Plymouthhistory

Dept. of Jannerology
EXAMination
Welcome to the first Dept. of Jannerology exam. For our first prize
we are delighted to offer a signed copy of Laura Quigley's brilliant
book, “Bloody British History: Plymouth”. To be in with a chance to
win and in the process become an honorary “Jannerologist”, please
send your answers to: editor@plymouthhistory.co.uk.
1.Smeaton's Tower is the subject of the PHM cover picture; what year was the upper section, now
on Plymouth Hoe, first opened to the public?
2.So called “Damnation Alley” was once reputedly “the worst street in Plymouth”; by what name do
we now know it?
3.The Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom of 1859 resulted in the
construction of the many fortifications which ring Plymouth; which Prime Minister instigated this?
4.Devonport Column, designed by John Foulston, is a noticeable feature on the Plymouth skyline.
What year was it finished; what does it commemorate; and, what is missing? (3 answers)
5.
There are 6 discernible elements to the modern city of
Plymouth coat of arms (pictured). What are they and what
does each mean or symbolise? (6 answers)
6.By the Door of Unity at the Prysten House near St. Andrew's Church, stands a memorial to two
United States Naval officers. What are their names, and what was the name of their ship? (3
answers)
There is a total of 15 points on offer, so to be in with a chance to win this great prize, please
send your answers to: editor@plymouthhistory.co.uk. Only entries received at this email
address by 31 st August 2014 will be counted. The entry with the most correct answers
wins. In the event of a tie, those entries with equal most points will be picked at random.
Editors decision is final.
So, thinking caps on, and good luck!