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Finding the work of the Mouseman
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
Hackfall: if you go down to the woods today...
Can you imagine carrying a full dinner service, several food courses, and heavy wood tables and chairs deep into the woods for lunch? Once upon a ti…Read more
Feizor: a wonder-woman, witches' seats, Wainwright's wish & a wall
Most cars whoosh along the A65 between Long Preston and Clapham with no idea of the delights they're missing at Feizor. It's a small hamlet tucked a…Read more
Tracing the past in Robin Hoods Bay
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
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