5 Unusual Yorkshire Street Names

1. The Land of Green Ginger – Hull The origins of one of Yorkshire’s oddest street names in Hull’s old town is shrouded in mystery. Many years ago in the mists of time it is said that the street suddenly changed its name from the more mundane “Old Beverley Street.” There are many theories as

5 Unusual Yorkshire Place Names

When you look at a map of Yorkshire there are plenty of barmy names for villages. Here’s a look at 5 unusual Yorkshire place names and their meanings. 1. The Land of Nod The sleepy East Yorkshire hamlet called “The Land of Nod,” near Holme upon Spalding Moor is believed to take its origins from

5 Lost Yorkshire Villages

Hidden amongst the county of Yorkshire lay lost villages that were once thriving settlements, but have now for various reasons been erased from the map. Here are the stories behind five lost villages of Yorkshire 1. West End West End was a former village located north of Otley. In its heyday it was the industrial

Natural Wonders of Yorkshire Part 2- Aysgarth Falls And Village

High in The Yorkshire Dales, between Hawes and Leyburn are the magnificent Aysgarth Waterfalls. Cascading majestically over three flights of fast, gushing water down the River Ure and flanked by lush green woodland, this natural wonder is high on the list of must-see places in Yorkshire. How Aysgarth Falls were formed The rocks which Aysgarth

5 Great Yorkshire Sporting Moments

Written by Jonathan Rudd Yorkshire has enjoyed some great sporting moments over the years, either on home soil, or elsewhere.. Here’s 5 great sporting moments with Yorkshire connections, complete with videos. Enjoy. 1. Boycott’s 100th Hundred – 1977 At nearly 6pm on 11th August 1977, after 231 deliveries, 14 boundaries and typically nearly all day

Natural Wonders Of Yorkshire Part 1 – Spurn Point

Lying at the foot of the Humber Estuary, the majesty of this windswept spit of land has constantly changed due to storms, the sea and mankind. Caught between The North Sea and the Humber Estuary, Spurn Point has had settlements, a military base, lifeboat community, and nowadays a nature reserve. It has also captured the

5 Abandoned Places in Yorkshire

Compiled and written by Jonathan Rudd Lying lost and forgotten, these places were once part of our great county’s history, but when their use finally came to an end were left abandoned and derelict. 1. St Mary’s In The Wood Church in Morley Look upwards in Morley and two towers dominate the skyline of this

5 Big ideas that never took off in Yorkshire

Complied & written by Jonathan Rudd There have been many Yorkshire innovations and ideas, which have taken off and been to the benefit of folk in the county. Not all of these ever get off the ground, but had some of these failed projects actually happened, Yorkshire could have been a very different place indeed!

7 Things you never knew about Yorkshire Cricket and what makes them best team in t’land

1. Yorkshire cricket started in Sheffield While Headingley in Leeds may now be the home of Yorkshire cricket, the origins of the sport in the region lays further south in Sheffield. The first recorded fixtures were played by a Sheffield XI in 1771 against city rivals, Nottingham. This city team developed into “Yorkshire” and by

Filmed in Yorkshire

Yorkshire has constantly featured on both the big and small screen throughout the ages and below are some of the best loved films and TV programmes that are filmed here. 1. Open All Hours – Doncaster 1976-1985 (2013-present)     Albert Arkwright, played by Ronnie Barker gave us laughter from the streets of South Yorkshire