A Long and Illustrious History
The industrial town of Jodrell Bank in Cheshire is famous for:
AThe location of Britain's first nuclear power station
BBeing the site of the first railway station
CThe birthplace of Sir Frank Whittle
DA large radio telescope built by Sir Bernard Lovell ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is A large radio telescope built by Sir Bernard Lovell.
Sir Bernard Lovell built a large radio telescope at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire. For many years it was the biggest radio telescope in the world and it continues to operate today.
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