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Walk Around Harewood

Harewood House is the focal point of Harewood Village and an attractive destination for a trip out. Set above the lower reaches of the River Wharfe there are woods and views to suit most folk. Do not let this signpost … Continue reading

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Keep Yorkshire Tidy Very Very Tidy

Rubbish belongs in a bin not on a beauty spot or road side. Our local railway station has lots of these see-through litter bins but mainline stations like Leeds seem to have opted out of litter measures. Fly-tipping is the … Continue reading

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Tyke the Dog not a Real Tyke

Who would call a dog Tyke? Well an expat Yorkshire man living in one of the colonies may be tempted. Anyway this Canadian photo was the first to be found on a web search for Tyke. In Arnold Kellett’s book … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Gold

Yorkshire gold – it must be something in the water.   Yorkshire Golds so Far Alistair Brownlee – West Yorks Triathlon – ANDREW TRIGGS-HODGE  Rowing – coxless four     Hebden KATHERINE COPELAND   Rowing,   women’s lightweight double sculls     Stokesley Jessica … Continue reading

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Greedy Boards In a Yorkshire Back Garden

With the extra rain this summer all the garden greenery has grown like triffids. There is far more garden plant matter to turn into compost and heaps are full to over flowing, bulging at the seams or both. Still mixed … Continue reading

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Headingley Ashes

As the England team come to Headingley to start the 4th 2009 Test and the 24th Ashes Test  on this ground England are looking for an eighth win. Australia boast eight wins to England’s seven, while a further eight matches … Continue reading

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Whitby Swings Open 100 Year Old Bridge

This is a 100 year old view from Whitby’s famous wooden Swing bridge. A centenary celebration of the building of the Swing Bridge and reopening in 1909 will take place on 8th August 2009 between noon and 7.30pm. There will … Continue reading

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Bradford – What a Way to Treat Architecture

How many good buildings has Bradford got that it can allow this great 1930’s edifice to fall down around the politicians ears? For 12 years there has been deriliction in more ways than in architectural terms. The unique building has … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Cottage Staycation Ideas

Yorkshire folk are not shy and retiring when it comes to extolling the virtues of ‘God’s Own County’ and we encourage visitors to share some of our passion. But there is more to a stay in Yorkshire for your holidays … Continue reading

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Dalby Forest North Yokshire Moors

Walk or cycle amongst the 8000 of God’s Own Acres of woodland in Dalby Forest just north of Pickering A169 or on the A170 Thornton Le Dale road towards Whitby. There are 55 miles of cycle trails starting from the … Continue reading

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