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May 2024
Sunday Picture Quiz Answers: May 25
Here are the answers to this week's Sunday Picture Quiz. How well did you do?
1. Le Monument, Ripley
This dry-stone sculpture was created by Gordon Simpson to commemorate the Tour de France, which passed this way on July 5, 2014.
It was unveiled by champion cyclist Brian Robinson, who was the first Briton to finish the Tour de France and the first to win a Tour stage.
2. The Saxon Cross, Follifoot.
This grade-two listed 9th-century carved stone cross was restored in the 19th century and has stood in the village for well over a thousand years.
3. Staveley Nature Reserve
This fantastic wetland has five bird hides and is a great place for spotting all kinds of wildlife, including foxes, roe deer, and even otters and bitterns.
4. St John's Well, Harrogate.
Originally known as the 'Sweet Spa', this is a chalybeate spring – i.e. one that contains iron salts – and was discovered in 1631 by Dr M Stanhope. It is now used as a tailor's shop.
Too easy or too difficult? Let us know what you think of our quiz by contacting us at letters@thestrayferret.co.uk. Please do send us tricky pics of the area that we can include – and we'll credit your contribution. Thank you!
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