Whitby Abbey, situated on the East Cliff above the town, fell into disrepair following the 16th Century dissolution of the monasteries when Henry VIII oversaw the separation of state and church, seizing their assets and using them to fund his military campaigns. The remains are now under the care of English Heritage and continue to… Continue reading Whitby Abbey
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Race The Waves
In the unlikely setting of Bridlington, a fading Yorkshire seaside town on the Costa del Humber, the brilliant ‘Race The Waves’ event saw a healthy number of hotrod aficionados and vintage bikers enjoy some 1/8th mile drag racing on the sand. A huge amount of effort was made to give everything a period feel –… Continue reading Race The Waves
Heptonstall
Uniquely, Heptonstall has two churches within one graveyard. At the centre of the village are the ruins of the Church of St Thomas a’ Becket built between 1256 and 1260. A great storm in 1847 caused the West face of the tower to fall away. Repairs took place and the church remained in use up… Continue reading Heptonstall
Hepworth
The angular textured concrete form of the £35 million Hepworth Gallery, hunkered on the bank of the River Calder in Wakefield. The gallery provides a legacy for famed artist Barbara Hepworth, who was born in the town, as well as a range of temporary exhibitions. I have been here exactly twice, this was from the… Continue reading Hepworth
Saltburn
Saltburn-by-the-sea is a North Yorkshire town bursting with Victorian charm and coastal attractions, from the only remaining pier in the North East to the water-balanced cliff lift and huge, gently sloping beach. If you’re lucky (or well planned) you’ll see the cliff lift and pier below illuminated as fishermen and surfers alike make use of… Continue reading Saltburn