We are pleased to announce that The Yorkshire Society has entered into a reciprocal arrangement with the British American Business Council in Texas. The BABC is the largest transatlantic business network with over 2,000 member companies and 22 chapters across North...
Anne Lister – The Real Life of Gentleman Jack & Frank Matcham and his Yorkshire Gems – two new online lectures accessible to Yorkshire Society Members. The Yorkshire Association of Blue Badge Guides would like to open up access to the next two lectures in our...
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Maharaj, founder of the Sikh faith advocated for a sense of ‘duty’ and ‘way of life’ that all Sikhs should aspire towards. These are enshrined in his principle three teachings: Naam Japna (recitation of God’s name), Kirat Karna (earning an honest...
One of my favourite buildings is in Leeds and situated just on the edge of Park Square near the Town Hall. Whilst a short walk from the main centre, it is well worth a visit as the architecture is magnificent and it looks completely out of place next to the Georgian...
There have only ever been 9 British astronauts. But Yorkshire can lay claim to the first ever with Sheffield born Helen Sharman and two more British astronauts, Nicholas Patrick and Piers Sellers have Yorkshire connections. But space isn’t all about astronauts....
Yesterday's online conference, organised in association with University of Hull and One Yorkshire Committee, brought together a number of noted speakers to discuss issues relating to Yorkshire's brand. The event was well attended with more than 200 delegates watching....
The speakers for our 24th February (2-4pm) online seminar 'This is Yorkshire', which we are organising in association with University of Hull and the One Yorkshire committee, have been announced. The seminar, which brings together people from across the region and...
The Yorkshire Association of Blue Badge Tourist Guides (corporate members and one of our Yorkshire Heritage Guardians) have been running a series of Continual Professional Development Zoom Lectures for their members over lockdown. Whilst many of their virtual lectures...
Following an article in the December edition of The Dalesman (you can find a copy of our website HERE) asking if Yorkshire people were proud to be called Tykes, or not, we received this lovely message from Dales artist Val Walker-Witton: Having read your article in...