Posts by yorkshire reporter

Druid’s Temple

Imagine you are a wealthy landowner at the turn of the 19th century, roaming your vast woodlands and country park wondering how on earth you can help the local people who are presently suffering due to unemployment. Then a most fantastic idea pops into your head – get the men…

REMEMBERING MICHAEL RENNIE

HOLLYWOOD ACTOR FROM YORKSHIRE With Yorkshire Day falling on the first of this month, I thought I would take a look at one of our very own cinema legends, an actor I admired greatly who made the big time in Hollywood. He became a very familiar face on British television…

MAGGIE’S CULTURE CRAWL: TAKE A 10K WALK ON THE CULTURAL SIDE

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Friday 29 September, Culture Crawl Leeds takes you on a fabulous 10k route around the city, raising money for Maggie’s Yorkshire, and uncovering history, art and culture, with exclusive night access to some amazing buildings. Starting at Holy Trinity Church for registration and entertainment, followed by an exclusive experience at…

AUGUST 2017

People often ask me what motivates me after being in the auction business for over 40 years. The story below is one such reason. We were approached by a small local charity recently who had found a banner that had been in their cupboard for over 10 years. They were…

BROWN & GOLD IS EXPANDING….

THIS MONTH I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE WE WILL BE OPENING TWO NEW STORES IN YORKSHIRE Both stores are existing jewellers and have been trading for over 40 years including a flagship store in York city centre. The shops will soon be rebranded into ‘Christopher Brown Jewellers’ and offer the…

AUGUST 2017

Blink182 exploded on to the scene in 1999, largely on the back of the opus of teen angst All The Small Things. It has not been a smooth ride for fans ever since. Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker worked hard and became the lovable punk band who your…

TRAMLINES FESTIVAL 2017 WRAPS UP NINTH SUCCESSFUL YEAR

−−− BY STUART GLOSSOP −−− Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival has closed the gates on its 2017 event. The inner city festival which took place from 21 – 23 July, spanned 5 stages with over 70 standout performances from Primal Scream, Kano, The Libertines, Metronomy, All Saints, The Coral, The Pharcyde, Toots…
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