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Facts about Leeds – Interesting and Unusual
Leeds Population – 751,500, (2011 census population of Leeds) Leeds Metropolitan borough had a population of 1.7 million. (2011 census) Nickname: “Loiner” or Leodensian – Latin for person from Leeds Motto: “Pro rege et lege” “For king and the law” … Continue reading
Dry Stone Wall Pictures
Dry Stone Walls above Malham Dry stone wall near Burnsall
Thomas Chippendale Staring With Prince Charles on TV
Two hundred and ninety eight years after his birth in Otley, Thomas Chippendale is to star with Prince Charles in a TV series called ‘Great Estates’. This staring role for Chippendale is largely down to his top quality furniture and … Continue reading
Coal Mining History in Yorkshire
Description: “The Overseer’s cabin at West Pit bottom, main coal level”. Manvers Main Colliery, Wath in South Yorkshire. Date: 1926-42. From UK National Archives, Reference: INF 9/887 There is evidence of coal mining in Yorkshire dating from the Roman era. … Continue reading
Brazilian Food for the Olympics
Off to the Olympics a August 5-21 2016 in Rio? Get that Brazilian the flavour first! If you are watching from Yorkshire try the local restaurants below. Eat Brazilian before you go. Brazilian steakhouses on the Rodizio concept are all … Continue reading
Work, Consumption and Capitalism
Yorkshire born lass Lynne Pettinger has just been rewarded for her efforts to have her new book ‘Work, Consumption and Capitalism’ published. The result is a well produced and printed paperback by Palgrave a ‘macmillan education’ imprint. As the books … Continue reading
Yorkshire Winter Scenes
Some selected photos from different winter scenes in Yorkshire. Morning sunrise, Christmas Day, 2010 over moors between Ilkley and Guiseley. Sheep benefit from early sun rays
Beauty in the Yorkshire Dales
The Beauty of the Yorkshire Dales from Malham Cove. The craggy limestone pavement at top of Malham Cove. Foreboding clouds in the background heigten the atmosphere, but, the sun manages to come through photos by Tricky (flickr)
Gargrave North Yorkshire
Canal running past Gargrave. Gargrave is a great little village on the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales. It is a convenient starting point for walkers and cyclists. It is 2 miles west of Skipton bisected by the busy A65. There … Continue reading
Facts About Sheffield
Sheffield ‘the city of steel’ has undergone profound change since its iconic steel industry closed down in the 70s and 80s (as well as coal mine closures). Sheffield Town Centre Sheffield Town Centre The name Sheffield is derived from the … Continue reading