History in Blubberhouses
The latest updates and history stories from across Blubberhouses.
A look at the history of Thruscross Reservoir, with Dr Emma Wells
Thruscross Reservoir in the Washburn Valley hides the haunting remains of the lost village of West End beneath its waters. Built in the 1950s and completed in 1966 to supply growing Yorkshire cities with water, the reservoir transformed the landscape forever, displacing farms, homes, and even a churchyard. During dry summers, traces of the submerged settlement still emerge from the receding water, offering a glimpse into a vanished Yorkshire community.
Welcome to YorkshireMay 15, 2026
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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.
Yorkshire TeamMar 20, 2026
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