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The 1976 heatwave lasted 2 months, with a max temp recorded of about 36 degrees, and with 15 consecutive days of 32.5 degrees.

The climate debate at the time (yes, there was one) had been going for over 13 years & it was Global Cooling, with an Ice Age predicted "within 10 years."

Yes, really!

July 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM

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Ever visited the North Yorkshire village of Copt Hewick?

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March 8, 2025 at 12:13 AM

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Have you seen the latest "Colour & Light" display at @yorkminster.bsky.social?

What were your thoughts?

Colour & Light @ York Minster: youtu.be/iy6PCK6bfqc

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March 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM

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The area around Osmotherley in North Yorkshire. Fantastic walking country!

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February 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM

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Take a look at (very) Old Whitby, in North Yorkshire.

The photos of Frank M. Sutcliffe.

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Whitby, back in't day, like. Remember to LIKE and FOLLOW! Thank you! From the photographs of Frank M. Sutcliffe.

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February 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM

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Our post on last night's 1:1 draw between York City Ladies & Middlesbrough Women, at the LNER Stadium.

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Last night we watched the fantastic York City Ladies Football Club as they took on Middlesbrough FC Women, and it was certainly a "game of two halves!" It was also very cold! ❇️ Despite an early...

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February 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM

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Learn about the historic North Yorkshire village of Boltby, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book: bit.ly/AboutBoltby

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Boltby is a village and civil parish in what used to be known as the "Hambleton District" of North Yorkshire, until council reorganisation in 2023. It is on the edge of the North York Moors National.....

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February 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM

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Going "Off the Beaten Track" to the village of Hawnby in North Yorkshire: bit.ly/Hawnby

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We haven't done an "Off the Beaten Track" post in a while, so here we go, and this time we are looking at an absolute hidden gem in every sense of the word, the village of Hawnby! 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓...

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February 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM

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Our FB post looking at the amazing York Castle Museum.

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On Thursday, 30th January 2025, we attended "Behind the Scenes at York Castle Museum," organised by the brilliant York Professionals. At York Castle Museum you can experience 400 years of York’s...

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February 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM

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Our recent post featuring Clifford's Tower in York:

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Clifford's Tower sits in the heart of the City of York. Built originally on the orders of William I to dominate the former Viking city of Jórvík, the castle suffered a tumultuous early history before....

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February 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM

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Jervaux Abbey, North Yorkshire.

It was one of the great Cistercian abbeys of Yorkshire, England and was dedicated to St Mary in 1156.

It is a Grade I listed building. The place name "Jervaulx" is first identified in 1145, where it appears as "Jorvalle".

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January 29, 2025 at 11:44 PM

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Semerwater, Nortth Yorkshire.

January 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM

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If you want something truly special this Valentine's Day, why not choose a fantastic Valentine's meal at the wonderful Plum & Partridge Husthwaite.

Fantastic food, gorgeous surroundings. Book a room & don't worry about a drive back afterwards!

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January 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM

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St Andrew’s Church is one of 5 churches in the United Benefice of Cayton Parish. A beautiful church standing proudly in the centre of the village of Burnt Yates.

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January 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM

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The Buttertubs Pass is a high road in the Yorkshire Dales, that winds its way north from Simonstone near Hawes towards Thwaite and Muker....

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January 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM

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We are proud to be the sponsors of Ocean Rolandson,
Team Captain for York City Ladies, the #MinsterBelles for the 2024/25 football season!

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January 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM

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We are proud to be heading towards our fourth season sponsoring Liv Wood - the incredible Number 8 with #YorkValkyrie and England International!

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