Aylestone Local History

Which monarch once stayed in Aylestone Hall?

• Charles I

• Richard III

• Elizabeth II

• Henry VIII

What is the name of the church we visited in Aylestone?

• St Lawrence's

• St Matthew's

• All Saints

• St Andrew's

Which train line once ran through Aylestone? (It is now a footpath.)

• The Northern Line

• The Great Central Way

• The West Coast Mainline

• The District Line

Which two men were once lock-keepers at Kings Lock?

• George King

• King Charles I

• George Swanwick

• John King

What mode of transport used to be most frequently used on Aylestone Road?

• Train

• Pack-horse

• Tram

• Canal boat

Which river runs through Aylestone?

• Trent

• Thames

• Soar

• Leicester

How frequently are censuses taken in the UK?

• Yearly

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 20 years

In which century was the pack-horse bridge built?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th

What is the lock-keeper's cottage now used for?

• Offices

• Tea room

• Pub

• Water safety centre

What historic item can be found in the Aylestone Hall Gardens?

• A statue of Richard III

• A stable

• A sundial

• A well