Author Topic: Doncaster trivia quiz (Read 26510 times)

Filo · « **Reply #90 on** February 04, 2012, 02:21:29 pm by Filo »

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There was another famous local wrestler nicknamed 'the Doncaster Panther'.....Name please.

Jack Pye

I wasn't 100% but had a fair idea so I double checked before posting

And former resident of Stainforth

« **Reply #90 on:** February 04, 2012, 02:21:29 pm »

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eastender · « **Reply #91 on** February 04, 2012, 02:48:53 pm by eastender »

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Diana Rigg

Correcet. Which famous Doncastrian had a leading role in the film Flash Gordon ?[/quote

Brian Blessed.

tommy toes · « **Reply #92 on** February 04, 2012, 02:58:17 pm by tommy toes »

Sproty

Charles Dickens is the author

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #93 on** February 04, 2012, 02:58:56 pm by Bentley Bullet »

There was actually a fourth famous wrestler from Doncaster. His nickname was 'Rocky'. What was his name?

tommy toes · « **Reply #94 on** February 04, 2012, 03:01:33 pm by tommy toes »

Which Doncastrian who happened to be my father in law played the headmaster in the film Kes?

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #95 on** February 04, 2012, 03:11:58 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

The one who says \"Proper little cigarette factory aren't we son\" ?

tommy toes · « **Reply #96 on** February 04, 2012, 03:16:17 pm by tommy toes »

Ha ha yes he did. Good old Bob. He died in 1978 aged 57. Liked the ale too much.

Sprotyrover · « **Reply #97 on** February 04, 2012, 03:42:37 pm by Sprotyrover »

Sorry Tommy have another go, by the way he wasnt British

Sprotyrover · « **Reply #98 on** February 04, 2012, 03:44:48 pm by Sprotyrover »

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Ha ha yes he did. Good old Bob. He died in 1978 aged 57. Liked the ale too much.

He was a star!

By the way Dickens stayed at the Reindeer hotel in 1848 an thought the drinking water was crap which it was as it was still being drawn from the Don!!!

the first water pump was built a year or two ltyer its the limestone building standing where the old gas tower was

Dagenham Rover · « **Reply #99 on** February 04, 2012, 04:05:16 pm by Dagenham Rover »

Big Daddy and Mick McMicheal v The Rockers shame about the quality

http://youtu.be/CU2YR-zBc2Y

and CatWeazle V Bobby Barnes worth watching to see Bobby Barnes mincing about

Interesting to note Catweazle was billed as from London at that point

http://youtu.be/NnpLBiWJuQo

Wokingviking · « **Reply #100 on** February 04, 2012, 04:20:44 pm by Wokingviking »

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There was actually a fourth famous wrestler from Doncaster. His nickname was 'Rocky'. What was his name?

Rocky Wall!

His son is my m&d's next-door neighbour in Branton. Rocky still rocks up there.

tommy toes · « **Reply #101 on** February 04, 2012, 04:32:41 pm by tommy toes »

Sproty
I'm guessing he was French so was it Emile Zola?

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #102 on** February 04, 2012, 06:46:24 pm by Bentley Bullet »

Not only is Doncaster famous for its people, it is also renowned for its products. For instance Caster oil was found on the bed of the river Don by early settlers of the town.
Not fully understanding its use many of them drank it excessively, making them ill.
Soon after, to treat the epidemic of poorly locals, the Don Caster oil infirmary was opened.

Does anyone know of any more local products?

Dagenham Rover · « **Reply #103 on** February 04, 2012, 07:04:18 pm by Dagenham Rover »

Some more Doncastrians listed

http://www.donny.co.uk/

Sprotyrover · « **Reply #104 on** February 04, 2012, 07:19:15 pm by Sprotyrover »

Tommy it was Victor Hugo !

silent majority · « **Reply #105 on** February 04, 2012, 07:29:38 pm by silent majority »

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Not only is Doncaster famous for its people, it is also renowned for its products. For instance Caster oil was found on the bed of the river Don by early settlers of the town.
Not fully understanding its use many of them drank it excessively, making them ill.
Soon after, to treat the epidemic of poorly locals, the Don Caster oil infirmary was opened.

Does anyone know of any more local products?

We're famous for Butterscotch of course, sometimes known as 'Royal Doncaster Butterscotch'.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterscotch

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #106 on** February 04, 2012, 07:42:09 pm by Bentley Bullet »

Mrs Betty Harvey from Bentley developed a cream to sooth breast feeding women's nipples a few years back. Sales of Harvey's Bristol cream continues to increase to this day.

DonnyBazR0ver · « **Reply #107 on** February 04, 2012, 07:49:50 pm by DonnyBazR0ver »

Mr Softee? Masarella's?

Wokingviking · « **Reply #108 on** February 04, 2012, 09:40:42 pm by Wokingviking »

Nuttall's Mintoes as well as the Parkinson's Butterscotch. A boon to dentists everywhere. Are the Nuttalls houses down bennetthorpe still there?

Does anyone know why Donny had a thriving sweet industry? I thought that business was more of a Quaker thing with Rowntrees at York, Cadburys in Brum etc?

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #109 on** February 04, 2012, 09:53:33 pm by Bentley Bullet »

True or false; Doncaster born 80's TV Doctor Miriam Stoppard invented Viagra?

Wokingviking · « **Reply #110 on** February 04, 2012, 11:17:33 pm by Wokingviking »

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True or false; Doncaster born 80's TV Doctor Miriam Stoppard invented Viagra?

Wiki says she's a Geordie. Have you been drinking BB?

Barmby Rover · « **Reply #111 on** February 04, 2012, 11:26:59 pm by Barmby Rover »

Which Sprotty raised lad was knighted after Reaching for the Sky?

Muttley · « **Reply #112 on** February 05, 2012, 12:19:05 am by Muttley »

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Which Sprotty raised lad was knighted after Reaching for the Sky?

Douglas Bader

Muttley · « **Reply #113 on** February 05, 2012, 12:32:42 am by Muttley »

Name the pub.

Ldr · « **Reply #114 on** February 05, 2012, 12:41:11 am by Ldr »

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Name the pub.

The Cumberland?

Muttley · « **Reply #115 on** February 05, 2012, 12:47:26 am by Muttley »

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Name the pub.

The Cumberland?

Correct.

Eeeh I remember when it was just fields round here.

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #116 on** February 05, 2012, 10:37:32 am by Bentley Bullet »

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True or false; Doncaster born 80's TV Doctor Miriam Stoppard invented Viagra?

Wiki says she's a Geordie. Have you been drinking BB?

Ah so you've been looking up the answer on the net! You little cheater!!
By the way, I made it all up - It was a red Herring and meant as a joke!!!

RobTheRover · « **Reply #117 on** February 05, 2012, 10:55:12 am by RobTheRover »

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Not only is Doncaster famous for its people, it is also renowned for its products. For instance Caster oil was found on the bed of the river Don by early settlers of the town.
Not fully understanding its use many of them drank it excessively, making them ill.
Soon after, to treat the epidemic of poorly locals, the Don Caster oil infirmary was opened.

Does anyone know of any more local products?

Am I the only one who shouted \"bullsh!t\" at that one?

Very good though, BB

The Red Baron · « **Reply #118 on** February 05, 2012, 11:01:33 am by The Red Baron »

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ex Rovers player who played cricket for England?

Chris Balderstone.

Can you name the other three players who appeared for Rovers in the Football League and also played first-class cricket?

Ted Hemsley is one.

Correct. Of the other two, one is extremely obscure (I only discovered that he played first-class cricket by chance) but the other \"posts\" on here from time to time.

Any more offers on the cricketers? Four men have played League Football for Rovers and also played first-class cricket. Two are Chris Balderstone and Ted Hemsley. And the other two are...?

Otherwise I'll have to put you out of your misery!

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #119 on** February 05, 2012, 11:07:29 am by Bentley Bullet »

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Not only is Doncaster famous for its people, it is also renowned for its products. For instance Caster oil was found on the bed of the river Don by early settlers of the town.
Not fully understanding its use many of them drank it excessively, making them ill.
Soon after, to treat the epidemic of poorly locals, the Don Caster oil infirmary was opened.

Does anyone know of any more local products?

Am I the only one who shouted \"bullsh!t\" at that one?

Very good though, BB

Yes RTR, That too was a

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