American War of Independence
Find out how the American War of Independence reached the Yorkshire Coast… When the American colonies declared their independence, Great Britain …
Heritage
Bring the past to life in Yorkshire’s historic site. Yorkshire’s castles and ruins hide a wealth of history along with a little mystery. Wander through magnificent World Heritage Sites or into quiet crumbling monasteries to get a sense of how lives were led hundreds of years ago.
English Civil War in Yorkshire
Tension between Charles I and Parliament over the king’s governing methods led to the king moving his court to York in …
War of the Roses in Yorkshire
Find out about all the battles that took place in one of the most historic wars ever War of the Roses …
Scottish Wars of Independence in Yorkshire
Scottish Wars of Independence in Yorkshire The death of King Alexander III of Scotland in 1286 left the Scottish throne empty. …
Railway Attractions of Yorkshire
Take an unforgettable steam train ride through spectacular Yorkshire countryside. Jump onboard and experience the chug of the engine and shriek …
Yorkshire Stately Homes and Gardens
Yorkshire’s grand stately homes tell the region’s vivid history. Many of them have been lived in by the same families for …
Military Heritage in Yorkshire
Historical military re-enactments bring Yorkshire’s past to life, whether it is a display of knights battling it out on horseback, a …
Yorkshire Castles, Ruins and Historical Heritage
Bring the past to life in Yorkshire’s castles, ruins and religious sites. Yorkshire’s castles and ruins hide a wealth of history …