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West Yorkshire

American  

noun

  1. a metropolitan county in N England. 787 sq. mi. (2,039 sq. km).

West Yorkshire British  

noun

  1. a metropolitan county of N England, administered since 1986 by the unitary authorities of Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. Area: 2039 sq km (787 sq miles)

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When I was 11, we moved about 220 miles north to a two-story, yellow-brick house in Shelley, in West Yorkshire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Hundreds of people have put their strength to the test in a quirky West Yorkshire Easter tradition.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

West Yorkshire Police said further inquiries had begun as a result of information received since Parry was sentenced on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said that although the offence was reported at the time, officers were unable to identify a suspect.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

There were branches in every village in West Yorkshire, Lancashire, Nottingham, and Derby—all acting with a common purpose.

From Through the Fray A Tale of the Luddite Riots by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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