Tim Barber's

Real Yorkshire Blog

Bringing "God's own county" to life

As the owner of Real Yorkshire Tours, I am always out and about in "God's own county" showing visitors the history, heritage & culture of the area. With this Real Yorkshire blog I hope to share some of this information and bring to life the best of Yorkshire.

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7 hours ago
3 min

The Norber Erratics and Sulber Nick from Austwick

We headed out from Austwick to explore the surrounding limestone pavement and one of Yorkshire’s other famous geological features – The...

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6 days ago
4 min

Lastingham Church and its ancient Crypt

In the beautiful picture postcard village of Lastingham, on the edge of the North York Moors, opposite one of my favourite village pubs...

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Sir Thomas Fairfax – an Ilkley man bringing discipline and integrity to the English Civil War

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Jun 16
3 min

Sir Thomas Fairfax – an Ilkley man bringing discipline and integrity to the English Civil War

Playing a significant role in the Parliamentarian victory in the English Civil War, Sir Thomas Fairfax is still far less well known than...

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The Black Swan at Helmsley – a comfortable stay at a historic location

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Jun 13
3 min

The Black Swan at Helmsley – a comfortable stay at a historic location

Needing to head up to the North York Moors to recce a walking route for a future tour, myself and my wife decided at short notice to head...

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Barker Tower – a little tower with a big history

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Jun 11
2 min

Barker Tower – a little tower with a big history

I regularly pass the little round tower known as Barker Tower just to the edge of Lendal Bridge in York whilst taking clients out on...

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Swaledale’s beautiful wildflower meadows

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May 31
3 min

Swaledale’s beautiful wildflower meadows

I’m just back from walking the Herriot Way, a 52 mile hike through Wensleydale and Swaledale. Doing the walk in late May we were blessed...

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The Medieval Frescoes in St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church in Pickering

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May 18
3 min

The Medieval Frescoes in St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church in Pickering

With an hour to kill before my guests were to board the North York Railway in Pickering for a trip to Whitby on the heritage railway I...

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Restaurant Number 20 at Port Mulgrave – a homely Michelin Plate gem on the Yorkshire Coast

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May 2
2 min

Restaurant Number 20 at Port Mulgrave – a homely Michelin Plate gem on the Yorkshire Coast

I’ve been meeting with a group of old mates from Leeds University for a number of years for an annual walking weekend, but this year I...

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Apr 13
3 min

The Black Prince in Leeds City Square

Having lived in Leeds or close by since my student days – one landmark in the City centre has always stood out. Sitting proudly on top of...

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