🧵Imagine a monk at Byland Abbey in the early 15th century compiling what is considered 'one of the most important collections of ghost stories to survive from medieval Europe.' The twelve stories were written on empty pages of a theological manuscript. They are not just stories though. The

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Sad to hear that Sir Patrick Stewart has died aged 86. Born in Mirfield and raised in West Yorkshire, he became a global icon as Captain Picard in Star Trek but was also a fine stage actor. From Shakespeare to Hollywood, his extraordinary career spanned six decades. A proud son of Yorkshire

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🧵My short e-book, The Journey: Poems of Landscape, Life and Memory will be available at the beginning of November. It is completely free for anyone who would like a copy and will be available to download. It’s only a small collection, but each poem is personal. Together, they explore the landscapes

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The best preserved of all of York’s medieval entrances into the City, Walmgate Bar dates to the 12th century but the majority is of 14th and 15th century construction with later rebuilding after the siege of York. Amazingly the barbican, portcullis and inner oak doors have

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“UK passport holders would once again be able to live, study & work across all 27 member states without restriction. They would also regain access to reciprocal healthcare via the EHIC system, as well as the cross-border coordination of state pensions” #RejoinEU www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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