Yorkshire

American

[yawrk-sheer, -sher] / ˈjɔrk ʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

Also called Yorks. Also called York. a former county in N England, now part of Humberside, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cleveland, and Durham.
one of an English breed of white hogs having erect ears.

Yorkshire British

/ -ʃə, ˈjɔːkˌʃɪə /

noun

a historic county of N England: the largest English county, formerly divided administratively into East, West, and North Ridings. In 1974 it was much reduced in size and divided into the new counties of North, West, and South Yorkshire: in 1996 the East Riding of Yorkshire was reinstated as a unitary authority and parts of the NE were returned to North Yorkshire for geographical and ceremonial purposes

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There are a number of community events happening across Yorkshire to mark the occasion:

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

The former St Kitts & Nevis international has embraced his player-manager role at ninth-tier South Yorkshire club Dearne & District since being appointed in 2024.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Minnie Merriman, from West Yorkshire, died at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in the town.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Christopher Rice from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, made no plea during an appearance in private at Forfar Sheriff Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

Jule listened to the accents of the theatergoers: London, Yorkshire, Liverpool.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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