A Short History of Barley Hall
The oldest parts of Barley Hall date back to 1360, when it was constructed as a townhouse for the Augustinian Priory of St Oswald at Nostell near Wakefield, so that priors could attend important ceremonies and services.
When the Priory fell on hard times, the canons were forced to make money by renting out properties. Continue reading History of York: Barley Hall
Delicatessens in York, North Yorkshire
York may be an old city full of history, but it is also a vibrant city with an amazing food scene. In York you can find all manner of shops that sell all types of food from across the globe - the best examples being the delicatessens in York.
Whether you are in the city of York for a short trip, long stay or as a local, you should visit
Here is a short list of our suggestions of some great delis in York!
Continue reading Feed Me, Seymour! Delicatessens in York
A fine example of a 13th century hall, Bedern Hall has a fascinating history since its original inception as a refectory in the College of Vicars Choral, having been over the years a school, a baker’s, butcher’s, slum tenement buildings and latterly since restoration, the venue of weddings, conferences and celebrations.
Continue reading History of York: Bedern Hall
Restaurant Review – Home from Home at Saffron Desi
A visit to Saffron Desi in York is rather like visiting a family.
From the moment you walk in you’re greeted with genuine enthusiasm by staff who are pleased to see you: once inside, a roomy bar area leads into Continue reading Good Food? Great Food! Saffron Desi @ Micklegate
Pre-school is an important time in the life of a child to learn, and for those who have children and live in and around the city of York there is a great number of highly rated pre-school nurseries to chooses from.
Picking a good pre-school nursery can be a difficult choice. Some people choose based solely Continue reading Under – 4 and Over Here! Pre-school and Nursery Options around York
Here’s just a couple of excellent examples of photography from Gemma Leak on her wordpress blog.
I think that the Autumnal portrait above has a beautiful spread of colour, and reading Gemma’s description of a photography session shows that she really enjoys her vocation!
Continue reading Wedding Photographs, Family Portraits and Unique Photo Shoots!
