A look at the history of Wharram Percy, with Dr Emma Wells
A quaint and secluded pastoral landscape can be found hidden on the edge of a characteristic little Wolds chalk valley in …
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A look at the history of St Mary’s Church, Lastingham, with Dr Emma Wells
Set among the undulating hills and fringing the southern edge of the North York Moors, few sites still in existence have …
“A neoclassical masterpiece in a rugged Yorkshire landscape” – a look at the history of Brodsworth Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
The phrase ‘preserved in aspic’ can rarely be applied to a grand Victorian pile but when it comes to Brodsworth Hall, …
A look at the history of Carlton Towers, with Dr Emma Wells
No doubt many will be keen to put Harry Potter on the television to keep the children occupied over this Christmas …
A look at the history of Guisborough Priory, with Dr Emma Wells
In the lead up to the Christmas season, no doubt many will be keen to discover a few picturesque walks. Guisborough …
A look at the history of Wakefield Chantry Chapel, with Dr Emma Wells
Chantry chapels in medieval England were established in memory of a benefactor’s soul or for the repose of the soul of …
A look at the history of Norton Conyers Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
Just off a narrow backroad to Ripon in North Yorkshire, an unsuspecting modern gatehouse does much to conceal the far more …
A look at the history of The Marmion Tower, West Tanfield, with Dr Emma Wells
Standing like tall soldiers next to one another in the small North Yorkshire village of West Tanfield, are an imposing 15th-century …
A look at the history of Watton Priory, East Yorkshire, with Dr Emma Wells
Lying at the foot of the Yorkshire wolds, this site is known for housing both nuns and monks, albeit each confined …
Bettison’s Folly, Hornsea, with Dr Emma Wells
This curious construction stretching 55-feet into the sky shimmers in all weathers, a product of its “treacle” bricks (over-baked rejects from …
The red rose rent at Jacob’s Well, with Dr Emma Wells
Tucked away along a quiet side street in York stands a 15th-century timber-framed building. Now dubbed ‘Jacob’s Well’, it was once …
The ghost of Burton Agnes Hall and more, with Dr Emma Wells
Technically, this week’s site is two properties in one, both replete with historical significance but equally impressive for far more. The …
Anglo-Saxons, sanctuary and ghosts at East Riddlesden Hall
Settled amongst the rolling pastures of a former agricultural estate in Keighley, this 17th-century former manor house is, in fact, the …
The Historic Fortress of Sandal Castle, analysed by Dr Emma Wells
A hidden gem tucked away yet equally in the plain sight of Wakefield’s urban sprawl, Sandal Castle is one of the …
Explore the oldest church in Wensleydale with Dr Emma Wells
Hidden away down a mile-long track, those lucky enough to find this treasure at the end of the journey will be …
Monochrome mysteries of Bishop’s House with Dr Emma Wells
Burrowed among the bustling suburban sprawl of the city of Sheffield, this timber-framed marvel is in fact the city’s best-preserved example …
The overlooked medieval treasure of Beauchief Abbey with Dr Emma Wells
Oft overlooked, this medieval treasure located on the outskirts of Sheffield overflows with a rich history that spans centuries. Originally established …
The “strange beasts” and “dancing fools” of Beverley Minster with Dr Emma Wells
After the foundation of a monastery at Beverley was undertaken by John, Bishop of York in 721– the future Saint John …
The “giant fortress” of Bolton Castle with Dr Emma Wells
Situated as a gateway to the stark and imposing topography of Wensleydale, Bolton Castle emerges as a giant fortress from the …
The historical secrets of Jervaulx Abbey with Dr Emma Wells
Jervaulx Abbey is quite an extraordinary property in this day and age, being in private ownership rather than a property of …
The history behind Swinton Park with Dr Emma Wells
Now a beautiful Victorian country estate with a spa and hotel, Swinton Park, which lies 1km south-west of Masham in the …
Uncovering the history of Middleham Castle with Dr Emma Wells
11 miles south of Richmond perches the historic market town of Middleham, located within the Wensleydale valley of North Yorkshire, and …
The hidden treasures of St Michael and All Angels, Garton on the Wolds
Many unsuspecting visitors who stumble upon this deceivingly stark honey-brown church dedicated to St Michael and All Angels are entirely unaware …
Delving into the history of Richmond Castle
Perched like the delicious, iced decoration atop a wedding cake Richmond castle stands proud above the sprawling medieval market town of …
Dr Emma Wells, on the largest private dwelling in the UK: Wentworth Woodhouse
Even though Wentworth Woodhouse stands as one of the most spectacular Country Houses anywhere in the world., most visitors in fact …
Dr Emma Wells, on the grand connections in Sheriff Hutton Church
13 miles north of York within the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire the few serrated shapes of a picturesque 14th-century castle …
Dr Emma Wells examines the history of The Leech House in Bedale
As the undulating road veers down from the Wensleydale Railway track and you enter the market town of Bedale in North …
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, on the architecture and history of Goldsborough Hall
Set within 12 acres of picturesque, landscaped gardens within the sleepy village of Goldsborough, just 15-minutes’ drive from the historic spa …
“An unexpected gem” – TV historian, Dr Emma Wells, on St Lambert’s Church, Burneston
An unexpected gem, just off the beaten track, is Burneston’s St Lambert’s church, near Bedale, North Yorkshire. While its medieval architecture …
Find out more about the wonders of Bolton Abbey with TV historian, Dr Emma Wells
The remains of the abbey lie in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales near Skipton, along the banks of the River …
TV Historian Emma Wells explores the secrets of Snape Castle
Snape Castle, near Bedale, is best known as the residence of Cecily Neville, Duchess of Warwick, Countess of Worcester, and mother …
Unveiling the Secrets of the Guildhall in York: TV Historian Emma Wells Uncovers a Priceless Legacy
Another site which has played witness to a large portion of York’s history, the guildhall is a 15th-century building, perched right …
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, on the queenly connections at Bishopthorpe Palace in York
The official seat of the Archbishop of York, Bishopthorpe Palace is situated three miles south of the city, alongside the meandering …
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, explores the illustrious history of Mansion House in York
In the heart of St Helen’s Square, lies this rather understated yet radiant architectural gem hidden in plain sight amongst bustling …
TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, examines the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York
Halfway along York’s bustling Fossgate, an orange-pink ornate gateway takes any passing onlooker by surprise. Crowned by an elaborate Dutch gable, …
Lodgings fit for a King: TV Historian, Dr Emma Wells, explores King’s Manor, York
Situated to the rear of Exhibition Square in York, Kings Manor was originally constructed in the 13th century as the abbots’ residence …
