Author Archives: Hortoris

Breeze from a Charity Book Shop

Ian Oliver is a Yorkshire born writer who now lives in Haworth. In a book I bought from a charity shop Ian has produced a light entertainment with his book ‘Breeze’. Unfortunately it is a romp with none of the … Continue reading

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The Yorkshire Dales Mystery Series – A5

An academic background in forensic studies and archaeological investigations with a family home in Swaledale has provided Susan Parry with inspiration for The Yorkshire Dales Mystery Series. The Corpse Way is the first in a series of mystery books that … Continue reading

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Rombalds Revels 2009

Olicana History Society and Friends of the Manor House are currently running a ‘Rombalds Revels’ event. With roots in the Middle Ages the theme will include music, street circus and dance with a big event on August 22nd 2009. Medieval … Continue reading

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Greedy Boards In a Yorkshire Back Garden

With the extra rain this summer all the garden greenery has grown like triffids. There is far more garden plant matter to turn into compost and heaps are full to over flowing, bulging at the seams or both. Still mixed … Continue reading

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Headingley Ashes

As the England team come to Headingley to start the 4th 2009 Test and the 24th Ashes Test  on this ground England are looking for an eighth win. Australia boast eight wins to England’s seven, while a further eight matches … Continue reading

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Whitby Swings Open 100 Year Old Bridge

This is a 100 year old view from Whitby’s famous wooden Swing bridge. A centenary celebration of the building of the Swing Bridge and reopening in 1909 will take place on 8th August 2009 between noon and 7.30pm. There will … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Festival of Women’s Writers

The third Bronte Festival of Women’s writing weekend takes place 31 August – 2 September 2012. It will feature readings, workshops, talks and more from prominent and emerging women writers! Main Attractions Sadie Jones discusses her latest novel The Uninvited … Continue reading

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Bradford – What a Way to Treat Architecture

How many good buildings has Bradford got that it can allow this great 1930’s edifice to fall down around the politicians ears? For 12 years there has been deriliction in more ways than in architectural terms. The unique building has … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Cottage Staycation Ideas

Yorkshire folk are not shy and retiring when it comes to extolling the virtues of ‘God’s Own County’ and we encourage visitors to share some of our passion. But there is more to a stay in Yorkshire for your holidays … Continue reading

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Assassin of Bradford – A4

It is not an authors job to run down my home city of Bradford! Tom Cain manages to do just that by casual, throw away references in his book ‘Assassin’. Preface to Yorkshire Book Club (A4) ‘Assassin’ is a fast … Continue reading

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