Album Yorkshire from Herb Riddle

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nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:20:52 +0000

A funny moment seen at a ‘Yanks’ 40’s festival at Oxenhope in Yorkshire some sixteen years back. As this hamlet with its heritage railway centre was a locations for the famous Yanks film of 1978 it has been celebrated annually here. Ah, happy memories. PiP

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HBM ~ A Leyburn bench

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:05:33 +0000

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As we explore the Shawl at Leyburn a few benches invite us to sit. This overlooks a big wide valley with quite a lot to look at but I am attracted mainly by the gold colours of a pending sunset on the bench.

HBM, enjoy the week.

HBM ~ A Shawl bench

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:12:25 +0000

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Another look from the Shawl at Leyburn. A big wide valley with quite a lot to look at. This bench was very popular in the warm sun as we passed it again later.

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Driving mist

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:16:00 +0000

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December brought us quite a few days of mist. We see here how some of the roads are in these conditions and so one has to be quite careful. Before you ask – no I am not in the car here - but I was just a few minutes later :)

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Coppernob

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:04:36 +0000

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As we explore the National railway museum in York we quickly come across this classic. It is a Furness Railway Class A2, 0-4-0. Built in 1846 this being the original No.3, nicknamed Coppernob because of the domed shape of its copper firebox, which was characteristic of Bury engines. It was used to handle traffic on the Furness Railway which ran from Kirby-in-Furness to Dalton-in Furness with no regular passenger services at this time. It was introduced in 1846 and withdrawn in 1898.

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HFF ~ A misty winter

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:48:16 +0000

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The days before Christmas brought us mist and fog here in England. Here is a sample taken on the outskirts of York. Brrrrrrrr....

Have a good weekend.

HFF ~ Know your place!

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:08:23 +0000

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Another look at York Railway station here. A far cry from what it would have looked like in here at the same time ninety years back with, no doubt, big crowds and lots of smoke, all mixed with the loud sounds of hissing steam , hoots and chatter. Now it seems almost silent.

Have a good weekend and I wish you A Happy New Year

A Christmas Wish

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 07:14:56 +0000

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As the last of the shoppers leave our town centres we can start to think on the true meaning of this moment, our Christmas Eve. A time of peace for all in which to love our neighbours as we love ourselves.

May your festive days bring you all you hope for, as I wish all my Ipernity friends:

A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
~ Herb ~

(Taken some days back whilst in York)

Christmas time in the city

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 07:22:59 +0000

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Christmas is a busy time! Here in York its a day for festivity shopping and as can be seen in this area of the market, it is where flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables are purchased. A colourful spot here at the edge of the old area of York known as the Shambles.

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December

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:09:32 +0000

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As we progress through the month of December I am reminded here of the typical weather we have at this time of year now. This capture was taken just outside the city of York but it could be anywhere in rural Britain. Mist and fog have for long time been a favourite subject for me but a subject too, sadly neglected of late. Enjoy this moody clump of trees formally surrounded by a fence, I presume to keep animals from damaging them.

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York Minster at sunset

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:26:58 +0000

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Here we see part of the south edifice of the famous cathedral of York showing off it most beautiful architectural features in this late winter afternoon light. We had walked past earlier but this light was far more attractive. There are really too many superlatives to describe this all dominating homage to God and man, suffice to say that this building began in 1220 and took 250 years to complete. An earlier Anglo-Saxon church standing here was opened in 637AD. It is dedicated to St Peter.Best full screen.

The Pip (adjacent photo) shows the choir just before Evening song.

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York Minster choir

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:26:55 +0000

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A spectacular look at the choir in this lovely cathedral. It actually runs from west to east on our right hand side here. We arrived at the church too late for an internal visit but realised that we could attend the choir here for an hour. In the end it was full to capacity with the choristers' sat behind the candle lit places also to my right but not in view. Above me to my left was the majestic organ that together with the singers held everybody in thrall.
I was amazed how good this phone photo came out as there was no flash and I noticed as I left that photography was in fact forbidden!

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Bolton Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:07:22 +0000

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Driving back from the Aysgarth Falls we spotted this from the road before taking a closer look. We had visited the castle once before but in this instance on seeing the amount of visitors already there we forewent the experience.
Bolton Castle is a 14th-century castle located near Leyburn in Wensleydale, Yorkshire. The castle is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It was damaged in the English Civil War, and “slighted” afterwards, but much of it survived. Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned here for six months around 1568. It has never been sold and is still in the ownership of the descendants of the Scrope family. WiKi
More info: boltoncastle.co.uk/what-to-do-yorkshire/medieval-castles-history

PiP shows nearby Bolton Hall -owned by the same family.

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Easby Abbey Gatehouse

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:43:37 +0000

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A look at this this impressive small building which stands a short distance away from the far larger ruins of the Abbey itself. The Abbey founded in 1152, is near the Yorkshire town of Richmond.

Richmond Castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 07:30:35 +0000

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Two views of this impressive ruined castle here. Both taken from the inner central space that would have been a hive of activity in the day.

“Towering above the river Swale in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond Castle has been an imposing sight since its foundation in the 1070s. The castle is one of the finest and most complete 11th-century fortresses in the country.” (English Heritage.org)
More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/richmond-castle/history-and-stories
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Richmond Castle from the town

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:10:01 +0000

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A nice curve for me here and as per usual I always like to include a frame of some sort. The flying flag is the ‘English Heritage’ emblem. They look after such historical buildings and sites. More about the castle later when I share some closer looks.

This is in fact a phone photo even though I took a few with my DSLR. The quality seemed OK and the P.O.V on this was slightly better than my Nikon ones. I never thought I would see the day when a phone photo competed against my Nikon shots. Maybe, because I am snapping with my phone, I am not taking as much care with the ‘real’ camera :)

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The enchanted seat

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:30:38 +0000

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One from a walk around Digley reservoir not too far from my home in Oldham. It started off with a sunny bright morning but on our way back the clouds opened and we had heavy rain but soon it cleared again and introduced this rainbow.
A contender perhaps for this Octobers CWP competition of Rainbows that starts tomorrow.

www.ipernity.com/group/1071739/discuss/199558 www.ipernity.com/group/1071739/doc

HBM, enjoy the week.

The River Swale at Richmond

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:06:31 +0000

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Richmond in Yorkshire is an impressive historical market town with its castle and location. Here, running well below the castle walls is the equally impressive River Swale. This is the location for many family outings as parts of the river above the falls are quite safe and shallow and so many picnics had here.

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A walk in Hardcastle Crags

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:06:34 +0000

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This wooded valley near Hebden Bridge is always a great pleasure to explore. As per usual we walk the stony river path of Hebden Beck up-stream. Now even though it is barely the second week of September we see the first signs of Autumn.

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A view from the castle

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:45:27 +0000

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The inhabitants of Richmond Castle in Yorkshire had a very pleasant garden walk within the castle grounds. Here we are just inside the castle walls and below the main tower. There are fine views from the seat and a great view of the River Swale far below just over the wall on the left.

HBM, enjoy the week.