East Yorkshire local and family history

It is still hot weather and I think some of our group felt the heat on Tuesday on our visit to Sheriff Hutton. We met for a meal at The High...

This always a busy time of year as the garden fruits ripen, we go on visits and this year, to make it more interesting, I have had a horrid...

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 ...