by Admin | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog
The much awaited second series of ‘Gentleman Jack’ is recently hit our screens. Sally Wainwright’s clever and witty writing tells of the eccentric life of Anne Lister – a landowner, industrialist, explorer, mountain climber, socialite, A–grade shopper and...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2022 | Blog
Is the name Gertrude Bell one that you’re familiar with? No? But the chances are that you will have heard of Winston Churchill and Lawrence of Arabia, in whose company Gertrude spent many hours. Gertrude was an exceptional woman, a writer, traveller, political...
by Admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog
In June, one of the most extraordinary and hilarious community events in the UK – The Great Knaresborough Bed Race usually takes place in Knaresborough town centre. First held in 1966, this spectacular event has been going strong every year. The fun usually begins in...
by Admin | May 1, 2022 | Blog
Inside Harrogate’s Grade 2 listed Valley Gardens, beloved by the composer Elgar and famed for its 36 mineral springs, lies a beautiful Japanese garden. This style of garden has its origins in Japan, beginning in the 8th century and is inspired by Chinese landscape...
by Admin | Apr 15, 2022 | Blog
For any of you that watched the brilliant 3-part BBC adaptation of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, the haunting scenery of the North Yorkshire fishing village of Whitby will be familiar. And it is against this dramatic and spooky backdrop that the Whitby Goth Weekends (WGW)...
