The Burgoyne Tucked away in Swaledale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Burgoyne is a charming country house hotel and a truly unique building full of original features, which offers a range of... CONTINUE READING
The Marton Arms Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Thornton in Lonsdale, just outside Ingleton, The Marton Arms is a welcoming independently owned country inn. You’ll find warm hospitality, home-cooked... CONTINUE READING
The Churchmouse at Barbon The Churchmouse at Barbon is a village store, cafe and delicatessen all rolled in to one. Situated in the centre of the beautiful village of Barbon, with indoor and outdoor seating, The... CONTINUE READING
Murder of a carrier: Thomas Hunter of Archer Hill, Orton The nineteenth century 'common carrier' was often entrusted with considerable sums of money as he or she made their way from village to village, collecting goods and taking orders. As a result they... CONTINUE READING
A Dales for all Seasons One of the many things I love about living in the UK, and the Dales in particular, is the distinct changes in the seasons. Even month by month you can see these little changes... CONTINUE READING
COVID-19 Weekend Update Ahead of the weekend, the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority is once again urging the public to heed Government advice to stay home and avoid all unnecessary travel. David Butterworth,... CONTINUE READING
Ramsay's Fish and Chip Van Our weekly rounds. Our Fish and Chip van has set rounds from Tuesday to Friday and is currently available to hire for functions from Saturday to Monday. Please note the times below are for guidance... CONTINUE READING
Victorian carters in Orton Our research in the murder of Thomas Hunter a carrier from Archer Hill in Orton Parish in the Westmorland Dales led us to a rather splendid photograph taken at that remote farm some years after... CONTINUE READING
Hebblethwaite Hall Wood Location: near Sedbergh, Rawthey Valley, in the North West of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Grid reference: SD690930 Hebblethwaite Hall Wood is found near Sedbergh in the Rawthey... CONTINUE READING
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Travel through the lovely Yorkshire Dales on this scenic train pulled by a steam locomotive, leaving from Bolton Abbey Station to the historic Embsay Station, built in 1888. Enjoy Breakfast or an... CONTINUE READING
