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The '''Yorkshire Ridings Society''' is a group affiliated to the ] calling for the wider recognition of the ] of ], and its traditional subdivisions, the ], ] and ] ]. The '''Yorkshire Ridings Society''' is a group affiliated to the ] calling for the wider recognition of the ] of ], and its traditional subdivisions, the ], ] and ] ].


==History== ==History==
The Yorkshire Ridings Society was founded in 1974 in response to the ], which it saw, alongside subsequent local government reform, as a threat to Yorkshire's identity. Colin Holt, a founder member, was the long-time chairman of the group until his death in April 2006.<ref>'''' Doncaster Star News. ], ].</ref> <ref>''''. BBC Radio 4. ], ]</ref> The Yorkshire Ridings Society was founded in 1974 in response to the ], which it saw, alongside subsequent local government reform, as a threat to Yorkshire's identity. ], a founder member, was the long-time chairman of the group until his death in April 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.doncastertoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=2167&ArticleID=1482175 |title=Funeral of ardent Yorkshire man|work= Doncaster Star News|date= 4 May 2006|access-date=28 September 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/news/lastword_19may2006.shtml |title=In praise of Yorkshire|work= BBC Radio 4|date= 19 May 2006|access-date=28 September 2006}}</ref> The Chairman of 2009 was Councillor Chris Abbott, who died on 8 January 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/2009/11/03/chris-abbott-re-elected-chairman-of-the-yorkshire-ridings-society-84229-25073515/ |title=Chris Abbott re-elected chairman of the Yorkshire Ridings Society|work=The Evening Gazette|date=3 November 2009|access-date=12 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/teesvalley/15009777.Redcar_and_Cleveland_Deputy_Mayor_Chris_Abbott_dies_aged_66/|title=Redcar and Cleveland Deputy Mayor Chris Abbott dies|date=8 January 2017|work=The Northern Echo|access-date=14 November 2018}}</ref>


The group has promoted ] annually on ] since 1975 to raise awareness of its cause. The group dates the founding of the county of Yorkshire to 877 AD. The group has promoted ] annually on 1 August since 1975 to raise awareness of its cause. The group dates the founding of the county of Yorkshire to 875 AD.


Associated groups include the ], which handles ] (historically in the West Riding, but part of the ] in ] since 1974), and Unite Craven, who are concerned with the western part of ] (including ], ] and the former ]) which was made part of the non-metropolitan county of ] in 1974. Associated groups include the ], which handles ] (historically in the West Riding, but part of the ] of ] since 1974), and Unite Craven, who are concerned with the western part of ] (including ], ] and the former ]) which was made part of the non-metropolitan county of ] in 1974.


==Aims== ==Aims==
In 1977 the society's founding committee published ''What future for Yorkshire?'' in reply to the Government's white paper on devolution. It proposed as a "starting point" : In 1977 the society's founding committee published ''What future for Yorkshire?'' in reply to the Government's white paper on devolution. It proposed as a "starting point" :
*The abolition of the county councils created in 1974 as soon as possible. *The abolition of the county councils created in 1974 as soon as possible.
*The metropolitan boroughs to be become "boroughs" or "cities" with the powers of pre-1974 ]s. *The metropolitan boroughs to become "boroughs" or "cities" with the powers of pre-1974 ]s.
*Retention of the ]s established in 1974. *Retention of the ]s established in 1974.
*Three new cities or boroughs for ], ] and ] and their hinterlands. *Three new cities or boroughs for ], ] and ] and their hinterlands.
*Possible introduction of a similar borough covering the ] coalfield. *Possible introduction of a similar borough covering the ] coalfield.
*County-wide services to be provided by a "consortium" of district councils. *County-wide services to be provided by a "consortium" of district councils.
*A Yorkshire Provincial Assembly to cover the pre-1974 Yorkshire Ridings.<ref>''Yorkshiremen want power in ridings'', The Times, ], ] </ref> *A Yorkshire Provincial Assembly to cover the pre-1974 Yorkshire Ridings.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yorkshiremen want power in ridings |work=The Times |date=1 August 1977}}</ref>


According to the society's website, their current aims are: According to the society's website, their current aims are:


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*Roadside boundary signs to mark the Ridings. *Roadside boundary signs to mark the Ridings.
*A Yorkshire address for all parts of Yorkshire. *A Yorkshire address for all parts of Yorkshire.
*Accurate representation of Yorkshire in all respects. *Accurate representation of Yorkshire in all respects.
*Local government to more closely reflect Yorkshire's true geography. *Local government to more closely reflect Yorkshire's true geography.
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==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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==Bibliography== ==Bibliography==
*Bradford, Michael. ''''. East Yorkshire Hutton Press, 1988. ISBN 0907033660 *{{cite book|last=Bradford|first=Michael|title=The Fight for Yorkshire|location=East Yorkshire|publisher=Hutton Press|year=1988|isbn=0-907033-66-0}}


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Yorkshire
White Yorkshire rose
  1. North Riding
  2. West Riding
  3. East Riding

The Yorkshire Ridings Society is a group affiliated to the Association of British Counties calling for the wider recognition of the historic borders of Yorkshire, and its traditional subdivisions, the North, East and West Ridings.

History

The Yorkshire Ridings Society was founded in 1974 in response to the Local Government Act 1972, which it saw, alongside subsequent local government reform, as a threat to Yorkshire's identity. Colin Holt, a founder member, was the long-time chairman of the group until his death in April 2006. The Chairman of 2009 was Councillor Chris Abbott, who died on 8 January 2017.

The group has promoted Yorkshire Day annually on 1 August since 1975 to raise awareness of its cause. The group dates the founding of the county of Yorkshire to 875 AD.

Associated groups include the Saddleworth White Rose Society, which handles Saddleworth (historically in the West Riding, but part of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham of Greater Manchester since 1974), and Unite Craven, who are concerned with the western part of Craven (including Barnoldswick, Earby and the former Bowland Rural District) which was made part of the non-metropolitan county of Lancashire in 1974.

Aims

In 1977 the society's founding committee published What future for Yorkshire? in reply to the Government's white paper on devolution. It proposed as a "starting point" :

  • The abolition of the county councils created in 1974 as soon as possible.
  • The metropolitan boroughs to become "boroughs" or "cities" with the powers of pre-1974 county boroughs.
  • Retention of the non-metropolitan districts established in 1974.
  • Three new cities or boroughs for York, Hull and Middlesbrough and their hinterlands.
  • Possible introduction of a similar borough covering the Selby coalfield.
  • County-wide services to be provided by a "consortium" of district councils.
  • A Yorkshire Provincial Assembly to cover the pre-1974 Yorkshire Ridings.

According to the society's website, their current aims are:

  • Roadside boundary signs to mark the Ridings.
  • A Yorkshire address for all parts of Yorkshire.
  • Accurate representation of Yorkshire in all respects.
  • Local government to more closely reflect Yorkshire's true geography.

See also

References

  1. "Funeral of ardent Yorkshire man". Doncaster Star News. 4 May 2006. Retrieved 28 September 2006.
  2. "In praise of Yorkshire". BBC Radio 4. 19 May 2006. Retrieved 28 September 2006.
  3. "Chris Abbott re-elected chairman of the Yorkshire Ridings Society". The Evening Gazette. 3 November 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2009.
  4. "Redcar and Cleveland Deputy Mayor Chris Abbott dies". The Northern Echo. 8 January 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  5. "Yorkshiremen want power in ridings". The Times. 1 August 1977.

Bibliography

  • Bradford, Michael (1988). The Fight for Yorkshire. East Yorkshire: Hutton Press. ISBN 0-907033-66-0.

External links

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