Ketton Packhorse Bridge: Is It Worth Going to See?
I’ve walked over a lot of bridges in my life, but Ketton Packhorse Bridge in Brafferton, Darlington stands out as one of the most unusual ones. It’s aRead More…
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In Search of the Middridge Faeries (Middridge fairies)
It’s amazing how one thing can lead to another. When I was researching the history of Middridge Quarry for a recent blog post, I discovered it is clRead More…
Middridge Quarry: A Place of Natural Beauty and Historical Significance
Train buffs are often attracted to Darlington and Shildon because of their rich railway heritage. Many other visitors take time out to visit the railwRead More…
Hoping to Enjoy Cherry Blossom on the Approach to Romanby
Recently, I thought back to all the times I travelled between Bedale and Northallerton. This was many years ago. In my late teens and early 20s, I oftRead More…
The Saltburn to Skinningrove Cliff Walk: What to Expect
The walk from Saltburn-by-the-Sea to Skinningrove is just over four miles and, according to Google Maps, it should take just under half an hour to comRead More…
Black Fish & Chips? That’s Something You Don’t See Every Day
When my plate of fish and chips arrived at the table, the fish appeared to have been burned to a crisp. Cinder and chips – that’s what it looked like.Read More…
The Big Head Sculpture at Newton Aycliffe: What’s That About?
If you’ve ever travelled between Darlington and Newton Aycliffe, seen a big metal head sculpture near the road, and wondered what it is, I’m writing tRead More…
Nope! The Hill at Bishopton Is Not a Burial Mound
If you ever pass through the town of Bishopton, you may notice a small hill in a field next to the road. It’s easy to see the hill is man-made and youRead More…
Robin Hood’s Bay: Things to Know Before Your Trip
Robin Hood’s Bay is a small coastal town on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors. It’s about 9 km (5 miles) from the centre of Whitby, to the north, and 20Read More…
Things to See and Do (and Eat) on a Day Out in Whitby
If you are looking for an interesting English seaside town to visit, Whitby deserves a place near the top of your list. It’s an old town that has a loRead More…