Monthly Archives: February 2017

Hawes Interesting and Unusual

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Hortoris

The picture shows Hawes Church rebuilt during Queen Victoria’s reign. It is dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch. Interesting and Unusual Facts about Hawes The railway is gone and you can only get to the Museum by bus as Hawes … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Roots of The NSPCC

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Hortoris

  Benjamin Waugh of Settle is credited with forming the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) in 1884. With Lord Shaftesbury as president they had 32 national branches or aid committees within 5 years. Each branch raised … Continue reading →

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Settle Interesting & Unusual Facts

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Hortoris

The North Yorkshire settlement of Settle may have been populated by Angles in the 6th century and there are prehistoric remains amongst the limestone hills nearby. Interesting Facts Settle is well known for its position on the Settle to Carlisle … Continue reading →

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