Question 1: Today’s image features the Ribblehead Viaduct. Where are we?
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
Correct Answer: England
Fact: The Ribblehead Viaduct is a remarkable railway bridge in North Yorkshire, England. It spans the River Ribble and is a key part of the Settle–Carlisle Railway, which connects the towns of Settle and Carlisle. The viaduct is famous for its 24 stone arches, which stand 104 feet tall, and stretches 1,440 feet across the valley.
Question 2: Which of these classic novels is set in Yorkshire?
- Wuthering Heights
- Pride and Prejudice
- Emma
Correct Answer: Wuthering Heights
Fact: ‘Wuthering Heights,’ Emily Brontë’s only novel, is set in the wild, windswept moors of Yorkshire. This dramatic landscape mirrors the intense emotions and turbulent relationships of its characters, making Yorkshire the perfect backdrop for this gothic tale of love, revenge, and passion.
Question 3: Which former Beatle was a narrator on the series ‘Thomas & Friends’?
- George Harrison
- Ringo Starr
- Paul McCartney
Correct Answer: Ringo Starr
Fact: Ringo Starr, legendary Beatles drummer, narrated the railway adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine from 1984 to 1986 during the show’s first two seasons. He also played Mr. Conductor in the first season of ‘Shining Station Time,’ the show that brought Thomas to an American audience.