Yorkshire Society member Alex Adams, who lives in Washington DC, has written eloquently about his personal links and love of Yorkshire. You can read his 'letter' here. There are various ways of belonging to Yorkshire. You can be born here, choose to live here, or...
At the start of the year, I was likely more interested than most to read in the Yorkshire Post that the newly installed organ at the church closest to the United States Capitol had its pipes made in Bramley. As I live and work not too far from the church in question,...
Keighley Town Council, who are corporate members of the Society, and will be our hosts for the official Yorkshire Day Civic Celebration in 2022, plan to have a weekend of Yorkshire Day events this year and they have extended an invitation for everyone to join them.
We are pleased to announce the resumption of our membership scheme for Leeds Beckett University's students, alumni and staff. Leeds Beckett University is a valued corporate member of The Yorkshire Society, supporting it and its work across the region. So, if you are a...
Thank you to member Tim Barber of Real Yorkshire Tours for this report. In late July there was a flurry of activity on social media about the launch of a Yorkshire Wine Trail. Whilst I was aware of Yorkshire having a couple of vineyards, two of which I had previously...
The wait is over and the people of Yorkshire have spoken. The results of our 'Big Yorkshire Conversation' online survey are now available and they make interesting reading. ORDER A FREE COPY OF THE SURVEY REPORT Our survey, done in collaboration with University of...
When I founded The Mighty Shire, a website with blogs, guides and stories about local businesses and places in my native Yorkshire, it was because I believe Yorkshire has a lot to offer, and is the ideal destination for business, living and tourism. I am currently...
This month we will focus on Yorkshire Society corporate member Kay Atkinson and her business Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours. Kay along with two other Yorkshire Food “Ambassadors” run food tours in both their home town of Harrogate as well as in the centre of York....
Our latest Corporate Member Focus is on Country Clothing brand Ratcatcher. Yorkshire Society volunteer Tim Barber spoke to the owner, Jon Wall, to find out more about the business. Jon has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Yorkshire wool textile industry...