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Richmond - original and best
Did you know there are over 40 Richmonds in the world? The original and best Richmond is in Swaledale! ​Founded by the Normans in 1071, Richmond …Read more
15th century Marmion Tower
Italy? France? No, it's West Tanfield in the Yorkshire Dales near Masham. You can still visit the lovely 15th century Marmion Tower, once part of…Read more
Sheep-formed landscapes and buildings
6000 years, sheep, monks, parliament and milk: sheep have influenced our language, laws, and finances. Records show that wool was bought and sold…Read more
Snape Castle - fit for a queen who kept her head
These ornate outbuildings are part of a castle few know, once connected to Henry VIII & at the centre of a terrifying ordeal. You can see these r…Read more
Arncliffe: a tiny hamlet with a starring role
The lovely hamlet of Arncliffe feels like it's tucked away in its own special time zone, safely distanced from the troubles of the world. The houses…Read more
Bolton Abbey Estate - Wet feet, Wordsworth, wonderful walks & happy memories
What links wet feet, The Cure, Wordsworth, Scottish Raiders and the Yorkshire Dales? Have you been to this place and stayed dry? Is it possible t…Read more