Colne Life’s Characters Quiz

by Colne Life magazine

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF SOME OF COLNE'S FINEST CITIZENS PAST AND PRESENT

Wallace Hartley was born and raised in Colne, but tragically died aboard the Titanic in his role as band leader. What instrument did he play?
Which member of the Mercury Prize-winning band English Teacher is from Colne?
Colner John Arthur Cunliffe created a popular children’s programme about a postman. What was the name of the show?
Alan Wharton taught at a high school in Colne in the 1950s. He was also a keen sportsman, playing for England in which sport?
Colne-born businessman Sir William Pickles Hartley is best known for founding which famous preserve company?
Local pioneer and founder, Muriel Jobling, created which beloved charity?
Local singer and burlesque performer Kiki Deville published a book last year about how to support bereaved parents. What was the book’s title?
Colne firefighter and Watch Manager at Colne Fire Station retired this year after a 40-year career, what is his name?
Former leader of Pendle Council and founder of Modern Milkman, Paul White, left his role at the council to farm which bird?
Each issue of Colne Life includes a column about improving children’s mental health. What is the name of the Colner who writes these columns?
Farmer John Waite used to do the milk round in Colne during the 1950s. What was the name of his horse?
A talented athlete from Colne won a gold medal at the Paralympics in Paris this year. What is his name?
Who became Pendle’s new mayor in May 2024?
Architect Alfred Waterhouse designed which iconic Colne building?
What is the name of the local historian and regular contributor to Colne Life, who will celebrate his 81st birthday in June?