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Yorkshire is a big and beautiful
country. It has no less than three National Parks -
the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and the Peak
District. It includes the moorland of Bronte Country
and the beauty of the Howardian Hills and the
Yorkshire Wolds. Its spectacular coastline is among
the finest in Britain, much of it protected as
Heritage Coast.
The
ancient city of York The North's spiritual capital
for 2000 years, is central to Britain's colourful
history. Visit the stunning York Minster, enjoy
Stonegate and Shambles shopping and live the York
history at the JORVIK Viking Centre, National
Railway Museum and York Castle Museum.
Historically, the northern
boundary of the county was the River Tees, the
eastern boundary was the North Sea coast and the
southern boundary was the Humber Estuary and Rivers
Don and Sheaf. The western boundary meandered along
the western slopes of the Pennine Hills to again
meet the River Tees. It is bordered by County Durham
(along the River Tees), Lincolnshire (along the
Humber), Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire
(along the Pennines), Westmorland and the North Sea.
Today, the southern boundary of Yorkshire is not
much different from the ancient one formed by the
River Don and the River Sheaf. However, Sheffield
has expanded southwards, crossing these rivers and
absorbing several Derbyshire villages.
The most prominent road in
Yorkshire, both now and in the past, is the A1(M)
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