The East Riding of Yorkshire is a county area in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. It includes coastal towns, rural villages, market towns, the Yorkshire Wolds and the Holderness plain. Kingston upon Hull is historically and geographically tied to the East Riding, although Hull is governed by its own unitary authority.
The name comes from one of the historic ridings of Yorkshire. "Riding" is derived from an old division of Yorkshire rather than from horse riding.
Geography
The East Riding includes the Yorkshire Wolds, Flamborough Head, Holderness, Beverley, Bridlington, Goole, Driffield and coastal settlements along the North Sea and Humber.
Holderness is known for low-lying land and a rapidly eroding coastline. The Yorkshire Wolds form a chalk upland running through the county, while the Humber Estuary shapes the southern edge.
Government
Modern local government separates the area into East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council. East Riding of Yorkshire Council covers most of the rural and coastal area, while Hull governs the city itself.
The ceremonial county includes both the East Riding council area and Kingston upon Hull. This can cause confusion because the historic, ceremonial and administrative uses of the name do not always match.
Towns and Settlements
Beverley is the administrative centre of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and is known for Beverley Minster. Bridlington is a major coastal town and seaside resort. Goole is an inland port town on the River Ouse and Aire and Calder Navigation.
Other settlements include Driffield, Pocklington, Market Weighton, Hornsea, Withernsea and Hedon.
Economy
The East Riding economy includes agriculture, food production, tourism, ports, renewable energy links, manufacturing, retail and public services. Coastal tourism is important in Bridlington, Hornsea, Withernsea and nearby villages.
The area's economic links with Hull are strong, especially through transport, employment, port activity, education and healthcare.
Culture and Landscape
The East Riding has a strong rural and coastal identity. The Wolds, Beverley Minster, market towns, churches, coastline and Humber landscape are all important to its public image.
The area also has a long relationship with Hull, Yorkshire history, farming, fishing, maritime trade and coastal erosion.
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