Monthly Archives: October 2016

Halloween In Haworth

My simple advice would be don’t do it, parking in Haworth that is, unless you are prepared for the clampers. I had heard many apocryphal tales about the private car park at the top of main street in Haworth where … Continue reading

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Whitby – Home For Vampires That Fear The Light?

Since Bram Stoker lit his first candle to see the ink drying on his story of Dracula the local vampires have preferred the night and twilight. So might you if you see the light like this around St Mary’s and … Continue reading

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Halloween Horsemen of the Yorkshire Apocalypse

This Halloween horse in Bingley is getting ready to meet one of the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse; Pestilence, War, Famine, or Death.  Alongside such an array of potential problems Trick or Treat pales into insignificance. Apocalyptic Biblical References Revelation … Continue reading

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Doncaster in the Political Spotlight

The Directly Elected Mayor: is the council’s political leader and is elected by constituents on a four-year term of office has executive powers and is responsible for the effective implementation of council policy and delivering services has eight cabinet members to advise … Continue reading

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