Tim Barber's

Real Yorkshire Blog

Bringing "God's own county" to life

As the owner of Real Yorkshire Tours, I am always out and about in "God's own county" showing visitors the history, heritage & culture of the area. With this Real Yorkshire blog I hope to share some of this information and bring to life the best of Yorkshire.

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Heritage & Landscape

Eat, Drink & Stay

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Culture

Tolkien in Yorkshire – did his time here inspire locations in Lord of the Rings?

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16 hours ago5 min read

Tolkien in Yorkshire – did his time here inspire locations in Lord of the Rings?

it’s hard not to believe that his time spent in Yorkshire both recuperating after the war in the East Riding and later living near Headingl

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A relaxing short stay at The Feversham Arms in Helmsley

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Dec 83 min read

A relaxing short stay at The Feversham Arms in Helmsley

As I was coming up to Helmsley with my wife to visit a new restaurant called Pignut, we decided to book in for the night so we could enjoy

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Cliffe Castle Museum – a treasure trove of fascinating exhibits in Keighley

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Dec 55 min read

Cliffe Castle Museum – a treasure trove of fascinating exhibits in Keighley

I had not been to Cliffe Castle Museum for over a decade, but after a hospital appointment in Keighley at the weekend and with no further pl

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Pignut – a stunning addition to North Yorkshire’s fine dining scene

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Dec 27 min read

Pignut – a stunning addition to North Yorkshire’s fine dining scene

I was recommended to visit Pignut by a food journalist who had raved on to me not just about the food, but the wonderful narrative behind th

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Kilnsey Crag - an iconic Yorkshire landmark popular with climbers, fell runners and tourists

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Dec 25 min read

Kilnsey Crag - an iconic Yorkshire landmark popular with climbers, fell runners and tourists

One of the most iconic landmarks in the Yorkshire Dales is Kilnsey Crag. Located in Wharfedale between Grassington and Kettlewell,

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The ancient tradition of Whitby’s Penny Hedge

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Nov 292 min read

The ancient tradition of Whitby’s Penny Hedge

But perhaps the strangest tradition from Whitby’s history is that of the Penny Hedge which legend has it dates back to 1159.

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York’s Ingram Hospital – a 17th century almshouse with a Norman doorway

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Nov 193 min read

York’s Ingram Hospital – a 17th century almshouse with a Norman doorway

It turns out it was called Ingram Hospital and is one of York’s most important mid-seventeenth century buildings.

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Restaurant Myse – innovative Michelin starred fine dining in Hovingham

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Nov 167 min read

Restaurant Myse – innovative Michelin starred fine dining in Hovingham

Mýse brings Michelin Star dining to the tiny village of Hovingham. Going straight into the Guide with a Star,

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When the Golf’s Ryder Cup came to Leeds…(the first ever tournament on British soil held in 1929!)

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Nov 123 min read

When the Golf’s Ryder Cup came to Leeds…(the first ever tournament on British soil held in 1929!)

The 2nd Ryder Cup came to Yorkshire and was held at Moortown Golf Club in Leeds. This legacy has meant that Moortown Golf Club still has a t

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