Monthly Archives: June 2016

County of Shopkeepers and Jokers

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Hortoris

Yorkshire has been the birthplace of many retail organisations. Where would the high street be without Asda, Morrisons and Marks & Spencer just for example. More to the point where have names like Burtons the Tailors and Crockatts the Cleaners … Continue reading →

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Eddie Waring The Voice of Rugby League

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Hortoris

Eddie Waring had ‘the uncanny ability of saying exactly what the man on the terraces is thinking’. Michael Parkinson. Born amongst the mundo and shoddy of Dewsbury Eddie managed the Dewsbury rugby team from the late 1930’s through the post … Continue reading →

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Burmantofts Pottery & The Kiln

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Hortoris

Terra Cotta works at the Rock Colliery, later to be named Burmantofts Pottery, opened in 1842 producing chimney pots and fire bricks from local clay. Gardeners will know there is lots of clay around but this was the real maccoy. … Continue reading →

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Not Dull Hull – It’s a Hell of a City

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Hortoris

The Maritime Weekender at Hull Marina drew me to a City I normally only pass through on the way to the Ferry. Despite cool blustery weather the Sea Shanty singing along the Marina wall was in full flow despite the … Continue reading →

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‘Give Me Five’ On Yer Bike Rides

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Hortoris

1. The Don Valley trail covers part of the Trans-Pennine Trail and this route is a 20 mile ride from Dunford Bridge on the old Manchester to Sheffield railway line. (OS Explorer OL1 Dark Peak). From the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Bouldering on Yorkshire Grit at Almscliff

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Hortoris

From this distance Almscliff Crag looks easy and inviting – well at least the later. Situated 3 miles outside Pool-In-Wharfedale towards Harrogate follow the signs for North Rigton. This is a fantastic bouldering venue, powerful and tough with some of … Continue reading →

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Beryl Burton OBE Cyclist Extraordinaire 1937-1996

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Hortoris

This Leeds lady won no less than seven World Championship gold medals for cycling. Beryl Burton also beat the Men’s record for 12 hour time trialing covering 277 miles at an average speed in excess of 23 mph. If she … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Imperial Measures

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Hortoris

€ No half measures Yorkshire was a part of the British Empire that adopted the system of imperial units or the imperial system first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824. Unfortunately the EU tried to confuse … Continue reading →

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Holiday Makers Are Coming

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Hortoris

A weak pound means there will be a large increase in the number of foreign holiday makers arriving on our shores and sensibly heading for Yorkshire. A strong pound means visitor to Yorkshire will not be put off by uncontrolled … Continue reading →

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Dougie World Trials Champion From Silsden

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Hortoris

When Dougie Lampkin was only 33 but he had already accumulated 12 World Championship titles including 7 consecutive World Outdoor Championships and 5 Indoor. Motor bikes run in the Lampkin family. Dougie’s father Martin was the first trials … Continue reading →

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