Category Archives: Our Yorkshire
Snape Near Bedale Some Interesting Facts
As the sign says ‘Everyone is Welcome’ in Snape. It is a fine village with a couple of pubs, a local castle and a nearby arboretum. Better than saying ‘Everyone is welcome to Snape’ Around ‘1250 a manor house was … Continue reading
Heather and Gorse In Yorkshire
Purple heather in summer Yellow gorse in winter Yorkshire has both these plants in abundance… Continue reading
See Where You Are Walking
Reflections show where you are walking, well something to reflect on Continue reading
Some Yorkshire Societies
Society in Yorkshire has many societies that help understanding and support our Yorkshire communities Continue reading
Beautiful Iconic Yorkshire
Ribblehead Viaduct by Joe Dunckley, Flickr. Wensleydale by Alden Chadwick Burnsall Lower Wharfedale by Tejvan Haworth Village – Bronte Country
Clapham Gate Way to the North
The Dalesman History in Clapham The Dalesman or the Yorkshire Dalesman was founded in March 1939 by the Leeds journalist Harry Scott. It was produced in his home until 1955 when it finally outgrew his home, at Fellside, Clapham. New … Continue reading
Green Lanes of Yorkshire with Boats
Green lanes is a term for grouping together the various sorts of tracks, bridleways, and footpaths without a sealed (metalled or tarmac ) surface. These Green lanes that traverse and enhance the Dales landscape and cater for recreation in various … Continue reading
Roses for the White Rose County
White Roses are not the only flowers I grow, quite to the contrary but White Roses are the best for obvious reasons. A lot of so called white roses are in fact cream or faintly tinged with pink, even the … Continue reading
Bempton Birds in Paradise Cliff Hanger
Bempton Cliffs are a paradise for sea birds at this time of year, May. Nesting on the chalk cliff face the gulls are building nests and laying their young. The early starters are already hatching the chicks. The crowds gather … Continue reading
Florists & Flower Arranging
When do you need a florist? Birthdays, weddings and get well messages are very popular. Funerals are obviously less popular but still a main stay of business for florists, that may be why so many are located near cemeteries, chapels … Continue reading