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Yorkshire - "God's Own Country" Quiz

A few questions about Yorkshire, my home county, the largest in the United Kingdom.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ian1964. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ian1964

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
403,948

Updated
Feb 22 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which is the largest city in Yorkshire? Hint

Sheffield

Wakefield

Bradford

Leeds

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many steps do you need to climb up to reach Whitby Abbey? Hint

199

129

159

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Question 3 of 10

3. Filey is a small coastal town situated between Scarborough and Bridlington. What is Filey Brigg? Hint

A fishing boat

A long narrow peninsula

A local prison

A type of fish

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Piece Hall was an 18th century cloth hall and reopened in 2017 following a multi million pound refurbishment. Where can it be found? Hint

Halifax

Dewsbury

Huddersfield

Castleford

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Question 5 of 10

5. Goathland is a picturesque village on the North Yorkshire Moors and was the setting for which popular TV series? Hint

Last of the Summer Wine

Open All Hours

Emmerdale

Heartbeat

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which town in North Yorkshire is also known as "The Gateway to the Dales"? Hint

Ilkley

Skipton

Otley

Keighley

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Question 7 of 10

7. Scarborough, the largest seaside resort on the Yorkshire coast, has two bays. What are they called? Hint

East Bay and West Bay

South Bay and East Bay

West Bay and South Bay

North Bay and South Bay

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mother Shipton's cave is located in which North Yorkshire town? Hint

Malton

Harrogate

Knaresborough

Skipton

9. The Keighley and Worth Valley railway is a five mile preserved railway that runs from Keighley to Oxenhope. One of the stations on the route was also the home of the Bronte family. Which is that station? Hint

Damems

Ingrow West

Haworth

Oakworth

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Coast to Coast walk is an 182 mile walk that starts at St Bee's in Cumbria, but where in Yorkshire does it end? Hint

Robin Hoods Bay

Staithes

Runswick Bay

Thornwick Bay

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is the largest city in Yorkshire?

Answer: Leeds

Leeds is the largest city in Yorkshire.

It is home to St James's University hospital (one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe) and the Royal Armouries.

2. How many steps do you need to climb up to reach Whitby Abbey?

Answer: 199

The 199 steps were originally made of wood and were changed to stone in 1774.

It is thought that the steps were used as a test of Christian faith for those who wished to worship at St Mary's Church (at the top of the hill).

Whitby is steeped in history. Captain James Cook was born in nearby Marton and Bram Stoker's "Dracula" story is set here.

3. Filey is a small coastal town situated between Scarborough and Bridlington. What is Filey Brigg?

Answer: A long narrow peninsula

The Brigg is about one mile from Filey and its cliffs are 20 metres high. They consist of many materials including pure limestone and pure sandstone. Visitors are advised to leave the Brigg at least two hours before high tide to ensure that they don't get cut off.

4. The Piece Hall was an 18th century cloth hall and reopened in 2017 following a multi million pound refurbishment. Where can it be found?

Answer: Halifax

The Grade 1 listed building is now home to many bars, restaurants, cafes, boutique and unique shops. It is also used as a music/theatre venue.

5. Goathland is a picturesque village on the North Yorkshire Moors and was the setting for which popular TV series?

Answer: Heartbeat

"Heartbeat" was based on the "Constable" books that were written by Nicholas Rhea, and ran from 1992 to 2010.

It followed the local constabulary as they carried out their duties in Ashfordly and nearby Aidensfield (Goathland).

At the start of the TV series PC Nick Rowan was played by Nick Berry.

Other regulars in the show included Derek Fowlds and Bill Maynard.

6. Which town in North Yorkshire is also known as "The Gateway to the Dales"?

Answer: Skipton

Skipton is a market town and is an ideal place for visitors to stay if they are planning to explore the nearby Yorkshire Dales.

It is about 27 miles from Leeds and stands on the River Aire and Leeds-to-Liverpool canal.

There is a 12th century castle, a market (held three time per week) in the High Street) and plenty of shops.

The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Heritage Railway is a short distance away.

7. Scarborough, the largest seaside resort on the Yorkshire coast, has two bays. What are they called?

Answer: North Bay and South Bay

Scarborough,the oldest seaside resort in the UK, has two bays.

Visitors can walk (or take an open top bus ride) between the two bays along the Marine Drive.

The South Bay is home to the harbour, RNLI Station, shops, bars, cafes and amusement arcades.

The North Bay has Peasholm Park where, in summer, there are miniature naval battles on the lake).

A short walk away is the Sea Life Centre, the Open Air Theatre and the Alpermare Water Park.

8. Mother Shipton's cave is located in which North Yorkshire town?

Answer: Knaresborough

Mother Shipton's Cave is in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Besides the cave, there is a Petrfying well (also known as a dropping well).

Any items that are placed in the well water (which is rich in sulphates and carbonates) become encrusted.

Many of these items that have been encrusted are on display.

Ursula Southeil (Old Mother Shipton), a prophetess, is thought to have been born in a cave (now known as Mother Shipton's cave) in 1488.

Answer: Haworth

The Bronte Sisters (Charlotte, Emily and Anne) were born in the village of Thornton, near Bradford.

They lived most of their adult life (and wrote their novels) at the Bronte parsonage, the family home, in Haworth.

10. The Coast to Coast walk is an 182 mile walk that starts at St Bee's in Cumbria, but where in Yorkshire does it end?

Answer: Robin Hoods Bay

The walk takes hikers through three different national parks (The Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales and The North Yorkshire Moors).

Source: Author Ian1964

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