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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
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
Gorgeous afternoon teas in a hidden shepherd's hut
There are some places that are so special, I'm in two minds about sharing them. Betty's Vintage hut is one of these. Over the years I’ve carried out…Read more
"Graffiti" sheep
Noticed colourful 'graffiti' on sheep? Why? For many years (and in some places still) sheep were grazed on common land, which belonged to the who…Read more
West Ridings
Ever wondered at signs mentioning the 'West Ridings' or stones at the edge of bridges with a WR marking on them? The story goes back a long way… …Read more
Rabbits, Russians and the Yorkshire Dales
This is Lady Hill - it has an interesting story attached to it and is a much loved Wensleydale landmark, less familiar from this vantage point. If y…Read more
Arncliffe
The hamlet of Arncliffe feels like it's tucked away in its own special time zone, safely distanced from the troubles of the world. It's become be…Read more