Monthly Archives: November 2012
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