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
Category: Victorian
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
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