Thursday, 15 October 2009

Wee quiz - Just for fun !!

Hi,Here are 5 questions on Glasgow.Let's see who's first to get them all Correct !

I'll post the answers soon

Good Luck !

1. In 1824 Charles Mackintosh invented the-process of rubber proofing cloth to make it waterproof, giving rise to the raincoat,or Mackintosh.He was the son of a Highlander who operated a Dennistoun dyestuff works-what steps were taken at this factory to prevent industrial espionage?

2. What is the generally accepted  meaning of the  name ‘Glasgow’?

3. What are the names of the three rivers Which flow through Glasgow?

4. Which long—running television series is located in Glasgow?
            
5. What is the name of the oldest house in Glasgow
Posted by Jock at Thursday, October 15, 2009

5 comments:

  1. Anonymous17 October 2009 at 00:56

    1...........pass..........I did find out quite a lot about Charles RENNIE Macintosh though......
    2. Dear green place or green hollow?
    3.The Forth, the Kelvin and the Clyde
    4. River City! LOL or Taggart.........
    5. This could cause a big debate as most people will answer Provands Lordship but my answer is Provan Hall in Easterhouse.............

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  2. Jock17 October 2009 at 06:34

    4 out of 5 for the domestic Goddess !

    Anyone else gonna give it a go ?

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  3. Anonymous24 October 2009 at 10:24

    LOL! So did I win!!!!!!!!!!!?????????

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  4. Jock24 October 2009 at 13:49

    Eh.....Naw !

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  5. Jock26 October 2009 at 17:57

    Anyone else want to have a go at the above ?

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