Category Archives: Yorkshire Sport and Pastimes
Not Dull Hull – It’s a Hell of a City
The Maritime Weekender at Hull Marina drew me to a City I normally only pass through on the way to the Ferry. Despite cool blustery weather the Sea Shanty singing along the Marina wall was in full flow despite the … Continue reading
‘Give Me Five’ On Yer Bike Rides
1. The Don Valley trail covers part of the Trans-Pennine Trail and this route is a 20 mile ride from Dunford Bridge on the old Manchester to Sheffield railway line. (OS Explorer OL1 Dark Peak). From the bottom of the … Continue reading
Bouldering on Yorkshire Grit at Almscliff
From this distance Almscliff Crag looks easy and inviting – well at least the later. Situated 3 miles outside Pool-In-Wharfedale towards Harrogate follow the signs for North Rigton. This is a fantastic bouldering venue, powerful and tough with some of … Continue reading
Beryl Burton OBE Cyclist Extraordinaire 1937-1996
This Leeds lady won no less than seven World Championship gold medals for cycling. Beryl Burton also beat the Men’s record for 12 hour time trialing covering 277 miles at an average speed in excess of 23 mph. If she … Continue reading
Dougie World Trials Champion From Silsden
When Dougie Lampkin was only 33 but he had already accumulated 12 World Championship titles including 7 consecutive World Outdoor Championships and 5 Indoor. Motor bikes run in the Lampkin family. Dougie’s father Martin was the first trials … Continue reading
Big Daddy – Shirley Crabtree
With a name like Shirley Crabtree you were bound to learn to fight and so it must have been for young Shirley in Halifax in the 1930’s. Early stints as a miner and in the Coldstream Guards did not prepare … Continue reading
Wisden on Yorkshire and Yorkshire on Wisden
Yorkshire lad Duncan Hamilton has produced a tour-de-force for Wisden and a compilation about all that is great about Yorkshire Cricket. This season is shaping up to be great year too so expect another edition soon but buy a first … Continue reading
Sport Stars of Sheffield
Danny Willett has captured the Yorkshire spirit with his golfing prowess. The Masters victory in Atlanta is partially attributed to his early training at Rotherham course in Birley Wood. Joe Root has enjoyed a tremendous run of form for the … Continue reading
Jessica Ennis- Hill a Yorkshire Olympic Star
Jessica Ennis-Hill was the face of the 2012 Games in London and competed in Beijing 2008. What about Rio 2016. Jessica sat out for a period whilst she gave birth to her son Reggie before returning to international competition in … Continue reading
Quilts Museum and Gallery for Quilters
Sadly now closed York was the UK home for the Quilters Guild and their museum. There is always a good selection of varied quilts on display in the gallery. When you visit my experience is that there will be quilters … Continue reading