Category Archives: Yorkshire Business and Money
Art of Clothing Yorkshire
The Collier The Costume of Yorkshire in 1814, by George Walker, ‘One of these workmen is here represented as returning from his labours in his usual costume. This dress, which is of white cloth bound with red, may probably be … Continue reading
Pommie Sheep Shears
‘Ey up Luk out sheep – cars on t’road’ As William Wilkinson Ltd, Burgon & Ball began manufacturing scissors and shears back in 1730 in the Spring Works, Grimethorpe Road the heartland of Sheffield. For 279 years some of the … Continue reading
Whale Meet Again
Whitby’s historical past is revealed in by the Abbey and the monuments that dominate Whitby’s east and west headlands above the harbour. For 84 years Whitby’s fishermen were engaged in whaling. The whale jaw bone arch on the West Cliff, … Continue reading
Yarn Spinner Yorkshire Tours
Yarn Spinner Tours developed Ghost Walks and Victorian Tours as a way of sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for getting people involved. They have now grown to offer a wider range of tours all over Yorkshire. Listen to tales of the … Continue reading
Sam Smiths Old Brewery Tadcaster
I would like to tell you about the best beer in Yorkshire but I am still testing them all out. What I can tell you about is the best value for money beer brewed in Yorkshire (and therefore anywhere in … Continue reading
Interlude for Afternoon Tea in Shipley
King George V would recognise many of the items on display at Interlude the Cafe Society tearoom ‘to be seen in’ when visiting Shipley. Between Elsie Russell’s florists and The Samaritan charity shop is an exceptionally well furbished cafe with … Continue reading
Where to Win Lottery Funding
The Peoples Post Code Lottery has made payment of over £147k to the “Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust” a charity that works to support the environmental, social and economic well-being of the Dales. The Millenium Trust itself supports many projects in … Continue reading
Jowett the Yorkshire Javelin Ahead of Time
The two seater soft top Jowett Jupiter was developed from the success of the Javelin in 1950. The streamlined shape implied speed and was a well engineered car with stronger brakes and new features. It had a steel tube frame … Continue reading
Skipton’s Other Ecological Building Society
Yorkshire folk have always been canny with their brass, so it is no surprise we have started some of the greatest building societies in the country. Building societies can be traced back to the industrial revolution, when they were set … Continue reading
Bah Humbugs Sweetie Shop
Masham is really for beer not sweets but in the corner of the market square is a shop to treasure. Not only because they offer Licourice sweets from New Zealand, Holland and Pontefract but because they seem to be going … Continue reading