Real Locations in "Deathly Hallows 1" Quiz

Answer: Forest of Dean

Gloucestershire is a ceremonial county in England. Ceremonial counties are the counties in England that have a lord-lieutenant. The lord-lieutenant is the monarch's personal representative that has been appointed to an area. In the past the lord-lieutenant was to raise the county's militia; by 1871 the power was modified to say they were only able to organize the militia when needed. Today it is an honorary position, typically awarded to a notable person in the county.

Located in South West England, Gloucestershire is mostly rural; it is believed to have been established in the 900s. Divided into three sections today, it contains the Cotswold, the Forest of Dean, and the Severen Vale. The county town of Gloucestershire is Gloucester, which is also a cathedral city.

It is commonly believed that the Forest of Dean was chosen as a location in "Deathly Hallows 1" because author J.K. Rowling grew up in the area, although Hermione said she had camped there with her parents. In "Deathly Hallows 1" the film was shot in the winter at Coppett Hill and Symonds Yat.

Answer: Forest of Dean

The Forest of Dean, located in the western part of Gloucestershire, is considered to be a geographical location, as well as a historical and cultural one. Geographically, it is a triangular piece of land. The River Wye is its western boundary, with the county of Herefordshire to the north and the River Severn to the south.

Covering approximately 110 square kilometers (42 sq mi), the Forest of Dean is a mixed woodland with both evergreen and deciduous trees. Oak, beech, and sweet chestnut trees are found here along with Weymouth pine, Norway spruce, and Douglas fur. The forest industry has been historically important in the Forest of Dean, with the timbers being used for shipbuilding and other construction.

Answer: Shaftesbury Avenue

Shaftesbury Avenue runs from From Piccadilly Circus to Cambridge Circus in the City of Westminster, which was created in 1965. Many of the UK's most important landmarks are found in the City of Westminster, including Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and Downing Street.

The Camden section of Shaftesbury Avenue runs from Cambridge Circus to New Oxford Street. Known for markets and live music, as well as intellectual and cultural venues, the Borough of Camden was also established in 1965. The British Museum and British Library are found there, along with green spaces like Regent's Park.

In the book Hermione, Ron, and Harry apparate to Tottenham Court Road; in the movie, however, they apparate to Shaftesbury Avenue after the Death Eater attack at Bill and Fleur's wedding. They end up landing in the middle of the street, and narrowly avoid being hit by a bus.

Answer: Forest of Dean

In the UK, an ancient woodland is one that has existed constantly since 1600. Even if it has been periodically cleared of shrubs and undergrowth, it is still considered to be ancient as long as the area has remained a woodland. An ancient woodland typically provides a habitat for many plant and animal species.

Humans have occupied the Forest of Dean since approximately 10,000 BC. The Romans were attracted to the area by its natural resources, and it was used for royal hunting for centuries by Anglo-Saxon kings, Normans, through the Tudor times. By the late 1700s, businessmen became interested in the natural resources that were found there. The Forest of Dean was designated at the country's first National Forest Park in 1938.

Answer: Forest of Dean

Known for being the traditional home of a variety of birds and the European adder, in recent years the Forest of Dean has become a home for wild boar. It is believed that today's residents are descendants of those who were either illegally released or escaped from nearby farms in 1999 and again in 2004. Their numbers are closely monitored by Forestry England.

Walkers in the Forest of Dean need to be on constant lookout for these creatures, as they can be rather large at 80cm (31 inches) at the shoulder, and they normally weigh between 60-100kg (132-200 pounds). They can become aggressive, especially if they feel that their piglets are being threatened. Those who are walking dogs need to be especially mindful of the boars' presence and remember that the Forest of Dean is their home. Dogs should be kept on a lead for their own safety.

Answer: Malham Cove

A ceremonial county in northern England, North Yorkshire borders the North Sea to the east. It is the largest county in England by land area with 8,654 km2 (3,341 sq mi). Two national parks - North York Moors and most of the Yorkshire Dales, which contains Malham Cove - are located there.

There are also towns like Hemsley, that has a 900 year old castle, and York, where tourists may visit York Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre, or Yorkshire Museum. The area has become a must see location for "Harry Potter" fans, but it is also popular for its natural beauty and historic past.

Answer: Malham Cove

Scientists believe that the limestone cliff at Malham Cove was formed around 340 million years ago. At that time, the area was under a warm ocean, and shells rich in calcium, corals, and marine fossils were compacted over time to form the limestone, which is a light grey color and is called Great Scar Limestone.

The pavement, where Harry and Hermione were shown camping and planning their trip to Godric's Hollow after Ron left, was formed by a glacier that removed the topsoil when it receded. Acidic rain caused erosion which carved the crevices, called grykes, and blocks, called clints, on top of the cliff over time.

Answer: Shaftesbury Avenue

Shaftesbury Avenue runs for about a mile in the West End theater district of London, with famous theater landmarks such as Apollo Theatre, Gielgud Theatre, and the Shaftesbury Theatre. Often called the Heart of Theatreland, the street also contains cafes, restaurants, and bookstores. It is an important area for tourism.

Hermione remembered going to the theater there with her parents. Shaftesbury Avenue was also where she introduced her famous beaded handbag, which had been enchanted with an Undetectable Extension Charm. It held a lot of what the trio would need for their quest, including a tent. Sadly, however, they ended up having to leave for their journey more quickly than expected. Consequently, they didn't have much food.

Answer: Malham Cove

The Pennine Way is not only England's longest National Trail, it is also said to be one of the most difficult to hike. Spanning 431 km (268 miles) from Edale in England to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland, it takes 16-19 days to traverse. Included as part of the official Pennine Way are 400 steps that have been carved into the limestone at Malham Cove. These steps take visitors to the top of the cove.

Local people have stated that the "Harry Potter" stars did not actually visit the site while the filming took place. Instead, the actors filmed the scene in a studio, and the film footage that was shot on location was used as the backdrop.

Answer: Malham Cove

If you believe that Malham Cove looks a bit like an amphitheater, you are right! Long after the limestone was formed, it was the site of glacial melting at the end of the last Ice Age about 12,000 years ago. The water helped to form a horseshoe shaped cliff; the river that was once located on top of the cove now goes underground and can be seen at the bottom.

While waterfalls used to be a common sight at Malham Cove thousands of years ago, today they only appear if the season is especially wet, and are not usually specifically named. The highest measured to date was at a height of 80 meters (260 ft) for a few hours on December 6, 2015, which made it the highest single drop waterfall above ground in England. There is, however, a smaller permanent waterfall called Janet's Foss nearby.

Answer: Shaftesbury Avenue

In 1661 Kemp's Field was a green space that was part of Soho Fields, an area located to the northeast of Soho today. The Queen Mother, Henrietta Maria, granted Kemp's Field as a repayment of debts and reward to Henry Jermyn, the First Earl of St. Albans, for his loyalty during the English Civil War. Jermyn then began developing the property, and the first houses were built by 1680. Most of the early streets had been developed by 1690.

By the late 1800s, the crowded area, called Kemp's Court by that time, was located near a pretty notorious slum, St. Giles Rookery. In 1877 it was decided that the Metropolitan Board of Works would improve housing and clear out slums by constructing a new thoroughfare, which was eventually called Shaftesbury Ave. After completion in 1886, the area quickly became the center of London's theater district.

Answer: Shaftesbury Avenue

The 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, known as Lord Ashley, was a social reformer who lived from 1801-1885. He worked tirelessly for better working conditions and child labor reforms. Also known as the poor man's earl, he sought to improve lunacy laws to make conditions in madhouses more humane and to make it more difficult to have someone declared insane. The street was officially named in his honor in 1886.