A look at the history of Duncombe Park, with Dr Emma Wells
Overlooking the impressive Rye Valley, Duncombe Park in North Yorkshire is hailed as one of the most beautiful among English landscape …
A look at the history of Whorlton Old Church, with Dr Emma Wells
On the fringes of the village of Swainby and the North York Moors, lie the quiet ruins of Whorlton—a once-thriving medieval …
What Is The Brontë Birthplace Walk And How Can I Join In 2025?
Ever felt like you were born in the wrong era? Or maybe you’ve binge-read Jane Eyre and wondered what life was …
A look at the history of St Gregory’s Minster, Kirkdale, with Dr Emma Wells
St Gregory’s Minster in Kirkdale stands alone in a peaceful valley, embraced by its pastoral churchyard and outer woodland setting. Its …
A look at the history of Ripon Courthouse, with Dr Emma Wells
Within the shadow of the hulking mass that is Ripon Cathedral lies another well-preserved historic survival: the Georgian courthouse. Built in …
A look at the history of Mount Grace Priory, North Yorkshire, with Dr Emma Wells
The best-preserved Carthusian monastery in England—one of only nine, also known as charterhouses—is situated at the foot of the Cleveland Hills …
A look at the history of The Battle Cross, Aldborough, with Dr Emma Wells
The Battle Cross, though not technically a building, is a significant monument to Yorkshire’s history—so much so it is both listed …
A look at the history of White Cross, Crakehall, with Dr Emma Wells
An unsuspecting stone monument stands upon the southwest side of the A684 road at theboundary between the parishes of Crakehall and …
A look at the history of Church of St Lawrence, Hutton Bonville, with Dr Emma Wells
Tucked away along the serpentine Church Lane, which tails off the A167 road from Northallerton to Darlington, is the hamlet of …
Discover the Secrets of Dress at York Castle Museum’s Refreshed Fashion Gallery
Fashion tells stories. And not just about style. Clothes reveal bits of history, daily life, and even secrets from the past. …
What’s on at the 2025 JORVIK Viking Festival in York? Everything from Battles to… Viking Poo!
If you’re looking for something a bit different this February half term (17–23 February 2025), how about hanging out with Vikings? …
Roman Coin Moulds Discovered in Castleford – What Do They Tell Us About Ancient Britain?
Castleford has just revealed another fascinating piece of its Roman past—coin moulds used for forging currency nearly two thousand years ago. …
A look at the history of Holy Trinity Church, Wensley, with Dr Emma Wells
Enveloped by the rolling Wensleydale hills and the River Ure, Holy Trinity Church, Wensley, is now managed by the Churches Conservation …
A look at the history of Studley Royal with Dr Emma Wells
Seated within Studley Royal estate’s renowned 18th-century water gardens, fed by the River Skell and framing the atmospheric ruins of Fountains …
A look at the history of Hornby Castle with Dr Emma Wells
A drive through Hornby Castle Park is a drive through the picturesque. As the modern road winds straight through the former …
A look at the history of Whorlton Castle with Dr Emma Wells
One of many of its type found throughout the North York Moors, the site of Whorlton Castle, situated near Swainby, dates …
A look at the history of St Michael and All Angels Church, Hubberholme with Dr Emma Wells
Set deep within the undulating peaks of Upper Wharfedale, St Michael and All Angels Church is tucked away in the village …
A look at the history of Wath Methodist Chapel with Dr Emma Wells
Located in the hamlet of Wath near Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire, a Grade II-listed building can be found known for …
A look at the history of Culloden Tower, Richmond, with Dr Emma Wells
Culloden Tower, perched on a hill overlooking the picturesque Swale Valley in NorthYorkshire, provides breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and …
A look at the history of How Hill Tower, Wallerthwaite, with Dr Emma Wells
How Hill Tower, located south of Studley Royal Park near Ripon, sits rather inconspicuously in the Yorkshire landscape. Built on the …
Yorkshire poet Simon Armitage’s remembrance tribute
Simon Armitage wrote The Bed in 2020 to commemorate the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior, a profoundly symbolic …
A look at the history of Fraisthorpe Pillbox, with Dr Emma Wells
During the two World Wars, England saw the construction of numerous military pillboxes as part of anti-invasion defences—and this one, at …
South Blockhouse: New Plans to Celebrate the Past
Hull’s South Blockhouse site could soon be a new visitor attraction celebrating its history. Led by The Manser Practice with Southern …
A look at the history of Scruton Station, with Dr Emma Wells
Scruton Station, hidden in North Yorkshire’s scenic countryside, was once forgotten after its closure in 1954 just prior to the widespread Beeching …
A look at the history of Toft Gate Lime Kiln, Bewerley, with Dr Emma Wells
You’ve probably travelled the B6265 between Grassington and Pateley Bridge never paying much attention to the embattled silhouette of Coldstones Cut …
A look at the history of Shandy Hall, Coxwold, with Dr Emma Wells
In the 1760s, a writer penned the following recollection of his days spent living at Coxwold in North Yorkshire: ‘I am …
A look at the history of Parcevall Hall, Appletreewick, with Dr Emma Wells
There isn’t much of Wharfedale more picturesque than the 24 acres of formal and woodland gardens at Parcevall Hall—the only RHS …
Exploring Joseph Priestley’s legacy in Yorkshire: a journey through science, faith, and reform
Joseph Priestley, a renowned 18th-century chemist, theologian, and political thinker, is often celebrated for his discovery of oxygen and contributions to …
A look at the history of Masonic Lodge, Bedale, with Dr Emma Wells
An unassuming red-brick building, its fenestration entirely bricked up, overlooks the road known as South End in the small market town …
A look at the history of Kilburn White Horse, with Dr Emma Wells
Not a building of interest this week but it’s a sight which captures the attention nonetheless—and often unsuspectedly out of the …
A look at the history of Kirkby Fleetham Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
Situated within a natural basin of the North Yorkshire countryside is a site well connected to its local roots. Located a …
A look at the history of St Andrew’s Church, South Otterington, with Dr Emma Wells
Though the village of South Otterington situated on the east bank of the Rive Wiske, 4½ miles south of Northallerton, has …
The invention of carbonated water and its Leeds connection
The story of carbonated water is closely tied to the city of Leeds, where the ground-breaking invention took place in the …
A look at the history of Theakston’s Brewery, Masham, with Dr Emma Wells
No doubt many readers will be rather familiar with the silky notes of a Theakston’s pint – and ‘Peculier’ its background …
A look at the history of Osmotherley Pinfold, with Dr Emma Wells
Hugging the edges of a central village green, upon which stands a market cross and another oddity: the barter table (a …
Community archaeological dig in Drypool: uncovering 700 Years of history
This autumn, Hull opens its doors to history enthusiasts and budding archaeologists for a unique opportunity to uncover the secrets of …
