East Yorkshire local and family history

Well - it's all over for another year and I hope all readers of my blog have had a good Christmas and New Year. I am taking decorations ...

Today is the second day of December and it is fine and frosty. Molly and I have just been for a walk and at last the standing water is retre...

It's that time of year again when Goole library hold their annual family history day - the 9th November. I have been going for years now...

I have been sorting kitchen cupboards and decided I was more interested in sorting old pictures. So here are some views from 2002 when the...

I have just come in from walking Molly and have picked up a few conkers from the road through Saltmarshe Park. I cannot resist them when the...

It's almost September and  it feels autumnal. The apples are doing well and we have had a few figs and greengages. I am hoping to pick s...

I was recently asked to look at one of the names on the roll of honour in Gilberdyke memorial hall. This was JO Harrison. James Oswald Har...

Well it's chucking it down outside, the lawn is turning into a wildlife  habitat and we have had last week the hottest day ever. So this...

It's a lovely summer's day and I am going outside soon to  water all the plants in pots - and give some to our chickens. They are co...

I have been enjoying the Sunday night drama Gentleman Jack based on the life of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall. I am particularly interested ...