the resurgent port of Hull, and the many industrial conurbations, market towns and rural villages in between. Take your pick of great stately homes to visit, of cathedrals and churches and monastic ruins, of steam railways and seaside resorts, of world-class historical and industrial museums, of hotels and places where you can consume good Yorkshire food and ale.

Full-colour sections cover Yorkshire´s varied landscape and world-famous writers and artists. Whether you´re on holiday, on business, visiting family and friends or just passing through - even if you´ve lived in Yorkshire all your life - The Rough Guide to Yorkshire will ensure that you don´t miss a thing. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Yorkshire.