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Quiz
- After being convicted of horse theft, who was sent to the gallows in York in 1739?
- Famous for its overhanging timber-framed buildings, what is the name of the oldest street in York?
- One of the finest medieval buildings in Europe, what is the commonly known name for the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York?
- A 1970s billboard at York railway station had the words "Welcome to" and a picture of a half unwrapped what?
- What ancient Roman name was York known by?
- The NRM is a museum forming part of the Science Museum Group. What does the acronym NRM stand for?
- The River Foss converges with which main river in York?
- Name the famous medieval guildhall in the Aldwark area of the city?
- Who was born on the 13 April, 1570, in Stonegate, which is still a street in the city centre of York?
- Name the museum and visitor attraction centre depicting Viking life?
- Which chocolate and confectionery brand was founded in 1767 in York?
- Which four-day racing festival is held at York Racecourse each August?
- Which famous actress was born in the Heworth area of York on 9 December 1934?
- What was hosted in York on the 6 July, 2014?
- Which York born poet is known for his "Funeral Blues" and "Night Mail"?
- What name is given to the largest surviving structure of York Castle?
Answers
- Dick Turpin
- The Shambles
- York Minster
- Yorkie bar
- Eboracum
- National Railway Museum
- River Ouse
- The Merchant Taylors' Hall
- Guy Fawkes
- The Jorvik Viking Centre
- Terry's
- The Ebor Festival
- Judi Dench
- Tour de France
- W.H. Auden
- Clifford's Tower