Yorkshire - When Are You Coming?

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David BriceGlobal HolidaysLeeds, U.K.
Manyvisitors to the United Kingdom don’t even make it as far north as the largestcounty in England but they are missing a treat!  
Yorkshire is a proud part of England and many people still think it should be independent. There is no doubting the warmth, friendliness and down to earth attitude of “Yorkshire folk”. Some may talk with a strange accent, and some say they are tight with their money but most people, once they move to Yorkshire, never want to move back from where they came.

Withthree National Parks, three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Penninesand a stunning coastline as well as modern cosmopolitan cities, Yorkshire is apart of the United Kingdom that will move and inspire you. Most visitors mightvisit the city of York. This cultural city has many things to see includingClifford's Tower which stands as a proud symbol of the power of England'smedieval kings. Originally built by William the Conqueror, it was rebuilt byHenry III in the 13th century. The tower takes its name from one grislyincident in its long history, when Roger de Clifford was executed for treasonagainst Edward II and hanged in chains from the tower walls. Another “must see”attraction is York Minster which is one of the world's most magnificentcathedrals.
Yorkshire’stwo major cities are Leeds and Sheffield which both have rich histories and noware thriving cosmopolitan cities with top class restaurants, museums and a caféculture.
Yorkshireis probably best known for the outdoors. Here you will find The YorkshireDales, full of quaint villages and where you will find the largest caving areain the UK with 2,000 caves. You can visit the North York Moors National Parkwhere you will find pretty stone villages, stunning moorland, spectacularcoast, ancient woodland and historic sites. Head west and you will find the industrialPennine towns such as Hebden Bridge and Haworth as well as bleak moorlanddotted with many hill farms.
Butwhat about the people and those stories often associated with Yorkshire such asbrass bands, flat caps, whippet racing, beef dripping, pie and peas as well asthe world famous Yorkshire puddings? Many people from other parts of thecountry often poke fun at Yorkshire people for their liking of those thingsmentioned above but their pride of their county enables them to laugh it off. When angered though, Yorkshire people have been known to go to war!  Back in 1455 Yorkshire and its neighbouringcounty Lancashire were involved in The War of The Roses. This war lasted until1485 which is perhaps why Yorkshire people are famous for being stubborn!
Thesedays though the people are far more friendly and they are more likely to offeryou a cup of tea and a piece cake. Yorkshire people have a strong sense ofidentity and they count themselves lucky to live in one of the most beautifulparts of the British Isles.
Our guest blogger, David Brice, is the owner of the online travel agent Global Holidays and lecturer in Travel and Tourism at Leeds City College in the U.K.