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
Author: Ron Meadowcroft
Thoughts on a New Reign
King Charles III carries out official government duties from his red box in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace in a new photo released Sept. 23. (Victoria Jones/PA via… Continue reading Thoughts on a New Reign
Our Condolences
Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending the opening ceremony of the sixth session of the Senedd in Cardiff. Picture date: Thursday October 14, 2021. The Knaresborough Historical Society would like… Continue reading Our Condolences
The Wentworth’s
A sad tale of 17th century rivalry and 20th century neglect... Wentworth Woodhouse Wentworth Castle I have recently visited two absolutely enormous houses in South Yorkshire. The first was Wentworth… Continue reading The Wentworth’s
A History of Education in Knaresborough from 1814 to 1858
Contributed by our acting chairman & co-author - Brian Forshaw 1814 No record has been found of the official opening day for the new National School for Boys in 1814.… Continue reading A History of Education in Knaresborough from 1814 to 1858
Donation to Knaresborough Town Museum
Our society donated £2,000 to the Knaresborough Town Museum We are proud to report that at our Annual General Meeting on 5th April 2022 our Chairman, Brian Forshaw suggested to… Continue reading Donation to Knaresborough Town Museum
The Pearl of York, Treason and Plot
Report by Helen Midgley Religious persecution is never far from the surface the world over and, in October 2021, Tony Morgan illustrated this in his talk of events leading up… Continue reading The Pearl of York, Treason and Plot
A Truly Historic Event
by Helen, our own roving reporter.The Platinum Jubilee weekend proved popular in Knaresborough with a very good turnout and many people attending the party in the park at Knaresborough House… Continue reading A Truly Historic Event
Interested in history?
What a wonderful time to be interested in history. All over the country we are celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and of course the Knaresborough Historical Society is doing it's… Continue reading Interested in history?
Josephine Baker – Spy
Revealed: The daring wartime exploits of erotic cabaret star Josephine Baker who smuggled Nazi secrets to Winston Churchill in her UNDERWEAR The black American singer and dancer became a French… Continue reading Josephine Baker – Spy