1 September 2008
Harlow Renaissance was delighted to participate in Harlow’s annual town show for the second year running, with a series of activities in our marquee keeping hundreds of visitors busy for the August Sunday afternoon event.
Harlow Quiz
To celebrate the launch of our new guide “Harlow – See Something Different” we asked visitors to test how much they knew about Harlow. People were surprised that there was far more to the town than they realised!
See how well you do:
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In which year was the first Harlow Town Show? |
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a. 1950 b. 1965 c. 1975 |
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How many listed buildings of special architectural or historic interest are there in Harlow? |
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How may sportsmen from Harlow went to this year's Beijing Olympics? |
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Which one of the following stars performed at The Playhouse in the early 70s? |
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a. Elton John b. David Bowie c. Freddie Mercury |
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Harlow had the first Health Centre in the country, but where was it? |
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a. Mark Hall b. Old Harlow c. Staple Tye |
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Which was the first local newspaper to appear in Harlow? |
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a. Harlow Star b. Harlow Herald c. Harlow Citizen |
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What are the pubs in Harlow named after? |
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DJ Nihal Arthanyake grew up in Harlow but on which station does he have a radio show? |
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a. Virgin Radio b. Radio 1 c. Kiss |
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How many sculptures are there in Harlow's sculpure collection? |
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Which of the following people started their career on the journalism course at Harlow College? |
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a. Steve Lamacq b. Mark Knopfler c. Piers Morgan |
(answers at the bottom of the page)
93 visitors correctly answered seven or more questions and were entered into our draw to receive £50 Marks & Spencer vouchers. The winner was Miss Stokes of Harlow. But no-one went away empty handed as all entrants received a “Harlow – See Something Different” shopping bag.
Hotspots Competition
Harlow Renaissance in association with The Harlow Star, Essex County Council and Harlow Council invited community groups, societies, tenant associations and voluntary organisations throughout the town to nominate an environmental project which would enhance their local environment for the benefit of all the community.
Nineteen nominations were shortlisted down to six with voting for the final two winners taking place via Harlow Star’s website and visitors to the marquee.
And the winners are…
- Parndon Wood and Hawkenbury Meadow Total Votes 151
- Sculpture for the Town Park Paddling Pool Total Votes 96
Runners Up
- Netteswell Plantation Total Votes 91
- Third Avenue Underpass Total Votes 53
- Old Hall Rise Pond Total Votes 45
- Katherines Hatch Total Votes 30
Look out for the winning projects being undertaken in the next few months.
What’s your favourite place in Harlow?
Visitors were asked to name their favourite place in Harlow on a large map of the town. Overall favourite was the Town Park with Old Harlow and Harlow Common also featuring. Also mentioned was Mr Saver at Bush Fair! Young visitors then illustrated their choice by making their own stamp with artist Ana Terry and then printed it onto long posters.
A fun filled day enjoyed by all.
Answers:
1. 1965 2. 170 3. Two - Acer Nethercott (Rowing) & Peter Cousins (Judo)
4. David Bowie 5. Mark Hall 6. Harlow Citizen 7. Butterflies & Moths
8. Radio 1 9. Sixty-six 10. All of them!