Chadwick Lawrence, a leading legal firm based in Yorkshire and sponsor members of the Society, is thrilled to announce a significant development in its senior team structure with the addition of six new Members as part of their brand-new Tailored Equity Scheme –...
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Why the Yorkshire coast’s most famous shipwreck is treasured
James Hodgson of the Filey Bay 1779 Research Group tells of how one of the most dramatic historical events off the Yorkshire coast is the catalyst for a new level of tourism, business and community engagement … and with plans for visits by US and Royal Navy warships....
New track is a clear winner for Yorkshire young athletes
World and Commonwealth athletics champion Steve Cram described a stunning new running track in Scarborough as “phenomenal” at the official opening. The new six-lane 400m track has been built on the former Bramcote School playing field, which is owned and run by...
All-new Halifax Christmas Parade set to woo visitors
For the first time ever, Halifax will launch its popular Christmas programme with a spectacular Christmas Parade set to wow the crowds and start the festive season with a bang! Expectations are rightly high because the family-friendly event will be created and...
An ambitious plan to pitch Yorkshire to the world
INTRODUCTION The Yorkshire Society has a vision in line with one of our region’s most pressing issues – ensuring its future economic success. Divided administratively into North, South, East and West, Yorkshire as a whole does not exploit its greatest economic asset,...
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust releases programme of wild events
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust releases programme of wild events to get Yorkshire folk out into nature this autumn and winter Fungi forays, shark egg hunts, ghost gear crafting, willow wreath making, mini mammal moseying – Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has it covered! Experts on...
The perfect Christmas present and a 15% discount for the Society
A BRILLIANT NEW BOOK FROM TOP TIMES REPORTER AND YORKSHIREMAN, RICK BROADBENT Now Then is an affectionate but unsparing look at a county, its inhabitants and their flinty vowels. This is a funny, wise and searching account of a place that claims to have given the...
PRESS RELEASE: Celebrating Yorkshire’s Rich History and the Legacy of Harry Gration MBE
Yorkshire Society Launches ‘2023/24 Harry Gration History Prize’ The Yorkshire Society is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated launch of the Harry Gration History Prize 2023/24, a celebration of Yorkshire's vibrant history and a tribute to the much-loved...
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust celebrate communities taking action for wildlife
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is celebrating the incredible drive of community groups across Yorkshire to defend and protect their local wildlife. Across the county, groups have planned, restored and planted among their local spaces to make them kinder and greener places...