Ye Old Shambles Tavern – one of York’s famous pubs prepares to re-opens
With opportunities to guide limited at present, I made contact with Keith Mclean owner of Ye Old Shambles Tavern and his manager Luke to...
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Jun 29, 20203 min read
The iconic White Horse of Kilburn
My blogs often come about from strange inspiration, but on a dog walk at the weekend my Apple Music shuffled to an old XTC album called...
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Jun 23, 20204 min read
William Wilberforce – The original Black Lives Matter Campaigner
After the recent Black Lives Matter protests around the world it was quite apt when one of my fellow guides, Nick Smith, the owner of Yor...
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Jun 22, 20204 min read
The Yorkshire Pudding - a humble history
I was lucky enough to be taken by Visit Britain to New York and Boston last year to promote Yorkshire to the US Travel Trade. Over 5 days...
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Jun 12, 20202 min read
Jimi Hendrix, Ilkley Brewery, Fish & Chips and a Nursing Home – what’s the link?
A week ago, I treated myself to an Ilkley brewery gift box to celebrate the end of another week in lockdown. All lovely beers including...
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Jun 10, 20203 min read
The story behind Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker's new name?
It’s no secret amongst my friends that I am a fan of Timothy Taylor’s beers – with Landlord and Boltmaker being particular favourites....
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Jun 8, 20203 min read
A walk into Coverdale from Scar House Reservoir in Nidderdale
After being blessed with great weather for the first couple of months of the pandemic, Wednesday saw the weather change and as we parked...
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Jun 7, 20204 min read
Hungate in York - a brief history
Last year, I was contacted by a property company who had just completed part of a new development of apartments in the Hungate area of...
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May 31, 20204 min read
A walk up Whernside - Yorkshire's Highest Peak
With lockdown restrictions lifted I decided to get up early and take a hike up Whernside with my wife and faithful black lab Bronte. I...
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May 28, 20202 min read
Yorkshire TV & Film Location Quiz
Let's see how many you get right! - Scroll down for the answers... 1. Name 2 stately homes in Yorkshire which featured in Downton Abbey...
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May 26, 20203 min read
The Salamanca – The story of the world’s first commercially successful steam locomotive…
An hours wait at Auto Windscreens in Middleton, Leeds was spent exploring the local area on foot and finally getting to visit The...
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May 23, 20204 min read
Beverley’s Frith Stool and the right of sanctuary
I often guide in Hull and Beverley, with the stunning gothic Beverley Minster a “must see” stop on my tours. Close to the Altar in the...
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May 15, 20203 min read
York celebrates Gentleman Jack...twice!
The popular BBC TV series Gentleman Jack has just been re-commissioned for a series 2 which is sadly on hold during to the Corona Virus...
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May 12, 20202 min read
The Black Death in York - was it worse than Covid-19?
There are many similarities between our situation today with our Corona Virus pandemic and the Black Death of the 1300’s, not least the...
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Apr 29, 20202 min read
Filey Bay – Yorkshire’s First Single Malt Whisky
I was lucky enough to take a tour of the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery in Hunmanby on the Yorkshire Coast early in 2019. It was a great...
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Apr 29, 20203 min read
In the shadow of York Minster, St. Michael le Belfrey is a real historical gem
Being so close to the Minster – St Michael le Belfrey on High Petergate in York often gets overlooked, but it has a wonderful history in...
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Apr 29, 20206 min read
Yorkshire Beer and Cheese Pairing...
Very controversial I know, but there has been a gradual move for cheese enthusiasts to suggest that beer works better with cheese than...
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Apr 28, 20202 min read
Theakston's Old Peculiar Crime Writers Festival
Every year for over 17 years, Harrogate has held the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival. Sadly this year (2020) the event has...
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Apr 28, 20203 min read
The Marble Salon at Wentworth Woodhouse – a Downton Abbey – The Movie location
Downton Abbey, the British historical drama created by Julian Fellows has captivated audiences across the world since it first aired in...
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Apr 14, 20203 min read
Titus Salt - How Alpaca and Donskoi wool lead to his success
Industrialist Titus Salt will forever be remembered as a Yorkshire industrialist who pioneered the use of the model village for his...
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