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Home | Travel & Leisure | Travel Destinations Under Control of the Romans The Romans arrived in Yorkshire in 71 AD. They methodically identified the tribes living in the area before mounting their campaign. Once they had developed their strategy, they easily conquered Yorkshire and reigned through 410 AD. When they arrived, York was established as the jewel of the area, serving as the Roman capital within North Britain. Though it's not completely clear to historians what caused their departure, the Romans left Yorkshire at the beginning of the 5th century. The Tumultuous Middle Ages The Danes came to Yorkshire in 866 AD. But, the Middle Ages were a time of political betrayals and warring factions. Power in the region changed hands as a result of assassinations, foreign armies and internal challenges to the throne. Eventually, the Danes left. For the next few hundred years, England was plagued by pitched battles as smaller countries fought for control of the neighboring lands. Through it all, Yorkshire proved to be a pivotal area for military strategy and political machinations. The region had ties to many other countries (including France, Scotland and England) as a result of its long history. Eventually, the Middle Ages passed and Yorkshire began to evolve in its trajectory toward modernization. Modern Yorkshire From the 19th century, Yorkshire began to aggressively pursue industrialisation. They started increased coal production and became a major supplier of steel and textiles. During this time, the population of the region began to expand. Unfortunately, this rapid growth in population and industrialisation led to conditions that provided the setting for a cholera outbreak. Thankfully, the 20th century brought rapid improvement to both working and living conditions in Yorkshire. In the 1950's a massive wave of immigrants arrived, leading to a multi-cultural society within the sprawling county. Today, Yorkshire remains a strong economic and political presence in the region. It continues to be a vibrant cultural area that offers scenic landscapes coupled with artifacts and archaeological relics from the past. It provides an opportunity to understand the forces that moved the area throughout history. When you arrive in Yorkshire, take the time to explore its historical significance. It's an eye-opening journey to civilizations which reigned long ago. Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
This article was written on behalf of Park Manor, Yorkshire Hotel and Hotel in Yorkshire.
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