Category Archives: Seven Wonders of Yorkshire
Canals – Seven Man Made Wonders in Yorkshire
Economic prosperity through the ages has relied on movement of goods and Yorkshire has been blessed with good transport links. The Romans built a good road network and we still retain the A1 to this day. Rail and air links … Continue reading
York – Top of the Seven Man Made Wonders of Yorkshire
What is it about York that makes it such a wonder? Which part of York would feature in any list of seven man made wonders of Yorkshire? These questions are too hard to fathom so York, with its own seven … Continue reading
Seven Man Made Wonders of Yorkshire – Fountains Abbey
Our World Heritage Site at Fountains Abbey is the UK’s largest monastic ruin and a fine start to our seven wonders of Yorkshire. It is the most complete example of Cistercian abbey remains in the country. A riot at St … Continue reading
Seven Yorkshire Castles
We are not a war like race but Yorkshire folk have long stood up for what is right. Sometimes it has been necessary to stand inside a castle to repel t’other side and here is a selection of Yorkshire Castles. … Continue reading
Why Seven Man Made Wonders of Yorkshire
In 2006 the BBC started a new series ‘Man Made Factor’ or ‘Britain’s got Man Made Talent’. The public were asked you to nominate their favourite man made wonders in each region via BBC local radio stations and BBC websites. … Continue reading
Historic Battles on Yorkshire Battlegrounds
Stamford Bridge September 1066 King Harald’s army had just suffered heavy losses at Gate Fulford but were reinforced by Tostig’s troops and the Norwegian army were in celebratory mood. With fast marching and impulsive action King Harold marched part of … Continue reading
Dry Stone Walls Man Made Wonders of Yorkshire
Yorkshire has more miles of Dry Stone Wall than any other county and these walls are an outstanding feature of the Dales. It is quite a craft to build such a wall and the techniques have been passed down for … Continue reading