Yorkshire History

Yorkshire is an historic county of England, centred on the county town of York, and was originally composed of three sections called Thrydings, now referred to as Ridings. The region was first colonised during the first millennium by Romans, Angles and Vikings. The name Yorkshire first appeared in writing in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in 1065.

Following the Norman Invasion, Yorkshire was subject to the punitive harrying of the North, which caused great hardship. The area proved to be notable for uprisings and rebellions through to the Tudor period. During the industrial revolution, the West Riding became the second most important manufacturing area in the United Kingdom, while the predominant industry of the East and North Ridings remained fishing and agriculture. In modern times, the Yorkshire economy has suffered from a decline in manufacturing output which has affected the traditional coal, steel, wool and shipping industries.

It would be a huge mistake to leave Yorkshire without exploring some of its amazing Castles, Abbeys, Houses and Gardens. No region has a richer selection or greater diversity:

The perfect day out awaits those who wish to explore the spectacular landscape and garden displays at some of Yorkshire’s stunning houses and gardens. Each are individual in character and all properties have excellent facilities for group visits including coach parking, These make for excellent stops for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. If your interested in exploring Yorkshire’s heritage, then this is the place for you.