It may be known for its landscapes, mills and mines, but Yorkshire is undergoing a modern industrial revolution, powered not by steam or coal but by leading-edge innovations pioneered within its borders.
At 2.9 million acres, Yorkshire is Britain’s largest county and provides some of its most dramatic and visually impressive landscapes. Due to its abundance of natural resources and river network, the region has strong links with manufacturing dating back to the Industrial Revolution. Coal, for example, was first mined in Yorkshire during the Middle Ages,…
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