Nazi symbols and naked genitals were graffitied on to the wall of the town’s 12th century castle and bronze statues of Blind Jack and Mother Shipton were vandalised.
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Swastikas sprayed as Knaresborough monuments desecrated
Some of Knaresborough's most famous monuments were vandalised in a shocking rampage last night. Nazi swastikas and naked genitals were graffitied on to the wall of the town's 12th century castle. Whoever did it climbed up the side of the castle into the castle's...
Plaque unveiled in Harrogate for Hungarian artist
A new brown plaque was unveiled in Harrogate today to commemorate Hungarian artist Jean-Georges Simon.
New Ripon horn planned for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Ripon’s royal patronage dates back 1,135 years to Alfred the Great and now the city is commissioning a new horn, that will extend the regal connection.
500-year-old misericord restored at Ripon Cathedral
The ornate misericords, which are small seats in the choir stalls, were carved in the 1490s. The one restored depicts a fox, which is thought to have lost its arms and legs in the last 100 years.
New Harrogate walking trail app launched
The Harrogate Civic Society app features seven walks, including the Starbeck trail, the High Harrogate trail and the Montpellier trail.
Six months to save Ripon’s Spa Baths for community use
Ripon has six months to raise enough money to save the 116-year-old Grade II listed building from being sold from housing after it was listed as an Asset of Community Value.
International stamp experts head to Harrogate for centenary event
Keith Burton, chair of the Harrogate Philatelic Society and a self-confessed nerd, says the event will mark a special royal centenary that saw George V in Harrogate.
‘The aim is to make Ripon a more attractive destination’
Richard Compton, chairman of Ripon Business Improvement District, says there is an opportunity to put the city on the national and international map.
Otley Road cycle path will make life worse for pedestrians
An Otley Road resident says the new cycle path will not benefit pedestrians. Readers also berate the amount of litter and the state of some of Harrogate’s finest monuments. Send your views to [email protected]
Ripon’s Royal Engineers enjoy Freedom of the City
Crowds gathered on the streets of Ripon this morning, to watch the Royal Engineers on a march that marks their Freedom of the City
Ripon salutes the Royal Engineers at freedom weekend
After it was cancelled because of covid in 2020, Ripon had the opportunity to salute the Royal Engineers as they exercised their Freedom of the City this weekend.
Masham Sheep Fair to go-ahead this month
The fair is one of the largest and quirkiest events on the Harrogate district calendar, featuring all things sheep, including sheep racing, as well as other entertainment, such as Morris dancers and tours of the town’s two breweries.
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