Author Archives: Hortoris
Yorkshire Ridings Society
The Ridings are still with us but a little support from Yorkshire folk will keep them fresh and in the minds of this and future generations. The ‘Yorkshire Ridings Society’ is doing just that from every angle of the Yorkshire … Continue reading
Welcome to Baildon – Views and Walks
The sun shines on the righteous and no more so than on the edge of Rombolds Ilkley Moor. Walking across the moor from Ilkley you get great views of the Aire Valley as you crest the final ridge above Dick … Continue reading
Worsbrough Mill and Canal
3 miles south of Barnsley, Worsbrough was noted in the Doomsday book for its Corn Mill. Now with a population under 10,000 it is a village over looking the Worsbrough Valley. At Worsbrough Country Park you can see the milling … Continue reading
First Battle in the Wars of The Roses?
If you thought the Wars of the Roses were fought between 1450-1509 then think again. The battle of Bramham Moor in 1408 could have been the first sign of the trouble to come. More likely problems already existed between royalists, … Continue reading
Helmsley Walled Garden – Helmsley
Used as a walled garden in 1759 Helmsley now boasts a renovated garden of excellence. The mission it has chosen to acept since 1984 is the conserving of old, rare and endangered garden plants using organic techniques or green gardening. … Continue reading
Yorkshire Poets Society
Simon Armitage CBE Will a Yorkshire man be the next Poet Laureate to follow in the path of another great Yorkshire poet Ted Hughes (1984-98). Simon Armitage a joint favourite was born in 1963 in the village of Marsden and … Continue reading
Bradford Architecture New Vic Gaumont Odeon
How many good buildings has Bradford got that it can allow this great 1930’s edifice to fall down around the politicians ears? Well there was Swan Arcade, Busbys, two Victorian Railway Stations, Kirkgate and Rawson Markets but emphasis is on … Continue reading
Highwaymen, Black Bess, Dick Turpin and Swift Nick Nevison
Is Black Bess the horse that brought Dick Turpin to York? As a noted horse thief and highwayman it is probable that dastardly Dick had many other horses to get him to York and the trip from London to York … Continue reading
Witter the Hitter- World Champ Designate
Will Yorkshire man Junior Witter nicknamed ‘The Hitter’ regain his WBC World Championship title first won in 2006 but relinquished two years later? Promoter Mick Hennessy is confident Junior Witter will win back the world lightwelterweight title when he takes … Continue reading
Welcome to Harrogate – HG1
Harrogate is ‘a bit county’ with a long reputation as a Yorkshire Spa and tourist attraction. For a day trip or as a base for a Yorkshire holiday you are sure of a good welcome. Top Ten Harrogate Activities and … Continue reading