Category Archives: Yorkshire 2021

Our week in Sandhutton, near Thirsk

Drama at the roundabout

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Gary

It was just as we left the M3. There’s a big, very busy, roundabout. We were stopped at the lights when, suddenly, an explosion of emotions in the car beside us resulted in a young fellow leaving the car and … Continue reading →

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We didn’t have tapas

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Gary

One of my favourite people on Twitter is The Man in Seat 61. We’ve been following him for years. He loves public transport even more than me. Which, in and of itself, is extraordinary. He created an amazing website full … Continue reading →

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Where once were dragons

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Gary

When you spend a lot of money renovating your home, I think it’s a good idea to look after your servants. It might annoy you having to pay for bathing facilities for them, but you should weigh up whether the … Continue reading →

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She made them flow with silent sweetness

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Gary

I was correct regarding the nightmare effects of the ginormous cherry Eton mess I devoured last night. I spent the night being constantly harassed by dreams of what to do about sorting the rubbish when we leave on Sunday. There’s … Continue reading →

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Fat rascals in the garden

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Gary

In 2001, the Northern Horticultural Society (NHS) merged with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The merger meant, among other things, that the RHS acquired Harlow Carr. Harlow Carr is a wonderful garden on the outskirts of Harrogate. Originally, Harlow Carr … Continue reading →

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All scones are not equal

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Gary

Whatever you do, don’t order pecan and chestnut mushroom pâté. It is a particularly tasteless meat free option that makes me think that vegans lack taste buds. Of course, I wouldn’t order it because if a menu boasts salt and … Continue reading →

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When NT made me eat a pastie

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Gary

In 1930, the Great Depression created an almost 100% unemployment situation on Tyneside. Commander Clare Vyner wanted to do something for the boys who had nothing and even less to look forward to. He wanted to give them a future. … Continue reading →

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Heading for the Dales

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Gary

There was a risk that we would find ourselves stranded somewhere a few hundred miles from home. The risk was because of the current fuel ‘crisis’. We were driving to Thirsk in North Yorkshire without any real knowledge of petrol … Continue reading →

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