This is an illustrated history of England's largest and most
historically diverse county. It provides a nostalgic look at Yorkshire's
ancient, medieval and industrial past, and highlights some of its most
important historic sites, as well as the changing face of its towns and
cities. The photographs are taken from the Historic England Archive, a
unique collection of over 12 million photographs, drawings, plans and
documents covering England's archaeology, architecture, social and local
history. Pictures date from the earliest days of photography to the
present and cover subjects from Bronze Age burials and medieval churches
to cinemas and seaside resorts. Historic England: Yorkshire will explore
the four corners of the county from the industrial centre of Sheffield
to the beauty of historic York. Yorkshire is a county of huge contrasts
with vast swathes of unspoilt, beautiful countryside, littered only with
picturesque villages, and long stretches of ever-changing coastline.
West Yorkshire towns like Huddersfield, Halifax and Bradford were the
beating heart of the Industrial Revolution and the steel towns of South
Yorkshire like Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield were fuelled by the
coal mining industry. The county contains two national parks, the North
Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales, both Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty. It is also filled with historic castles, cathedrals and
abbeys, including Richmond Castle, Fountains Abbey and York Minster.
This book will help you to uncover its vibrant and fascinating history.
