As I was saying a couple of days ago, if the pattern holds of running against the incumbent PM, at the general election @CountBinface will be running in the Richmond and Northallerton constituency.
I wonder what policies the Count can come up with for North Yorkshire. Making the two National Parks join up at Great Langton, perhaps? (-:
Catch them while you can; ghost signs don't last forever.
Sadly, when John Connell headed out to photograph this multi-layered palimpsest in Wakefield, it was gone, lost to aggresive cleaning of the brick between 2016–23.
My guess is that this was an off licence, but maybe someone with local knowledge might remember?
21 Apr 1593: George Radcliffe, future legal adviser & close ally in #Ireland to Lord Deputy Thomas Wentworth is baptised #otd at Thornhill #Yorkshire (eebo)
Morning all. It’s #WorldCurlewDay today. Please spread the love for these terrific endangered birds. Born in a Pennine village next to the moors, the distinctive curlew cry is an evocative sound of my childhood. If you’re out for a walk on the moors keep your dog on a lead. Curlews may be nesting. xx
2 Apr 1527: Adam Sedbergh last #Cistercian abbot of Jervaulx #Yorkshire is ordained deacon #otd at #York 10 years later on 26 May 1537 he would be executed after attainder for involvement with the Pilgrimage of Grace & on his death, the abbey reverted to the Crown (AStamp)
For those who have never come across them, ‘Uncle Mort' (author Peter Tinniswood) is hillarious. In this series (of 15 minute programs), he tours Wales.
Hosting Spins & Needles today in Wakefield at The Polka Hop. Bring up to 5 of your 7" singles and we'll play 'em (or just come along for the vibe and a beer!).
I'll bring a couple of cases of my own tracks too so we'll have plenty to go at. On from 2pm-6pm, all genres welcome 🎶
📆 Sun 25 Feb, 2pm-6pm
📍 The Polka Hop, George St, Wakefield
🎟️ Free in, under 18s fine until 7pm
I saw a 1971 report from the #BBC that mentioned this #Ripon tradition might end. At that time the tradition dating back to 886 was thought to be dying out. One man blew the horn every night at 9 PM, 365 days a year. It looks as if the tradition survives at least until this article of 2021. #NorthYorkshire#yorkshire