Specific Counties Trivia

1. Which railway station, on the preserved North Yorkshire Moors railway line, became "Hogsmead" in the Harry Potter films?

From Quiz A Yorkshire Miscellany

Answer: Goathland

Goathland was also the location for the popular television series "Heartbeat". It followed the local constabulary as they carried out their duties in their community. Visitors to Goathland can still enjoy a meal/drink in "The Aidensfield Arms" (The Goathland Hotel) and visit "Scripps Garage".

From Quiz We Need To Talk About Devon

Answer: South West

Together with Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset and sometimes including Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, this area is often known as the west country.

From Quiz Around and about in Gloucestershire

Answer: Wotton-under-Edge

Isaac Pitman was born in Trowbridge in Wiltshire and qualified as a teacher after which he spent much of his life pressing for spelling reform of the English language. He moved to Wotton-under-Edge in 1836 and during his time there he created a system of phonetic shorthand which was first published in 1837. On leaving Wotton he moved to Bath where he died in 1897.

From Quiz A Trivial Trip Around Kent

Answer: Charles Darwin

When Charles Darwin - and his wife Emma - found their London home cramped, they decided to move to a more rural location that offered good train links to London. After viewing some properties, they decided on Down House in the village of Downe, in Kent. It was at Down House that Darwin worked on his most famous piece of work, "On the Origins of Species". During his time at Down House, Darwin renovated and developed the house and grounds. After Darwin's death, the house eventually became a school for girls, before the British Association for the Advancement of Science purchased the house and turned it into a museum dedicated to Darwin's works. Down House is owned by English Heritage and is open to the public.

From Quiz The Heaven That Is Devon

Answer: In the south-west of England

Devon lies in the south-west region of England, situated between the counties of Cornwall to the west, and Somerset and Dorset to the east. It is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines, with the Bristol Channel on its north coast, and the English Channel at its south. The main economy of the county is tourism with attractions including two national parks located at Dartmoor and Exmoor, the Jurassic Coast of south-east Devon (the first natural World Heritage Site in England), and the four towns which are collectively known as the 'English Riviera' (Babbacombe, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham).

From Quiz A Tour Around Northamptonshire

Answer: Naseby

Naseby was the turning point in the English Civil War because the Royalist army was nearly destroyed in the engagement. Charles I's cause never really recovered from Naseby militarily, and it was then only a matter of time before Charles had no choice but to surrender.

From Quiz All About Norfolk, England

Answer: The Norfolk Broads

Although they do encompass a small part of north Suffolk, most people know these waterways and marshlands as The Norfolk Broads. The Broads, which cover 220 square miles to the north west of Great Yarmouth, were formed as a result of peat digging in medieval times. The Broads are Britain's largest protected wetland.

From Quiz County Durham

Answer: River Tyne

The Browney is a tributary of the River Wear, that flows through Durham. The Wear, Tyne, and Tees all rise in The Pennines and flow into the North Sea. As it is hard to find a rhyme for The River Wear (pronounced weir), he had to sit on the banks of the River Tyne. North Sea Ferries to Norway, Germany and Holland leave from Newcastle upon Tyne. Roger Whittaker's "Durham Town (The Leavin')" was released in 1969.

From Quiz Alphabetical Tour of Suffolk

Answer: Aldeburgh

Aldeburgh is on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, about eight miles from Saxmundham. Aldeburgh has a long pebble beach that is often lined with fishermen's boats. The Moot Hall at Aldeburgh was built in the early sixteenth century, and thanks to coastal erosion, now stands a lot nearer the shore than it did originally. The composer Benjamin Britten was born further up the coast at Lowestoft, but made his home at Aldeburgh and died there in 1976. One of Britten's best known works, 'Peter Grimes', was based on a poem by George Crabbe, who was born at Aldeburgh in 1754 and, like Britten was inspired by the local landscape. Maggi Hambling's Scallop sculpture, which features a line from 'Peter Grimes' stands on the beach to the north of the town. Much of the Aldeburgh Music Festival actually takes place in a concert hall at nearby Snape Maltings. Aldringham is a village not far from Aldeburgh and also near to the small town of Leiston and the Sizewell nuclear power stations. The Hamlet of Thorpe is part of Aldringham. The village church is noted in many guide books for its 15th century font. Aldringham church yard is the final resting place of Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie who built the fantasy holiday village at nearby Thorpeness. Alderton is a village approximately seven miles from Woodbridge and like Aldeburgh and Aldringham, takes its name from the nearby River Alde. There are also villages called Alderton in several other counties including Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Aldham is a small village located approximately eight miles west of Ipswich. The village church of St Mary has a round tower. The village name is believed to be derived from the term 'old meadow' and at the time of the Domesday Book it had a population of just sixteen.

From Quiz More about Suffolk, England

Answer: Three

The answer is three. Suffolk is bordered by Essex to the south, Cambridge to the west and Norfolk to the north. Its eastern boundary is the North Sea.

From Quiz All About Suffolk, England

Answer: Ipswich

Ipswich is the County Town of Suffolk. It is a large town with a population in excess of 117,000 and stands at the head of the Orwell estuary. Many people mistakenly think that Bury St Edmunds is the administrative centre because there is a cathedral there. The Port of Felixstowe is the largest container port in Britain. The town of Newmarket, the home of British Horse Racing, is right on the Suffolk/Cambridge border.

From Quiz Essex Mixture

Answer: John Constable

"Dedham Mill", "The Hay Wain" and "Flatford Mill" are three pictures of John Constable (1776-1837) that feature the River Stour. The Constable family owned both Dedham and Flatford Mills, but John wanted to paint. Many of the landscapes that Constable painted can still be seen. Flatford Mill still exists, and is used as a field study centre specialising in art and wild life.

From Quiz All About Essex

Answer: A sword

A seaxe is a type of sword which evolved from the Anglo-Saxon short sword. It was in common usage from the 6th to the 13th centuries in England.

From Quiz A Yorkshire Miscellany

Answer: Ouse and Foss

York is a popular destination for tourists from across the world. It is home to The National Railway Museum, The Jorvik Centre, The Shambles, Clifford's Tower and, of course, York Minster.

From Quiz Yorkshire - "God's Own Country"

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.

From Quiz Move Over Gloucester, Let the Shire Shine

Answer: Dressage, cross country and jumping

Although badminton has close ties to the village of Badminton, it is not an equestrian sport. Badminton, a shuttlecock-based game, had its early origins in ancient Greece, Egypt, China and India. Soldiers returning from India in the second half of the 19th century played the sport at Badminton House, then the home of the Duke of Beaufort, hence the name. One of his descendants, the 10th Duke of Beaufort, is the one who started the Badminton Horse Trials after watching English riders do poorly at the 1948 Olympics in London. Until then, officers of the British Calvary had represented England. The Duke suggested that having a more open, annual event on his property would help both in training and in selecting the equestrian teams for future Olympics. Unlike the Olympics at that time, women could compete. The first Badminton Horse Trials took place there the following year. The first European Championships were held there in 1953. The Badminton Horse Trials continue to be considered one of the most prestigious equestrian competitions in the world. Single riders compete over multiple days in dressage, cross country and jumping.

From Quiz Herefordshire Happiness

Answer: Newcastle United

Of the choices, only Newcastle were a division one side in 1972, with Sunderland being in the second division and both Aston Villa and Blackburn languishing in the third division. In the FA Cup of that year, Hereford needed a replay in both the first and second rounds to see off Kings Lynn and Northampton Town respectively, before they were drawn against the might of Newcastle in the third round. Amazingly, little Hereford held Newcastle to a draw at Newcastle's ground, meaning yet another replay, this time at Hereford and if what happened in the first game was unexpected, the replay was out of this world. Newcastle eventually took the lead in the 82nd minute and only three minutes later Hereford equalised, with the scores staying level up to the 90th minute, meaning the match went to extra time. In the 103rd minute, substitute Ricky George fired a blistering shot into the net and Hereford held on for the remaining 17 minutes for a historic victory. Incredibly, Hereford's fourth round match against West Ham United also went to a replay, but this time they lost 3-1. The cup was lifted on 6th May by Billy Bremner as Leeds United beat Arsenal 1-0 in the final.

From Quiz We Need To Talk About Devon

Answer: Exeter

Exeter was built on the river Ex, and was Largely rebuilt after the Second World War. In Roman times it was the most south-westerly fortified settlement in Britain.

From Quiz Around and about in Gloucestershire

Answer: Edward II

Edward II (1284-1327) was at the Battle of Bannockburn which was lost to Robert the Bruce. Edward's wife, Isabella, later began a relationship with Roger Mortimer in France and began to get a following. They subsequently led a small invasion force to land in England to go up against the regime of Edward. Edward's popularity was on the decline and he was driven west to Bristol and into Wales. His authority collapsed and he was eventually deposed in 1327. Captured and imprisoned at Berkeley Castle he was supposedly killed with a red-hot poker after which he was entombed at Gloucester Cathedral.

From Quiz The Heaven That Is Devon

Answer: Thomas Newcomen

Born in February 1664, Newcomen was an Ironmonger as well as a preacher, and it is through his association with the Baptist church at Bromsgrove that he was able to spread the design of his steam engine. Newcomen's engine was the first realistic tool to use steam as a means to produce mechanical work, and was used initially for pumping water out of coal mines. Over 600 of Newcomen's engines had been built and used throughout the world before James Watt managed to better the design in 1775 making them more effective. Despite this, the number of Newcomen's engines subsequently built rose to over 2,000 as Watt's engine was more expensive. However, due to the improved efficiency which Watts had made, it is his name (and engine) which is better known as regarding the origin of steam engines than Newcomens.

From Quiz County Durham

Answer: Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the village that was home to the works. The buildings still exist (2007), but the mines have all gone. Cheddar is in Somerset, Wensleydale is in Lancashire, whilst Lymeswold was a marketing ploy for a soft cheese. Preserved examples of the Durham's mining railways can be found at Bowes Incline and on the Tanfield Railway.

From Quiz Alphabetical Tour of Suffolk

Answer: Bawdsey

Bawdsey stands at the mouth of the River Deben. Bawdsey Manor, which can be seen from some distance along the coast, was built in 1886 and was purchased by the air ministry in 1936. Robert Watson-Watt, the man credited with inventing radar, worked at Bawdsey Research Station in the late 1930s, and the work he did there resulted in a chain of radar stations being placed along the south coast. These provided the information that helped the British Air Force win the Battle of Britain. Visitors to Bawdsey can take a row-boat ferry across the Deben estuary to nearby Felixstowe. The ferry can be summoned from the Bawdsey side by waving a white bat. Bawdsey's other claim to fame is a rare post box which has the insignia of Edward VIII, who was never actually crowned king because he renounced the throne in December 1936 in order to marry Wallis Simpson. Bury St Edmunds has a cathedral which only acquired a tower in 2005. The ruins of an abbey dedicated to St Edmund, the Saxon King of the East Angles can be found in the town. Bury is also home to the Theatre Royal, one of the oldest purpose built theatres in the country and The Nutshell, Britain's smallest pub. Beccles is the largest town in the Waveney district. It is close to the county border with Norfolk and is on the Norfolk Broads. Probably the best known landmark in Beccles is the bell tower of St Michaels church which stands slightly apart from the church itself and is nearly one hundred feet tall. Lord Nelson's parents, Catherine Suckling and Rev Edward Nelson were married at St Michaels Church Beccles in 1749. Bungay is a market town approximately five miles from Beccles and again close to the Norfolk border and part of The Broads National Park. Bungay has a ruined castle. The first castle was built by Earl Hugh Bigod, First Earl of Norfolk, between 1165 and 1174, possibly to rival Henry II's castle at Orford, thirty miles away, but the ruins that remain today date from 1294. Bungay has associations with the legend of Black Shuck, a demonic dog, whose alleged attacks included the killing of two worshippers at St Mary's church Bungay in the late sixteenth century.

From Quiz More about Suffolk, England

Answer: Sudbury

Gainsborough developed the technique of putting group portraits in front of a landscape. 'The Blue Boy' and 'The Duchess of Devonshire' are among his better known works. He painted only three seascapes, one of which was a picture of Languard Fort near Felixstowe. The house where he was born is now a museum and art gallery.

From Quiz All About Suffolk, England

Answer: Southwold

Southwold is a pleasant seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast and is home to the Solebay Brewery where Adnams Ale has been produced since 1872.

From Quiz Essex Mixture

Answer: Tilbury Fort

The correct answer is Tilbury Fort. This was built by Henry VIII, and modernised by Charles II in 1672. Its moat and bastions still exist. Sadly the worst bloodshed took place in 1776 where, after an Essex v Kent cricket match, a cricketer and the fort sergeant both died! Queen Elizabeth's speech was recreated by Flora Robson in the 1937 film "Fire over England". Hadliegh Castle is located in a country park just off the A13 in Southend. Coalhouse Fort on the Thames, was built to protect London. Hedingham Castle is a Norman Keep in the Stour Valley. All of the forts have a presence on the web, and are open to the public.

From Quiz The County of Kent

Answer: Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill bought Chartwell in 1922 and lived there until his death in 1965. One of the things that Winston Churchill used to do to relax at Chartwell was build brick walls in the garden. Apparently he became an accomplished brick layer.

From Quiz All About Essex

Answer: Claudius

Nero was Emperor at the time of the revolt. Although there had been several attempts at invasion by the Romans in the past, the main and most successful one happened under Claudius in 43 AD.

From Quiz A Yorkshire Miscellany

Answer: Dalby

Dalby forest covers 8000 acres and is situated on the southern slopes of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.

From Quiz Yorkshire - "God's Own Country"

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.

From Quiz Move Over Gloucester, Let the Shire Shine

Answer: A large wave caused as the tide enters a long, narrow, shallow inlet

The Severn Bore results from waves moving from the sea into the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary and up the Severn River as far as beyond Gloucester. As the waves move inland, they decrease in speed but grow in size. The Severn Bore occurs on about 130 days each year, but the strongest ones are after a full or new moon. The Severn bore is one of the highest in the world, with wave ranges that can reach as high as 15 m (41 ft). It is the third highest tidal range in the world after the Bay of Fundy and Ungava Bay. The first recorded successful surfing of the Severn Bore was in 1955. River surfing should not be taken lightly. Although there is not a danger of being eaten by a shark, the risk from drowning is high. Downed trees, tree branches and piles of rocks can all snag surfers. Unlike ocean waves which are intermittent, leaving pauses for surfers to recover, river waves are constant, making it difficult for surfers to break free. River water also forms whirlpool-like holes that can drag under surfers.

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