Helen Johnson, Yorkshire Writer
Helen Johnson Freelance Writer
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Helen Johnson visited the Richard III Museum in York, for Dalesman Magazine Continue Reading →
Helen Johnson spoke to Alistair Moffat about the DNA of the people of Yorkshire, for Dalesman Magazine Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Helen Johnson met Richard and Edward Harrison, who spoke about their extraordinary collection of everyday artefacts from the past 500 years. Continue Reading →