The Battle of Stamford Bridge – the end of the Viking era & its impact on the Norman Conquest
When you mention Stamford Bridge to most people, they always seem to associate the name with the home of Chelsea Football Club down in...
This section of my blog will provide information and stories about Yorkshire's extensive history and heritage. From Jurassic fossils, bronze age stone circles and roman remains, through to the Normans, Tudors, Georgians & Victorians as well as more modern day industrial archaeology - there are so many tales to tell.
We also have many historic houses and gardens, towns and cities. The Queen's father George VI once said "The history of York is the history of England" - so we will also be featuring many blogs about this historic city.
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As well as history I also wanted to cover Yorkshire's heritage from traditions, past industries and folklore. With Yorkshire fondly known as "God's own county" due to its heavenly landscape, we will also cover the stunning scenery and Yorkshire's many beautiful locations, exploring how the geology, geographical events and mans influence has helped shape the landscape.
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There are lots of articles about Landscape & History below. I hope you find them interesting and please feel free to leave your feedback or share them on social media.
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge – the end of the Viking era & its impact on the Norman Conquest
A walk past Danby Castle and up and over Danby Rigg with standing stones and heather in bloom
Cawthorn Roman Camp - remnants from the Roman Expire outside Pickering
Hubberholme Church and its rare monastic Rood Loft
The Wagoners’ Memorial near Sledmere House - a monument to the local men who lost their lives in WW1
Brimham Rocks – man made or natural - how this iconic rock formation came to be?
Beggars Bridge – a labour of love (literally) in the North York Moors
St.Gregory’s Minster – and its unique Anglo-Saxon Sundial
Prince William of Hatfield – York Minster’s only Royal tomb
Castle Hill near Huddersfield – a scheduled monument with over 4000 years history
The Cutlers Hall in Sheffield & discovering the 400 year history of The Company of Cutlers
Cartimandua - Queen of the Brigantes - a powerful Briton in Roman times
The Rudston Monolith – did you know the tallest ancient megalith in the UK is in Yorkshire?
Saltaire United Reformed Church – a Cathedral of Congregationalism
The Original Oak & The Skyrack pubs in Headingley and their Viking origins!
Yockenthwaite Stone Circle – ceremonial site, burial mound or medieval sheep pen?
York Minster's Bell Founders Window - a blatant medieval advertisement
Ever wondered why is there a Polar Bear sitting above Holland & Barrett near the bridge in Whitby?
The Gibbet - Halifax's violent execution machine
York Minster's Sinister Doomstone
The Treasurers House, York – Frank Green’s palace of entertainment
Lastingham Church and its ancient Crypt
Sir Thomas Fairfax – an Ilkley man bringing discipline and integrity to the English Civil War
Barker Tower – a little tower with a big history
Swaledale’s beautiful wildflower meadows
The Medieval Frescoes in St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church in Pickering
The Black Prince in Leeds City Square
What is a Minster?
The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag - a hidden gem in Knaresborough
York’s Anglian Tower – Top of Historic-UK’s most interesting historical sites in England
Muker Literary Institute – a place of Victorian self-improvement in Swaledale
Buttertubs Pass & The Buttertubs - What's in a name?
The Yorkshire’s festive celebrations through the ages
Sandal Castle – believed to have inspired a nursery rhyme and its link to the War of the Roses
Ribblehead Viaduct - the fascinating story behind this Yorkshire icon
Shedding some light on Beamsley Beacon
Masham's Rare Anglo Saxon Cross Shaft
Leeds Wagon Lifting Tower - remnants of Leeds railway heritage
The Mystery of Otley's Vacca Wall
Bedale Leech House – the UK’s only surviving leech house
Toft Gate Lime Kiln - a window into Nidderdale's industrial past
The Druid’s Temple – Yorkshire’s Stonehenge or an 18th century Folly?
Barwick in Elmet’s Iron Age Hill Fort and Motte Bailey Castle
The Cragg Vale Coiners Walk from Christopher Goddard’s illustrated map
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge - 65,000 steps in a day!
Leeds Bridge House – a bit of New York in Leeds
The Chapel of St. Mary Magdelan - a Medieval Hospital and Leper Chapel in Ripon
Roseberry Topping & The Captain Cook Monument – walk from Great Ayton
The Multangular Tower - an insight into Roman York
A desolate past industrial lead mining landscape – a loop walk from Gunnerside