Historic York in pictures
A wonderful selection of photos of historic York
All the images are courtesy of Francis Frith and available to buy as prints by clicking the image.
Above: Cliffords Tower, c1950
Britain’s greatest cathedrals
You don’t have to be religious to believe that Britain’s cathedrals are the country’s greatest buildings, from the great medieval cathedrals to the Baroque brilliance of St Paul’s
A cathedral is a bishop’s church, where the bishop’s throne...
Yorkshire: an insider’s guide
From dales to wolds, cities to coasts, literary landscapes to ancient abbeys, Yorkshire offers something to inspire you, whatever your passion
Ask a dozen people what Yorkshire means to them and each will give you a different answer...
Midsummer bloom at Yorkshire Lavender farm
In summer, a sea of purple awaits you in the heart of the Howardian Hills. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Yorkshire Lavender farm offers the largest collection of lavender and herbs...
South Yorkshire: an insider’s guide
Robin Hood, the Pilgrim Fathers, Mary Queen of Scots and world-famous steel. South Yorkshire hides its light under a bushel
South Yorkshire, once part of the old West Riding of Yorkshire, is a region of two halves. The...
Historic Treasure under threat
A rare silver 18th century wine cistern commissioned by Thomas Wentworth (1672 – 1739), who built Stainborough Castle, and who was the ambassador to the King of Prussia at Berlin, is under threat of...
Best of Yorkshire – the awards
Finalists for this year's White Rose Awards have been announced by Welcome to Yorkshire: an extra-long list this year because of the record-breaking number of entries and their high quality.
The 90 finalist tourism businesses...
Discover a slice of Yorkshire with Hotel du Vin
What better way to see Yorkshire than from the comfort of two of the best hotels in the county? Stay for one night each at two of the county's Hotel du Vins for an...
Archbishop joins 900th birthday of Yorkshire saint
Why not follow in the footsteps of the Archbishop of York, with a pilgrimage walk celebrating the 900th anniversary of St Aelred at Rievaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire?
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu,...
Cliffe Castle Restoration
Cliffe Castle in Keighley, West Yorkshire sees a restoration of its Great Drawing Room to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a museum. BRITAIN talks to Daru Rooke, director.
During the late 19th century, Yorkshire millionaire...
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