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Yesteryear quiz- A fascinating quiz about Caterham's past
Published: Friday, 05 February 2010 01:18

1. Where did the railway line run to on Caterham-on-the-Hill until 1869?

2. What leisure activity opened at 37 High Street, Caterham, next to The Blacksmiths Arms, in 1909?

3. What started its life here at 53 High Street, Caterham?

4. What grim structure from Caterham-on-the- Hill has been rebuilt at a Welsh Guards Museum in Shropshire?

5. What did the Canadian soldiers use the centre of Wapses Lodge roundabout for?

6. How many Guardsmen lost their lives during the bombing raids on Caterham Barracks during the Second World War?

7. RAF Kenley used a room in Caterham during the Battle of Britain in September 1940 for operations. Where was it?

8. Where was the clock tower in Queen's Park originally located?

9. This small brick commemorates the birth of Prince William on 21st June 1982. Where is it?

10. Church Hill was originally the private carriageway to Caterham Court that was situated in Stanstead road until early last century. Which road did the public have to use to get from Caterham Valley to The Hill?

Photos by Jon Harrison

This quiz about Caterham was compiled by Pauline Harrison who produces her own Local Greetings Cards which feature popular views of scenery from Caterham and neighbouring villages such as Old Coulsdon, Purley, Kenley, and Chaldon. www.localgreetingscards.co.uk

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