Monthly Archives: July 2015

Garden to Visit in Yorkshire

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Hortoris

Harlow Carr the formern Northern Horticulture HQ and now owned and managed by the RHS has a varied display of Alpine plants in the well designed alpine house shown above. Within 10 miles of Harrogate there are several stunning  gardens … Continue reading →

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Historic Battles on Yorkshire Battlegrounds

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Hortoris

Stamford Bridge September 1066 King Harald’s army had just suffered heavy losses at Gate Fulford but were reinforced by Tostig’s troops and the Norwegian army were in celebratory mood. With fast marching and impulsive action King Harold marched part of … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Female Detective Series A6

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Hortoris

There are now 5 books in the series featuring West Yorkshire Detective Karen Sharpe. All are available on kindle and most on the old fashioned media. Falling by John Connor   The literary review said of Falling ‘The writing is … Continue reading →

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Tea Rooms in Yorkshire Gardens

Posted on July 24, 2015 by tejvan

Eucryphia growing above a hedge at Parcevall Hall North Yorkshire. The grounds contain several acid loving plants and the under planting included several Hydrangeas. Whilst the gardens are nearly 1000 feet above sea level the shelter of the dales hills … Continue reading →

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Public Parks Past & Present

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Hortoris

  History of Public Parks & Gardens The West Riding was at the forefront of 19th Century Park development. Growing towns no longer had access to common land and the working class needed a recreational outlet. Pleasure resorts were developed … Continue reading →

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Zetland – Lifeboat Race

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Hortoris

Redcar Lifeboat The Zetland is the ‘ Oldest Lifeboat in the World’ built in 1802 and still on display in Redcar. over 200 years ago Zetland was built by a Yorkshireman, Henry Greathead, from Richmond who set up as a … Continue reading →

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Summer Drizzle in Whitby 1930

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Hortoris

Reports about  Global Warming and the next Ice Age are used to fill the media but let’s look back 80 years or so. Imagine you were setting off for your summer holiday in Whitby on the 21st July 1930. You … Continue reading →

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Wallace Arnold Old Coach Holidays

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Hortoris

Do you collect ‘Nobbies’, in the red livery of Norbert Dentressangle or ‘Stobbies’, in the green livery of Eddie Stobart on long road Journeys? It can keep me and children amused for miles and miles spotting and counting the lorries. … Continue reading →

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Runswick Bay and East Coast Legends

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Hortoris

Time and tide wait for no man and clinging to the cliffs on the East coast can also be a precarious pastime.  This book traces the activity around Runswick Bay. see also  The Natural History of Runswick Bay. In 1682 … Continue reading →

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Dry Stone Walls Man Made Wonders of Yorkshire

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Hortoris

Yorkshire has more miles of Dry Stone Wall than any other county and these walls are an outstanding feature of the Dales. It is quite a craft to build such a wall and the techniques have been passed down for … Continue reading →

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