Bøger om Yorkshire

Walking the Wharfe - an enchanting travel memoir retracing the steps of a Victorian writer by walking the length of one of the Yorkshire Dales' best-known rivers. In this love letter to the waterway that flowed through the author's childhood into his adult life, Johno Ellison reveals a microcosm of English culture, landscape and history.

The principle feature is that all walks are less than five miles in length, offering a perfect half day's stroll for families, casual walkers and all who want to enjoy a leisurely exploration of Britain's outstanding country landscapes.

"Working-class Britons played a crucial role in the pioneering settlement and integration of South Asians in imperial Britain. Using a host of new and neglected sources, Imperial Heartland revises the history of early South Asian immigration to Britain, presenting a fresh and inspiring picture of settlement and inter-racial tolerance"--

Jimmy Armfield was one of the greats of English football - England captain before Bobby Moore, member of the 1966 World Cup squad, one-club man with Blackpool. In Pantomime Hero, Ian Ridley tells the remarkable story of when Armfield took over at Leeds and came up with a novel idea to restore the morale of a club in turmoil.

When an asylum seeker is discovered sleeping rough at an allotment site, the plot-holders are alarmed and hostile. However, in secret, Walter begins to leave out food for Osama. Thus, a friendship begins on a garden bench, between a grieving widower and an asylum seeker on the run from the authorities.

Guidebook to walking the Ribble Way, a 72 mile route following the Ribble valley, from the estuary mouth near Preston to the river's source on Cam Fell in the Yorkshire Dales. The book contains OS map extracts and full route description split into 7 convenient stages, with suggestions for day walkers.

Explore 15 of the best short walks around Nidderdale in the Yorkshire Dales. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

The Tales and Tails of a Yorkshire Vet is a captivating book penned by the renowned author, Peter Wright. This book, published in 2023, takes you on an engrossing journey into the life of a vet in Yorkshire. The author, with his vivid storytelling, brings to life the tales and tails he encountered in his practice. The book falls under the genre of autobiographies and is a must-read for those who love animals and are intrigued by the life of a vet. The Tales and Tails of a Yorkshire Vet is brought to you by Ad Lib Publishers Ltd, known for their diverse range of titles. This book is written in English and is a testament to Peter Wright's skillful narration and his deep understanding of his profession. It is a book that will keep you engaged from start to finish.

Musical and sometimes whimsical in the text's wry regard for the eponymous protagonist, Michael is a pamphlet about ghosts, grief, and longing for connection in post-Brexit Britain.

'One of the best books I have read in a very, very long time.' Reader ReviewTo follow her dream, she's gone from city to village - but can she ever fit in?October 1940. Bobby Bancroft is working as a typist for a city newspaper, but she longs to be breaking the news herself. She is thrilled to secure a junior reporter role at The Tyke, a magazine serving the Yorkshire Dales. However, when Bobby moves to Silverdale, she discovers rural life is a different world. The close-knit villagers and cantankerous local animals prove difficult to win over, while mischievous vet Charlie seems determined to lead her astray. As Bobby struggles to find her place amongst the dalesfolk, she wonders if she's made a huge mistake. Will the city girl ever make a home of the beautiful but hostile countryside of the Dales?An uplifting, lively World War Two rural saga that fans of Annie Murray, Rosie Hendry, Gervase Phinn and James Herriot will love. Readers are loving the first book in this captivating rural saga series:'A gorgeous setting, appealing characters and brimming with warmth and humour. It's a long time since a book has so thoroughly captured my heart. Don't miss it!' Kate FieldWhat a brilliant book...Family saga at its best.' Reader Review'LOVED IT!!!...My heart ached when reading this... A lovely story, full of heart and home. I didn't want it to end...' Reader Review'Read in 24 hours! Exceptional!...The storyline was strong and the characters were all likeable and relatable... There were lots of twists and turns that kept me wanting to read more.' Reader Review'I absolutely loved this book! The life and times of a wartime Yorkshire village and its people shine through, authentic, realistic and charming, and Bobby is a highly likeable heroine with ambition and heart... I am so pleased to see that there are going to be more books to come in this series. Can't wait!' Reader Review'I am beyond impressed with this book. I hope this truly is the start of a long series' Reader Review

Rewinding twelve hours, the events of the afternoon and evening unfold, revealing a multitude of clues and motives from a closed cast of suspects until the narrative reaches 4am again - then races on to its riveting conclusion at 4pm as the reader is led twice round the clock.

The story of Leeds United from 1980 to 2000 when the club crashed and burned and then rose from the ashes to become the last First Division champions, before approaching the Millennium full of expectations for their dynamic young team.

Explore the Yorkshire town of Ilkley in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

All-in-one hiking route guide, maps and accommodations for the 253-mile Pennine Way, from England into Scotland. Includes 138 large-scale walking maps (1:20,000 or 3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 10 town maps and 15 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks.

This book is an exploration of the buildings, monuments, towns and battlefields of that turbulent era across both England and Wales - places that can still be visited and experienced today.

A heartwarming, hilarious alternative love story, from the author of &i>Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up&/i>, Alexandra Potter

Author Peter Tucker takes us on a lively photographic tour of the transport scene in South and West Yorkshire.

After every rise, there comes a fall, and for Bradford's trolleybuses this started soon after their Jubilee in 1961. With over 190 images, this book follows the story from their heyday to their ultimate end in 1972. Despite their ultimate decline, the Bradford trolleybuses were special, and this book, the second of two volumes, shows why this was.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is one of the most popular heritage railways in Britain. Since 1973 it has transported hundreds of thousands of visitors in preserved steam and diesel-hauled trains between Pickering and Grosmont through an ancient landscape of unmatched beauty.

The killer is closing in... can she find him before he finds her? When Detective Nikki Parekh receives a set of threatening postcards, she knows it can only mean one thing... The man who escaped arrest after murdering her mother two years ago is back. Each postcard has a similar message: You're next Parekh. As the post marks on the cards gradually get closer to Bradford, Nikki must do everything she can to protect her family and catch the killer before it's too late. But when human remains are found in a remote barn on the icy Yorkshire moors, Nikki's attention is pulled away from her family. When a tattoo on the victim's arm - the only means of identification - leads nowhere, the team have already met a dead end. Will the team be able to make a breakthrough before someone else gets hurt, and can Nikki finally get justice for her mother's tragic death? Don't miss the next utterly gripping crime thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this nail-biting read. Readers love Liz Mistry! 'Tense, suspenseful and unpredictable. I couldn't put this book down, I really enjoyed it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'What a gripping read. I could feel my stomach muscles clench as I read, it was so good. Fast-paced right throughout. Best book in the series so far.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Gritty and gruesome, the riveting story had me gripped from the first page.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'A cracker of a read... I can't fault this book, series or author - I love her writing style and she certainly knows how to connect with her readers... Roll on book 5 is what I say.' NetGalley Reviewer, 'A crime thriller that is page turning, satisfying and will keep you guessing throughout. A brilliant book that was a joy to read.' NetGalley Reviewer,

A fascinating exploration of southern Yorkshire's historic churches. Explores a cross-section of historical churches throughout the county.