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West Riding of Yorkshire facts for kids

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The West Riding of Yorkshire was one of the three most important subdivisions of Yorkshire, England. The lieutenancy at that time included the City of York and as such was named West Riding of the County of York and the County of the City of York. It was abolished in 1974.

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  • Wapentakes of the West Riding of Yorkshire

    Wapentakes

  • Signpost near Skirethorns - geograph.org.uk - 1009850

    A typical West Riding fingerpost with grid reference

  • West Riding of Yorkshire coat of arms, Wetherby (Taken by Flickr user 6th July 2014)

    A variation of the West Riding's coat of arms seen in Wetherby, now in West Yorkshire.

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