YORKSHIRE ARTICLES
A
selection of interesting and informative articles relating to the County
of Yorkshire.
MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS
It's a nice day for taking a drive into the countryside, but where
should we go? It's always lovely by the side of the water so why not
find a peaceful place along the canal where we can take our dog,
Charlie, for a stroll [ ] more..
TOPPINGS
TOPS IN DONCASTER
Topping Pies are a family run business specialising in pork pies, hot
pies to take away, and high quality pies for prestige customers [ ] more..
COUNTRY
HOUSE HOTELS IN NORTH YORKSHIRE
We have visited several luxury
Country House Hotels in North Yorkshire in the North of England and
trust that the following will help in your search for suitable exclusive
Country House Hotels in this beautiful rural part of England.[ ] more..
TRAVELS
THROUGH YORKSHIRE
“Of
course, the castle is haunted you know,” teased the waitress as she
served up tea and scones. In Knaresborough everything stops for tea and scones, but only when
topped with a healthy lashing of fresh cream and raspberry jam [ ] more..
BRADFORD
CITY GUIDE - Including Bradford Hotels
In the county of West Yorkshire is where tourists will find the bustling city of Bradford. Situated in Northern England, Bradford has more than 470,000 inhabitants and it ranks eleventh in terms of the size of various cities in
England [ ] more..
HULL
CITY GUIDE - Including Hotels
Once known for its fishing fleet the city of Hull has in recent years undergone a revitalization that has made it
among the UK’s most vibrant cities. First chartered more than 700 years ago by Edward I, Hull combines the best features of a bustling port with the amenities of a cosmopolitan city.
[ ] more..
COUNTRY
BREAKS - A RELAXING ALTERNATIVE
For
many the end of the summer period and beginning of autumn is the perfect
time to start thinking of a short break before the long winter months
settle in. With the main summer holidays of June and July seeming like a
distant memory the need to recharge the batteries can lead to many of us
exploring the various short vacation options available to them. [ ] more..
LEEDS
- A PLACE TO VISIT
Located on
the River Aire, Leeds is the centre point of Yorkshire, and not just due
to its location. Leeds is renowned for its night life, and boasts the
best night out in the country - and with good reason. Leeds city centre
has, at last count, 91 Bars, and 25 Clubs. Leeds night life has
something for everyone, music styles ranging from rock clubs, to 70's
& 80's, to Dance and Trance [ ] more..
SHEFFIELD
CITY GUIDE
Sheffield
is a city that is steeped with the history of steelmaking in England.
Take a look at any knife and fork and see the inevitable 'Made in
Sheffield' sign. Most of the tourists come here especially to be the
part of the scenic beauty that surrounds Sheffield. The city is located
towards the centre of England in the county of South Yorkshire. [ ] more..
SCARBOROUGH
CITY GUIDE
Scarborough
is one of Britain's favourite seaside resorts and has been for more than
four centuries. Located on the east coast of Yorkshire, Scarborough has
always attracted visitors thanks to its beautiful and lengthy sandy
beaches, picturesque cliff tops and family-oriented attractions. The
location offers spectacular views of the North Sea but is also far more
than just another seaside town; there are numerous things to see and do,
making it an ideal place to take a break [ ] more..
AN
ANGEL, FLUFFY CLOUDS AND THE HUMBLE YORKSHIRE PUDDING?
This
is just one story I was told about the origins of the humble but quite
famous Yorkshire pudding, its by far the most appealing so it's the one
I'd like to tell you. It was told me one afternoon by my grandmother whilst she busied herself
in her kitchen, and trying to ignore a pestering young lad, (myself)
with his thieving fingers taking more of the shelled peas than the pan
did, for himself. She was mixing Yorkshire pudding batter, and there was
I jumping for joy, me thinking oooh! Pancakes, yummy. But how wrong I
was.. [ ] more..
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