YP Comment: Preserving Harrogate's heritage
Yet such anachronisms are one reason why its unique charm has been preserved down the generations – people travel far and wide to enjoy this much cherished open space.
And while some do want the scope of existing by-laws restricted so special events can be held on more than 35 days a year, the current stipulation, such a move would impinge upon the tranquillity of the area if this common land, part of the Duchy of Lancaster estate, resembled a theme park of sorts. In this regard, Harrogate Borough Council should be commended for listening to public opinion – there was clearly not a local consensus for relaxing the current rules and Parliament is, with the greatest of respect to those concerned, pre-occupied with the small matter of Brexit. It does not have time to be led astray by this issue.