Southampton Pub Quiz

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Quiz Questions

1.
The Saints pub in Kendall Avenue, Millbrook opened in the 1960s (and went by the name Los Santos in the 1980s). We know that Saints won the FA Cup in 1976, but which team did they beat?
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- A.
  Arsenal
- B.
  Manchester United
- C.
  Ipswich Town
2.
The Juniper Berry in Castle Square has had a few name changes in its 100 year plus history. What did the pub’s name become in 1993?
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- A.
  Chesterfield Inn
- B.
  Castle Tavern
- C.
  Bosun's Locker
3.
Why was the landlord of the Duke of Wellington fined £1 in 1916?
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- A.
  Allowing gambling on the premises
- B.
  Selling intoxicating liquor out of hours
- C.
  Serving drinks to an on-duty policeman
4.
The Lord Louis, West Marlands Road was opened by Lord Louis Mountbatten in September 1960. Which association did he become the first patron of in 1951?
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- A.
  Mencap
- B.
  The Football Association
- C.
  The Burma Star Association
5.
Which pub does this sign belong to?
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- A.
  The Hop Inn
- B.
  The Vine
- C.
  The Barley Mow
6.
The Golden Butt was one of a number of pubs in Cannon Street to be demolished in the Shirley redevelopment scheme of the 1960s. Which of these pubs was also demolished during the redevelopment of Cannon Street?
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- A.
  Old House at Home
- B.
  Anchor and Hope
- C.
  Prince of Wales
7.
The Alexandra Hotel in Bellevue Road is named in honour of Princess, later Queen Alexandra, who married Edward VII in 1863. But where was Alexandra born?
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- A.
  Germany
- B.
  Denmark
- C.
  Netherlands
8.
There have been two Bargate Hotels; the earlier pub was pulled down with the construction of the Bargate ring road. However, when did the last tram go through the Bargate arch?
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- A.
  1928
- B.
  1938
- C.
  1948
9.
The Mayflower in Castle Way opened in the 1960s and closed in 2005. We know the Mayflower left Southampton in August 1620 but how many days did it take to cross the Atlantic?
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- A.
  41 days
- B.
  66 days
- C.
  92 days
10.
Which pub did this sign hang outside?
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- A.
  The Cliff Hotel
- B.
  The Lamb Inn
- C.
  Sailor's Return
11.
The St Denys Hotel in Aberdeen Road is named for the district around the old St Denys Priory. St Denys was a 3rd century saint, but according to legend how was he martyred?
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- A.
  Crucifixion
- B.
  Hanging
- C.
  Beheading
12.
The Fleming Arms in Swaythling was named in honour of the Fleming family, who once owned much of the land in the area. Sir Thomas Fleming, whilst Lord Chief Justice, presided over whose trial?
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- A.
  The Pendle Witches
- B.
  Guy Fawkes
- C.
  King Charles I
13.
The old coaching inn, the Royal Mail was demolished for the widening of Millbrook Road in the 1960s. One of Southampton’s most famous coaches was the ‘Red Rover’; on a good day, the ‘Red Rover’ had been known to complete the Southampton-London run in how long?
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- A.
  Less than 8 hours
- B.
  Less than 5 hours
- C.
  Less than 3 hours
14.
The Merry Oak Hotel on the corner of Spring Road was built around the same time as the housing estate. In what decade?
- A.
  1910s
- B.
  1930s
- C.
  1950s
15.
The Coachmakers’ Arms was located at the corner of Bargate Street and Above Bar Street, presumably named in honour of the many coach-making businesses in the area. Which coachmaker, known as ‘Southampton’s Dick Whittington’, was mayor of the town multiple times in the mid-19th century?
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- A.
  Frederick Perkins
- B.
  Joseph Lankester
- C.
  Richard Andrews

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Flakey paint
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2.
Apprentice sign-maker
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3.
Jack of all pub signs
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4.
Expert sign-maker
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5.
Master Sign Maker
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Southampton Pub Quiz

We're all used to a pub quiz, but in this one we'll be putting your knowledge of Southampton to the test based around some lovely 1960s pub signs, which are part of Southampton Cultural Services' collection

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes