It's quiz time!

This is where we have a short quiz to see just how much you’ve remembered from recent – and not so recent – How Michael columns.

And if you can’t remember, perhaps a member of your family can.

1. I want to kick off with a bit of Latin: “Ita splendeat lux vestra coram hominibus, ut videant vestra bona opera glorificentque Patrem illum vestrum qui est in coelis.”

You can find these words, inscribed in stone, somewhere in Workington. Where? And can you translate them? Clue: Matthew 5, King James Bible.

2. Jameaters! What are they and where do they come from? If you’re a recently arrived offcomer, better ask a local about this one.

3. Elected in December 1918, he was Workington constituency’s first MP. Who was he?

4. If you stepped on a line on the pavement, what – if you were superstitious – do you think could happen to your mother or to you?

5. You have just a few seconds to answer this one – and no sneaky use of a calculator. What is 11 times 43? And can you run the old times table in your head, without singing them?

6. What is, or was, The Slosh?

7. In 1972, Glen Leyshon was enthusing about the Crystal Palace of the north. What was he talking about?

8. This locally-based organisation went off to Rome and Naples in 1898. What was it called? Extra brownie points if you can name any of its members!

9. What would you do with an old sweaty sock? A single sock would do – if it was long enough!

10. Workington played Hartlepool in April 1910 – in a game that is probably best forgotten. Why?

11. Wigton Young Farmers’ Club achieved a first in 1967. What was it?

12. Who was Stumpy Willie – anyone remember?

13. In 1890, Broughton were entertaining Maryport in a County Rugby Union challenge cup match. Many spectators were not happy. Why?

14. When, according to tradition, should you never lead off with your left foot?

15. Why would you hang strands of seaweed up in your house?

16. You are out walking and you see an empty plastic carrier bag being blown about in the wind and floating up in the air. So what do you do?

17. When was soap put on ration?

18. “When fate hands us a lemon, let’s try to make lemonade. I’m quoting from a famous Victorian millionaire. Who was he?

19. A prominent Workington building was opened in 1904. It should have been a popular move – but local socialists and trade unionists weren’t impressed.

They wouldn’t even walk past it and would cross the road and spit in the gutter. Why?

20. Back to Latin. “Levavi oculos meos in montes” was the motto of the old Borough of Workington. Translation please.

Twenty questions! You will, of course, have to purchase the Times & Star next week to check out your answers.