The Little History of Yorkshire

by Ingrid Barton

There is nothing 'little' about the history of England's largest county, Yorkshire! However, this small volume condenses a rich history into a collection of stories and facts that will make you marvel at the events this county has witnessed, from Mesolithic roots to Roman heritage, from medieval splendour to the industrial revolution and beyond. Discover the development of the woolen industry in Leeds, the coal, textile and steel industries in Sheffield and Rotherham, and the rise of spa towns at Harrogate and Scarborough. Take a journey through the historic - and heroic! - struggles and celebrations of past Yorkshire people, or jump into the era of your choice to discover the who, what and why of our county's history.

Genres: History

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 31, 2018

Reviews

[Emily Pigott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave it 4 stars, but i have to say, i think if i was not from Yorkshire i would have been a bit lost and confussed in places of the book. I think it would have really helped to have maps throughout, as Yorkshire is a big place in hindsight. Also, i think it would have been interesting to know where the various images/painting can be found. However, these did not have a caption and was not referenced. Nevertheless i enjoyed the concise book of Yorkshire, even if it did only have a very small section within the prehistory chapter, which is a sad but understandable sight to see as an archaeologist. But overal i recommened if you have any interest in Yorkshire :)

[HeatherD · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was the perfect introduction to Yorkshire history. It covers from prehistory to the 20th century, with enough of details on the 18th and 19th century to help with my family history research. It was quite readable too. The downsides - while I appreciate not stumbling over too many footnotes etc. as one would in a more traditional non fiction book, this book doesn't provide a bibliography or even sources for its images. Some maps would have helped too - although I could find some online.

[Pebbles The · Rating 3 out of 5]

Idk it just wasn’t that engaging