Hornsey Churchyard and Village Quiz How well do you know the history of Hornsey and its Churchyard? Test yourself in this short quiz. Results Top marks! You are a real local expert. Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on E-mail Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on E-mail #1. When was the church attached to the old church tower of St Mary demolished? 1969 1969 1927 1927 1954 1954 1833 1833 #2. Charles Dickens mentioned Hornsey churchyard in which of his books? Great Expectations Great Expectations David Copperfield David Copperfield Nicholas Nickleby Nicholas Nickleby Bleak House Bleak House #3. Can you name the two Americans whose grave has a unique dedication? Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracey Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracey Harriet Long and Jacob Walker Harriet Long and Jacob Walker Bonnie and Clyde Bonnie and Clyde George and Martha Washington George and Martha Washington #4. Which landlord of The Three Compasses was buried nearest to his pub so he could best 'knock for his pint'? John Smith John Smith Billy Walker Billy Walker Den Watts Den Watts William Poulton William Poulton #5. What was the purpose of the building near the entrance of the New River Village? A furniture depository A furniture depository A laundry A laundry A pumping station A pumping station A place of worship A place of worship #6. After whom was Greig City Academy named? Edvard Greig Edvard Greig David Greig David Greig Samuel Greig Samuel Greig Geoffrey Greig Geoffrey Greig #7. What stood on the site of Sainsbury's car park in Smithfield Square? The Rectory The Rectory A tyre factory A tyre factory A dust destructor A dust destructor The Workhouse The Workhouse #8. Since when has The Three Compasses pub been in the High Street? 1700s 1700s 1873 1873 1954 1954 1896 1896 #9. What was originally on the site of St Mary's Primary School near the junction with Middle Lane? The Workhouse The Workhouse The Parish Hall The Parish Hall The Hornsey Tavern The Hornsey Tavern The Rectory The Rectory #10. What did Maria Hawes Ware give to Hornsey Village in 1863? Five benches for the churchyard Five benches for the churchyard An obelisk drinking fountain An obelisk drinking fountain Six oak trees Six oak trees The church tower clock The church tower clock Get Results Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on E-mail
