Author Archives: Hortoris
Yorkshire Roots of The NSPCC
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
Settle Interesting & Unusual Facts
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
Dewsbury – Facts Interesting and Unusual
Dewsbury Markets Wednesday and Saturday General Markets in Dewsbury are still the largest and most renowned market in Yorkshire. The open market boasts over 300 stalls and the permanent Victorian Market hall has a further 36. Amongst these permanent stalls … Continue reading
World Coal Carrying Championship at Gawthorpe Again
Every year the World Coal Carrying Championship is held in Yorkshire on Easter Monday. At Easter in Gawthorpe grown men l run the mile from The Beehive public house to the Royal Oak, known locally as t’Barracks , carrying a … Continue reading
Fly Fishing for Yorkshire Anglers
Open mouthed you may catch more than the odd fly on the river Aire but Yorkshire anglers know far better rivers to enjoy their sport of fly fishing. Fly Fishing Yorkshire Anglers is a commercial club with 35 acres of … Continue reading
Langsett, Midhope Moor and Reservoir
History For Walkers, Birdwatchers and Cyclists Previously known as Penisale, Langsett first appears in a charter of 1252 which tells of an agreement, whereby Walter de Houdham granted his whole manor at ‘Langside’ to Elias de Midhope now an area … Continue reading
Visit Top Ten Gardens in Yorkshire
As the winter months loom larger I have picked out some Yorkshire gardens that have all year round interest for visitors. Then follows a review of the floral and special gardens you can plan to visit from Spring. This selection … Continue reading
Trig Points Around the Ridings
Trigpoints are the common name for “triangulation pillars” the UK mapping and triangulation system before GPS and Google Earth. There is a great Trigpoint website with map references pictures and search facilities. ‘These are concrete pillars, about 4’ tall, which … Continue reading
Newly Haunted Bradford – Sunbridgewells
Was the opening of the Victorian tunnels under Ivegate a good idea or have old ghosts and ghouls been released on the unsuspecting public. The Victorian tunnels have previously contained and constrained all sorts of undefined mysterious bodies best left … Continue reading
Make Your Own Homemade Soap
Making homemade soap is a growing craft or hobby business that you can easily do from home. Have fun making your own soap at home and sell it at craft fairs, give it away as presents or use your own … Continue reading