Good morning.

The moderation of the History Forum hasn't had the desired effect of encouraging more members to post, so in an attempt to try and generate some enthusiasm I propose to set a quiz.

I think the last historical competition we had on this forum was the one set by R. S-S relating to Dr Allen's dog. That competition was won by Curious and knowing her powers of detection and knowledge of Whaley's past, she is probably favourite to win this one.
 

The rules are very straightforward – Name the year in Whaley Bridge's history.

The first set of clues are:

More than 5000 people live in Whaley Bridge.

Irene Smith is landlady of The Goyt Inn.

You can't get cod and chips at 135 Buxton Road but Steven's are happy to sell you a Daily Express.

A substantial prize for the winner will, no doubt, be offered by Chairman Jon The Whaley One and further clues to the year in question will follow in due course.

Good luck to all those who enter.

I don't propose to reveal the answer until all the clues have been provided but it has been noted you are the first members to say 1981, 1971 and 1974.

Please feel free to have as many attempts as you like but Chairman Jon The Whaley One may take into account any incorrect answers when he awards his prize for the winner.
 

Here are the second set of clues:

Johnson Machinery are building Humpers at their Bingswood Works.

The Youth Club is on Wharf Road.

You can't get sweet and sour pork at 16 Market Street but you can get your bunnions treated at the Chiropody Clinic.

More clues to follow.

Good morning young shallcross.

Here's the third set of clues to help you identify the mystery year:

Spencer Le Marchant is M P

Moss Side Social Angling Club control the fishing in Toddbrook Reservoir.

You will have difficulty getting a chicken tikka masala at 38 Market Street but you can buy a very fashionable dress from Louise's.


More clues to follow.

Fifth set of clues:

Fred Woodward is Chairman of Whaley Bridge Council.

You can buy your Radio Times from Alf Stow at Carter's Newsagents 28 Market Street.

You have no chance of getting a thin and crispy pizza with extra mushroom's but you can get a television from Arnold and Plants 31 Market Street.

Bert Holder is manager of Whaley Bridge A.F.C.

More clues to follow.

Final set of clues:

Good news for the elderley as more housing is provided with the building of Cromford Court Flats .

The Transhipment Warehouse in the Canal Basin is now a Grade II listed building.

The Local Government Act is created which, 2 years later, leads to Whaley Bridge Urban District being abolished and replaced by Whaley Bridge Parish.

The correct year has not yet been identified so there is still time for anyone interested to guess the year and put themselves in with a chance of winning.

Answer to follow in due course.

Edited by user 15 May 2013 16:40:59(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified