History in Richmond

Yorkshire's Heritage Open Days Festival to Celebrate History from 11 to 20 September 2026

Experience Yorkshire's rich heritage during the Heritage Open Days festival from 11-20 September 2026, featuring free access to historic sites and engaging activities.

150-Year Old Silver Plate Jugs from Yorkshire Found in New Zealand Charity Shop

John 'Boggy' McDowell QSM discovered a piece of Victorian history at the Queenstown Hospice Shop. See how these 1873 pots travelled from Yorkshire to Queenstown, NZ.

A look at the history of Old Racecourse, Richmond, with Dr Emma Wells

In this heritage feature, Dr Emma Wells explores the fascinating history of Richmond Racecourse near Richmond, tracing its Georgian rise as a leading sporting venue from 1765 to its closure in 1891. Featuring the ruins of a 1770s grandstand attributed to John Carr—recognised as the world’s oldest surviving stone-built public grandstand—the site remains a rare architectural and social legacy of Yorkshire’s equestrian past.

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A look at the history of Easby Abbey, with Dr Emma Wells

A look at the history of Culloden Tower, Richmond, with Dr Emma Wells

Richmond Castle featuring on Digging for Britain on BBC 2

Delving into the history of Richmond Castle

Military Heritage in Yorkshire