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The oldest horse race in England – The Kiplingcotes Derby
We have a saying in Yorkshire: “There’s nowt so queer as folk” and one of our more eccentric traditions certainly bears this out.Yorkshire is well-known for its love of horse racing – we have nine fantastic courses dedicated to the Sport of Kings – but the Kiplingcotes Derby is not run on any of those….. The Kiplingcotes Derby is an ancient race which can trace its origins back to 1519, and it... Read more
Brilliant Events in Yorkshire in 2019
Eclectic is what we do best in Yorkshire. If you’re visiting in 2019, check out one of these fabulous festivals in 2019 – we’ve got everything from ceramics to cycling, gaming to gourmet, not to mention the galloping equestrian dynamo, Lorenzo! 6th – 10th February 2019 Yorkshire Games Festival, National Science and Media Museum, Bradford Biggest Games festival celebrating... Read more
George Hudson – York’s Railway King
George Hudson – York’s Railway King Do you ever look at the map and wonder why the main London to Newcastle and then Edinburgh rail line goes significantly east to pass through York? George Hudson was the charismatic self – made businessman who had the drive and determination to make a number of railway companies come to York in the nineteenth century. HS2 would have plans to... Read more
Ripon Workhouse Museum – My Favourite Place
My favourite place is Ripon Workhouse Museum. This interesting … Read More
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