The Ridings of Yorkshire

Yorkshire Gods Own County

A very warm welcome to all, our endeavour with this web-site is to build an archive of all that is great about Yorkshire and the people whom live within her boudaries as well as documenting through photography a gallery of towns for all to enjoy.
Within the sites pages you will find many photographs as well as information relevant  to the town/city listed.
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The Motto Of Yorkshire
ear all, see all, say nowt. eat all, sup all, pay nowt. n if tha does owt fer nowt, allus do it fer thysen.

   
"Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith"

 
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Yorkshires Sense Of Humour
God was bored and went missing for six days. The Archangel Gabriel found him resting on the seventh day.
"What have You been up to?" asked Gabriel.
"I've created the planet Earth and it will be a place of great balance." replied God
"Balance?" said Gabriel.
God explained.
North America would be wealthy whilst South America would be poor. "Over there I've placed a continent full of white people, and over there a continent full of black people." God continued to talk of different countries.
"That one will be hot and that one will be cold and covered with ice."
Gabriel was very impressed and then pointed to an area in England and said: "What's that then?"
"Ah," said God. "That is Yorkshire, the most glorious place on Earth. There you will find beautiful lakes, streams, rivers and hills, fantastic music, architecture, and sporting giants. The people from Yorkshire will be modest, intelligent and witty. They will be sociable, hard working and high achievers. They will be known throughout the world as diplomats and peace-makers."
Gabriel gasped in admiration, thought for a moment, and then said: "But what about balance, God? You said there will always be balance."
"Ah," said God, nodding sagely, "now let me tell you about Lancashire..."