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: Journalism
Nature Notes from Appleton Wiske, 16 Apr 2014
Helen Johnson observes spring life emerging in spring in Appleton Wiske, Yorkshire Continue Reading →
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 →
The sculpture of Ray Lonsdale
Helen Johnson met sculptor Ray Lonsdale, to photograph his work the Last Cigarette of Michael Duffy, for Craft&Design magazine Continue Reading →
Nature notes from Appleton Wiske, 17 Feb 14
Helen Johnson looks at hedges on her walks round Appleton Wiske in Yorkshire Continue Reading →
Nature notes from Appleton Wiske, 23 Jan 14
Helen Johnson looks at early buds breaking in Appleton Wiske, and recalls that the weather was very different last January. 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 →
Nature Notes from Appleton Wiske, 19 Dec 13
It’s the darkest time of the year, and most of us humans prefer to stay indoors, close to the heat and light of a fire. Much of the wildlife we 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 →
Re-enacting Twelfth Night: Countryman, December 2013
We’re all familiar with Yule as a term for the midwinter festival. We have Yuletide greetings, Yule log chocolate cakes, and Yule logs to burn on the fire. Continue Reading →