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Inspired By Heraldry – New Exhibition To Open In Leeds

Local News
Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of coats of arms in the Yorkshire Heraldry Society’s new exhibition opening at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The free exhibition – Inspired by Heraldry – showcases a historic art dating to 12th century Britain and France, which distinguished nobles…

The Battlefield Society and Towton Today

Special Features
The Towton Battlefield Society (TBS) is a registered charity led by Chairman Mark Taylor. The TBS comprises a diverse mix of members who volunteer their time and skills to work tirelessly to achieve the objectives of the society. The main objectives are to protect and preserve the battlefield, and to…

The Legacy Of Towton Lives On

Special Features
The Artefacts of Towton Battlefield One of the crucial things in discovering what happened during a battle is the archaeology and artefacts found on a battlefield. Towton has proved to be one of the most important battlefield sites in regards to finds. The soil quality and composition makes it a…

The Battle Of Towton

Special Features
The Wars of the Roses is something that just about everyone in the UK is aware of from Britain’s’ colourful and varied past. But what was it all about? What caused this period of civil war and what was the legacy that was left behind? Here, the Yorkshire Reporter looks…

Local Sculptor Exhibition

Lifestyle, Sculpture
Daniel Cooper is currently showing his slate sculptures “Metamorphosis 1” as a solo exhibition at the Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery until the 30th of april. His inspiration for this body of work comes from the Elterwater slate quarry, situated in the Langdale pikes of the Lake District national…

Bones of lost wonder displayed at Leeds City Museum

Lifestyle, Local News, Museum
Curators at Leeds Museums and Galleries have uncovered the bones of a lost wonder while looking through their collection at Leeds Discovery Centre. Following restoration work, the skeleton of a large, extinct, flightless bird hailing from New Zealand and one of the largest birds ever to roam the Earth has…

Museum objects on display at St James’ Hospital

Local News
A host of fine and rare objects from the Leeds Museums and Galleries extensive collection are being displayed in a new exhibition at St James’ Hospital. Since 2011, Leeds Museums and Galleries have been working in partnership with St. James’ Hospital curating exhibitions for their Atrium, a grand hall in…

It’s ‘vive les fleurs’ at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2014

Local News
Rated Britain’s best gardening event by Which? Gardening, Harrogate Spring Flower Show will this year be celebrating pedals as well as petals! As excitement builds for the Yorkshire start of the world’s biggest cycling race, exhibitors at the UK’s most prestigious independent flower show are preparing to add a little…

Gardening For April (Lawns)

Local News
Last month’s article made reference to the impending spring tasks relating to lawn care and restoration. At this time of year it is easy to become distracted by the colour of spring bulbs, early flowering shrubs and fresh green emerging foliage. Often ignored and misunderstood, there is no doubt that…
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