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Setting the Scene: Historical Roundhouse and Canals Quiz

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When was the Church of Messiah in Birmingham constructed?

Between 1800-1820

Between 1750-1770

Between 1900-1920

Between 1860-1862 (correct)

Who was the engineer who began building canals all over the country in 1759?

James Brindley (correct)

George Branson

John Jones Bateman

Thomas Telford

What was the purpose of building the canal that connected Oldbury to Birmingham?

To transport goods to London

To provide water supply to nearby towns

To facilitate passenger transportation

To bring coal into the city more efficiently (correct)

Who was appointed to make several improvements to the canals in the 1820s?

Thomas Telford Signup and view all the answers

What was the potential problem recognized during WW2 related to the canal and railway tunnel?

If the canal were to breach above the railway tunnel as a result of a bombing raid, a large amount of water would fall into the railway tunnel. Signup and view all the answers

What did the island installation aim to achieve during WW2?

A simple system of temporary dams aimed to reduce the amount of water to drain to just Cambrian Wharf. Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the site where the new Church of Messiah was built?

It straddled Birmingham Canal, forming part of the Broad Street Canal Tunnel. Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the early members of the congregation at the Church of Messiah?

They produced many Lord Mayors of Birmingham and influential politicians. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the contractors for the construction of the Church of Messiah?

George Branson and Edwin Gwyther Signup and view all the answers

Who authorized the building of a canal in Birmingham in 1768?

Parliament Signup and view all the answers