Author Archives: Hortoris
Marie Hartley’s Gayle
Gayle and Duerley Beck by Marie Hartley Marie Hartley MBE would have been 104 this week had she not died in Askrigg at the age of 100. Fortunately there is a significant legacy of 33 books chronicling the Dales, numerous … Continue reading
Dent – Rocks, Knits and Drinks
A trip to Dentdale and a drink in the local hostelries of Dent wont make much of a dent in your bank balance. Fresh air in this valley is free and that should appeal to all Yorkshire folk. In addition … Continue reading
Visit The Chevin Attraction – Otley
The Chevin is a ridge or escarpment to the south of Otley. A popular place for walkers and tourists. In summer there are many bilberries to pick but it is a long job to get enough for a decent pie. … Continue reading
Jessica Ennis- Hill a Yorkshire Olympic Star
Jessica Ennis-Hill was the face of the 2012 Games in London and competed in Beijing 2008. What about Rio 2016. Jessica sat out for a period whilst she gave birth to her son Reggie before returning to international competition in … Continue reading
Welcome to Hovingham – Yorkshire
Hovingham is in great farming country on the North Yorkshire Moors. Whilst farmers are notoriously hard to please it must be a joy to work here with the animals and crops. The parish is large containing Coulton, Scackleton, and six … Continue reading
Quilts Museum and Gallery for Quilters
Sadly now closed York was the UK home for the Quilters Guild and their museum. There is always a good selection of varied quilts on display in the gallery. When you visit my experience is that there will be quilters … Continue reading
Wild Flowers in Yorkshire
You would expect the Royal Horticultural Society to grow decent flowers. Last summer they produced a large bed near the Gardens Through Time pictured above and below. This year they are being more ambitious with a large part of the … Continue reading
Knitting for Yorkshire
How many gold medals will Yorkshire win at the London Olympics and is there was a medal for knitting? It may be a ‘needle contest’ but knitted Yorkshire gold would be a sure-fire top of the podium for Yorkshire’s best … Continue reading
Yorkshire Archery – Scorton Silver Arrow
‘Sorry you need to be over 21’ Archery with a silver arrow dates back to a contest in the sixteenth century. Ever-since It has been an annual event in the North Yorkshire village of Scorton or other Yorkshire location. The … Continue reading
Stalactite & Stalagmite at Stump Cross
Remember the Difference between Stalactite & Stalagmite A stalactite is named from the original Greek stalasso “to drip” and meaning “that which drips” (drips do not go up except in science fiction.) A stalagmite also from the Greek stalagma … Continue reading