Patrick Stewart, Brian Blessed, Jarvis Cocker and the man who invented the toilet; Yorkshire has a lot to boast about.
But David Cameron's only gone and slagged off t'entire county.
The PM was caught being less than kind about the good people of Yorkshire on Friday, telling an aide via a hot mic: "We just thought people in Yorkshire hated everyone else, we didn't realise they hated each other so much."
While it hasn't been made clear if the retort was intended as a joke, the outlandish claim sparked a backlash, with many people vying to defend their proud homestead.
With that in mind, we've compiled five reasons why Yorkshire is undoubtedly the best place to live in Blighty.
5 Reasons Why Yorkshire Is The Best Place To Live In Britain
If Yorkshire were an independent country it would've finished twelfth on the league table in the 2012 Olympics(01 of06)
Open Image ModalSeven Golds, two Silvers and three Bronze medals would all have gone to some of Team GB's top sports stars. That's including Jessica Ennis, boxer Nicola Adams and cyclist Ed Clancy. (credit:Kin Cheung/AP)
A man once changed his name to 'Yorkshire Bank Plc Are Fascist Bastards'(02 of06)
Open Image ModalA disgruntled customer of the his Yorkshire Bank local chain decided to change his name by deed poll to "Yorkshire Bank Plc are Fascist Bastards".
The identity change was brought on by the bank's decision to charge 30-year-old Michael Howard £20 for a £10 overdraft. He then demanded they pay back his 69p balance by cheque, made out, nonetheless, to his new name. (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Without Yorkshire, we wouldn't have football clubs(03 of06)
Open Image ModalSheffield FC was the first ever football club; it was formed in 1857. You're welcome, Premier League. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
The natives are always making headlines(04 of06)
Open Image ModalThese clippings from local and national newspapers shows there's no shortage of interesting events occurring there. (credit:Imgur)
Michelin-star cuisine(05 of06)
Open Image ModalAnd at the end of a long day, who could resist some of the finest culinary exports from Yorkshire to the rest of Britain. Yorkshire Tea, Yorkshie puddings and rhubarb, we salute you! (credit:gkdavie/Flickr)
And... It's home to the official 'happiest place to live in Britain'(06 of06)
Open Image ModalHappiness is...living in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, according to the results of a Rightmove survey. (Well, it was definitely not going to be London).
After 24,000 people across the country were polled on how happy and proud they felt with where they lived, this Yorkshire town came out streets ahead. (credit:Jonathan Pow/PA Archive)