Author Archives: Hortoris
The Lupin Man of York – George Russell
Photo CC by Thor Thorson 1 George Russell 1857 – 1951 George Russell developed a passion for Lupins, gathered seed from North America and around world and then grew them on two allotments in his home city of York. He … Continue reading
Havercakes at the Dog & Gun
Driving back from ‘that place’ this week I stopped at the Dog & Gun in High Malsis near Cowling (pronounced Co-lin our barmaid said). The Timothy Taylors Dark Mild hit the spot and someone else offered to drive. The pub … Continue reading
Fiery Fred Trueman Fantastic Raconteur
Fred Trueman’s last recording talks about cricket and life in the Dales in his own unique style on this Fathers Day CD. For the first time in a longtime Yorkshire cricket club seem to be ‘framin’ and it would have … Continue reading
Huddersfield’s Harold Wilson – Baron Wilson of Rivaulx
Quotations and Sayings of Harold Wilson with a potted Yorkshire background Continue reading
Howard Webb the Refs Referee
Known for his bald head and refereeing the World Cup final, Howard was born and brought up in Rotherham. His middle name is Melton and you don’t get many of those to the pound. Refereeing Career In 1996, he was … Continue reading
Goldthorpe a Gory Glimpse
Regeneration has not worked particularly well for Goldthorpe in the South Yorkshire coal mining area. Shops are boarded up and the market of up to 64 stalls the means of buying cheap food and clothing has had regeneration plans cut. … Continue reading
A Yank In Bradford – Margaret McMillan
Margaret McMillan born New York USA 1860 died London 1931. Born in USA of Scottish ancestry, in October 1889, Rachel and Margaret McMillan were helping the workers during the London Dock Strike as part of their work spreading the word … Continue reading
Scarborough Facts Interesting and Unusual
Facts about Scarborough castle and keeping children amused Continue reading
Beverley Facts Interesting & Unusual
History of Beverley St John of Beverley built the Minster during the late 600’s as a site for pilgrims. Further pilgrimages from Europe began after the establishment of Franciscan and Dominican religious locations. Beverley opposed Henry VIII during the ‘Pilgrimage … Continue reading
Pronounce on Keighley
What can you say about a town who’s tourist brochure is called ‘See Keighley in 45 Minutes’. Well it covers 26 town centre sites but I get ahead of myself. How do you say Keighley Pronunciation is not a strong … Continue reading