2009 March | Yorkshire - God's Own County

James Herriot was Alf Wright

On March 26, 2009, In Yorkshire Folk, Yorkshire Trips and Places, By brian

james-herriot

Yorkshire does nostalgia very well but nostalgia it ain’t what it used to be. However the books written by Alf Wright under the pen name of James Herriot have built a cottage industry in Thirsk. For a day trip visit the World of James Herriot and take a trip around Herriot Country.

The series of books about the life of a Yorkshire vet led to fame when the BBC created the popular series, “All Creatures Great & Small”, a programme which ran for a total of 13 years and gave Christopher Timmothy a leading role. Filmed in the dales the great scenery was seen by millions on TV in the 1970′s. Herriot describes his Yorkshire in these terms; ‘I looked across to where Darrowby huddled far below between its folding green fells in the best kind of sunshine – not heavy or cloying but clear and bright and clean as you find it in Yorkshire.’

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Fred Trueman Speaks Out

On March 26, 2009, In Our Yorkshire, Wit and Humour, Yorkshire Folk, By brian

All Yorkshiremen have a favourite Fred Trueman story and mine goes something like this: Opening the bowling as usual from the Kirkstall Lane End Fred’s first ball rapped the openers pads and Fred bellowed Owzat only to get a firm shake of the head from the umpire, the next ball created an audible snick and firmly Fred appealed to get an even firmer ‘Not Out’, on the third ball Trueman flattened the middle stump and remarked to the umpire ‘Well umpire we nearly had him that time!’

Fred was a great raconteur and afterdinner speaker amongst his sporting tallents and this CD brings back many memories and the dulcet tones of a great Yorkshire personality and character.

Look North

On March 26, 2009, In Our Yorkshire, By brian

look-north

Christa Ackroyd and Harry Gration are part of the regional media team at the BBC. ITV’s Yorkshire studios in Kirkstall RoadLeeds are being closed due to the southern based mismanagement of a once great franchise.

I guess where there’s muck there’s brass and the media industry needs to be putting resources into Yorkshire not take them away.

Yorkshire Airlines Video

On March 25, 2009, In Wit and Humour, By admin

Classic comedy.

“Taking off from Leeds International airport. Landing at Leeds International Airport after 20 minutes. – Because if it’s outside Yorkshire it’s not worth visiting!’

10 Reasons Yorkshire is the Best Place To Live

On March 25, 2009, In Our Yorkshire, By admin

Yorkshire Tea

National Parks

Yorkshire has two National Parks – The Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. Both give a range of unspoilt natural beauty. Outside of the National Parks, there are still many beautiful areas – Nidderdale, Haworth moors e.t.c. Yorkshire gives an unparalleled display and variety of scenic countryside.

Bradford.

Bradford was the first industrial city and at the forefront of the great industrial revolution in the nineteenth century. Today Bradford has reinvented itself as a city of peace and multiculturalism.

Yorkshire Cricket Club.

Yorkshire have won the county champions a record 30 times – making them by far the most successful cricket county in Britain. Yorkshire has also produced some of England’s greatest cricketers from the fiery fast bowling of Fred Trueman to the imperious batting of Geoff Boycott.

Yorkshire Tea

OK, it might not be grown in the foothills of the Yorkshire Dales, but, it is a quintessential Yorkshire brew – strong, dark and invigorating.

We Say it how it is.

Yorkshireman are known for their no nonsense straight talking. A spade’s a spade and we don’t suffer fools gladly. You will always know where you are with a Yorkshireman – no false flattery or lack of gumption for saying it how it is.
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Original Boundaries of Yorkshire

On March 24, 2009, In Our Yorkshire, By tejvan

Original Map of Yorkshire

This map of Yorkshire from 1904 shows the true boundaries of Yorkshire.

Yorkshire stretched from Hull in the East Ridings to Sedburgh in the north West.

Yorkshire’s boundaries were changed in 1974. It abolished the shires and implemented the much disliked new county’s of Humberside (east Ridings).

Some parts of Yorkshire were given away to:

Cumbria – Sedburgh district
Durham – Stratforth district
Lancashire (shame!) – Bowland, Barnoldswick, Earby

Instead of the ridings Yorkshire was split into North, South and West. There was no East Yorkshire except the disgrace of Humberside!

Windows to the Sky

On March 24, 2009, In Photos, Yorkshire Dales, By tejvan

Windows to the Sky

Bolton Priory stands in an idyllic spot by the small village of Bolton Abbey on a sweeping bend of the River Wharfe. The priory is often referred to as Bolton Abbey, but its proper name is Bolton Priory.

Wharfedale in snapshot

The priory was founded in 1151 by Alice de Romille as a place for Augustinian canons – also known as the ‘Black Canons’. It took over 100 years to build and is an impressive display of architecture. Although partly destroyed during Henry VIII’s disolution of the monasteries, the main walls still stand, the old windows providing intriguing windows to the sky.

The Priory

The drama of light and dark.

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Images of Wharfeldale

On March 24, 2009, In Yorkshire Dales, By tejvan

Lower Wharfe Valley in Spring sunshine

The Daffodils are in the shade, but the sun hits the surrounding valleys. This is taken near Bolton Abbey looking north towards Barden

Daffodils in Sky

Beuatiful daffodils

Sun on Hill Top

This is looking towards Skipton and Embsay from near the Valley of Desolation

Burnsall – Yorkshire Dales

On March 23, 2009, In Photos, Yorkshire Dales, By tejvan

Burnsall Bridge

Burnsall is a quintessential Yorkshire Dales village. It is surrounded by high fells offering great views of the village, river and landmark bridge. The three arched bridge crosses the River wharfe and provides an interesting focal point.

In the village there are a couple of pubs (including the Red Lion) and the excellent Burnsall cafe. The Burnsall Cafe offers excellent tea and teacakes and is welcoming to cyclists, walkers and just a local passer by.

Burnsall Fell

This is a picture of Burnsall from the east on the road towards Hebden and Grassington. Burnsall fell is in the background.

Burnsall Fell

It often rains around Burnsall, but, when the sun comes out it is worth the wait Here the patchy sun catches part of Burnsall Fell. The church is in the shade.

Cycling in Burnsall

Burnsall makes a great location for cyclists. For more photos of cycling in Yorkshire Dales

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Daffodils in Spring

On March 23, 2009, In Photos, By tejvan

Daffodils

Daffodils in the lower wharfe Valley

Daffodils

Daffodils in the Nidd Valley – near Pately Bridge

Daffodils

Daffodils growing at the backdrop of Bolton Abbey

If you choose the right varieties of daffodils you can have flowers from early February to late April, even in the cold Yorkshire climate.

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Yorkshire – God’s Own County

A tribute to Yorkshire Heritage

James Herriot was Alf Wright

Fred Trueman Speaks Out

Look North

Yorkshire Airlines Video

10 Reasons Yorkshire is the Best Place To Live

Original Boundaries of Yorkshire

Windows to the Sky

Images of Wharfeldale

Burnsall – Yorkshire Dales

Daffodils in Spring

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