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Stories of the Past

The Terrible Knitters of Dent
Have you heard of the 'Terrible Knitters of Dent'? Nowadays Dent is a tiny, quiet little hill village near Sedbergh in the Yorkshire Dales National …Read more
If you go into the woods - big surprise
If you venture into the woods near Ilton & Masham, you're sure of a big surprise... a Stonehenge-like structure known as Druids' Temple. It's a curi…Read more
A curious box on a well-travelled route
There was a time when you might have been very relieved to come across the distinctive AA telephone box that stands sentry on the A684 between Leybu…Read more
The 7 wonders of the Yorkshire Dales
If you had to choose Seven Wonders of the Yorkshire Dales, what would they be? My suggestions change all the time. At the moment they’re: 1. T…Read more
Settle
A naked man, dozens of flowerpots, ancient buildings, dramatic natural beauty, a folly (that isn't really), an enormous 'oven' and the best cheese -…Read more
A hidden gem, watery grave & sundials
Kirkby Malham lies on the River Aire, a short distance from Malham. It's so small that most people simply pass through on their way to better known …Read more
A rocket ship, a guillotine and a pepper pot
If you'd like to entice someone who says they don't like walking to join you on a gentle amble, you could intrigue them with the promise of showing …Read more
Ever wondered about the origin of pub names?
Ever wondered about the original of pub names? Go to a pub and you're continuing a tradition that probably started in Roman times, when they develop…Read more
Linton in the Yorkshire Dales, the Great Plague & Fire of London
What's the connection between Great Plague coffins, the Great Fire of London and lovely Linton in the Yorkshire Dales? You may alread…Read more