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Washburn wanderings

22 Jul 2008

Paul Kirkwood finds his way around a sometimes forgotten valley west of Harrogate

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A priory engagement

Paul Kirkwood tries out new walks on the Nostell Priory estate near Wakefield.

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Jane McDonald

Wakefield lass, singing star, sparkly gown-lover and TV regular – talks to Tony Greenway about her Yorkshire Life

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New name on tourism map

Slaithwaite’s wealth of old buildings and its scenic canal make it a prime candidate for development as a visitor destination like Hebden Bridge or Holmfirth reports Penny Wainwright PHOTOGRAPHS BY GRAHAM LINDLEY.  
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Going to the chapel

Loyd Grossman, former presenter of Masterchef and Through the Keyhole, is on a mission to save Yorkshire’s historic parish churches. Tony Greenway finds out why. PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDY BULMER

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Reflect Awile

Take time to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the grounds surrounding a religious retreat in the Yorkshire Dales says Linda Viney. The gardens surrounding Parcevall Hall, Skyreholme, near Skipton, which is used as a retreat and conference centre by members of the Bradford Diocese, are some of the most peaceful I have visited.

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Malton's moving forward

Chris Titley visits a traditional Yorkshire market town with its eyes on the future. PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDY BULMER


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Headingley-It's just not cricket

Headingley is more than just the home of Geoffrey Boycott’s hundredth 100. It’s a Leeds village suburb with a mixed community, a very positive vibe and a get-up-and-go local development trust as Tony Greenway discovers. PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAM ATKINS

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Great days

As the Great Yorkshire Show reaches a milestone anniversary, Jo Haywood talks to one of its past honorary directors

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Huddersfield Life

The busy West Yorkshire town of Huddersfield is set for a multi-million pound makeover. Jo Haywood reports PHOTOGRAPHS: LEO ROSSER

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The rise of Reeth

Maggie Stratton finds out what it’s like to live in an historic Yorkshire Dales village. With a century of life here between them, there’s little Gordon and Enid Walker can’t tell you about Reeth – the picturesque market village at the junction of Yorkshire’s two most northerly dales.  
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Golcar- Lily of the valley

Penny Wainwright visits a former textile town that has blossomed in the Colne Valley. Take walking boots and a camera, advises one guide to Golcar. It’s a good tip: they’re invaluable for climbing its steep streets and cobbled ginnels, and for capturing some spectacular views across the Colne Valley. spectacular views across the Colne Valley.
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Scarborough- It's just grand

Scarborough is a favourite with holidaymakers, Yorkshire’s artistic community and house hunters with an eye for a property bargain. Tony Greenway visits this popular East Coast resort PHOTOGRAPHS BY MIKE KIPLING

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Harrogate- Overflowing with culture

The halls are alive with the sound of music, readings, singing, fun and laughter. Jo Haywood finds something for everyone in Harrogate PHOTOGRAPHS BY MIKE KIPLING



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Hats off to Ilkley

Jo Haywood travels to one of West Yorkshire's busiest towns to visit a very special centenarian Photographs: Sam Atkins and Leo Rosser
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