A look at the history of Ionic Temple, Rievaulx Terrace, with Dr Emma Wells
Perched upon the surging serpentine cliff edge above the River Rye, Rievaulx Terrace encompasses twelve carefully artificially manufactured views of the …
Bring the past to life in Yorkshire’s historic site. Yorkshire’s castles and ruins hide a wealth of history along with a little mystery. Wander through magnificent World Heritage Sites or into quiet crumbling monasteries to get a sense of how lives were led hundreds of years ago.
Perched upon the surging serpentine cliff edge above the River Rye, Rievaulx Terrace encompasses twelve carefully artificially manufactured views of the …
Though many can be forgiven for overlooking a medieval monastery hidden among housing estates and industrial developments on the edge of …
In 1769, the ‘omnipotent magician’ Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown decided to pound the Howardian Hills towards the East of Yorkshire to turn …
Join Yorkshire fans tonight on BBC Two as “Digging for Britain,” hosted by the esteemed Alice Roberts, ventures into the heart …
In the heart of Wensleydale, the village of West Witton plays host to a tradition that is as enigmatic as it …
Barden Tower is a striking medieval stronghold nestled along the banks of the River Wharfe on the eastern outskirts of the …
Home to one of the earliest well-known same-sex couples, Shibden Hall near Halifax is almost as famous for its eclectic architectural …
Tucked away near to the mansion known as Lotherton Hall, the rurally situated Edwardian stately home located near Aberford, and part …
When ambulating among the forests of the Yorkshire Dales, one does not expect to be greeted with a mini-Stonehenge. But situated …
One of South Yorkshire’s most dramatic and imposing structures, the castle at Conisbrough near Doncaster has stood at the centre of …
Surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty, Crackpot Hall is a tumbledown 18th-century farmhouse (though likely houses 16th-century origins) set amidst the rugged …
As you enter the tranquil setting of the churchyard surrounding All Saints parish church in Rudston in the Great Yorkshire Wolds …
Almost directly opposite the former Lady Chapel hidden within Ripon Cathedral (now the north transept) are a series of tombs marred …
The story of how we got to where we are today. Yorkshire sat at the heart of the industrial revolution in …
A quaint and secluded pastoral landscape can be found hidden on the edge of a characteristic little Wolds chalk valley in …
Imagine a crisp morning on the moors of Yorkshire, where the echoes of laughter and cheers blend with the rustic landscape. …
Set among the undulating hills and fringing the southern edge of the North York Moors, few sites still in existence have …
The phrase ‘preserved in aspic’ can rarely be applied to a grand Victorian pile but when it comes to Brodsworth Hall, …
No doubt many will be keen to put Harry Potter on the television to keep the children occupied over this Christmas …
In the lead up to the Christmas season, no doubt many will be keen to discover a few picturesque walks. Guisborough …
Chantry chapels in medieval England were established in memory of a benefactor’s soul or for the repose of the soul of …
Just off a narrow backroad to Ripon in North Yorkshire, an unsuspecting modern gatehouse does much to conceal the far more …
Standing like tall soldiers next to one another in the small North Yorkshire village of West Tanfield, are an imposing 15th-century …
Lying at the foot of the Yorkshire wolds, this site is known for housing both nuns and monks, albeit each confined …
This curious construction stretching 55-feet into the sky shimmers in all weathers, a product of its “treacle” bricks (over-baked rejects from …
Tucked away along a quiet side street in York stands a 15th-century timber-framed building. Now dubbed ‘Jacob’s Well’, it was once …
East Yorkshire boasts an array of historical treasures, and among these, Wressle Castle holds a special place. This captivating ruin, laden …
Technically, this week’s site is two properties in one, both replete with historical significance but equally impressive for far more. The …
Settled amongst the rolling pastures of a former agricultural estate in Keighley, this 17th-century former manor house is, in fact, the …
Yorkshire is one of the best places to travel by rail; and historically there were many railways criss-crossing the glorious country …
Nestled gently amidst the rolling landscapes of East Yorkshire, the timeless beauty of Wassand Hall arises, shrouded in both natural and …
In the serene landscapes of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, lies an unassuming mound, quietly narrating tales from the Norman …
Nearly two centuries since the birth of the first railway, Yorkshire still stands proud as a beacon of the rail era’s …
A hidden gem tucked away yet equally in the plain sight of Wakefield’s urban sprawl, Sandal Castle is one of the …
Hidden away down a mile-long track, those lucky enough to find this treasure at the end of the journey will be …
Burrowed among the bustling suburban sprawl of the city of Sheffield, this timber-framed marvel is in fact the city’s best-preserved example …