Local Identity

Locals Still Upset a Village Was Moved Out of Yorkshire in the UK

Locals Still Upset a Village Was Moved Out of Yorkshire in the UK

Saddleworth residents in the UK remain frustrated after a 1972 law moved them from Yorkshire to Greater Manchester. Locals Still Upset a Village Was Moved Out of Yorkshire in the UK A small UK village is still upset. Saddleworth was part of West Yorkshire. A 1972 law changed boundaries and it became part of Greater…

Saddleworth Village: A Greater Manchester Enclave With Yorkshire Roots

Saddleworth Village: A Greater Manchester Enclave With Yorkshire Roots

Explore Delph, a village in Greater Manchester, proudly preserving its historical Yorkshire identity and traditions. Saddleworth Village: A Greater Manchester Enclave With Yorkshire Roots The Vikings caused a big identity problem for Saddleworth. They put it in Yorkshire, even though it’s geographically west. This lasted for a thousand years and a law in 1972 changed…