QUIZ: How much do you know about Leek? - Test your knowledge!

By Jack Lenton

21st Dec 2021 | Local News

We thought we would have a bit of fun and come up with a Leek quiz!

The questions are all about Leek, so you can test your knowledge and see how much you really know about our town.

Answer the questions below and then find out your score by finding the answers at the bottom of this article.

How many points can you get? Feel free to let us know in the comments on social media!

So without further ado, here are the questions...

1. Who is the current Mayor of Leek?

  1. What is the population of Leek to the nearest thousand people, according to the 2011 census?
  2. Fill in the blank: Leek is often nicknamed 'The [BLANK] of the Moorlands'.
  3. A total of three local councils govern Leek at three different levels. Can you name all three?
  4. James Brindley is one of Leek's most well known figures. In which century did he live?
  5. The darts professional Eric Bristow was a well known Leek resident. Which reality TV competition did he appear on in 2012?
  6. Which Italian town is Leek twinned with?
  7. Leek's branch of Wetherspoons is one of the town's many watering holes. What is it called?
  8. The Nicholson War Memorial is one of Leek's most eye catching landmarks. In which decade did it open?
  9. Leek's Charter Market is held weekly in the town. But which day of the week is it held on?

Answers: 1. Cllr Bill Cawley. 2. 21,000. 3. Queen. 4. Leek Town Council, Staffordshire Moorlands District Council and Staffordshire County Council. 5. 18th Century. 6. I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. 7. Este. 8. The Green Dragon. 9. 1920s. 10.Wednesday.

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