Yorkshire Folk Part 4 – Charlotte Bronte’

“I would always rather like to be happy than dignified” Charlotte Bronte was a Victorian novelist and poet, who through her tragically short life produced some of the greatest literature to ever come from Yorkshire. Her most famous novel, “Jane Eyre” has become a modern classic, while her other works have received much acclaim. They

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!

Meersbrook site of Back in time for the corner shop [Source: Matthew Braithwaite‎- Yorkshire Photography Group - iYorkshire]

Yorkshire Media: Back in Time for the Corner Shop

Despite being England’s largest county, Yorkshire never seems to get a large amount of recognition when it comes to film and TV. Well, i-Yorkshire aims to ensure Yorkshire media gets that recognition. With this new article series, we’ll be informing you about the latest media releases set in God’s own country. And letting you know

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Pheonix Cinema [Source: Wikipedia]

Another 5 Great Movies Filmed in Yorkshire

Everyone thinks that Hollywood and London are the only places that iconic movies are shot, but as shown in our previous list, 5 TV Shows & Movies Filmed in Yorkshire, Yorkshire has also hosted some iconic movies. So today, in celebration of the academy award nominees being announced, we are going to go over some

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The History of Yorkshire Day

The first of August is a very special day for Yorkshire. Although we’re pretty good at expounding the glory of Yorkshire all year round, today is the day when we can really let loose, and celebrate all the wonderful things that make up God’s Own Country. But where did this day come from? How long

Sand Martins Return to Sheffield – Which is Good News for the Environment

Sheffield is a city that is known for it’s greenery. In fact, it’s the only city in the UK that sits within the boundaries of a National Park, and has a higher population of trees than people! However, nature has not always thrived in Sheffield, thanks to industrial development and the pollution and changing environment

Why Yorkshire Brands Matter

Here at i-Yorkshire, we’re really passionate about all things Yorkshire, and we know that you are too. There’s just something special about God’s Own County, and the diverse people that call the region home. Maybe it’s something in the water! County pride is something that runs deep, and it is something that we all shout

This Yorkshire Boss Won’t hire ‘Mobile Addicts’

The office environment has changed a lot over the last few decades. Technology has taken us to new heights with productivity, communication and efficiency. However, there are definitely some drawbacks too – and Gerard O’Shaughnessy has made headlines recently with his new method of tackling the issue. He claims that phones are becoming a massive

6 Unusual Events in Yorkshire for Mothering Sunday

We all like to treat our mums. A meal out to her favourite restaurant, a spa day or a walk in the park with afternoon tea. But sometimes, it’s nice to think outside the box and give her a really memorable experience. We’ve found some of the most unusual or original mother’s day events across

9 Inspirational Quotes from 9 Inspirational Yorkshire Lasses

Yorkshire has given birth to countless incredible, inspiring women. To celebrate international women’s day, here are some inspirational quotes from some reet good lasses: Dora Thewlis Dora Thewlis, a Yorkshire mill-worker, was famously known as the ‘Baby Suffragette’. At just 17 years old, she joined the Suffragettes and broke into the Houses of Parliament, which