Towns Of Yorkshire Deep Dive: Ripon

Ripon is a cathedral city, within the Borough of Harrogate. It is the smallest city in Yorkshire. Situated at the joining of two tributaries to the River Ure. The city is famous for its main feature the Ripon Cathedral, an architecturally significant religious building, its racecourse and the marketplace. History During prehistory the area which

History: Tetley Brewery

The remnants of the Tetley Brewery now consist of a contemporary art gallery and the current park development. However, the area has a rich history that connects the area to Yorkshire and Leeds. History The Tetley family has had strong links with the beer industry since as far back as 1740. Specifically in the Leeds

People Of Yorkshire: Famous Photographers

The People of Yorkshire are some of the finest the isles has to offer. Join us here discovering some famous photographers that have shaped the art form from the glorious land of Yorkshire. Francis Meadow Sutcliffe Born in 1853 in the Leeds Suburb of Headingly. His start paved his way for greatness being the eldest

History: Scarborough Castle

Scarborough castle is a mediaeval royal fortress on a rocky outcropping overlooking the north sea and Scarborough. Previously being a roman signalling station and settlements throughout the ages Early History Early archaeological studies of the area suggest that before the castle was built the site had an early hill fort. Items discovered from this hill

History: Radio 270

Radio 270 was a short lived pirate radio station that serviced most of the north from 1966 to 1967. It broadcast from an old converted Dutch ship named the Oceaan 7 positioned off the Yorkshire coast, outside of government control,  first in Scarborough and later Bridlington. Origin The origins of radio 270 began in 1965

Yorkshire Recipes

We all love Yorkshire and for good reason! Yorkshire has many fine points, one of which being its food. Below we shall explore some of those foods and even tell you how to make them. Yorkshire parkin Yorkshire Parkin is a gingerbread-like cake made with oatmeal and black treacle. It is a hard cake initially

History: Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Dales are one of the most gorgeous sites in Yorkshire. The dales had river Valleys and hills from an area known as the vale of York to the rises of the Pennines. The area contains an extensive limestone cave system and is a major UK caving area plus also has numerous walking trails
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People of Yorkshire: Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson was a pioneering Yorkshire pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia along with many more accolades and records under her belt. Read about her interesting life and strange death. Early Life Amy Johnson was born in 1903 in Kingston upon hull, to a family with a fishing

History: Forest of Knaresborough

The Forest of Knaresborough was a royal hunting forest covering 42 square miles to the south and west of Knaresborough between the river Nidd and the river Wharfe. It encompassed many towns and villages of the surrounding area. History The earliest surviving references to the Forest of Knaresborough is in 1167 meaning that the area

Trivia: Follies of Yorkshire

Follies are buildings made purely for decoration and whimsy, not practical use. Yorkshire has a few interesting follies you can visit and look at right now! Discover these hidden gems with us. Roundhay Castle The first is situated on the grounds of Roundhay Park is a folly built in 1811. It gives the appearance of