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Revision as of 12:37, 28 September 2006 by Morwen (talk | contribs) (+Colin Holt)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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 as a reaction 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 group has promoted Yorkshire Day annually on 1 August since 1975 to raise awareness of its cause.
Aims
- 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 what it regards as Yorkshire's true geography
See also
References
- Funeral of ardent Yorkshire man Doncaster Star News. May 4, 2006.