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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Ladybird4 said:
    TODAY'S QUIZ - YORKSHIRE

    1. Which is the largest city in Yorkshire?
    2. To which Saint is York Minster dedicated?
    3. Which THREE British Prime Ministers were born in Yorkshire?
    4. In which Yorkshire city would you find the Ferens Art Gallery?
    5. Which TWO National Parks lie largely in Yorkshire?
    6. What flower is the symbol of Yorkshire?
    7. Which Yorkshire race course is the largest circular flat course in Europe?
    8. Which National Museum was established in York in 1975?
    9. Which inn in North Yorkshire is said to be Britain's Highest Public House?
    10. What did Harry Brearley invent in a Sheffield laboratory in 1913?
    11. In which Yorkshire town was the original Harry Ramsden's fish and chip shop located?
    12. Although they are always associated with Haworth, in which Yorkshire village were the Bronte sisters born?
    13. Which Yorkshire village was home to the World's longest running TV Sit-Com?
    14. What was the Roman name for York?
    15. In which Yorkshire town was slavery abolitionist William Wilberforce born?
    16. Yorkshire was originally split into three "Ridings", from which language does this come?
    17. What is the traditional nickname for a Yorkshireman?
    18. Home to Britain's first IMAX cinema, which Yorkshire city houses the National Media Museum?
    19. At which Yorkshire location was the first lighthouse in Britain built in 1427?
    20. In which Yorkshire town was Rugby League formed in 1895?

    QUIZ ANSWERS
    1. Leeds. 2. Saint Peter. 3. Harold Wilson, Herbert Henry Asquith and Charles Watson-Wentworth (Who?). 4. Kingston-upon-Hull. 5. The Yorkshire Dales and The North York Moors. 6. The white rose. 7. Pontefract. 8. The National Railway Museum. (Fab. place to visit.). 9. The Tan Hill Inn. 10. Stainless steel. 11. Guisley. 12. Thornton near Bradford. 13. Holmfirth (Last of the Summer Wine.) 14. Eboracum. 15. Hull. 16. Norse - (it means a third.) 17. Tyke (I agree - not nice.) 18. Bradford. 19. Spurn Point. 20. Huddersfield.

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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Yvie, I am so sorry to hear your news about firstborn. You must try to stay strong and hope that the antibiotics help. Sending all positive wishes up for you and your family.
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  • RubeeRubee Posts: 8,932
    Yvie I am so sorry to hear your news about First born . Fingers crossed that the antibiotics kick in quickly .Thinking of you .
  • bluebellsinthewildbluebellsinthewild Posts: 838
    Yvie sorry to hear your news.  Let’s hope the antibiotics soon take effect and she feels better soon.
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
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  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Well done to all of the quizzers.
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  • ChivetalkingChivetalking Posts: 2,296
    @Yviestevie oh dear how dreadful I am sorry to hear about firstborn thinking of you & your family and sending my best wishes, 

    I’m signing out for the evening, Goodnight All. 
  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,906
    Good night Chive. Sleep well. I am signing out too. See you all tomorrow.
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  • bluebellsinthewildbluebellsinthewild Posts: 838
    Goodnight Chive, LB and Hazel, sleep well everyone.
  • star gaze lilystar gaze lily Posts: 17,709
    @Yviestevie So so sorry to hear the news about your firstborn. You must be beside yourself with worry. Sending very best wishes and positive thoughts to you and your family.  Take care of yourself too, I don't suppose you will, but Hope you get s better nights sleep tonight.
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