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    The Story of Scar House Reservoir, the pop up village of Scar and the lost village of Lodge
    timbarber
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    The Story of Scar House Reservoir, the pop up village of Scar and the lost village of Lodge

    Deep in the heart of Nidderdale’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) towards the top of the Nidd Valley and in the shadow of Great...
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    Headingley Bear Pits - the story behind the failed Victorian Zoo
    timbarber
    • Jan 30, 2021
    • 4 min

    Headingley Bear Pits - the story behind the failed Victorian Zoo

    As a student living in Headingley in the 1980s, I walked past the strange towers looking like a mini castle on Cardigan Road many times....
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    Askwith to Clifton – a short loop walk in Wharfedale
    timbarber
    • Jan 24, 2021
    • 5 min

    Askwith to Clifton – a short loop walk in Wharfedale

    Having pretty much exhausted walks around Burley in Wharfedale where I live during lockdown, it was satisfying to find a walk I hadn’t...
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    Fruitcake paired with cheese – weird or wonderful?
    timbarber
    • Jan 18, 2021
    • 3 min

    Fruitcake paired with cheese – weird or wonderful?

    An old rugby pal of mine from London decided to pay a visit to Yorkshire with his family before Covid struck. We ended up going with his...
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    Farfield Quaker Meeting House – one of Historic England’s Top 10 Historic Faith Buildings
    timbarber
    • Jan 13, 2021
    • 3 min

    Farfield Quaker Meeting House – one of Historic England’s Top 10 Historic Faith Buildings

    A small unassuming brick built building dating from the 1600’s, situated just off the road between Addingham and Bolton Abbey has found...
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    Did you know Britain’s tallest ever man was a Yorkshireman?
    timbarber
    • Jan 4, 2021
    • 3 min

    Did you know Britain’s tallest ever man was a Yorkshireman?

    William Bradley – often known as “The Yorkshire Giant” or “Bradley the Giant” was born in Market Weighton in the East Riding in 1787 and...
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    Old Peculier Ale – What’s in a name?
    timbarber
    • Nov 22, 2020
    • 3 min

    Old Peculier Ale – What’s in a name?

    Theakston’s Brewey based in the Yorkshire Dales market town of Masham has been brewing ale since 1827. It is still run by direct family...
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    The Story of the Yorkshire Flag
    timbarber
    • Nov 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Story of the Yorkshire Flag

    My good friend and Yorkshire author, Colin Speakman has written an article for The Real Yorkshire Blog on the history of the Yorkshire...
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    William Wilberforce – The original Black Lives Matter Campaigner
    timbarber
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 4 min

    William Wilberforce – The original Black Lives Matter Campaigner

    After the recent Black Lives Matter protests around the world it was quite apt when one of my fellow guides, Nick Smith, the owner of Yor...
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    A walk into Coverdale from Scar House Reservoir in Nidderdale
    timbarber
    • Jun 8, 2020
    • 3 min

    A walk into Coverdale from Scar House Reservoir in Nidderdale

    After being blessed with great weather for the first couple of months of the pandemic, Wednesday saw the weather change and as we parked...
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    Hungate in York - a brief history
    timbarber
    • Jun 7, 2020
    • 4 min

    Hungate in York - a brief history

    Last year, I was contacted by a property company who had just completed part of a new development of apartments in the Hungate area of...
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    Beverley’s Frith Stool and the right of sanctuary
    timbarber
    • May 23, 2020
    • 4 min

    Beverley’s Frith Stool and the right of sanctuary

    I often guide in Hull and Beverley, with the stunning gothic Beverley Minster a “must see” stop on my tours. Close to the Altar in the...
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    The Black Death in York - was it worse than Covid-19?
    timbarber
    • May 12, 2020
    • 2 min

    The Black Death in York - was it worse than Covid-19?

    There are many similarities between our situation today with our Corona Virus pandemic and the Black Death of the 1300’s, not least the...
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    In the shadow of York Minster, St. Michael le Belfrey is a real historical gem
    timbarber
    • Apr 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    In the shadow of York Minster, St. Michael le Belfrey is a real historical gem

    Being so close to the Minster – St Michael le Belfrey on High Petergate in York often gets overlooked, but it has a wonderful history in...
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     The Marble Salon at Wentworth Woodhouse – a Downton Abbey – The Movie location
    timbarber
    • Apr 28, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Marble Salon at Wentworth Woodhouse – a Downton Abbey – The Movie location

    Downton Abbey, the British historical drama created by Julian Fellows has captivated audiences across the world since it first aired in...
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    Titus Salt - How Alpaca and Donskoi wool lead to his success
    timbarber
    • Apr 14, 2020
    • 3 min

    Titus Salt - How Alpaca and Donskoi wool lead to his success

    Industrialist Titus Salt will forever be remembered as a Yorkshire industrialist who pioneered the use of the model village for his...
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    Who was and what is “Fat Betty” on Danby Moor?
    timbarber
    • Apr 9, 2020
    • 3 min

    Who was and what is “Fat Betty” on Danby Moor?

    Whist training as a Blue Badge Guide and travelling along Blakey Ridge on one of our North York Moors training days – someone pointed...
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    Staithes to Whitby walk - as recommended in The Times
    timbarber
    • Apr 9, 2020
    • 4 min

    Staithes to Whitby walk - as recommended in The Times

    Whilst in lockdown with the Corona Virus pandemic raging outside, I read an article in The Times on 7th April 2020 entitled “Ramblers...
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    The Legend of the tongue-less Bradford Boar
    timbarber
    • Apr 6, 2020
    • 2 min

    The Legend of the tongue-less Bradford Boar

    In my past life as a marketing man, I once had to come up with a logo and brand for a syndicate of Bradford based surgeons called...
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    History of The Craven Heifer
    timbarber
    • Mar 31, 2020
    • 2 min

    History of The Craven Heifer

    Driving around Yorkshire and particularly in the Yorkshire Dales, a pub name which keeps cropping up is the Craven Heifer. This is...
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