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A car carrying the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) drives below floral garlands and a banner in November 1926.

What Yorkshire looked like in November nearly 100 years ago
We looked into our archives and came across some treasures showing what Yorkshire looked like this month nearly 100 years ago.

This prominent Sheffield steel manufacturer and family dynasty who built Grade II-listed Globe Works, were openly hostile to local trade unions and received an explosive warning as a result

History of the Ibbotson Brothers and the Grade II-listed Globe Works

Colin, general manager at Scarborough Central Tramway.

Scarborough Central Tramway: Yorkshire railway runs 500,000 journeys

Ismail Mulla shares his views.

Absence of bookshops would leave a big void

Dan, Barry and Beth outside Fortune's Kippers.

Fortune’s Kippers: The Yorkshire smokehouse run by five generations

The Golden Lion - L-R Ailsa Antwis, assistant manager, Jo Wray, general manager and Sam Chambers, team leader.

The Golden Lion: One of Yorkshire’s oldest pubs to reopen with changes

Levisham station on the Whitby Pickering line

25 Yorkshire surnames and what they reveal

HEAD SCRATCHER: Henrik Pedersen on his last matchday at Sheffield Wednesday manager, a 2-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers (Image: Steve Ellis)

Wednesday fans earnt right to get style they wanted – Pedersen could not deliver

Tim Waring, prime residential, GSC Grays. Picture: GSC Grays

Selling in hesitant housing market? Here’s how to give your home the best chance

A person holds a copy of the UK Covid-19 inquiry - module 6. PIC: Jeff Moore/Press Association

Will there be policy change following Covid Inquiry? - Daxa Patel

John Harrison.

John Harrison: The clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer

The Arcade in Dewsbury reopened earlier this month. PIC: Ismail Mulla

We may have to drop the nostalgia and accept change - Ismail Mulla

Saffie Osborne with the Princess Royal

Saffie Osborne: The 24-year-old female jockey making history at the St Leger

Dom Joly is on tour.

'I wanted Trigger Happy to be like a really well-produced album'

The Projected Picture Trust invites the public behind the scenes to discover the technology, people and craftsmanship that brought British cinema to life, with a heritage open day. Pictured committee member Allan Foster. Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Trust's opens up rare glimpse into incredible cinema history collection

Aysgarth Falls, a popular tourist attraction for 200 years. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Aysgarth Falls: History of Yorkshire waterfalls formed after the last Ice Age

Liam, Ryan, Rosie, and Amelia, experienced the "highlight of the summer" when they found a military bomb

Children discover military bomb during litter pick of Leeds stream

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ENJOY IT: Experienced goalkeeper Jack Butland (left) is looking forward to his latest Premier League challenge with Hull City. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

'Enjoy it' – Jack Butland's simple message to Hull's Premier League new boys

An illustration of the how the new entrance to the building from the water gardens - Studley Revealed. Credit Feilden Fowles

Studley Royal entrance and tearoom to close for 12 months

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

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Acclaimed British painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's first visit to the capital.
George Jones

The exhibition brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production

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Former King Mojo artist Paul Norton helps bring Sheffield's music history to life on the new community mural

King Mojo's musical legacy painted into Sheffield mural

Celebrating with the Prolific North 2026 Highly Commended award for the Sheffield Blitz 85th campaign are Richard Godley, left, of the Sheffield Blitz Memorial Trust and Neil Anderson, of Neil Anderson Media.

Sheffield Blitz campaign earns major creative industry recognition

Supporters at the launch of the National Lottery funded heritage project at Sheffield's Bevin Court - now a hostel for adults, run by St Anne’s Community Services charity, but which served as a training camp for the “Bevin Boys” in WWII.

Hidden Bevin Boys history to be uncovered after National Lottery award

WEARY: England must decide how best to use Declan Rice (Image: Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

England have enough issues to concentrate on without bothering with excuses

The Finger Lakes where vineyards meet spectacular scenery.

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Knaresborough Castle

The tale of 11 Yorkshire men who were wrongfully jailed for rioting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he will resign as leader of the Labour Party. PIC: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

History will be kinder to Sir Keir Starmer than current opinion

This stunning 1930s family home is set in 10 acres of beautiful grounds, tucked away in the exclusive Cragg Wood conservation area of Rawdon. As well as seven bedrooms, with en-suites and a family bathroom, there are three large south-facing reception rooms, a cinema/games room, a family dining room/kitchen, a study/playroom and a formal drawing room.

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A person tapping away at a laptop keyboard. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

AI is going to disrupt ‘white-collar’ industries - Dr Craig Johnson

Brough Castle and Brough (Verteris) Roman fort and civil settlement, Cumbria. (Pic credit: England Archive / Heritage Images via Getty Images)

Brough Castle: History of a ruined castle that features on Reuben Owen’s show

H.L. Brown's city centre jewellery store in Barker's Pool, at the junction with Leopold Street, Sheffield.

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Kim Leadbeater

Kim Leadbeater warns over polarisation ahead of Jo Cox anniversary

John Kear will be remembered at Belle Vue on Saturday. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Kear remembered as Wakefield look to exploit Hull KR Wembley hangover

Eden Camp Modern Military Weekend

Falklands War talks and military displays planned for Eden Camp event

The Greek island of Santorini

Jet2 reveals new destinations from LBA for summer 2027

Michael Doherty, also known as Michael Moore, pleaded guilty to the murder of Courtney Angus, 21.

Convicted rapist jailed for life after murdering 21-year-old woman

Sheffield Bitz expert Neil Anderson interviewed by Front Row Live's Harry Walker during filming for the award-shortlisted project.

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The 300ft cooling towers at Skelton Grange 'A' power station in Leeds, each weighing 4,000 tonnes, are sent crashing down by a controlled explosion in November 1989

41 nostalgic photos capture lost landmarks before demolition

THREE-YEAR TARGET: Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe (Image: Tony Johnson)

Marathe on Leeds' Premier League target and Aaronson on vital ingredient needed

Swimming at Hither Hills State Park

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A lone surfer walks out to catch the waves at Scarborough. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)

Scarborough: History of spa water in Yorkshire coast town

Andy Hallsworth Assistant Curator of Avian Training

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Whitby Abbey. Credit: Getty

Academics discover first ever English poem written in Whitby Abbey

Young entrepreneur Ben Howie owns The Oldest Sweet Shop in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire.

Inside world's oldest sweet shop founded in Yorkshire in 1827

Hebden Bridge Railway Station. (Pic credit: Charles Round)

Hebden Bridge railway: History of Yorkshire station in idyllic market town

BOWING OUT: George Thomson, Harrogate Town's longest-serving player, at full-time on Saturday (Image: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

The history lessons which should excite York and show the task facing Harrogate

"HARD-FOUGHT GOAL": Dominic Calvert-Lewin extends Leeds United's lead (image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

No Daniel Farke celebrations, just pride in Leeds United after 3-1 Burnley win

BELIEF: York City manager Stuart Maynard (second right) celebrates with his staff and the trophy after his team won the National League at Rochdale in dramatic circumstances on Saturday. Picture: Cody Froggatt/PA

York determined not to just make up the numbers

The 14-karat gold signet ring was originally owned by Hollywood western star John Wayne

John Wayne’s signet ring set to fetch up to £3,000 at auction

Queen Elizabeth II is photographed at Sandringham House

The life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II

Which swear words do you only hear in Yorkshire? (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Researchers want your swear words to help map regional dialects

Sheffield blitz suvivors Don Johnson and Eric Smith share their memories in new book Defiant Voices the Blitz kids of Sheffield.

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Lord Christopher Haskins

Tributes paid to 'passionate champion for heritage' who died aged 88

Filey man Jonathan Hardwick with his lawnmower collection.

Filey man’s 500-piece lawnmower collection worth thousands of pounds

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Blacker Hall Farm: I went for a ‘drive-in’ Sunday roast fresh from my local farm

‘I had a drive-in Sunday roast fresh from my local farm’

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