By Gillian Waters The famous outlaw has been the subject of books, TV series and Films. We all know the stories of Robin and his band of merry men but… Continue reading Was Robin Hood A Yorkshireman?
By Alex De Gier Knaresborough’s own one woman tourist attraction. She forecast the end of the world and aeroplanes. Didn’t she? Alex, will guide you through the myths and legends… Continue reading Mother Shipton- The Myth and The Truth
By Tim Neale Its 1066 and England is being threatened from North East and South. King Harold must face down those that would claim his throne. Tim will explain the… Continue reading The Battle of Stamford Bridge
By Brian Forshaw We all know that Knaresborough is an ancient and historical market town but what do we actually know of the place and its people from 400 years… Continue reading 18th century Knaresborough
By Rob Snow Last year Rob took a look at the reputations of Mary of Anjou. This year Rob’s subject is Mary Tudor, another Queen that history may have painted… Continue reading Two Queens Bad Press Mary Tudor
By Claire Joia The Castle Mills are prominent on Waterside but there was more to this industry than one mill and one company. Claire will talk us through the development… Continue reading The Linen Industry in Knaresborough
By Pete Finan From prehistoric times people have settled in the Nidd Valley. With its prominent position on a crag the town became strategically important in early times and its… Continue reading The people who settled in Knaresborough
By Tony Morgan Explaining the history of York in the 17th Century, the people who lived there and the people who influenced their lives. Tony moves the story of York… Continue reading Early Stuart York – Plague Plot and Civil War
