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The Tansey Beetle – the Jewel of York
Running driver guiding business, most of my client pick-ups are in York. I must drive past this mural of a bright green beetle, three or...
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Jul 11, 20222 min read
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The Norber Erratics and Sulber Nick from Austwick
We headed out from Austwick to explore the surrounding limestone pavement and one of Yorkshire’s other famous geological features – The...
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Jul 4, 20223 min read
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Lastingham Church and its ancient Crypt
In the beautiful picture postcard village of Lastingham, on the edge of the North York Moors, opposite one of my favourite village pubs...
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Jun 28, 20224 min read
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Sir Thomas Fairfax – an Ilkley man bringing discipline and integrity to the English Civil War
Playing a significant role in the Parliamentarian victory in the English Civil War, Sir Thomas Fairfax is still far less well known than...
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Jun 16, 20223 min read
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The Black Swan at Helmsley – a comfortable stay at a historic location
Needing to head up to the North York Moors to recce a walking route for a future tour, myself and my wife decided at short notice to head...
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Jun 13, 20223 min read
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Barker Tower – a little tower with a big history
I regularly pass the little round tower known as Barker Tower just to the edge of Lendal Bridge in York whilst taking clients out on...
timbarber
Jun 11, 20222 min read
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Swaledale’s beautiful wildflower meadows
I’m just back from walking the Herriot Way, a 52 mile hike through Wensleydale and Swaledale. Doing the walk in late May we were blessed...
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May 31, 20223 min read
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The Medieval Frescoes in St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church in Pickering
With an hour to kill before my guests were to board the North York Railway in Pickering for a trip to Whitby on the heritage railway I...
timbarber
May 18, 20223 min read
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Restaurant Number 20 at Port Mulgrave – a homely Michelin Plate gem on the Yorkshire Coast
I’ve been meeting with a group of old mates from Leeds University for a number of years for an annual walking weekend, but this year I...
timbarber
May 2, 20222 min read
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The Black Prince in Leeds City Square
Having lived in Leeds or close by since my student days – one landmark in the City centre has always stood out. Sitting proudly on top of...
timbarber
Apr 13, 20223 min read
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Masham and its Swifts...
Masham, the town on the edge of the Dales next to the River Ure, famous for its two breweries is also famous for its swifts! Come May...
timbarber
Apr 2, 20222 min read
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Huge artwork depicting David Hockney made out of nails in Little Germany
Whilst doing a recce of Little Germany in Bradford with a fellow guide recently, we stumbled upon a huge artwork up on a wall showing one...
timbarber
Mar 8, 20221 min read
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Dodd Fell, Wether Fell & the old Roman Road
As part of my mission to climb Yorkshire’s 30 Highest Peaks, we had found a route on Jonathan Smith’s great Where2Walk website which...
timbarber
Mar 3, 20224 min read
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The Man Behind the Curtain – innovative dishes with more than a touch of theatre...
For a vibrant city the size of Leeds, you would expect it to have more than just one Michelin starred restaurant. But The Man Behind the...
timbarber
Feb 20, 20224 min read
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What is a Minster?
As a Tour Guide, I regularly guide in York and York Minster is always part of the itinerary. I spent weeks in there training for my...
timbarber
Feb 20, 20222 min read
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Fine Dining in Yorkshire - Michelin Star and Michelin Plate Restaurants 2022
With this years Michelin Guide 2022 launched on 16th February – it is great news that in a year when we still experienced the after...
timbarber
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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Is Yorkshire the most romantic place to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner – I decided to give some thought as to why Love and Yorkshire go hand in hand, plus how and...
timbarber
Feb 13, 20223 min read
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The Magpie Cafe - Yorkshire's best fish & chips? Discuss!
The Magpie Café in Whitby is a bit of a Yorkshire Institution and its popularity can be seen by the queues which form outside most...
timbarber
Feb 11, 20224 min read
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The Yorkshire Wolds - soon to get Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Geopark status?
A guest blog article by my friend, Yorkshire Society colleague and acclaimed author Colin Speakman Even amongst people who love...
timbarber
Feb 7, 20223 min read
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The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag - a hidden gem in Knaresborough
One of the strangest and most interesting historic sites in the region is The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag, a small chapel carved into...
timbarber
Feb 3, 20223 min read
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