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1. Which railway station, on the preserved North Yorkshire Moors railway line, became "Hogsmead" in the Harry Potter films?
2. The city of York stands on two rivers. Can you name them?
3. Where will you find "The Great Forest of Yorkshire"?
4. Which railway station, in North Yorkshire, is reported to have the longest station bench in the world?
5. Which of these football grounds is NOT in Yorkshire?
6. Where is the highest point in Yorkshire?
7. Visitors to the seaside resort of Bridlington can take a cruise on the "Yorkshire Belle" to visit the RSPB bird colony at Bempton. What body of water do they sail on?
8. What is the name of the speciality tart (a variation of cheesecake) that is made in Yorkshire?
9. Oliver's Mount, in Scarborough, is named after which famous Oliver?
10. Which is the principal river in Wensleydale?
11. There are two National Parks in Yorkshire. Can you name them?
12. Which market town, in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, is the home to three breweries?
13. What is the name of the 24 arch viaduct that carries trains across the Ribble Valley on the Settle to Carlisle railway line?
14. This Yorkshire city was called "Eboracum" by the Romans and "Jorvik" by the Vikings. What is it called today?
15. And finally, how do many Yorkshire folk affectionately describe their county?
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