Category Archives: Villages, Towns and Cities

Locations of interest, history or special merit

Conisbrough Village and Ivanhoe Castle

Conisbrough near Doncaster was the setting for Sir Walter Scotts ‘Ivanhoe’. Using the Castle as the basis for a Saxon stronghold during the reign of Richard 1st the tale about chivalry and knighthood daring-do led too a TV series in … Continue reading

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Facts About Sheffield

Sheffield ‘the city of steel’ has undergone profound change since its iconic steel industry closed down in the 70s and 80s (as well as coal mine closures). Sheffield Town Centre Sheffield Town Centre The name Sheffield is derived from the … Continue reading

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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

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Scarborough Facts Interesting and Unusual

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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

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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

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Barnsley Born and Bred

Strong in t’arm and stronger in t’ead from Barnsley Continue reading

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Farnley Tyas The Finger Points at You

Farnley Tyas is surrounded by green belt situated on the edge of the Pennines close to Hudderfield. Farnley Tyas was mentioned in the Domeday book and got its current name from a family le Tyeis in the 13th century. They … Continue reading

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Todmorden and Pirates

Todmorden is a bustling town on the edge or more correctly the border with that other county. Situated at the meeting point of three steep valleys, Todmorden is an ideal base for walking, mountain biking, bird watching and horse riding. … Continue reading

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Welcome to Otley – LS21

Otley is a thriving market town renowned for the number and quality of its pubs (see earlier posts). The Clock commemorates Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, battles in the Transvaal and war time exploits. Near-by is the Navvies memorial that commemorated those … Continue reading

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