Author Archives: Hortoris
Otley Museum and Industrial Heritage
Otley museum is a Yorkshire treasure that charts the industry and life of folk in Otley though the exhibits and informative volunteers. There are currently good research facilities where you can access the principal Museum Archive or the Urban Development … Continue reading
Yorkshire Museum York
The site of the refurbished Yorkshire Museum in St Marys Gardens has no flat caps or much of the way in humour. No Yorkshireman will laugh at the entrance price unless there is a foreigner paying them. York Museums Trust … Continue reading
North Yorkshire Rotters
The search is on for rotters in the Harrogate area. The OED defines a rotter ‘one who is objectionable on moral or other grounds; a useless, or inefficient or disliked person’ but the local authority thinks they will be … … Continue reading
Modern Yorkshire Buildings
Architects are alive and doing well in Yorkshire. Construction continues at a reduced pace from that experienced since the millenium but several notable buildings seem to have appealed to the designers behind various constructions. The mirror effect from the glass … Continue reading
Yorkshire Rarebit and Fishfinger Butties
Karuna’s Posh Fish Finger Buttie 1) Very lightly spread 2 slices of white bread with butter or spread. 2) Top one slice with 4 grilled Birds Eye Fish Fingers (only the best will do) 3) Add 2 thin slices of … Continue reading
Flash Birds at Hellifield
As the leaves leave the trees it is easier for the amateur birder to see the birds for the woods. That is not strictly necessary at Hellifield where there are good open views. Little Grebe The Hellifield Flash is an … Continue reading
The Power of We Yorkshire Folk
15th October 2012 is the day when Bloggers from Yorkshire and all over the world unite in writing about one subject. The subject for this year’s Blog Action Day is “The Power of We” a celebration of people working together … Continue reading
Yorkshire Staycation Hotspots
So much for our summer 2012 ‘it was grand weather for ducks’ as my grandfather was wont to say. It is still not too late to enjoy a short break in one of our national parks or resorts, even Harrogate … Continue reading
Night Out in Halifax
The Victoria Theater in Halifax usually has some event or show that suits me or the family but not always both. Still a good night out can be arranged irrespective of the programme if it is combined with a meal … Continue reading
Classic Cars in Thirsk
It is an expensive and time consuming hobby to restore a vehicle but I, like others, stop and stare at old cars on the road and it is great to see them loved and cared for. Keep up the good … Continue reading