East Yorkshire local and family history

Yesterday was not only the summer solstice - the longest day- but it was also the annual Eastrington show. I have been attending the show si...

I have been watching and listening to the various events in Normandy  to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D Day. My father, Cpl Doug Wats...

I have been away on holiday but am now back home, appreciating English food but missing the warmth and sunshine. I planted out courgettes ...

At last it has stopped raining and we can cut the grass. Much longer and we would be haymaking. I really enjoy this time of year when everyt...

Last night I went to the monthly meeting of the Marshland Local History group in Swinefleet village hall. The speaker was very interesting a...

At long last the weather is improving and I have been able to cut the grass. I have a very old ride on mower and it is a challenge to steer ...

Tonight I have given a talk on Yorkshire emigrants to the Holme on Spalding Moor history group. This  is a friendly and comparatively new gr...

This is just a brief post which links to the database of Howden soldiers and sailors whose names appear on Howden war memorial This is an ...

I have just been out for a walk with Molly. There has been a light fall of snow overnight and the road was what could be described as 's...

The internet is a wonderful thing for family historians as it enables us to find out what happened to people who left  Yorkshire for a new l...