Roses rivalry

The red rose of Lancaster and the white rose of York
This map of Northern England shows the historic boundaries of the counties of Lancashire (centre-left) and Yorkshire (centre-right)

The term "Roses rivalry" refers to the rivalry between the English counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. The rivalry originated in the aftermath of the Wars of the Roses (1455–1487) which was fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York.[1] The roses rivalry is still present to this day.

  1. ^ Times, Yorkshire. "The Wars Of The Roses". yorkshiretimes.co.uk.

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