1. Children’s Science Quiz
Top Tip: Use NPL’s online history portal to help you find the answers:
Name
School (as at Sept 2017)
8. If you could measure anything, what would it be and why?
For over 100 years NPL in Teddington has developed and maintained the UK’s measurement standards; at NPL atomic clocks keep UK national and international time ticking. True or False? ………………………………………………………….
Which racing organisation has NPL helped since 2002 to ensure that teams respect the rules (such as those based on weight) and stay safe?………………
Big Ben’s chime broke in 1976 after it had been working almost non-stop since 1854, NPL fixed and improved the chiming mechanism. True or False?
Whose Apple Tree was planted at NPL in 1953?
Who made the first plan of the “Automatic Computing Engine” at NPL in Teddington; his work became “instrumental in placing NPL at the forefront of computer technology”?
How many NPL employees were sent to WW1 in late 1914? (Sadly, 5 did not return, their names can be found on the Teddington War Memorial opposite Teddington Memorial Hospital) ……………………………………………………………………….
Queen Adelaide used to live in Bushy House, which was gifted to NPL in 1900; in 1832, aided by a generous donation from her, Teddington’s first school was established. What’s the name of that school today?
Return your answer sheet via to or hard copy (please include your contact details) to Tedd800, Parish Office, Langham Road, TW11 9HF by Thursday 31st August. The NPL will pick the winner and runners up to receive cool NPL prizes.
We’ll also display the best answers during the Visions of Teddington History and Art Exhibition at the Landmark Arts Centre and St Mary with St Alban Church, from Sat 23rd Sept to Sun 8th October; here you can pick up a special Tedd800 badge if yours is displayed!