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Pub Quiz thread

Discussion in 'Watford' started by colognehornet, Jun 26, 2013.

  1. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

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    Sorry for jumping in Barry (will postpone my question until my next turn).
     
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  2. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

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    Was it Fred Titmus ?
     
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  3. Busy Being Headhunted

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    I actually know the answer to this one as he was also involved with QPR
     
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  4. Jsybarry

    Jsybarry Well-Known Member

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    Now back to the question you originally asked, cologne.
     
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  5. hornethologist a.k.a. theo

    hornethologist a.k.a. theo Well-Known Member

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    Mike Gatting did a bit of goalkeeping as a teenager...before the pies took over!
     
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  6. Busy Being Headhunted

    Busy Being Headhunted Well-Known Member

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    you are correct
     
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  7. hornethologist a.k.a. theo

    hornethologist a.k.a. theo Well-Known Member

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    And of course there was pace bowler Richard Johnson who played one or two tests...though I'm not sure how good his midfield play and long range shooting were...
     
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  8. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Barry. The question is:

    At which historical battle was there the single biggest loss of British soldiers in one day ?
     
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  9. hornethologist a.k.a. theo

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    Patsy Hendren played for Brentford and QPR. Was he on our books before that?
     
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  10. canary-dave

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    Somme?
     
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  11. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

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    Not the Somme Dave - that would have been my guess until a few weeks ago.
     
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  12. Bolton's Boots

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    This is one of those occasions when you wish you had listened more carefully at school....

    If I'm right, it was the final battle of the Wars of the Roses - the one after which Henry VI conceded the crown to Edward IV & fled up here. There were around 30,000 killed - many of whom drowned/froze to death in a river as they were fleeing (the battle took place during a snowstorm).

    But that is about all I can remember - a sign of aging <wah> Am I on the right track?
     
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  13. hornethologist a.k.a. theo

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    19th century Afghanistan retreat?
     
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  14. colognehornet

    colognehornet Well-Known Member

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    I think that's close enough BB - it was the battle of Towton in 1461. Over to you.<applause>
     
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  15. oldfrenchhorn

    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Just as you find the latest question, think, then get ready to put in an answer you find that someone has got there first. <laugh>
     
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  16. hornethologist a.k.a. theo

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    I think I might be about to come up with an answer to who the children in the Vatican City are...<laugh>
     
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  17. Bolton's Boots

    Bolton's Boots Well-Known Member

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    Sticking to the war theme - particularly relating to battles lost by the English <whistle> - what was the name given to the formation used by the Scots to successfully counter the superior cavalry force of the English during the Wars of Independence?
     
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  18. oldfrenchhorn

    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Schiltrons?
     
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  19. Bolton's Boots

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    Too good. <applause>

    Over to you if you're still awake. ;)
     
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  20. oldfrenchhorn

    oldfrenchhorn Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    As it is my bedtime a really easy one.

    When did Harry the Hornet first appear pitch side, and how did he lose his head?
     
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