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  Yorkshire Television - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yorkshire Television Limited is the ITV contractor for Yorkshire, England, and the surrounding areas.
In 1970 Yorkshire Television was effectively merged with its neighbour Tyne Tees Television when the two were brought under the control of Trident Television Limited, a company formed to deal with the problem of effective ownership of the Bilsdale transmitter.
Yorkshire Television was placed in charge in transmission control and presentation for all of Granada's stations in the North of England, with the creation of the Northern Transmission Centre.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yorkshire_Television   (930 words)

  
 North Yorkshire England
North Yorkshire is England's largest county and one of the most rural.
The area comprises of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Vale of York and the coastal region.
To the west of the county lie the Yorkshire Dales in the Pennine hills, displaying a patchwork of fields and dry-stone walls.
www.northyorks.com   (618 words)

  
 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:8080 /big/eng/YKS   (4426 words)

  
 River Ouse, Yorkshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The River Ouse (pronounced "ooze") in North Yorkshire, England flows through York and Selby.
Its system of tributaries (which includes the Derwent, Aire, Don, Wharfe, Rother, Nidd, Swale, Ure, and Foss) drains a large upland area of Northern England, including much of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
The Ouse valley is a wide, flat plain; heavy rainfall in the river's catchment area can bring severe flooding to nearby settlements.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Ouse,_Yorkshire   (133 words)

  
 birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
Filey Town is situated on the east coast of North Yorkshire between the towns of Scarborough and Bridlington.
We are based in Skipton, England at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales and cover the areas of Craven in Yorkshire and Pendle in Lancashire.
For many Yorkshire may conjure up images of flat caps, whippets and coal in the bath, but for birding it`s not a bad place to be stuck.
www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/england_yorkshire.html   (3745 words)

  
 Yorkshire (from England) --  Encyclopædia Britannica
On the east side of the Pennines watershed, the metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, including the cities of Leeds and Bradford, has a character similar to that of the industrial North West.
He was born in Fulneck, Yorkshire, England, and emigrated to the United States in 1796.
A locality of the Bradford metropolitan district in West Yorkshire, England, Haworth overlooks the River Worth and borders the town of Keighley.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-44516   (712 words)

  
 Yorkshire Terrier puppies, Yorkie rescue, dog picture, for sale
Developed in the western part of Yorkshire, England, it is speculated that the following terriers, Waterside, Clydesdale, Paisley, rough-coated Black and Tan, Dandie Dinmont and the Skye, all played a part in the creation.
Originally, the Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie Terrier as it is affectionately known, was bred to kill rats in the local coal pits and cotton mills in the mid 19th century.
Because the size of the breed, according to the breed standard, is not definitively stated, references to a Teacup Yorkshire Terrier or Teacup Yorkie, are frequently mentioned by breeders, but there is no mention of that term in the standard.
www.dogbiz.com /dogs-grp5/yorkshire/yorkshire.htm   (500 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   (454 words)

  
 Yorkshire terrier on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Although the Yorkshire is a “human-made” breed, precisely what dogs were used in its creation remains largely a matter of speculation since no breeding records were kept and the Yorkshire area contained many popular toy and terrier types that could have been used for crossbreeding.
However, the general consensus is that the Yorkshire represents the bred-down issue of crosses between Skye terrier and Manchester terrier.
Today, as in the past, the Yorkshire is a very popular companion and house pet.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/Y/Yorksterr.asp   (492 words)

  
 Arts Council England : Yorkshire homepage
Yorkshire celebrates Black History Month with an inspiring programme of events which celebrate and profile African and Caribbean culture across the region.
A direct mail book club, Thirst was initiated in 2003 by Arts Council England, Yorkshire to support the independent publishing sector in the region.
Arts Council England, Yorkshire is pleased to announce its latest rounds of Grants for the arts awards, enabling individual artists and organisations across the region to develop professionally and bring life-changing benefits to the communities in which they work.
www.artscouncil.org.uk /regions/homepage.php?rid=9   (432 words)

  
 Travel for Kids: Yorkshire, England
Yorkshire hills and dales are the perfect place to hike or simply stroll with kids through lovely scenery, filled with farms, wildlife, medieval abbeys and ancient towns.
Sent to live in a gloomy manor on the bleak Yorkshire moors, Mary and her friend Dickon bring a neglected garden back to life.
Mandy's loves animals (her parents are Yorkshire veternarians), but Mandy has a special affection for Matty, a silver-gray mare.
www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/England/yorkshire.htm   (455 words)

  
 Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
North Yorkshire England's largest county covering 3,212 square miles which includes part of the Pennines, the Vale of York, the Cleveland Hills and the North Yorkshire Moors.
A large block of Yorkshire called the Forest of Bowland, Earby and Barnoldswick is governed by Lancashire County Council plus the Ribble Valley District Council for the former and Pendle District Council the latter.
The shape of this county, in the north-east of England, is like a ragged square, pulled down a little in its lower left hand corner.
www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/england/yorkshire.html   (2056 words)

  
 West Yorkshire on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The county was abolished in 1986, and the districts became responsible for all services except police, fire, and civil defense, which are supervised jointly.
Down under in Notting Hill Two Australians have brought the southern sun to west London - by turning the way we live on its head.
Squelette d'un chef de tribu mis au jour dans le West Yorkshire.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/W/WestY1ork.asp   (479 words)

  
 Yorkshire Information Centre, Yorkshire, Northern England
Yorkshire Accommodation including cottages, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, hotels, caravan sites, group accommodation - the leading guide to Yorkshire holiday accommodation on the web.
Visitor Guides to The Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, The Yorkshire Coast, York, Bronte Country, West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire including Yorkshire maps, Yorkshire days out, Yorkshire accommodation.
Yorkshire Tourist Attractions Guide including links to all the main Yorkshire visitor attractions, for that great Yorkshire day out.
www.yorkshirenet.co.uk   (153 words)

  
 Samuel Smith
The Old Brewery at Tadcaster was founded in 1758 and is Yorkshire’s oldest brewery.
Samuel Smith is one of the few remaining independent breweries in England, and further is the last to utilize the classic Yorkshire Square system of fermentation solely in stone squares.
Samuel Smith is much the smallest of these breweries and alone retains its copper vessels, wooden casks and stone Yorkshire squares.
www.merchantduvin.com /pages/5_breweries/samsmith.html   (298 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast B&B Hotel in Halifax West Yorkshire England UK
Staups House Bed and Breakfast in Halifax, is an attractive Grade II* listed manor house set in an elevated position with views across the Shibden Valley.
The Yorkshire dales are not far away, Eureka Children's museum is just on our door step, as well as the tourist village of Haworth (associated with the Bronte sisters).
The house has an interesting history being mentioned in a number of local history books, and was built in the late 1600’s by John Crowther, whose initials are on the dining hall fireplace.
www.staupshouse.co.uk   (351 words)

  
 Michael Middlebrook (late-1500s - 1616) - Batley, Yorkshire, England
Grace was born in 1609 in Batley, Yorkshire, England and was baptized there on 11 April 1609
Mercy was born in 1616 in Batley, Yorkshire, England and was baptized there on 21 December 1616
Mercy died in 1616/7 in Batley, Yorkshire, England and was buried there on 5 January 1616/7
xenia.media.mit.edu /~kristin/fambly/Middlebrook/MichaelMiddlebrook   (251 words)

  
 Yorkshire County Cricket Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
For every ticket sold for the Pakistan npower Test Match up to Christmas Day, Yorkshire will donate 50p from each ticket to the South Asian Earthquake Appeal.
Pride in the Passion as Yorkshire cross language barrier in 'house full' international tickets drive
England collapsed to 126 all out after choosing to bat first as Mohammad Asif took seven wickets for Pakistan A on a bowlers' day at Bagh-e-Jinnah.
www.yorkshireccc.com   (179 words)

  
 UkOrigins Yorkshire England: J Gareth Watkins - Genealogy Professional Genealogist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Gareth Watkins is one of the leading professional genealogists in the North of England.
He is the only East Yorkshire-based member of AGRA (the Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives, the body which examines and regulates UK researchers) and is a signatory of their Code of Practice, which stresses the need for a high professional standard of work along with complete confidentiality.
Other depositories in Yorkshire and Northeast England can be visited by arrangement.
expertgenealogy.com /?x=ukorigins   (364 words)

  
 The CHADWICK family of Yorkshire, England
The name enjoys a long history in England with surviving records dating from the fourteenth century when one Nicholas de Chadwyke was registered as living in Lancashire at the time of Edward III (circa 1350).
The additional prefix "de", meaning "of" or "from", placed before the name in many early instances confirm the locative origin of the surname.
Ancestor Search is the name used by Jeff Sutcliffe for his service, identifying and obtaining details of peoples ancestors.
www.geocities.com /jeremiah78217   (820 words)

  
 Visit Yorkshire the official site for accommodation, holidays, hotels, B&Bs, attractions and events in Yorkshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Whether you want a dose of the hip or the highbrow, the traditional or the contemporary, Yorkshire's cities can accommodate your needs.
Yorkshire's Year-Long cultural festival; Illuminate Festival Launches in Bradford, Leeds and York...
Yorkshire launches campaign to put more regional produce on Yorkshire breakfast tables, find out about what this mean to you and who is participating in Yorkshire...
www.yorkshirevisitor.com   (227 words)

  
 North Yorkshire England Bed & Breakfast - North Yorkshire Bed and Breakfast Inns Hotels Accommodations ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This page describes bed and breakfasts and inns located in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
See the England page for additional bed and breakfast accommodations.
North Yorkshire is located in Northeast England and is the largest English County and offers visitors beautiful English countryside and and areas steeped in history.
www.ibbp.com /europe/england/york.html   (187 words)

  
 West Yorkshire Hotels - CentralR.com offers simple and secure online booking for Hotels in West Yorkshire,England. West ...
With a dizzying range of sites to see in West Yorkshire we would like to help you find a place in which to hang your hat when you get tired of wandering around.
With heritage sites and museums galore to stimulate the mind you can will be thankful for the clubs and sporting facilities that can stimulate your body and make you appreciate the luxury of the hotels we show you here.
Holdsworth House is a grand 17th Century Jacobean Manor standing three miles North of Halifax in a typical West Yorkshire landscape of...
www.centralr.com /West_Yorkshire_Hotels.html   (457 words)

  
 Thirsk Sowerby Darrowby North Yorkshire England Information Events Pubs James Herriot Country Gateway
Thirsk is also the Darrowby of the late James Herriot (Alf Wight), famous vet and author.
Thirsk and Sowerby are set in the centre of "Herriot Country" Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North York Moors National Park to the east.
The estimated population of Thirsk in 2001 was 4460, Sowerby 3610 and Carlton Miniott 920.
www.thirsk.org.uk   (117 words)

  
 Yorkshire Air Museum
Over the past few years the Yorkshire Air Museum has become one of the most interesting and dynamic Museums of its type in the country.
The Museum is delighted that visitor numbers remain steady, in contrast to the general trend in York recently announced by tourism officials.
Yorkshire Air Museum is a Registered Charity No.516776
www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk   (178 words)

  
 Brentwood Farm Cottages, North Yorkshire, England, UK, cottages to let, cottages to rent, holiday cottages, summer ...
Brentwood Farm Cottages, North Yorkshire, England, UK, cottages to let, cottages to rent, holiday cottages, summer breaks, self catering accommodation.
Set in the tranquil surroundings of the Yorkshire Dales and within easy reach of the Lake District, Brentwood Farm Cottages offer a cosy retreat from the stresses of everyday life.
Brentwood Farm is a working, family run dairy farm offering excellent accommodation in the newly converted barn buildings.
www.brentwoodfarmcottages.co.uk   (374 words)

  
 MAYFAIR ANTIQUES, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
Mayfair Antiques, 26 Cross Green, Otley is Yorkshire's leading dealership in French decorative arts.
He is French art and antiques travel consultant to The Academy of Antiques and Fine Arts and accompanied their successful week in the Loire Valley in June 2001.
Departing Yorkshire Thursday 9 May and returning Sunday 12.
www.fortunecity.co.uk /southbank/media/548   (255 words)

  
 Brian Grainger Builders, North Yorkshire, England - Joinery Specialist and Building Contractor
Quality workmanship and customer service are our main priorities and we always aim to develop a close working relationship with our customers by providing an honest, reliable and efficient service.
Serving the whole of Northern England, we have our own in house joinery workshop and can manufacture and fix to a very high standard.
We undertake contracts for all building work, including house rebuilds and renovation and private, domestic work from a small extension to a new luxury home.
www.graingerbuilders.co.uk   (215 words)

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