by Admin | Oct 18, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
“Darling some guests have invited themselves over to stay” “Splendid, who is it?” “Why it’s only the King and Queen of England!!!” This was probably a conversation which did not take place in 1912, the year King George V and Queen Mary decided to visit the industrial...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2019 | Blog
In Anglo Saxon times it seems that Alcuin from York was known throughout Northern Europe. His story started at an early Minster in York where he established a school and a library with a treasure trove of manuscripts. York was soon sacked by the Vikings and then the...
by Admin | Aug 2, 2019 | Blog
Harrogate Turkish Baths – Step back in time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation! Ever since the first spring was found in Harrogate in the 1500’s, Harrogate has been known for its water treatments eventually becoming England’s biggest Spa town. During the late...
by Admin | Jun 7, 2019 | Blog
Alum has been mentioned throughout history from Egyptian, Indian and Chinese dynasties from Before Christ. It had many uses in chemistry, medicine, metallurgy (including removing impurities in gold production and turning iron into copper). Even dating back to 23AD...
by Admin | May 17, 2019 | Blog
It was mentioned in Domesday Book in 1086 but the present York street we call the Shambles is clearly later. The houses were built of wide timber frames although the framing is now covered by plaster or hidden by brick frontages. Nobody comes to York without...
by Admin | May 4, 2019 | Blog
Beautiful vistas, vast expanses of wild moorland, delightful villages, secluded dales, rugged coastline – Yorkshire, “God’s own County” really does have it all! So, if you’re a keen long-distance walker or even if you’re more of a stroll-and- teashop person, why not...
