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  GENUKI: Yorkshire Genealogy
Yorkshire is the first county of England in point of size, and the third in point of population.
The 1891 census for Yorkshire is being transcribed by volunteers.
The Yorkshire BMD is an on-going project to put on-line the indexes to births, marriages and deaths, based on the original civil registrations from 1837 to 1950, held at the local register offices of Yorkshire.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS   (5132 words)

  
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Yorkshire is the largest traditional county of England, covering some 15,000 km² with a population of some five million.
The Yorkshire dialect is colloquially known as "Tyke", and this is also the affectionate term for a Yorkshireman.
In 1986 the county councils of West and South Yorkshire were abolished, and in 1996 Humberside and Cleveland were broken up into districts, which became independent administrative counties (unitary authority areas) in their own right, as did an expanded City of York.
www.wikiwhat.com /encyclopedia/y/yo/yorkshire.html   (278 words)

  
 Yorkshire Universities - The regional voice for higher education
We provide a forum for the 11 Universities and 3 Higher Education Colleges in the Yorkshire and Humber region to work together, and act as their collective voice in the region.
Yorkshire Universities Annual Conference 2008 Proceedings now available...
The Yorkshire Enterprise Fellowship (YEF) is offering support packages of up to £10,000 to Postdoctoral university researchers to help them create a business based on their research.
www.yorkshireuniversities.ac.uk   (217 words)

  
 Yorkshire - Encyclopedia Dramatica
The curious inhabitants speak in a strange dialect, saying things such as ee oop, ees a reight gooid sooart and other similarly incomprehensible utterances.
As of 2005, one of Yorkshire’s main manufacture industries is suicide bombers, exporting this product as far as London!
This page was last modified 19:30, 26 September 2005.
www.encyclopediadramatica.com /index.php/Yorkshire   (72 words)

  
 Yorkie Breeders Site: Breeding Yorkies to Grooming Yorkshire Terriers!
Yorkshire Terriers have been part of my life for many years now, and I can't imagine being without them.
The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most delightful breeds to own, and it isn't unusual for people to have two.
It seems that one is not enough, the woman of the house wants a small lap dog, and who ends up with the dog at his side, the better half.
www.yorkie.org   (894 words)

  
 Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Established in 1954, the Yorkshire Dales National Park has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage.
Covering an area of 1,762 square kilometres (680 square miles), the National Park is located in the north of England, and straddles the central Pennines in the counties of North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
It is 50 miles (80.5 kilometres) north east of Manchester; Leeds and Bradford lie to the south, while Kendal is to the west and Darlington to the east.
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk   (279 words)

  
 Picture of Yorkshire - Free Pictures - FreeFoto.com
Yorkshire is England's largest county and has much to offer visitors.
The Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coastline, famous for its rugged cliffs and old smugglers' villages.
Yorkshire is also home to TV favourites like "Emmerdale", "Heartbeat", "Last of the Summer Wine" and "All Creatures Great and Small".
www.freefoto.com /browse.jsp?id=1051-00-0   (104 words)

  
 Yorkshire
Major cities include Bradford, Leeds, the ancient walled City of York (capital of both Roman and Viking Britain) in the Vale of York, Sheffield in South Yorkshire, and the port of Hull (on the Humber Estuary of the Yorkshire Coast).
Yorkshire is famous for many things, including Yorkshire Pudding, cricket, real ale, sheep farming, wool, and of course the hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales and Bronte Country in the west, and the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds as well as the frequently spectacular coastline of the Yorkshire Coast to the east.
Artefacts related to the Brontes can be viewed at the famous Bronte Parsonage Museum in Haworth, while other important museums in the region include the National Museum of Photography Film and Television in Bradford, the National Railway Museum in York, the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle (Teesdale) and the National Coal Mining Museum near Wakefield.
www.eagle.co.uk /yorkshire-information   (426 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Magazine | What's so special about Yorkshire?
But Yorkshire remained true to its roots - a stand that prompted many a story of expectant fathers whisking their heavily pregnant wives to a hospital within the county's boundaries, in the hope the off-spring would turn out to be the next Fred Trueman.
Being Yorkshire born and Yorkshire bred, thick in the arm and thick in the head I too am proud of gods county.
Yorkshire people are proud to be who they are and rightly so as they are welcoming and live in one of the most beautiful places in the country, Yorkshire is a homely place with many attractions and amazing countryside.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/magazine/5234444.stm   (2473 words)

  
 Yorkshire - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In 1974, Yorkshire was divided into the nonmetropolitan counties of Humberside, Cleveland, North Yorkshire, and partially into the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire.
Privatizing Water, Producing Scarcity: The Yorkshire Drought of 1995 [*].
The sources of innovation in the woollen and worsted industry of eighteenth-century Yorkshire.
www.encylopedia.com /html/Y/Yorkshir.asp   (235 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as "Yorkies," offer big personalities in a small package.
Named for the English city from which they originally hail, Yorkshire Terriers were used in the nineteenth century to catch rats in clothing mills.
Surprisingly enough, in its beginnings, the Yorkie belonged to the working class, especially the weavers; in fact, facetious comments were often made about how the dogs' fine, silky coats were the ultimate product of the looms.
www.akc.org /breeds/recbreeds/york.cfm   (729 words)

  
 Yorkshire, EnglandGenWeb Project
Yorkshire is a "county" of England, in fact it is the largest county by area.
Yorkshire (pre-1974) was divided into 3 "ridings" East, North and West, these are usually abbreviated as ERY, NRY and WRY.
Yorkshire is, of course, famous for its pudding.
www.rootsweb.com /~engyks   (527 words)

  
 Yorkshire Terrier Dog Food from Royal Canin   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Yorkshire Terrier is known and appreciated for the silkiness, gloss and length of its coat.
To restore their desire to eat, a food in the form of soft kibbles, suited to their jaws and with intense flavors may prove to be essential.
YORKSHIRE 28™ kibbles have this benefit: their texture has been specially designed to produce a brushing effect, reducing dental plaque formation.
www.royalcanin.us /dogfood/yorkshire.html   (759 words)

  
 Arts Council England : Yorkshire homepage
Yorkshire Vybe is a year-long campaign to promote Yorkshire's African and Caribbean cultural events during 2007.
People in Yorkshire are set to get free works of art from award-winning artists in the form of a new series of travel wallets.
Arts Council England, Yorkshire is pleased to announce its latest rounds of Grants for the arts awards.
www.artscouncil.org.uk /regions/homepage.php?rid=9   (328 words)

  
 Visit Yorkshire the official site for accommodation, holidays, hotels, B and Bs, attractions and events in Yorkshire
Visit Yorkshire the official site for accommodation, holidays, hotels, B and Bs, attractions and events in Yorkshire
Diverse and beautiful, Yorkshire offers miles of countryside, including National Parks and award-winning gardens, set amid vibrant cities and market towns.
Discover Why Yorkshire is a unique place for you to visit.
www.yorkshire.com   (181 words)

  
 Yorkshire Visitor Centre, Yorkshire, Northern England
Yorkshire's Location within the UK For where to stay and what to see and do, follow the links from the YorkshireNet area guides, or go to:
The Yorkshire Moors and Coast with links and area guides to Scarborough and Whitby and location map.
The Yorkshire Wolds with links and area guides to York, East Yorkshire and Hull and location map.
www.yorkshirenet.co.uk /visinfo.htm   (172 words)

  
 Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales is an area of great natural beauty in northern England, a large part of which has been designated as one of England and Wales' protected national parks.
Beyond that, to the north east lies Yorkshire's other national park, The North York Moors - stretching across to the Yorkshire Coast, and the popular seaside resorts of Whitby and Scarborough.
To the south west and the south lie the wild heather moors of Bronte Country and the industrial conurbation of West Yorkshire - including the cities of Leeds and Bradford (which was nominated to be a contender for the title of European City of Culture in 2008).
www.yorkshire-dales.com /welcome.html   (622 words)

  
 South Yorkshire Encyclopedia Article @ StardustMemories.com (Stardust Memories)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This page contains quite a lot of relevant information about South Yorkshire.
A new scheme to reduce congestion on motorways in west and south Yorkshire will begin this week.
For the province in the Philippines, see Antique (province) and for the band, see Antique (duo).
www.stardustmemories.com /encyclopedia/South_Yorkshire   (498 words)

  
 Yorkshire Information Centre, Yorkshire, Northern England
Yorkshire Accommodation including Yorkshire cottages, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, hotels, caravan sites, group accommodation - the leading guide to Yorkshire holiday accommodation on the web.
Yorkshire Tourist Attractions Guide including links to all the main Yorkshire visitor attractions, for that great Yorkshire day out.
Yorkshire Travel information, Public Services information, all types of Community organisation website links, comprehensive Education links, wide selection of Arts, Music and Media links, Yorkshire Sport links.
www.yorkshirenet.co.uk   (179 words)

  
 Yorkshire Tourist Board - The official business-to-business website for the tourism industry in Yorkshire
YTB are pleased to announce their participation in this year's Great Yorkshire Show.
The search is on for the very best in Yorkshire’s Tourism Industry as Yorkshire Tourist Board (YTB) launches the 2008 White Rose Awards, designed to recognise excellence in tourism.
We are receiving an increasing number of enquiries from members who have been approached by the PRS regarding the requirement to purchase a licence for the use of televisions in bedrooms and music played on their premises.
www.ytb.org.uk   (332 words)

  
 Yorkshire Terrier Picture: Yorkie Photo Post Cards and Yorkshire Terrier Puppy Picture!
The Yorkshire Terrier is most likely one of the most photographed breeds there is. It is not uncommon for Yorkshire Terrier owners and breeders to have albums full of photos even if they only have one Yorkie, and every store has at least one Yorkshire Terrier Picture on something.
I hope you enjoy the Free Yorkshire Terrier Photo Cards and use this site often and also check out the other Yorkie links listed below for Yorkshire Terrier information from grooming to supplies.
Your card will not be sent until you press the SEND-CARD button on the preview screen.
www.yorkie.org /card.html   (215 words)

  
 Yorkshire Electricity Group Plc Information | Business.com
Home » Directory » Energy & Environment » Electric Power Utilities » Yorkshire Electricity Group Plc
Yorkshire Electricity Group plc distributes and supplies electricity in the Yorkshire and Humberside regions and to major users throughout England and Wales.
Other business products and services to help grow and manage your business
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