop is home in a building built when? A: 1703

What ‘lovely’ shape are the bike racks near the church? A: HEART

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TEAM 4

When was the Baptist Church Chapel built? 1867

Appropriate I suppose this ‘Gold’ award is on the bank. When was it won? A: 2008

The timepiece installed in 1995 commemorates what? A: 50 YEARS SINCE THE END OF WWII

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TEAM 5

What did John Hart establish in 1731? THE SHIPSTON PLUSH WEAVING INDUSTRY

They say you need to learn nots for sailing. How many knitted boats are at the town council? A: 3

Who is licenced to sell intoxicating liquor at the Coach and Horses ? A: Mrs S SAMPSON & MRS S MORSE

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TEAM 6

When was the building that was the Bell Inn built? 1713

The captain of the England cricket team is likely to live where in town? A: STOKES HOUSE

What’s the max height at the Horseshoe? A: 8’ 6”

 

MAIN TRAIL

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QU:1. Portobello Farm is a lifestyle what? A: EMPORIUM

 

QU:2. 'Caution' what might be on the road? A: MUD

 

QU: 3. What colour is the pump at pump cottage? A: WHITE

 

QU: 4. Close by, what is eyeing up the owl on the roof? A: DRAGON

 

QU: 5. How many hares are running up around there too? A: TWO

 

QU: 6. How much for half a dozen? A: £3

 

QU: 7. When can you come and give bowling a go? A: MONDAY NIGHTS FROM 6pm

 

QU: 8. Keep a look out for the ancient vehicle cleaning structure. What's it called? A: CART WASH

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CHIPPING CAMPDEN 

 

QU: 9. What starts and end in Chipping Campden that is 100 miles long? A: THE COTSWOLD WAY

 

QU: 10. What colour are the dragons in Chipping Campden? A: GREEN

 

QU: 11. It’s a town with many sundials, but when did modern time keeping come to Chipping Campden? A: 1880

 

QU: 12. What restaurant is associated with the masonic lodge? A: DA LUIGI BISTRO

 

QU: 13. On the village sign what slow mover is cast in its construction? A: A SNAIL

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BACK ON THE TRAIL

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QU:14. Where might you put yourself forward for free labour? A: THE VOLUNTEER

 

QU:15. Tris loves to snowboard, a sport which first entered a global sports comp in 1998, the year of your dress code today, What's that comp called here? A: THE OLIMPICK

 

QU:16. A saintly name has a farm around here. Let's hope they know more about looking after livestock than Tris. Who is it? A: PETER

 

BROADWAY TOWER

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QU:17. Which animals are you asked to be mindfull of that live here? A: DEER

 

QU: 18. Which RAF base saw one of its aircraft crash land here? A: RAF HONEYBOURNE

 

QU: 19. What type of telescope is near the tower? A: TALKING TELESCOPE

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BACK ON THE TRAIL

 

QU:20. Beyond being on a fun day out, why should you be smiling? A: YOU'RE ON CCTV

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SNOWSHILL

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QU:21. What is specifically prohibited in the church grounds? A: PICNICKING

 

QU:22. There is a dangerous what in the village? A:CORNER

 

QU:23. One entrance to the church has a certain type of gate. What is it and when was it made? A: BIRD GATE , 2000

 

QU:24. Around the church there were once 4 “old” village services. What are they? A: POST OFFICE, BARN, FORGE & SHOP

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BACK ON THE TRAIL

 

QU:25. What's the "distance" of Upton Wold? A: FAR

 

QU:26. What's checked regularly around here? A: SPEED

 

QU:27. What competition has Bourton-on-the-Hill won? A: BLEDISCOE CUP

 

QU:28. Perhaps one of the few places Rosi and Tris have not lived. What's the high flying southern capital? A: WELLINGTON

 

MORETON IN MARSH

 

QU: 29. Who celebrated thier 60th year in the Cotswold back in 1992? A: T.N HILL & SON

 

QU:30. When was the old police station built? A: 1897

 

QU: 31. Who sells fossils in town? A: JON FOX

 

QU: 32. Which famous author visited the Bell Inn? A: TOLKEIN

 

QU: 33. Who is collector of the “Undermentioned Tolls? A: LORD of THE MANOR F. PAGE

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