Remember, remember, the 5th of November,Gunpowder, treason and plot.I see no reasonWhy gunpowder treasonShould ever be forgot! Guy Fawkes' school won't burn effigy of ex-pupil Why do we remember, remember… Continue reading Guy Fawkes
Author: Ron Meadowcroft
Tour Guides for Knaresborough
This year's Mayor, Margy Longhurst, who is herself a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for Yorkshire, is launching her project to recruit and train Tour Guides for Knaresborough.Interested individuals are invited… Continue reading Tour Guides for Knaresborough
Letter from our Chairman
Dear Friends At the last AGM, I was appointed as Chairman for the coming 2024/2025 year.2024 represents the 50th Anniversary of the Knaresborough Historical Society, whose Constitution was inaugurated on… Continue reading Letter from our Chairman
Knaresborough Town Crier
Our current town Crier, Mark Hunter confirms the history of Knaresborough Town Crier dates back to at least 1795 when it was noted in the book “The Life of John… Continue reading Knaresborough Town Crier
December News
This image of Margaret of Anjou at prayer and of her Coat of Arms is a detail from a prayer-roll made for Margaret ca 1445–55, now in the archives of… Continue reading December News
Knaresborough Town Museum
COMMUNITY ARCHAEOLOGY FESTIVAL Just a reminder that there is still time to visit the Community Archaeology Festival being held at the Centre on Chapel Street this weekend and next -… Continue reading Knaresborough Town Museum
Our New Season
Our first meeting of the 23-24 season was well attended and it was good to welcome some new members. Our Chairman, Brian Forshaw gave us a very interesting talk about… Continue reading Our New Season
Thornborough Henges
It is not every day that North Yorkshire hits the headlines in the local and national news as we did the other day. When it does the news is often… Continue reading Thornborough Henges
Rhubarb
Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Roobarb! No, I’m not being rude, I am just reminding you of the love hate relationship we have with these long, crunchy pink sticks. It seems to have… Continue reading Rhubarb
HS2 – The UK’s Largest Archaeology Project
You would be forgiven if you asked me what has HS2 got to do with a Yorkshire Historical Society. Especially as we are no longer getting an HS2 link to… Continue reading HS2 – The UK’s Largest Archaeology Project