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Pictures of, from and in Yorkshire

Modern Yorkshire Buildings

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Hortoris

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 →

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York Pictures

Posted on October 15, 2012 by tejvan

York from inside the Friends Meeting House Garden on Friargate.

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Yorkshire Staycation Hotspots

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Hortoris

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 →

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Classic Cars in Thirsk

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Hortoris

 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 →

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Blue Sky Thinking For Yorkshire

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Hortoris

Leeds Office in Space Sir Leonard Ropner Bedale Return to Yeadon Skipton Gateway to the Clouds No More Wet Summers 2012 Wharfedale Fleece Sky High Harrogate

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Barden and Burnsall Bridges

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Hortoris

  Barden Bridge Approach Barden Towers from Appletreewick on the riverside path and the first thing you see is a graceful stone bridge of three segmental arches. The massive pointed cutwaters provide niches in the parapets. The bridge is humpbacked … Continue reading →

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Tyke the Dog not a Real Tyke

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Hortoris

Who would call a dog Tyke? Well an expat Yorkshire man living in one of the colonies may be tempted. Anyway this Canadian photo was the first to be found on a web search for Tyke. In Arnold Kellett’s book … Continue reading →

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Gold For Yorkshire Rainbows

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Hortoris

If the Olympics gave medals for weather Yorkshire would win a series of Golds. Rainbows would be a gold medal prospect for the rural dales, urban homes and seaside locations. “The way I see it, If you want the rainbow … Continue reading →

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Best of North York Moors

Posted on February 9, 2012 by tejvan

Between Hutton-le-Hole and Rosedale Abbey, with Heather in full flow. Photo by Nutmeg Gormire Lake from Sutton Bank by Mark Bowler   Roseberry Topping by Mark Bowler

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Four out of Seven Yorkshire Deadly Sins

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Hortoris

Pride Envy Gluttony Lust Anger, greed and sloth are not Yorkshire traits. But then again neither are the others depicted Yorkshire deadly sins! See the exciting new Logo Board game for Christmas 2011 or 2020 when it is less new

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