Manson’s Bristol 650 Miscellany Quiz

Manson’s Bristol 650 Miscellany Quiz

Look about you and see if you can find the answers to these questions.

Start by standing in front of the City Hall.

Happy hunting!

1 What mythical creatures adorn the roof of the City Hall?

a)  Hippogriffs          b) Unicorns          c) Dragons

2 Bristol is twinned with seven cities around the world. Name three:

3 There is a statue of Rajah Rammohun Roy outside the Central Library. He is called the ‘Father of modern India’. Where did he die?

4 Is the Central Library open on Sundays?

a) Yes          b) No

5 The archway to the left of the Central Library was once the entrance to what?

6 Bristol Cathedral has been a place for prayer for how many years?

7 The statue outside the Bristol Marriot Royal Hotel is of whom?

a)  Queen Elizabeth ll          b) Queen Boudicca          c) Queen Victoria

8 Our mini van, affectionately known as Rhodri, was built in which year in the 1960s?

When you’ve answered these questions come to the Bristol Books stand and receive a sticker and bookmark.

Walking Words

Walking Words

Bristol Stanza Group and Lyra Festival present 'Walking Words'. Both a book and a digital walking trail, accessible through a mobile app where spoken versions of the poems are triggered on your mobile phone as a participant walks past the specific poem sites. The book, published by Bristol Books is based on the poems and is on sale throughout the Lyra annual Bristol Poetry Festival, which this year runs from April 22 to May 1.