Category Archives: Yorkshire Facts – Interesting and Unusual
Yorkshire Sheep
The Wensleydale is a large long wool sheep with a distinctive grey black face, ears and legs. The Wensleydale breed was developed in the 19th century by crossing English Leicester and Teeswater sheep to make a mule that developed in … Continue reading
York Footpath or Snickelway Map
Snickelways were recently nominated as one of York’s seven man made wonders. Snickleways often lead the walker to fantastic pubs or act as short cuts to other watering holes. The Complete Snickelways of York – Mark W Jones If you … Continue reading
Terry’s of York – A Bite of History
Can you see what it is yet? Yes you probably guessed it is a mug! Some History of Terry’s of York What do an apothecary, confectioner and citrus peel importer have in common? When one of them was Joseph Terry … Continue reading
Welcome to Saltaire – BD18
As a UNESCO World Heritage site a visit to Saltaire is a must. This is due to the present amenities and Saltaire’s extremely interesting past. Set alongside the river Aire from which it gets part of its name Saltaire also … Continue reading
Whitby – Home For Vampires That Fear The Light?
Since Bram Stoker lit his first candle to see the ink drying on his story of Dracula the local vampires have preferred the night and twilight. So might you if you see the light like this around St Mary’s and … Continue reading
Doncaster in the Political Spotlight
The Directly Elected Mayor: is the council’s political leader and is elected by constituents on a four-year term of office has executive powers and is responsible for the effective implementation of council policy and delivering services has eight cabinet members to advise … Continue reading
Betwixed Leeds and Shipley Along the Canal
‘Leaving Leeds and heading towards Shipley’. The first 10 miles of the Leeds-Liverpool canal hold a lot of interest for walkers, fishermen and historians. It is a good 10 mile linear walk with pubs enroute at Newley, Rodley, Baildon and … Continue reading
Middleham Facts Interesting and Unusual
Middleham has 5 airports and two major ports less than 90 miles away. It is nearer Manchester than Hull but less than 20 miles from Darlington or Ripon. So that puts Middleham on the map or almost. Middleham is in … Continue reading
Quarry Hill Flat Flats
Look around the bottom of the Headrow in Leeds and wonder where Quarry Hill flats should have been Continue reading
Bridlington Facts – Interesting and Unusual
Brid or Bridlington to give it it’s Sunday name is a popular seaside resort with sandy beaches and an interesting harbour. The Groynes are wooden defences that run out to sea and protect the sandy beaches from adverse weather. The … Continue reading