by Admin | Sep 1, 2024 | Blog
When you travel on the road between Ripon and Masham, you come to the town of West Tanfield. After crossing the bridge over the River Ure you see the old Church of St. Nicholas but right next to it a strange fortified tower rises up by the name of The Marmion Tower. I...
by Admin | Aug 15, 2024 | Blog
A hunchbacked murderous tyrant or a much-maligned monarch? Whatever you may think about King Richard III, there is no doubt that he was greatly loved by the people of the North, and by the citizens of York in particular. As Duke of Gloucester and as King he was...
by Admin | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog
Hull, often underestimated and overlooked, has earned the unfair reputation of being dull. However, beneath its unassuming facade lies a city with a rich history, a thriving cultural scene, and a unique charm that sets it apart. Hull is not dull but, in fact, a...
by Admin | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
Almshouses are places of charitable support for the poor, the sick, widows and strangers. Nationwide, in the 21st century, there are 2,600 functioning Almshouses in the UK, supporting around 36,000 elderly people on low incomes. Here in York, we have the first purpose...
by Admin | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog
We all know of Haworth and the famous Bronte Sister’s, with their tales of love and hardship in the 19th century, but there is another place in Yorkshire associated with three literary giants who put North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales on the map…Ampleforth....
