The History Of Shipley Glen Tramway
Wednesday, 05 April 2023
by James Broome
We visit Shipley Glen Tramway in West Yorkshire to find out more about it’s long and rich history. We speak to Michael Atkinson one of the team of volunteers that keep the tramway operating. More information can be found at shipleyglentramway.co.uk
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Towns of Yorkshire Deep Dive: Huddersfield
Tuesday, 03 January 2023
by Kristian
Huddersfield is a market town and largest settlement in the Kirklees district. Situated in the foothills of the Pennines with rivers around the town. History: Settlement in the area dates back over 4,000 years. With Castle Hill being the site of an Iron Age hill fort. The remains of a Roman fort were unearthed in
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People of Yorkshire: Henry Moore
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
by Kristian
Henry Moore was an astounding Yorkshire artist. Best known for his semi-abstract sculptures which are located around the world. Early Life Henry was born in Castleford, in West Yorkshire. His father was the pit deputy and then under manager of the Wheldale colliery in castleford. With a determination not to see his sons in the
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New Sweatshirts and Hoodies from I-Yorkshire
Friday, 28 October 2022
by Kristian
A gorgeous new line of sweatshirts and hoodies from Yorkshire T-Shirts. High quality and with delectably Yorkshire graphics! For those who are 100% authentic Yorkshire. A stunning statement hoodie with stamp of Yorkshire Authenticity! Ey Up Yorkshire! Greet your Yorkshire pals in warm style with this quality Yorkshire hoodie. Featuring a beloved Yorkshire greeting. Show
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Towns of Yorkshire Deep Dive: Todmorden
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
by Kristian
Todmorden is a picturesque market town. Nestled in the Upper Calder Valley in Calderdale. It has a small population of around 15 thousand people, yet boasts stunning views of the Pennine valleys and moorland. Early History: Various bronze age items have been discovered in the area. Most notably around the Blackheath Barrow, a ring cairn
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In Memory Of Her Majesty The Queen
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
by Kristian
Join us in Paying homage to the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Yorkshire folk as a whole will have fond memories and emotions towards our dearly departed monarch. As we look back on some of the times Queen Elizabeth visited the verdant lands of the white rose, feel free to share your memories
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Interesting places in the Yorkshire Dales
Thursday, 01 September 2022
by Kristian
We all know and love the rolling hills of the Yorkshire dales. It is the perfect place to holiday and walk. Explore with us some of Yorkshire’s finest places in the dales that you should visit! Malham cove Malham cove is a large curved rock face. It was formed by a waterfall during the last
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History: Arthington Priory
Thursday, 11 August 2022
by Kristian
Arthington Priory was once a flourishing home to a community of nuns. Little if anything remains of the priory now, but its history within Yorkshire should be honoured. Foundation The Cluniac congregation received a grant from Peter De Arthington to found the prior. The Priory received a church in Maltby in South Yorkshire. The Archbishop
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History: Castle Hill
Thursday, 07 July 2022
by Kristian
Castle Hill is a scheduled monument overlooking Huddersfield. The hilltop currently features the Victoria tower. With the hill has being inhabited for at least 4 thousand years. Early History The Mesolithic hunter and gatherers were the first people to visit and temporarily settle on the hill. During the early iron age around 555 BC, a
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