We look at a selection of the most famous people and products to originate from God’s Own County.
9. Simon Armitage
Poets from Yorkshire include Ted Hughes and Ian McMillan while Simon Armitage, who hails from Marsden, is latest Poet Laureate. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Kaiser Chiefs
Many famous musicians hail from Yorkshire – Kaiser Chiefs, Terrorvision and Mel B to name but three.
Yorkshire has given the world of sport top class cricketer Geoffrey Boycott, footballer Bill Nicholson and boxer Nicola Adams as well as Olympian triathlete brothers Jonny and Alistair Brownlee. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. 'Yorkshire Pudding
The first recorded Yorkshire pudding recipe was written in 1737. This tasty combination of egg, flour and milk has since become a staple on Sunday dinner plates around the county ... and country. Photo: Bruce Rollinson