Monthly Archives: February 2016
Yorkshire v Lancashire
Yorkshire v Lancashire – two great counties, but which is greater? Who won the War of the Roses? Lancashire. After several years of fighting, the final victory went to a relatively remote Lancastrian claimant, Henry Tudor. He defeated the Yorkist … Continue reading
Art Deco Book Collecting
Art Deco is back in vogue with new twists or as collectables and memorabilia. Art deco was a design and art style from 1910’s until the 1930s taking over from Art Nouveau. As well as all the visual arts, it … Continue reading
Addingham Moorside’s Wild Dogs on Ilkley D’Amour
It is about 5 years ago that I caught sight of the Addingham hounds – I guess they are in some old dogs home by now. This is what I wrote at the time and I must go check to … Continue reading
Interesting Facts about Lancashire
Lancashire is a county in North West England. The emblem of Lancashire is the Red Rose of the House of Lancaster. Lancashire towns (e.g. Oldham, Manchester, Burnley) played a key role in the industrial revolution, though 80% of the county … Continue reading
Scenic Railway Journeys Yorkshire
I am sure you never doubted that Yorkshire has some of the most scenic railway settings in Europe. Here is just a selection of some old but still working railways that arrange journeys into a steam driven past. Ribblehead Viaduct … Continue reading
Facts about James Herriot Yorkshire Author & Vet
Christopher Timothy was one of three actors to play Alf Wight the real James Herriot. This picture was taken in the garden of Alf’s Thirsk house and surgery that is now a gem of a museum and testament to Veterinary … Continue reading
Addingham The Swan for Swanning About
The Ilkley-Addingham stretch of the Dalesway returning over Addingham Moorside is a fine walk of about 8 miles. Even better is to start or break your walk at a hostelry renown for it’s real ales and welcoming atmosphere. The Swan … Continue reading
Hannah Hauxwell Daleswoman
Hannah Hauxwell (1 August, 1926 – 30 January, 2018) Daleswoman and farmer. Hannah was born in Baldersdale, North Yorkshire on Low Birk Hall Farm – which her parents owned. After a happy but frugal life at Low Birk Hatt Farm … Continue reading
Facts about Thirsk – YO7
Thirsk is a fine old fashioned market town in North Yorkshire with market days on Mondays and Saturdays. Reasons To Visit Thirsk The cobbled Market Place dates from medieval times and there are quaint named streets to walk around including … Continue reading
Bring Back Heartbeat
Yorkshire has been the location and produced the material for some great television series. The latest series is Happy Valley staring Last Tango in Halifax actress Sarah Lancashire. All Creatures Great and Small based on the vet books of James … Continue reading