Yorkshire Towns and Cities

Hebden Bridge

Hebden Bridge is a lively market town in a picturesque setting, with quirky double-decker stone-built terraced houses running along the contours of the steep-sided Upper Calder Valley. 

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York

Yorkshire’s undisputed capital since Roman and Viking times, York is where history comes to life. With its magnificent Minster, its narrow medieval streets and it excellent museums, it’s a great place for a day out.

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Leeds

A buzzing cultural and commercial hub, Leeds is one of the best-preserved Victorian cities in the UK, with outstanding markets and dazzling shopping arcades

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Halifax

From its magnificent 18th century cloth market – the Piece Hall – to its splendid Victorian Market and Town Hall, Halifax is full of architectural surprises

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Harrogate

A stylish spa town full of elegant buildings and tempting treats, from the renowned Betty’s Tea Room to the alluring Valley Gardens

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Text and images copyright Lesley Jackson