Monthly Archives: January 2012

Yorkshire’s Master Voice – 1970’s & 1980’s Pop Music

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Hortoris

Party thrash, heavy metal, hard rock and then there is pop music all found in Yorkshire. Continue reading →

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Maggies Doggy Walkers

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Hortoris

Yeadon- Rawdon – North Leeds   On holiday, busy at work or too sick to ‘walk the dog’ then Maggies Mutts can walk you back to happiness   Get your dog away from music and it to the fresh air … Continue reading →

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‘Live at Leeds’ – Yorkshire Pop Music in 1970’s

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Hortoris

1970’s music is alive and well with many Yorkshire performers still touring and performing Continue reading →

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Balliff Bridge & Berry Brow Brass Band

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Hortoris

First edition of Wit Character Folklore and Customs of the North Riding of Yorkshire Continue reading →

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Flower Fund Homes in West Yorkshire

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Hortoris

Flower fund charities provide homes for independent retired folk in Yorkshire Continue reading →

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Yorkshire 1960’s Pop Singers and Clubs

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Hortoris

The 1960′s was a great era for popular music and Yorkshire had a thriving club scene. 3 selected performers Arthur Brown, Joe Cocker and Dave Berry are still performing Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Stereotypes May Be

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Hortoris

‘appen you know a Yorkshire stereotype but if you are unlucky enough not to know any Yorkshire man then content yourself with reading more… Continue reading →

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1950’s Yorkshire’s Pop Musicians

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Hortoris

Hilton, Whitfield, Lang and Ryan, or Ronnie, David, Don and Marion make up Yorkshires quartet of 1950’s pop musicians Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Rocks – Musically

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Hortoris

Sing it loud sing it proud, Yorkshire choirs are up there with the very best and no more so the Rock Up and Sing Continue reading →

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Leeds Utd F.A. Cup Shock

Posted on January 3, 2012 by tejvan

Regular readers to this Yorkshire site will remember our recent post – The Rise and Fall of Leeds Utd So it’s only fair to praise this pre-eminent team of Yorkshire for their magnificent win over arch-rivals – Manchester United at … Continue reading →

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