Monthly Archives: October 2015
Goldthorpe a Gory Glimpse
Regeneration has not worked particularly well for Goldthorpe in the South Yorkshire coal mining area. Shops are boarded up and the market of up to 64 stalls the means of buying cheap food and clothing has had regeneration plans cut. … Continue reading
A Yank In Bradford – Margaret McMillan
Margaret McMillan born New York USA 1860 died London 1931. Born in USA of Scottish ancestry, in October 1889, Rachel and Margaret McMillan were helping the workers during the London Dock Strike as part of their work spreading the word … Continue reading
Scarborough Facts Interesting and Unusual
Facts about Scarborough castle and keeping children amused Continue reading
Beverley Facts Interesting & Unusual
History of Beverley St John of Beverley built the Minster during the late 600’s as a site for pilgrims. Further pilgrimages from Europe began after the establishment of Franciscan and Dominican religious locations. Beverley opposed Henry VIII during the ‘Pilgrimage … Continue reading
Pronounce on Keighley
What can you say about a town who’s tourist brochure is called ‘See Keighley in 45 Minutes’. Well it covers 26 town centre sites but I get ahead of myself. How do you say Keighley Pronunciation is not a strong … Continue reading
Barnsley Born and Bred
Strong in t’arm and stronger in t’ead from Barnsley Continue reading