Author Archives: Hortoris
York Cycle Show
10,000 cyclists descended on York for the 2011 cycle show. It will be held at York racecourse the Knavesmire June 25-26th from 9.00 in the morning until 5.00pm. On the Saturday there will be organised rides from 25 Km to … Continue reading
Yorkshire’s Royal Horticultural Garden
Harlow Carr Garden Harrogate, formerly the top trials garden and base of the Northern Horticultural Society was taken over by The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in 2001. It is now a top class garden and visitor attraction with many new … Continue reading
Bookies Best Books a Squash Duo
Yorkshireman and former world No 1 Nick Matthew is featured in Sit Down and Cheer: A History of Sport on TV (Wisden Sports Writing) by Martin Kelner . Despite its fun approach to TV sport since the 1960’s it not … Continue reading
Do Not Ask the Leodis Beer is 4.6% at Brewery Taps
Leodis Lager, Leodis Dunkel and Leodis Wheat Beer may all taste different but the consistent quality is replicated in a consistent strength. 4.6% abv the percentage of Alcohol by Volume is the same for all 3 brews from the Brewery … Continue reading
The Botanic Arts in Yorkshire
The botanic arts are alive and well in Yorkshire. Not surprising when you consider the gardens we can explore from which to take our inspiration. There are many artistic forms your botanic art work can take and you can experiment … Continue reading
Otley Museum and Industrial Heritage
Otley museum is a Yorkshire treasure that charts the industry and life of folk in Otley though the exhibits and informative volunteers. There are currently good research facilities where you can access the principal Museum Archive or the Urban Development … Continue reading
Yorkshire Museum York
The site of the refurbished Yorkshire Museum in St Marys Gardens has no flat caps or much of the way in humour. No Yorkshireman will laugh at the entrance price unless there is a foreigner paying them. York Museums Trust … Continue reading
North Yorkshire Rotters
The search is on for rotters in the Harrogate area. The OED defines a rotter ‘one who is objectionable on moral or other grounds; a useless, or inefficient or disliked person’ but the local authority thinks they will be … … Continue reading
Modern Yorkshire Buildings
Architects are alive and doing well in Yorkshire. Construction continues at a reduced pace from that experienced since the millenium but several notable buildings seem to have appealed to the designers behind various constructions. The mirror effect from the glass … Continue reading
Yorkshire Rarebit and Fishfinger Butties
Karuna’s Posh Fish Finger Buttie 1) Very lightly spread 2 slices of white bread with butter or spread. 2) Top one slice with 4 grilled Birds Eye Fish Fingers (only the best will do) 3) Add 2 thin slices of … Continue reading