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East Riding

American  
[rahy-ding] / ˈraɪ dɪŋ /

noun

  1. a former administrative division of Yorkshire, in NE England, now part of Humberside.


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"He himself collected birds' eggs and stuffed birds, but he was worried about the slaughter of birds on the East Riding coast," Neave says.

From BBC Apr. 19, 2026

Households in the East Riding have blue bins for recycling bottles and there are glass recycling bins at Hotham Village Hall and near the church in North Cave.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said there was no ban on releases but it "was strongly advised against".

From BBC Feb. 24, 2026

East Riding of Yorkshire Council said its Help for Households drop-in event would also offer advice on saving money and staying warm.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2025

He had possessed himself of the estates belonging to a collegiate foundation at Lowthorpe in the East Riding.

From Pope: His Descent and Family Connections Facts and Conjectures by Hunter, Joseph

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