UK Town and City Trivia - York

Can you guess these facts about the UK city of York?

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Ceremonial county in which York is located	North Yorkshire
River that flows through the centre of York	Ouse
Name by which York's cathedral is more commonly known	York Minster
York born Catholic who was involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605	Guy Fawkes
Mediaeval cobbled street, one of the oldest shopping streets in Europe	The Shambles
Famous café and tea rooms, inspired by the RMS Queen Mary cruise liner	Bettys
York's popular Viking attraction	Jorvik Viking Centre
Confectionery manufacturer, founded in York but now owned by Nestlé	Rowntree's
Yet another York confectionary maker, known for its 'Chocolate Orange'	Terry's
Major transportation museum in York	National Railway Museum
Roman name for the settlement that became York	Eboracum
David Bradley from York is perhaps best known for playing the role of this caretaker in the Harry Potter fims	Argus Filch
Claimed to be England's shortest street	Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate
Location and nickname of York racecourse	The Knavesmire
Name used for the city gates - Monk, Bootham, Micklegate and Walmgate	Bar

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Feb 1, 2024

Might there be a spelling mistake with Rowntrees?

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Well spotted! Thanks, now changed.

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