Yorkshire History
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Mother's Day at the Brontë Birthplace
Treat your mother this Mother's Day at the Brontë Birthplace in Thornton. Enjoy a guided history tour and afternoon tea, or buy a limited edition beam from the house.
South Tower on Wentworth Woodhouse's grand Palladian front to be restored
The Landmark Trust has launched a fundraising appeal to save the decaying South Tower at Wentworth Woodhouse, aiming to restore the 18th-century room from ruin.
A look at the history of York Railway Station, with Dr Emma Wells
Dr Emma Wells traces the transformative railway history of York railway station, from the 1841 Tanner Row terminus designed by George Townsend Andrews to the vast 1877 through-station engineered by Thomas Elliot Harrison. Once the largest station in the world, its soaring iron-and-glass train shed and adjoining Royal Station Hotel symbolised Victorian ambition, firmly positioning York at the heart of Britain’s railway age.
A look at the history of Drake How Cairn, with Dr Emma Wells
In this heritage feature, Dr Emma Wells explores the ancient story of Drake Howe Cairn on Cringle Moor in the Cleveland Hills. Dating to around 2000 BC, this prominent Bronze Age burial mound—also known as Odin’s Grave—reveals evidence of ceremonial cremation and early territorial identity, standing today as a quiet but powerful prehistoric landmark within the North York Moors landscape.
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.
A look at the history of St Mary’s Church, Leake, with Dr Emma Wells
In this Yorkshire.com history and heritage feature, Dr Emma Wells uncovers the remarkable story of St Mary’s Church, Leake near Thirsk and Northallerton, a Grade I listed medieval parish church with Norman origins dating to c.1100. From its Saxon cross and 13th-century piscina to later Gothic additions and Jacobean furnishings, the church stands as a rare architectural palimpsest, preserving nearly 1,000 years of religious, social and manorial history in rural North Yorkshire.
A look at the history of Eshton Hall with Dr Emma Wells
In this Yorkshire.com heritage feature, Dr Emma Wells explores the rich architectural evolution of Eshton Hall near Malham, tracing its origins from a possible 12th-century hall to its bold 1825–27 Elizabethan Revival transformation by George Webster for MP and cloth merchant Matthew Wilson.
A look at the history of St Peter and St Felix’s Church, Kirby Hill with Dr Emma Wells
St Peter and St Felix’s Church in Kirby Hill is a remarkable North Yorkshire parish church showcasing continuous architectural development from the 12th to the 19th century. Featuring a 1397 Perpendicular west tower, Romanesque chancel, medieval nave arcades and significant monuments to figures such as Dr John Dakyn and Thomas Wycliffe.
A look at the history of St Mary’s Church, Beverley, with Dr Emma Wells
St Mary’s Church in Beverley is a masterpiece shaped by the hands and generosity of local people rather than bishops or monastic orders. Founded around 1120 as a chapel to Beverley Minster, it grew alongside the town’s prosperous medieval merchant community.
A look at the history of Grantley Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
Explore the rich history of Grantley Hall, Ripon, from its origins as part of the medieval Fountains Abbey estate to its transformation into a luxurious modern wellness retreat, tracing centuries of architectural evolution, private ownership, and landscaped innovation in the heart of the River Skell valley.
A Complete Guide to the Heritage Project "Our Place": Acomb and Westfield
York Civic Trust invites Acomb & Westfield residents to share stories about local places for a new community-led heritage project. Get involved this spring!
Your Guide to the Free to Visit Huge Yorkshire Heritage Exhibition to Take Place in Barnsley
Visit Barnsley for the free Yorkshire Heritage Summit & Exhibition. This public event showcases the region's culture with diverse activities and demonstrations.