Stephen Lewis

In 1975, archaeologists were growing excited about the Viking-age remains they thought might lie beneath a nondescript York street named Coppergate.

THE harsh winters – and Christmases – endured by people living in remote communities high up on the North Nork Moors in years gone by are brought to vivid life in a new short documentary film available to view on YouTube until December 31.

YORK city centre at 3pm on Wednesday afternoon was an odd mix of busy and quiet; like a sleeping giant just beginning to awaken from a long slumber

Every cloud has a silver lining. That is certainly the case in Sheriff Hutton. The coronavirus lockdown and pandemic has brought the village together like never before.

THERE was no hint of a global pandemic on the horizon when the P&O Arcadia sailed from Southampton Docks on January 3 to begin a 101-day world cruise.

FOR this week’s Way We Were we are heading to Pocklington Canal.

A NEW book delving into North Yorkshire’s history has been published, and Ryedale features strongly on its pages.

THERE are many Castle Howards. There’s the magnificent country home designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in 1699 for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle. There’s Castle Howard the film set where, most famously, the 1981 TV series of Brideshead Revisited was made - turning the house into one of the most famous stately homes in the world.

THE Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors, the Lake District - they’re all dramatic, and stunningly beautiful, admits Simon Palmour. But their beauty is obvious. It’s on show for everyone to see.

THE sight of grubby-faced street urchins begging at the side of the road when they should be at school, or young teenagers working down stinking open sewers wearing nothing but loincloths, does something to you. Or at least, it did to Ian and Sue Bretherton.