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Harry Gration History Prize winners receive their awards

Harry Gration History Prize winners receive their awards

The first ever winners of the Harry Gration History Prize were announced today at the Yorkshire Heritage Summit in Saltaire. Rachael Whitbread and Jamie White won the 18 and over, and under 18 categories respectively. The annual essay writing competition, organised by...

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Talk Yorkshire – and be proud

Talk Yorkshire – and be proud

The Yorkshire Dialect Society, a leading member of our Heritage Guardians network (who will be taking part in the Saltaire event on May 18th), have just launched their new Talk Yorkshire project.  This originates from a recognition that it is not only the landscape...

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Photo gallery of the 34th Yorkshire Awards

Photo gallery of the 34th Yorkshire Awards

The Yorkshire Society held its 34th Yorkshire Awards and Gala Dinner on 3rd March. Yorkshire's most prestigious annual awards were presented to those who had done Yorkshire proud in 2022 including Chris Mason (Man of the Year), Lindsey Burrow (Woman of the Year), Dr...

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34th Yorkshire Awards is a roaring success

34th Yorkshire Awards is a roaring success

Friday, 3rd March saw the 34th Yorkshire Awards and Gala Dinner held in Leeds. It was an emotion charged event with a special tribute to the late Harry Gration who has compered the Yorkshire Awards event for many years. Harry’s widow, Helen, attended with his son,...

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Meet Seb, the Society’s youngest ever member

Meet Seb, the Society’s youngest ever member

The Yorkshire Society is delighted to introduce its newest and youngest member, Sebastian Raper. Born on 8th December 2022, little Sebastian was born in Ruckersville, Virginia in the USA. Proud granddad, Fran Raper, who lives in Yorkshire said “I am obviously keen...

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Milner Field: Rise, fall and rediscovery

Milner Field: Rise, fall and rediscovery

The Yorkshire Society is committed to promoting and protecting Yorkshire's heritage. Here's a cautionary tale by David Pickersgill on what happens when built heritage isn't protected, kindly provided by History & Heritage Yorkshire NO ORDINARY TRACK IN THE...

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