Prince William of Hatfield – York Minster’s only Royal tomb
You would think that Northern Europe’s largest Gothic cathedral and England’s second most important religious building would be home to a...
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timbarber
- Mar 17
- 5 min
Castle Hill near Huddersfield – a scheduled monument with over 4000 years history
Just to the South of Huddersfield on a raised area of land near Almondsbury lies Castle Hill. Perched on top of the hill is Victoria...
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timbarber
- Mar 11
- 3 min
Whitby’s Macabre Hand of Glory
Whitby Museum in Pannett Park is one of my favourite little museums, not just for the stunning collection of Jurassic fossils, but...
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timbarber
- Mar 1
- 5 min
Buckden Pike Circular – a hike up Yorkshire’s 7th Highest Peak
As I’m off in May to the Highlands of Scotland for a few days walking with some old friends, it has motivated me for the need to get a...
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timbarber
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Circle – Richard Farrington’s Giant Charm Bracelet on the Cleveland Way
Whilst not technically in Yorkshire, I am including this artwork in my blog as its position along the Cleveland Way between Saltburn and...
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timbarber
- Jan 19
- 3 min
The Cutlers Hall in Sheffield & discovering the 400 year history of The Company of Cutlers
I was lucky enough to get a private tour of the Cutlers Hall in Sheffield by the Beadle. What a fascinating story not only hearing about...
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timbarber
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Cartimandua - Queen of the Brigantes - a powerful Briton in Roman times
Everyone seems to have heard about Boudicea, the warrior queen who led her army against the Romans. But very few people have heard about...
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timbarber
- Jan 3
- 2 min
Yorkshire Rewilding Network – enabling rewilding throughout Yorkshire
I recently met with the Yorkshire Rewilding Network to find out about the thriving community of members and some of the interesting...
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timbarber
- Dec 30, 2022
- 6 min
All Creatures Great & Small – Filming locations from Series 3
Back in 2021, when series 1 of the remake of All Creatures Great and Small first aired I blogged about the locations used in the TV...
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timbarber
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
The symbolism behind the stunning mural on Bolton Priory’s East Wall
At the heart of the Bolton Abbey Estate lies Bolton Priory (often referred to incorrectly as Bolton Abbey). It was originally the home of...
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timbarber
- Dec 12, 2022
- 2 min
The Dales Detective Agency – gentle murder mysteries set in the Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire has many links to the classic crime novel – as well as each year in July the Theakston’s Crime Writing Festival being held in...
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timbarber
- Dec 11, 2022
- 3 min
The Rudston Monolith – did you know the tallest ancient megalith in the UK is in Yorkshire?
I’ve always had an interest in pre-history, regularly walking my dog up on Rombald’s Moor near Ilkley and exploring the cup and ring...
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timbarber
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Saltaire United Reform Church – a Cathedral of Congregationalism
A real architectural gem – Saltaire’s beautiful United Reform Church (originally Saltaire Congregationa Church) can be found in the model...
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timbarber
- Nov 15, 2022
- 5 min
Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay Coastal Loop Walk
This is one of my favourite coastal walks – following the Cinder Track along the old railway line from Ravenscar to Robin Hood’s Bay and...
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timbarber
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
Estbeck House – Seafood supper in Sandsend
I’ve been wanting to visit Estbeck House for a while, having heard about its great seafood offering on the Yorkshire Coast. Now the kids...
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timbarber
- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
From war torn Syria to Sowerby Bridge - the inspiring story behind Yorkshire "Squeaky" Cheese!
Whilst exhibiting at The Great White Food Festival in Harrogate, I managed to get the chance to wander around the other stands and chat...
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timbarber
- Oct 30, 2022
- 4 min
Buckden to Cray to Hubberholme loop with lunch at The George Inn
I regularly drive through upper Wharfedale on my All Creatures Great & Small tours, stopping at Hubberholme to visit the church of St...
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timbarber
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
The Original Oak & The Skyrack pubs in Headingley and their Viking origins!
As a former Leeds student, I spent many a happy hour in the Oak and the Skyrack in Headingley. Now visits are restricted to a few pints...
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timbarber
- Oct 25, 2022
- 3 min
Yockenthwaite Stone Circle – ceremonial site, burial mound or medieval sheep pen?
I regularly take visitors into Yockenthwaite on my All Creatures Great and Small tours, to show them Yockenthwaite Farm which plays...
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timbarber
- Oct 20, 2022
- 3 min
York Minster's Bell Founders Window - a blatant medieval advertisement
York Minster is unique in the fact that it holds over 60% of all the medieval stained glass in England and the largest collection of...
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