by Admin | Dec 15, 2024 | Blog
This breathtaking view is of the river Nidd, taken from Knaresborough Castle. The name ‘Nidd’ dates back from Celtic times meaning ‘sparkling,’ and the reflection of the viaduct and neighbouring bankside buildings, enhances the beauty of this iconic scene. The eye is...
by Admin | Dec 1, 2024 | Blog
JMW Turner’s Yorkshire in 10 special places St George’s Day next 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Mallord William Turner, the son of a Covent Garden barber, who was described by art critic John Ruskin as ‘the greatest of the age’ and left a...
by Admin | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog
One of the pleasures of exploring York is the often unexpected and intriguing discovery of something interesting and decidedly unusual. One such object can found in North Street Gardens by the banks of the River Ouse. On first sight there appears to be a...
by Admin | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog
Imagine living in a place where you could walk to work and your kids could walk to school. Good housing, hospital on site, churches and recreational facilities all to hand. And all set in the delightful Yorkshire countryside away from the smoke and grime of the...
by Admin | Oct 15, 2024 | Blog
Tucked away in cave by the River Nidd in Knaresborough’s is unique ‘Marian’ shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was built by a man known as ‘John the Mason’ in 1408. John the Mason probably worked to obtain stone for Knaresborough...
by Admin | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog
Taking place on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September this year, at the York Racecourse,the York National Bookfair is a regular fixture in the city’s cultural calendar attracting visitorsand sellers from across the UK and beyond. This year’s event is set to impress...
