Grafschaft Yorkshire

Thema: Grafschaft Yorkshire Sa Mai 17, 2008 9:50 pm

So hier schreiben wir die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Grafschaft Yorkshire rein.
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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Sa Mai 17, 2008 9:56 pm

Was gibt es in Yorkshire zu sehen?

Als erstes fällt mir da der Ort Howarth ein.Er liegt in der Nähe von Leeds.
Dort lebten früher die Geschwister "Bronte".Sie waren Buchautoren.In diesem Ort gibt es ein Pub,wo es angeblich spuken soll.In diesem Pub steht ein alter Stuhl wo ein Bruder der Bronte-Sister immer gesessen hat,wenn er in diesem Pub war.Immer wenn sich heutzutage einer auf diesen Stuhl setzt passieren merkwürdige Sachen wie Lampenflackern oder Durchzug im Raum,obwohl die Fenster geschlossen sind.

Was gibts noch zu sehen?Skipton Castle ist auch sehenswert.Diese Burg liegt in der Stadt Skipton(bei Bradford)

Die ganze Landschaft gerade in West-Yorkshire sieht aus wie riesige Moor-gebiete.
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Neuling Anmeldungsdatum : 20 Mai 2008 Beiträge : 1

Da würde ich jetzt fast drauf tippen, dass die Stadt eigentlich Haworth heisst Cool

Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Di Mai 20, 2008 3:08 pm

du hast recht.kleiner tippfehler von mir.ich muesste es wissen,da meine family aus der nähe von haworth kommt. London

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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Fr Mai 23, 2008 3:56 pm

Brontë Country Historical Attractions

aworth is renowned for its famous residents, the Brontës. Charlotte, Anne and Emily penned the classic novels such as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre during this time.

Their home is now the Brontë Parsonage Museum, where you'll find many of their possessions, left as they would have been in the their day. An interesting exhibition gives more information on the Brontës and their works and a well-stocked shop sells Brontë literature and gifts.

During the Brontës time, Haworth was an industrial township where the leading industry was the production of wool. It can only be imagined that living in Haworth, during this time would have been difficult. Standards of living and life expectancy were low, with the average age at death a mere 25.

Haworth Parish Church dates from the 15th century and the Brontës are buried in a family vault inside the church, with the exception of Anne who was buried in Scarborough. It is thought that over forty thousand people were buried in the graveyard. This overcrowding caused serious sanitation problems when the Brontës lived in Haworth, as it is thought the water supply ran through the graveyard.

Other places to visit if you are interested in the Brontës include Top Withens considered to be the inspiration for Wuthering Heights.

To further explore the history of Brontë Country why not visit East Riddlesden Hall, built in the 17th century. East Riddlesden has a wonderful collection of embroideries, textiles and Yorkshire oak furniture.

Close-by you will find Cliffe Castle Museum, a former mansion built between 1875 - 1882, home to a changing programme of exhibitions, as well as some excellent permanent displays.

Alternatively step back in time and travel around Brontë Country by steam train on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway starts in Keighley and takes you through the countryside of Brontë Country and finishes in Oxenhope.
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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Fr Mai 23, 2008 3:57 pm

History of Bradford

Broad Ford', later known as Bradford, was first settled in Saxon times and by the middle ages had become a small town centred on Kirkgate, Westgate and Ivegate.

The 'Manor of Bradford' was first held by the De Lacy family until 1311 and then in turn by the Earls of Lincoln, John Gaunt and the Crown before passing into private hands in 1620.

After an uprising in 1070 against the Norman conquest, Bradford was laid waste but began to extend slowly over the next two-hundred years with the woolen trade gaining in prominence. The Civil War caused a decline in the industry but with the accession of William and Mary in 1689 prosperity began to return. The launch of manufacturing in the early 18th Century marked the start of the town's development whilst new canal and turnpike road links encouraged trade.

At the turn of the 19th Century, Bradford was a small rural market town of 16,000 people, where wool spinning and cloth weaving was carried out in local cottages and farms.

By 1841 there were 38 worsted mills in Bradford town and 70 in the borough and it was estimated that two-thirds of the country's wool production was processed in Bradford. Less than ten years later, Bradford had become the wool capital of the world with a population of 100,000 leading to the development of a solid engineering and manufacturing base and a key financial centre which has continued to flourish ever since.

Industrial growth led to the rapid expansion of the city. Between 1800 and 1850 Bradford changed from a rural town amongst the woods and fields to a sprawling town filling the valley sides. The town centre expanded and its old buildings were largely replaced by new ones with lavish Victorian architecture still much in evidence today. Bradford was granted city status on 9 June 1897 and became a metropolitan district council in 1974.

Although textiles have declined during recent years, the local economy has diversified and the area now boasts impressive engineering, printing and packaging, chemical, financial, banking and export industries. High technology and the media industries are also thriving in a city which has moved with the times whilst retaining the skills, quality and innovation on which it has built a world beating reputation.

Sir Titus Salt

Titus Salt was born near Leeds, a few miles from Bradford in Yorkshire, the eldest of six children. His father leased a 100 acre farm in the area where he worked hard and prospered.

In 1822, his father Daniel could afford to leave the farm and start his own business in Bradford as a wool-stapler. Titus - then aged 18 joined his father and learnt all aspects of the wool trade.

When he was about 28, he bought some Donskoi wool from Russia, but because it was difficult to process the tangled fibres, he could not sell it. So he bought a mill of his own and began to spin the wool himself. His mill prospered and he could soon afford to buy four more mills in Bradford town centre. In 1830 he married Caroline and they had 11 children.

Titus Salt chose to build a new mill at a site adjoining the Leeds Liverpool Canal, the River Aire and the newly made railway station. It was a massive mill and he chose innovative architects, and their suggestion of Italianate style. The Mill opened in 1853 on Titus Salts 50th birthday.
He then created an entire village of houses, a park, school, library, recreation and learning institute and outdoor sport facilities. The streets were named after his children and family. He called this village 'Saltaire'.

In 1869 he was created a baronet by Queen Victoria, thus becoming Sir Titus Salt. In 1876 the last building in Saltaire was completed, and later that year Sir Titus Salt died at his home. Bradford gave him a civic funeral, watched by 100,000 people. He is buried in the mausoleum at Saltaire Congregational Church.
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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Fr Mai 23, 2008 3:58 pm

Bradford Museums & Art Galleries
Watch your favourite TV programmes, learn about the history of film and admire the work of influential photographers at Bradford's National Media Museum. This free museum has five floors of fascinating hands-on exhibitions, as well as the Bradford IMAX and three film festivals.

Nearby Haworth was once home to the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. Their home is now the Brontë Parsonage Museum, preserved to how it would have been in their day. Cliffe Castle Museum, the Keighley Bus Museum and the Museum of Rail Travel are some of the other attractions in Brontë County worth visiting.

Those who appreciate art will not be disappointed with the 1853 Gallery, housed in Salts Mill, Saltaire. One of the largest collections of work by the famous artist David Hockney can be admired in this former mill.
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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Fr Mai 23, 2008 3:59 pm

Historical Attractions

Bradford district has a long and interesting history, which is reflected in the city's architecture and its historical attractions. From Roman remains at Ilkley, to stunning Victorian architecture in Bradford, there's plenty to capture your imagination.

Yorkshire stately homes can be found throughout the district and Brontë Country offers a literary shrine for those who enjoy the work of the Brontës.

Bradford district is also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saltaire. The village and the imposing mill was built by Sir Titus Salt and the mill now houses one of the largest collections of work by the Bradford-born artist David Hockney.
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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Fr Mai 23, 2008 4:01 pm

How to get here by road
By Bus
The Bradford District is readily accessible by national and local bus and coach services.
For National Express bus enquiries telephone 08705 808080 or www.gobycoach.com.

First in Bradford is the main operator of local bus services in Bradford along with Keighley & District Travel who offer services within the Keighley area.

For further information on routes and times contact Metroline on (0113) 245 7676 or www.wymetro.com.

First Bradford on (01274) 734833 or www.firstbradford.co.uk.

Keighley & District travel on 01535 603284 or www.keighleyanddistrict.co.uk.

Driving to Bradford
Bradford district is served well by motorways and main trunk roads. Bradford's own motorway, the M606, brings you within 1.5 miles of the city centre and links with the M1, A1 and M6 via the M62.

If you are travelling from the south, east or west of Bradford, you will probably find it most convenient to use the M62 and the M606. If you are arriving from the north-west you will probably use the A629/A650 via Skipton and Keighley. From the north-east it is most convenient to use the A1 or A19, and reach Bradford via the A59 and then the A658 south of Harrogate.

Road distances from Bradford city (miles)

Bingley (6)
Birmingham (126)
Cardiff (230)
Edinburgh (214)
Glasgow (208)
Haworth (9)
Hull (67)
Ilkley (14)
Keighley (10)
Leeds (11)
Liverpool (73)
London (200)
Manchester (40)
Newcastle (103)
Saltaire (4.5)
Shipley (4)
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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Fr Mai 23, 2008 4:02 pm

By Rail
Bradford is served by two central train stations; Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square which connect into intercity and local services throughout the district. There are also train stations in Ilkley, Keighley, Shipley, Saltaire and Bingley.

There is also the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway which links Haworth to Keighley via steam trains.

For local rail enquiries telephone
0113 245 7676

For national rail enquiries telephone
0845 748 4950
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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Fr Mai 23, 2008 4:02 pm

Tourist Information Centres
The Tourist Information Centres at Haworth, Ilkley, and City Hall in Bradford all offer ideas on where to stay and operate a ‘Book a Bed Ahead' scheme, making it easy to extend your stay that little longer.

The Tourist Information Centres also stock a comprehensive range of maps, guidebooks, leaflets and can supply details on guided walks, public transport and up-to-date ‘What's on' information. There is also a wonderful selection of souvenirs and gifts.

Bradford Tourist Informaiton Centre
City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1HY. Tel: 01274 433678 Fax: 01274 739067 Email: tourist.information@bradford.gov.uk

Ilkley Tourist Inforamtion Centre
Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 8HB Tel: 01943 602319 Fax: 01943 436235 Email: ilkleytic@bradford.gov.uk

Haworth Tourist Information Centre
2-4 West Lane, Haworth, BD22 8EF Tel: 01535 642329 Fax: 01535 647721 Email: haworth@ytbtic.co.uk
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Thema: Re: Grafschaft Yorkshire Di Mai 27, 2008 2:09 pm

York die Wikingerstadt im Norden

York wird auch die „ewige Stadt“ genannt und ist berühmt für die historischen Gebäude. Schon zur Römerzeit spielte sie als Hauptstadt Nordbritanniens unter dem Namen Eboracum, ab 237 n. Chr. als Colonia Eboracensium eine bedeutende Rolle.
Herkunft des Namens „York“ .Der Ort, an dem sich die Stadt heute befindet, wurde von den Römern Eboracum genannt, was übersetzt wahrscheinlich „Ort der Eibenbäume“ heißt. Es gibt weder Quellen noch archäologische Funde, die auf eine vorrömische Siedlung an dieser Stelle hinweisen, doch ist eine keltische Vorbesiedlung wahrscheinlich. Nachdem die Angelsachsen um 400 n. Chr. die Gegend eroberten, wurde die Stadt in „Eoforwic“ umbenannt. Die Elemente des Namens stehen für Keiler ("eofor") und Siedlung ("wic"). Die folgende Besiedlung des Landstrichs durch die Wikinger führte zu einer erneuten Umbenennung der Stadt. Sie wurde nach der schwedischen Stadt Jorvik benannt, was „Pferdebucht“ bedeutet. Nach der Normannischen Invasion im Jahre 1066 wurde dieser Name in "York" geändert.

Römerzeit :Die Stadt Eboracum wurde während der Regierungszeit des römischen Kaisers Vespasian im Jahre 71 n. Chr. gegründet. Zunächst war sie ein Militärfort der IX. Legion unter dem Kommando des Petilius Cerialis. Das ursprüngliche hölzerne Lager wurde von Agricola im Jahre 81 n. Chr. erneuert, bevor es zwischen 107 und 108 n. Chr. endgültig aus Stein errichtet wurde. Für die Römer war York die wichtigste Militärbasis im Norden von Britannien und nach der Teilung des Landes im dritten Jahrhundert nach Chr. die Hauptstadt von Nordbritannien (Britannia inferior).

Im Jahre 211 n. Chr. starb Kaiser Septimius Severus in der Stadt. Als Britannien im Jahre 296 n. Chr. durch Kaiser Diokletian weiter aufgeteilt wurde, blieb York das Verwaltungszentrum von Britannia Secunda und stieg zur Colonia unter dem Namen Colonia Eboracensium auf.

Als der Vater von Kaiser Konstantin dem Großen, Constantius Chlorus, in York im Jahre 306 n. Chr. starb, wurde Konstantin dort von seinen Truppen zum Kaiser ausgerufen.
Römische Archäologie [Bearbeiten]Archäologische Ausgrabungen unterhalb York Minster brachten Grundmauern des Hauptquartiers der römischen Legionärsfestung zutage. Diese Ausgrabungen sind der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich. Auf der Straße Deangate wurde eine römische Säule wiedererrichtet, sowie eine Statue von Constantin. Weitere Ausgrabungen in der Stadt entdeckten ein römisches Bad, das sich heute unter dem „Roman Bath Pub“ in St. Sampson’s Square befindet. Neben der Lendal-Brücke wurde ein römischer Tempel sowie Reste einer römischen Brücke über den Ouse entdeckt.

Reste der römischen Stadtmauern und eines Mauerturms sind zwischen Monk Bar und Merchant Taylor’s Hall sowie zwischen Museums Garden und der Central Library zu sehen. Außerhalb der Stadtmauern befinden sich mehrere römische Friedhöfe. Einen guten Überblick über die Funde befinden sich im Yorkshire Museum.
auszug aus wiki
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