History: Lotherton Hall

Lotherton Hall is a large country house once owned by the Gascoignes. Currently, it is a museum within the Leeds Museums and Galleries group and is open to the public with gardens and a bird garden. History and the Gascoignes Lotherton hall first came into the possession of the Gascoignes when it was purchased in

History: Battle of Towton

The Battle of towton fought on 29th march 1461 was a turning point of the war of the roses and probably the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought on english soil. It occurred in Towton in North Yorkshire and has startling archaeological significance. Setting The battle took place on a plateau between the towns of
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History: Leeds Town Hall

The Leeds town hall showcases Yorkshire’s ingenuity completely and has been used as a model for civic buildings across Britain and the British Empire, being one of the earliest and largest. It is a key part of Leeds’ heritage and serves several cultural functions. Hosting tours, concerts and performances. The Planning Until 1813 Leeds City

Cloud Nine Candy

Join us behind the scenes with Cloud Nine Candy a sweets shop in Leeds. They make amazing hand crafted baked goods and stock a wide range of sweets both nostalgic and American. All from within their shop stocked from top to bottom with sweet treats galore. Cookie Dough They make some of the creamiest cookie

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

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

Towns Of Yorkshire Deep Dive: Bridlington

A famous tourist destination with its varied amusements and crisp sea air. Bridlington is a coastal town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, nestled on the Holderness coast. With a population of around 35 thousand people, Bridlington is both the lobster capital of Europe and a summer tourism hub. Ancient History Bridlington has history that

Hollywood Heart throb Spotted in North Yorkshire

On Monday 19th April, it was just another normal day in the village of Levisham near Pickering, when suddenly a black helicopter was spotted flying over fields nearby. Curious as to what it was doing here, a pair of dog walkers stopped to see who stepped out as it landed.. and they were in for

Remains of Roman Villa Found in Scarborough

A once in a lifetime discovery, which could be the first of its kind in Europe, was found on wasteland in the Eastfield area of Scarborough. The site, which is to become a new housing estate, was firstly investigated by archaeologists, who found the remains of an ancient Roman Villa. The sheer size of the

Yorkshire Folk Part 10 – Ernie Wise

Ernie Wise was a famous Yorkshire comedian, who formed one half of the best known double acts to ever grace British television. Along with his on-stage partner, Eric Morecambe he became a national institution with the Morecambe and Wise show, which ran from 1968 to 1983. Throughout this period their Christmas specials became essential peak