Category Archives: Villages, Towns and Cities
Conisbrough Village and Ivanhoe Castle
Conisbrough near Doncaster was the setting for Sir Walter Scotts ‘Ivanhoe’. Using the Castle as the basis for a Saxon stronghold during the reign of Richard 1st the tale about chivalry and knighthood daring-do led too a TV series in … 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
Goldthorpe a Gory Glimpse
Regeneration has not worked particularly well for Goldthorpe in the South Yorkshire coal mining area. Shops are boarded up and the market of up to 64 stalls the means of buying cheap food and clothing has had regeneration plans cut. … Continue reading
Scarborough Facts Interesting and Unusual
Facts about Scarborough castle and keeping children amused Continue reading
Beverley Facts Interesting & Unusual
History of Beverley St John of Beverley built the Minster during the late 600’s as a site for pilgrims. Further pilgrimages from Europe began after the establishment of Franciscan and Dominican religious locations. Beverley opposed Henry VIII during the ‘Pilgrimage … Continue reading
Pronounce on Keighley
What can you say about a town who’s tourist brochure is called ‘See Keighley in 45 Minutes’. Well it covers 26 town centre sites but I get ahead of myself. How do you say Keighley Pronunciation is not a strong … Continue reading
Barnsley Born and Bred
Strong in t’arm and stronger in t’ead from Barnsley Continue reading
Farnley Tyas The Finger Points at You
Farnley Tyas is surrounded by green belt situated on the edge of the Pennines close to Hudderfield. Farnley Tyas was mentioned in the Domeday book and got its current name from a family le Tyeis in the 13th century. They … Continue reading
Todmorden and Pirates
Todmorden is a bustling town on the edge or more correctly the border with that other county. Situated at the meeting point of three steep valleys, Todmorden is an ideal base for walking, mountain biking, bird watching and horse riding. … Continue reading
Welcome to Otley – LS21
Otley is a thriving market town renowned for the number and quality of its pubs (see earlier posts). The Clock commemorates Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, battles in the Transvaal and war time exploits. Near-by is the Navvies memorial that commemorated those … Continue reading