Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot
At the beginning of November across the country we celebrate Bonfire Night. We light bonfires…
Footprints In The Sands Of Time
Another Exciting Discovery In Yorkshire
Yorkshire Day this month celebrates all that is wonderful about our county. One of the…
Gwrych Castle To Be Fully Restored
With the summer holidays almost upon us, it is occasionally known for Yorkshire folk to…
Arthur Aaron Only Leeds Serviceman To Be Awarded The VC In WW2
One of the things I think is important about history is recognising the achievements of…
‘Kynren – An Epic Tale of England’
A now annual event which I really look forward to every summer is Kynren. As…
The Battle of Marston Moor
Yorkshire is famous for many things, and its historic battles are among them. We all…
We’ve Always Been Tough Up North!
It must be said that my main area of interest in history is around the…
Jorvik Viking Festival Declared A Huge Success
Last month I reported on the hugely important and impressive Watlington Hoard going on display…
Viking Invasion Brings Hoard To York For Jorvik Viking Festival
As regular readers will be aware, I am a big fan of the JORVIK centre…