It’s perhaps one of Harrogate’s best kept secrets, a private members’ club first established in the 19th century, tucked away in one of the beautiful properties on Victoria Avenue. But inside the...
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Harrogate’s ‘best kept secret’ club has just appointed its first female president
It’s perhaps one of Harrogate’s best kept secrets, a private members’ club first established in the 19th century, tucked away in one of the beautiful properties on Victoria Avenue. But inside the walls that house The Harrogate Club, significant events are taking...
Local history spotlight: Naomi Jacob
(Lead image: Pixabay and Ripon Civic Society) North Yorkshire boasts numerous connections to the literary world across the centuries; the Brontë family immortalised Haworth and the dramatic scenery of the moors, Whitby Abbey famously inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula,...
Knaresborough Heritage Centre to open this month
Knaresborough Heritage Centre has announced it plans to open this month. The centre, which celebrates and showcases Knaresborough's rich history, will open on April 27 at 12 High Street. It will offer gallery exhibitions, heritage information, children's activities,...
Village idiot visits Harrogate
A YouTuber who plans to visit all 10,474 civil parishes in England is turning his attention to Harrogate. Andy Smith, who calls himself The Village Idiot, has visited more than 1,000 parishes since he started in 2020. He expects it will take him 30 or 40 years to...
Local history spotlight: Blind Jack of Knaresborough
If you’re a Knaresborough resident, you’ll almost certainly have heard about Blind Jack, but his influence can be felt much further than the small Yorkshire town. A civil engineer, local guide, horse trader, businessman and a musician, Jack can sometimes be...
Exploring North Yorkshire’s plaques and the history behind them
(Image: Gyles Rocholl) Taking the local area for granted is something many of us can be guilty of - especially if you’re a North Yorkshire resident. History can be found round every corner but can often be sidelined as just a small thread within the wider tapestry of...
Harrogate care home owner “absolutely delighted” after Grove House conversion approved
The owner of Harrogate's Grove House has said he is "absolutely delighted" after planners finally gave the go-ahead to convert the grade two listed building into a luxury care facility. Graeme Lee, chief executive of Springfield Healthcare, bought Grove House for £3...
Wreath laid in Killinghall to honour heroic Harrogate airman
A wreath was laid in a churchyard in Killinghall on Sunday to mark the 80th anniversary of the death of a local RAF pilot in the Second World War. Flying officer Ted Thackway lost his life on Black Thursday — the worst night in British military aviation history. He...
£15m bid to transform Harrogate’s Grove House into care home approved
A £15 million transformation of Harrogate's Grove House into a major new care home and community facility has finally been approved. Grove House, a grade two listed building opposite the fire station on Skipton Road, was the home of Victorian inventor, philanthropist...
Beatles poster at Harrogate’s Royal Hall fetches £3,000 at auction
An original poster for The Beatles when they played at the Royal Hall in Harrogate has fetched £3,000 at auction. The Fab Four performed their only Harrogate gig on March 8, 1963 — just as they were on the cusp of superstardom. They were supported by two local...
Knaresborough Heritage Centre to open next year
A Knaresborough Heritage Centre will open on the town's High Street next year. The centre will include a shop selling Knaresborough books, gifts and cards, an information centre for visitors and a multi-purpose gallery for exhibitions, talks and workshops. Located in...
Archaeology festival brings Knaresborough’s rich story to life
Anyone walking around Knaresborough could hardly fail to notice it's a beautiful and historic place. But trying to find out more about its rich past isn't easy. The town's first community archaeological festival, which begins today (Saturday), aims to shine some light...
