Category Archives: Villages, Towns and Cities
Runswick Bay and East Coast Legends
Time and tide wait for no man and clinging to the cliffs on the East coast can also be a precarious pastime. This book traces the activity around Runswick Bay. see also The Natural History of Runswick Bay. In 1682 … Continue reading
Dallas or Doncaster?
After the return of the 1980’s TV series ‘Dallas’ I thought it worth comparing Dallas to our own Doncaster. Texas sees its self as an American version of Yorkshire. Well I suppose ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’ but … Continue reading
Interesting Facts about Richmond
With Museums galore, a Norman Castle, Georgian streets and a route on the Coast to Coast walk there is a lot of exploring to do in and around Richmond. Warnings If you arrive by car beware that parking is controlled … Continue reading
Welcome to Baildon – Views and Walks
The sun shines on the righteous and no more so than on the edge of Rombolds Ilkley Moor. Walking across the moor from Ilkley you get great views of the Aire Valley as you crest the final ridge above Dick … Continue reading
Stocksbridge Steeltown and Hillclimb Venue
Stocksbridge is a sporting community 12 miles north of Sheffield that last weekend hosted the British National Cycling Hill Climb Championship. The ride up Pea Royd Lane tested all the entrants who were too shattered at the top to take … Continue reading
Yorkshire You are Welcome to It!
Taciturn, dour, gruff even but Yorkshire folk have infinite pride in their county. For that reason you are welcome to visit or live in the area but do not expect full acceptance to take less than a generation or three. … Continue reading
Welcome to Wetherby – LS22
Weatherby whaler fish and chip shop is very popular on Thursday’s the local market day in town. The free riverside car park gets busy but you can usually find a space. A market town, with a Charter since 1240, Wetherby … Continue reading
Boulby for Mines and Underground Laboratories
Boulby is a working potash and rock-salt mine with hundreds of miles of underground roads, tunnels and caverns. Alum was also mined near by to supply the die industry but potash and rock salt are now the main products taken … Continue reading
Otley Museum and Industrial Heritage
Otley museum is a Yorkshire treasure that charts the industry and life of folk in Otley though the exhibits and informative volunteers. There are currently good research facilities where you can access the principal Museum Archive or the Urban Development … Continue reading
Night Out in Halifax
The Victoria Theater in Halifax usually has some event or show that suits me or the family but not always both. Still a good night out can be arranged irrespective of the programme if it is combined with a meal … Continue reading