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6000 years of sheep: influencing our language and law
Records show that wool was bought and sold in Babylon as early as 4000 BC. Babylon actually means “land of…Read more
A visit to Ingleton
Do you have a favourite spot in or near Ingleton? As temperatures start to rise, you might think about taking the plunge and going for a swim. There…Read more
Which Masham treasures have you discovered?
How many of these Masham treasures do you recognise? I've given a few clues to help you find them! 1. The venue for sheep ra…Read more
Sleeping elephants, books, fine foods & wool
Sleeping elephants, books, fine food & wool: snuggled beneath the Howgills, straddling Cumbria…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
7 reasons to make Hawes your starting point for a visit to the Yorkshire Dales
7 reasons why Hawes is a great starting point for a visit to the Yorkshire Dales. 1. It's a sizeable market town and yet every single shop is sti…Read more
Middleham
Heard of "Windsor of the North"? Go to Middleham in the heart of Wensleydale and you'll notice that the houses clustered around the market place …Read more
‘Long Addingham’
Where can you find a suspension bridge, ski lift cable cars and a riddle attached to a church? There’s always something appealing about exploring…Read more
East Witton
I mentally gave out several awards as I mooched around East Witton. Most will have never spent any time there, yet it's so uplifting! Look at the…Read more