York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. It took 252 years to build in its present form and contains 128 medieval stained glass windows.York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. It took 252 years to build in its present form and contains 128 medieval stained glass windows.
York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. It took 252 years to build in its present form and contains 128 medieval stained glass windows.

In pictures: Yorkshire - full of fun facts

All Yorkshire folk know our top export is Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips have to be liberally sprinkled with salt and vinegar and accompanied by a slice of buttered white bread, and Elland Road is the home of Leeds United.

Impress friends with these less known fantastic facts.