A look at the history of Shibden Hall, with Dr Emma Wells
Home to one of the earliest well-known same-sex couples, Shibden Hall near Halifax is almost as famous for its eclectic architectural …
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.
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 …
Oft overlooked, this medieval treasure located on the outskirts of Sheffield overflows with a rich history that spans centuries. Originally established …
After the foundation of a monastery at Beverley was undertaken by John, Bishop of York in 721– the future Saint John …
Situated as a gateway to the stark and imposing topography of Wensleydale, Bolton Castle emerges as a giant fortress from the …
Picture this: You’re walking along the rugged moorlands of West Yorkshire, enjoying the simple pleasures of nature and the refreshing northern …
Jervaulx Abbey is quite an extraordinary property in this day and age, being in private ownership rather than a property of …
Now a beautiful Victorian country estate with a spa and hotel, Swinton Park, which lies 1km south-west of Masham in the …