Great Ayton’s History
Helen Johnson visited Great Ayton for Dalesman Magazine, where she talked to local historians about Captain Cook and other illustrious former residents. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: History and Archaeology
Digging for History in Swaledale
For Dalesman in April 2014, I had the pleasure of meeting two members of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale archaeology group. It appears that Reeth is a hot-bed of volunteer activity to Continue Reading →
Dalesman February 2014 – Man on a Mission
For Dalesman Febraury 2014, Helen Johnson met Cameron Newham, who has set himself the task of photographing every rural church, including its artworks and monuments, in England. Continue Reading →
Dalesman January 2014: Preparing to deal with the invader
Defence of North Yorkshire and Cleveland For Dalesman this month, I spoke to John Harwood and Stuart McMillan, who I first met many years ago. They’ve spent decades studying Continue Reading →
Ensuring Their Name Liveth for Evermore – Dalesman November 2013
November sees Remembrance Day. But some people spend all year Remembering, researching the details of the Fallen. One such person is John Knopp, of Snape, who has been trying to Continue Reading →
Richard III in the dock – Dalesman April 2013
Helen Johnson visited the Richard III Museum in York, for Dalesman Magazine Continue Reading →
Dalesman February 2013 – Yorkshire People Really are Different
Helen Johnson spoke to Alistair Moffat about the DNA of the people of Yorkshire, for Dalesman Magazine Continue Reading →
Steve Sherlock, the Saxon Princess and the Roman Villa
Helen Johnson met Dr Steve Sherlock for Yorkshire Ridings Magazine.
Steve has made many discoveries at Street House, near Loftus, North Yorkshire. Discoveries date as far back as the Neolithic, and include Iron Age industries, a Roman Villa and a Saxon Princess burial. Continue Reading →
Memories of Life in the Home Guard
Helen Johnson met Len Scarth, who had the distinction of serving in all three of Her Majesty’s Forces, including the Home Guard, during the War. Len’s experiences are featured in Dalesman Magazine, November 2012 Continue Reading →
Dalesman October 2012: Brotherly love for Collecting
Helen Johnson met Richard and Edward Harrison, who spoke about their extraordinary collection of everyday artefacts from the past 500 years. Continue Reading →