West Yorkshire
Top 5 Facts
1. Home to the "Rhubarb Triangle": A specific area between Wakefield, Morley, and Rothwell once produced 90% of the world's forced winter rhubarb, a crucial ingredient for dishes like rhubarb crumble.
2. Birthplace of M&S & Cluedo: Marks & Spencer (M&S) started in Leeds' Kirkgate Market in 1884, and the popular board game Cluedo was developed by Leeds-based manufacturer Waddingtons.
3. A UNESCO World Heritage Site: It hosts Saltaire, a Victorian model industrial village in Bradford, recognized for its unique architecture and preservation.
4. Major Cultural & Educational Hub: With cities like Leeds, Bradford, and Wakefield, it's a significant center for education, boasting several world-class universities, and Bradford is the UK City of Culture 2025.
5. Comprises Five Districts: The county is made up of five metropolitan boroughs: Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield, collaborating through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
