Prehistoric
When the last glacial period ended, the hunter gatherers of the Palaeolithic period followed the animal herds across the land between continental … See more

Administrative history
The administrative division of the East Riding of Yorkshire originated in antiquity. Unlike most … See more

There are a wide range of interesting places to visit in the East Riding. These include historic buildings such as Burnby Hall, Burton Agnes Manor House, Burton Agnes Hall, Sewerby Hall, Skipsea Castle and the gun battery of Fort Paull. The religious edifices of … See more

The district is generally rural, with no towns approaching the size of Hull. There are a few market towns such as Beverley, Driffield, See more

Location
The traditional cultural and historic geographic county, the East Riding of Yorkshire borders the North Sea to the east of the county. … See more

Until 1 April 2009, the East Riding was the largest district and the largest unitary authority in England by area and the second-largest See more

The East Riding has only a small segment of motorway. Part of the M62 serves to link the Hull area to West Yorkshire and the national motorway … See more