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Stories of the Past
Where have you found 'Mouseman' wooden mice carved into half-hidden places? I’ve created a map of places in North Yorkshire to find the mice, to cel…Read more
I thought it was a quite recent thing to tell everyone to drink plenty of water so was interested to spot this in the tiny hamlet of Lofthouse. I'm …Read more
Records show that wool was bought and sold in Babylon as early as 4000 BC. Babylon actually means “land of…Read more
Heard of the powerful & mysterious Knights Templar? Between Swinithwaite & Aysgarth on the A684 is a little known site, whic…Read more
Your theories on this curious landmark? It's Nine Standards Rigg, an odd and distinctive landmark overlooking Kirkby Stephen on the edge of…Read more
When I say 'village green', does a children's fairy story picture-book image pop into your head? Perhaps you have a favourite village green somewher…Read more
Walk along a green lane in the Yorkshire Dales and tread in the footsteps of Romans, drovers and ancient traders.
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How do you feel about ghosts and shadows of the past? Have you heard of witches' marks or apotropaic marks? We didn't realise it when we bought our …Read more
One of my favourite hidden gems to visit is Markenfield Hall, a very special, beautiful Grade I listed Markenfield Hall with a moa…Read more
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