Historic Houses

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
What has a thatched barn got to do with a reservoir? If you wander along the path fringing Grimwith (pronounced Grim’ath) Reservoir, you’ll come to …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
How well do you know this place? Do you associate it with a vast and rich business empire? It's a large site so not all visitors manage to find the …Read more
Where have you seen evidence of the Mouseman? I'm not talking about vermin control! This small carved mouse made him famous, and his work is still t…Read more
Why are we still so fascinated by stories of smugglers? Maybe it's the secrecy, the tax dodging tactics or simply a childlike desire to play hide-an…Read more
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
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
Remember those wonderful carefree days when you played outside? It would get gradually darker and colder, and you were desperate for the loo, but yo…Read more