When is Yorkshire Day 2022?

Yorkshire pride is always alive and well

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But today it will be out in full force as people celebrate Yorkshire Day.

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The region is home to some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, from rolling countryside to historic abbeys

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And plays an important part in the nation’s culture and history.

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When is Yorkshire Day?

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Yorkshire Day is celebrated on 1 August every year.

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The date honours the Battle of Minden, one of the major battles of the Seven Years’ War.

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1 August is also the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, for which a Yorkshire MP, William Wilberforce, campaigned.

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How is Yorkshire Day celebrated?

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Food is an important part of Yorkshire Day celebrations

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So expect to see an abundance of Yorkshire puddings, Wensleydale cheese and parkin, a traditional ginger cake.

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Events celebrating Yorkshire culture are held across the region.

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You’ll find everything from morris dances to Yorkshire pudding and spoon races.

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When is Yorkshire Day 2022?

When is Yorkshire Day 2022?

Yorkshire pride is always alive and well

Yorkshire pride is always alive and well

But today it will be out in full force as people celebrate Yorkshire Day.

But today it will be out in full force as people celebrate Yorkshire Day.

The region is home to some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, from rolling countryside to historic abbeys

The region is home to some of the UK’s most stunning scenery, from rolling countryside to historic abbeys

And plays an important part in the nation’s culture and history.

And plays an important part in the nation’s culture and history.

When is Yorkshire Day?

When is Yorkshire Day?

Yorkshire Day is celebrated on 1 August every year.

Yorkshire Day is celebrated on 1 August every year.

The date honours the Battle of Minden, one of the major battles of the Seven Years’ War.

The date honours the Battle of Minden, one of the major battles of the Seven Years’ War.

1 August is also the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, for which a Yorkshire MP, William Wilberforce, campaigned.

1 August is also the anniversary of the emancipation of slaves in the British Empire in 1834, for which a Yorkshire MP, William Wilberforce, campaigned.

How is Yorkshire Day celebrated?

How is Yorkshire Day celebrated?

Food is an important part of Yorkshire Day celebrations

Food is an important part of Yorkshire Day celebrations

So expect to see an abundance of Yorkshire puddings, Wensleydale cheese and parkin, a traditional ginger cake.

So expect to see an abundance of Yorkshire puddings, Wensleydale cheese and parkin, a traditional ginger cake.

Events celebrating Yorkshire culture are held across the region.

Events celebrating Yorkshire culture are held across the region.

You’ll find everything from morris dances to Yorkshire pudding and spoon races.

You’ll find everything from morris dances to Yorkshire pudding and spoon races.

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