

12 Festive Fun Facts About Yorkshire
1. The Yorkshireman Who "Invented" the Christmas Dinner We take the Christmas turkey for granted now, but it was a Yorkshireman named William Strickland from Bridlington who first brought turkeys to England from the Americas in 1526. He even had a turkey-cock added to his family’s coat of arms! 2. Christmas Cake... with Cheese? In Yorkshire, it is practically a law that Christmas fruit cake must be served with a slice of Wensleydale cheese. As the local saying goes: "Christma


Haworth: The Must Visit Yorkshire Village This Autumn
As the leaves turn golden and the Yorkshire air takes on that crisp autumnal edge, few places capture the magic of the season like...


🎄 Leeds Christmas Market 2025 – Your Complete Festive Guide
Photo: Allison Newman Leeds is set to sparkle once again this winter as the city centre transforms into a festive wonderland. The...





