Regions in Yorkshire
Currently divided for administrative purposes into several somewhat confusing modern counties and municipal areas, Yorkshire is still best understood largely along its traditional boundaries. Traditionally, Yorkshire was divided into three "Ridings" and the city of York, which did not belong to any Riding. These boundaries have changed greatly with various administrative changes, especially over recent decades. The following divisions are those that would be reasonably recognised by most Yorkshire people themselves:
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North Yorkshire - approximately the former North Riding and northern part of the former West Riding
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East Yorkshire - approximately the former East Riding
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South Yorkshire - southern part of the former West Riding
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West Yorkshire - central part of the former West Riding
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It should, however, be recognised that these four are not all in the same position as far as Local Government is concerned. West and South Yorkshire Metropolitan Counties had their councils abolished in the 1980s and local government functions belong to the Metropolitan Boroughs within their area or to ad hoc authorities. North Yorkshire is a true county, meaning that local government functions are divided between it and the smaller units within it. East Yorkshire (and Hull) are separate unitary authorities.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Yorkshire
