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Economic Impact of Heritage in Yorkshire and the Humber

It is widely accepted and understood that heritage makes a large and extremely important contribution to our sense of place, our quality of life, and certainly the attractiveness of the Yorkshire and Humber Region to tourists and visitors.

Exactly what this means in economic terms, however, has not yet been
comprehensively detailed.

English Heritage have commissioned a study team, lead by Drivers Jonas LLP, to provide evidence to underpin the economic role of heritage in the Yorkshire and Humber Region. The study will principally be used in the forthcoming preparation of the Yorkshire and Humber Strategy.

Download Economic Impact of Heritage in Yorkshire and Humber (March 2010)