Monthly Archives: June 2015

First Battle in the Wars of The Roses?

If you thought the Wars of the Roses were fought between 1450-1509 then think again. The battle of Bramham Moor in 1408 could have been the first sign of the trouble to come. More likely problems already existed between royalists, … Continue reading

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Helmsley Walled Garden – Helmsley

Used as a walled garden in 1759 Helmsley now boasts a renovated garden of excellence. The mission it has chosen to acept since 1984 is the conserving of old, rare and endangered garden plants using organic techniques or green gardening. … Continue reading

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Brian Clough at Leeds United F.C

Take a great club and a great, if temperamental manager, and you have one of the most explosive 44 days in British Football. After leading unfancied Derby County to the top of the English division One, Brian Clough was brought … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Poets Society

Simon Armitage CBE Will a Yorkshire man be the next Poet Laureate to follow in the path of another great Yorkshire poet Ted Hughes (1984-98). Simon Armitage a joint favourite was born in 1963 in the village of Marsden and … Continue reading

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Bradford Architecture New Vic Gaumont Odeon

How many good buildings has Bradford got that it can allow this great 1930’s edifice to fall down around the politicians ears? Well there was Swan Arcade, Busbys, two Victorian Railway Stations, Kirkgate and Rawson Markets but emphasis is on … Continue reading

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Highwaymen, Black Bess, Dick Turpin and Swift Nick Nevison

Is Black Bess the horse that brought Dick Turpin to York? As a noted horse thief and highwayman it is probable that dastardly Dick had many other horses to get him to York and the trip from London to York … Continue reading

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Witter the Hitter- World Champ Designate

Will Yorkshire man Junior Witter nicknamed ‘The Hitter’ regain his WBC World Championship title first won in 2006 but relinquished two years later? Promoter Mick Hennessy is confident Junior Witter will win back the world lightwelterweight title when he takes … Continue reading

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Welcome to Harrogate – HG1

Harrogate is ‘a bit county’ with a long reputation as a Yorkshire Spa and tourist attraction. For a day trip or as a base for a Yorkshire holiday you are sure of a good welcome. Top Ten Harrogate Activities and … Continue reading

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