Monthly Archives: March 2016
Batley Bashed by Tesco and Dewsbury
Dewsbury Market. Part History of Batley There has been a church in Batley since the 11th century. The present Batley Parish Church was built in the reign of Henry VI (1422-1461), and parts of the original remain. Despite Batley … Continue reading
Vintage Transport in Yorkshire
An early Leeds horse tram. The tram is carrying adverts for Bovril and Sunlight Soap Reference: West Yorkshire archive service WYD4/101001 Since the industrial revolution, there has been a variety of transport in Yorkshire – from the early, horse drawn … Continue reading
Haworth is Bronte Country
“He wanted all to lie in an ecstasy of peace; I wanted all to sparkle and dance in a glorious jubilee. I said his heaven would be only half alive; and he said mine would be drunk: I said I … Continue reading
Arthington Viaduct Photos & Railways
When Arthington station closed on 20th March 1965, it was the junction for Pool in Wharfedale and Otley and ran freight trains through Burley in Wharfedale. The surviving Leeds to Harrogate railway cuts across the valley at right-angles, joined by … Continue reading
Yorkshire Ripper 35 Years On
It was 1980 when the Jacqueline Hill the last ripper victim’s murder took place. Peter Sutcliffe from Bingley, aka The Yorkshire Ripper, must stay under guard because his crimes, which included 13 killings and seven attempted murders, were ‘at the … Continue reading
York and it’s Rivers
Boating on the Ouse on a bright winters day is not for the faint hearted. These hardy souls were traveling up-stream in the face of a cold westerly wind. At least the high water and flood dangers had passed for … Continue reading
Potholing and Fell Rescue
The new sport of damaging car suspensions on pot holes fails to do justice to those who participate in caving and potholing. The difference is that car damage is done to us or our vehicles whilst potholing risks are self … Continue reading
Dales Walks – Bolton Abbey
One of our favourite Yorkshire Dales walks is through the lower Wharfe valley between Bolton Abbey and Burnsall. The walk along the river is relatively easy and is surrounded by the dramatic high fells of Burnsall. Along the route there … Continue reading
Hefted Yorkshire Sheep
There are more sheep than people in this part of Yorkshire. Sheep farming is a staple of the Yorkshire Dales and plays a role in shaping the countryside of Yorkshire.
Brian Clough More Facts & Quotes
Quotes and Anecdotes The best manager England never had. Players lose you games, not tactics. There’s so much crap talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes. I wouldn’t say I was the best manager … Continue reading