by Admin | May 9, 2025 | Blog
Nestled in the foothills of the Pennines, the Bradford area boomed in the 19th century. Economic growth founded on textile manufacturing turned the small market town of Bradford into a city, and outlying hamlets strung along the meandering rivers of West...
by Admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Blog
Frederick Delius was born in the Horton district of Bradford on 29 June 1862. His parents Julius and Elise Pauline emigrated from Westphalia in 1856 so that Julius could further his career as a wool merchant. They went on to become leading members of the German...
by Admin | Mar 21, 2025 | Blog
What better way to enjoy the beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire than by taking a ride on the North York Moors Railway, one of Britain’s most iconic heritage railways. First opened in 1836, the line runs from the pretty market town of Pickering to the...
by Admin | Feb 22, 2025 | Blog
During the mid 1800s the railways developed exponentially in Britain and nowhere more so than York. Two men were hugely influential in this arena and are honoured in the city today, one by blue plaques and the second by a statue close to the railway station. United by...
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...
