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World Coal Carrying Championship at Gawthorpe Again

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Hortoris

Every year the World Coal Carrying Championship is held in Yorkshire on Easter Monday. At Easter in Gawthorpe grown men l run the mile from The Beehive public house to the Royal Oak, known locally as t’Barracks , carrying a … Continue reading →

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Yarn Spinner Yorkshire Tours

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Hortoris

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 →

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Rotherham Rant 2

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Hortoris

It is 6 years since the first rant was published – see below Only now are there any signs of getting to grips with the myriad problems for this town. In a couple more years I will revisit the improvements … Continue reading →

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Whitby Swings Open 100 Year Old Bridge

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Hortoris

This is a 100 year old view from Whitby’s famous wooden Swing bridge. A centenary celebration of the building of the Swing Bridge and reopening in 1909 will take place on 8th August 2009 between noon and 7.30pm. There will … Continue reading →

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