St Mary's Church

Rainbow Centre, Proposed Elevations. Applicant.

Long-running Scarborough charity’s plan to demolish headquarters
A long-running North Yorkshire charity’s premises could be demolished and replaced with a modern facility.

The funeral service for the former cricket umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird OBE who died at the age of 92, held at St Mary's Church in Barnsley. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Dickie Bird: Household names attend funeral of cricket legend

A statue of Dickie Bird.

Dickie Bird funeral: Photos of Yorkshire umpire legend’s funeral

Tony Bunn, Head Server at St Mary's Church in Barnsley, lighting the candles ahead of the service for former cricket umpire.

Dickie Bird: First photos from funeral preparations

Yorkshire and Durham players, along with officials, fans and supporters, stand for a minute's applause to remember Harold 'Dickie' Bird prior to the final game of the season at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Date announced for Dickie Bird's funeral

The Battle of Towton site, near Saxton.

The ripple effect that is still felt today

Reverend Mary Roles, Vicar at St Mary’s Church in Thirsk at HC-One’s Hambleton Grange Care Home

Hambleton Grange Hosts Heartwarming Harvest Festival in Thirsk

The historic market town of Richmond has launched it's programme for this year's Heritage Open Day, running to September 21. Pictured Kelsey Ellington (Green Howards Museum), Ian Woods, (Victorian Policeman), Gerry Broadbent, (Guide at The Georgian Theatre Royal), and Rhoda Fraser (Ghost Walk Tours) on the famous Castle Walk in Richmond a favourite place to 'promenade' in the Georgian era. Picture: James Hardisty.

Inside Richmond's hidden spaces from a bell tower to a tiny chapel

A photo showing the tarmacked pavement outside St Mary\'s Church, Mirfield

Outrage after stolen historic paving stones replaced with Tarmac

Thirsk's De Mowbray Music Festival, is now in its 5th year, Founders Benjamin Ellin and Emily Taylor are pictured at Thirsk Hall. Simon Hulme

Bringing music to Thirsk

A young person using her mobile phone. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Why Yorkshire still can’t get decent mobile signal - Thomas Evans

Farmers are working with the police to tackle rural crime.

Fears scourge of rural crime could drive people out of countryside

Fountains Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a dramatically romantic setting for a proposal. Find a spot within the ancient ruins of the Abbey walls or follow the riverside path from the Abbey toward Studley Royal for a moment of privacy in a tranquil and beautiful location.

Man arrested after vandals daub graffiti on Fountains Abbey

Roecliffe Village. Picture: James Hardisty

The Yorkshire village which was a base for brickmaking - and the Roman army

St Mary’s in Fridaythorpe

The simple yet fascinating church tucked away in the Yorkshire Wolds

St Michael le Belfrey church in York is undergoing major restoration work with one of the main features having it's stained glass windows conserved by the expert conservation and restoration team from Barley Studio who are based at Dunnington, York. Pictured Keith Barley, Director at Barley Studio Stained Glass. Picture: James Hardisty.

‘It isn’t a job, it’s a hobby, it’s a passion and that’s what makes it great," s...

Volunteer and Scout Go-Karting

Scouting fun for all the family

People walk down the 199 steps. (Pic credit: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

199 steps: Why were Whitby’s famous steps built and what is the history?

The former jail is Grade II* listed

Historic former jail with potential is up auction with a guide price of £25,000

St Mary's Church beside the ruins of Whitby Abbey

Fears over future of clock at famous Dracula church in Whitby

Sandsend Beach

Whitby: The best places to take your dog in the seaside town
Whitby has always been a tourist hotspot for those who want a taste of the Yorkshire seaside or to explore the town’s rich history, but it’s particularly popular with dog-owners.
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Artist Anita Bowerman's latest charity Christmas card for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Whitby is the star in charity Christmas cards for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Two Churches in Beverley, are auctioning off rare ancient artifacts to help raise needed funds.

Bargain Hunt presenter to sell 100 artefacts from Beverley Minster at auction

The sun was shining on the ruins of Fountains Abbey on Sunday, April 2.

Beautiful photos show glimpse of spring at popular Yorkshire landmark

Vampires arrive at Whitby Abbey ahead of a Guinness world record attempt las year. (Pic credit: Oli Scarff / Getty Images)

Whitby Abbey: The history of the seventh century former monastery turned abbey

Masham Sheep Fair. Pictured Judy Preston, of Doncaster, has a very close bond with one of her Shetland Sheep called Peanut. Image: James Hardisty

Crowds gather at Masham Sheep Fair in tradition to honour town's past

Appeal launched to repair broken Pals war memorial

Ad Feature Appeal launched to repair damaged Pals war memorial

Reverend Canon David Smith (left) being presented with his certificate of service in 2016 from former Coxswain Mike Russel.
Picture: RNLI/Ceri Oakes

Lifeboat crew pays tribute to former Chaplain who has died after a long illness

Kelly and David Webster from Wakefield pictures at the whalebones during this weekend's Whitby Goth festival.

Back to black for Whitby as Spring Goth weekend returns

Businesses clean up on Bridge Street in Tadcaster after the River Wharfe flooded the town. 22nd February 2022. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe

Archbishop of York's warning over global warming after his own house flooded

The former Scala cinema in Bradford

Historic Yorkshire cinema to be given new lease of life as banqueting hall

Crab and lobster pots stacked high on the quayside of Whitby harbour are a familiar sight. Picture Gary Longbottom

Picture Post: Whitby, a stunning fishing town that reels in many visitors
Crab and lobster pots stacked high on the quayside of Whitby harbour are a familiar sight.
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Phil Whiting outside St Mary’s Manor. Beverley based RPMS (Block Management) has added a new property in its growing client portfolio.

How the listed building St Mary's Manor became a 'jewel' in property market

St Mary's Church in Whitby, which is mentioned in Bram Stoker's novel, 'Dracula'

'Stop asking us where Dracula's grave is', Whitby church asks tourists

View of the dry limestone valley Conistone Dib in the Upper Wharfedale Valley towards Kilnsey Moor. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Picture Post: Conistone Dib - a stunning example of Dales ‘limestone country’

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A Norman castle, a fabulous church and a rare manuscript – the little town of Ti...

The Tudor history of Beverley is to be retold through a series of paintings

Dramatic story of Beverley's Tudor history to be retold in exhibition

Age UK Sheffield volunteer Phil Ashford taking food parcels to the elderly. Picture: Gary Longbottom

'Connections form' as volunteers help Sheffield's locked-down older people

St Mary's Church, Studley Royal

English Heritage ask for public's help to preserve historic Yorkshire paintings

A Christmas Carol, by The Flanagan Collective, will be performed in Sheffield and York. Picture: Brenden Bell

Lonely to benefit from Christmas Carol shows

The sign in the grounds of St Mary's Church Hall.

Plea to raise Â£1,000 to restore crumblingÂ Doncaster Queen tribute signÂ

Karl Wittering pictured at the steps ready to take on the challenge

Record bid by runner on Whitby steps

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Former Hull vicar Terence Grigg jailed for sexual offences

8 December 2017.... Eric Marshall, 77, with his house decorated with Christmas lights in Bagby near Thirsk. Picture Tony Johnson.

Are these the best Christmas lights in Yorkshire?

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VIDEO: Barnsley Pals return as Somme memorial art work is brought to life

The funeral cortege made up of a tractor and bikers, for the funeral of farmer and motocross rider Thomas Brown, 27, from Barnard Castle, arrives at St Mary's Church, in Barnard Castle. PIC: PA

Tractor stops traffic in tribute to man killed in motocross tragedy

Sue Woodcock's travels have taken her across various corners of the county this week.

Wolds Diary: Cross county trips to raise a smile

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The spectacular array of Christmas lights that adorn the garden of Eric and Jean Marshall's Bagby home. Pictures: Gary Longbottom

These Christmas lights bring 100 people a night to a North Yorkshire village

Thief snatched purse from woman, 80, as she tended husband's grave in Rotherham

The funeral of Rugby League legend Roger Millward.

Moving farewell to giant of rugby league

Sally, 82, and Colin, 85, Dunn, marry at St Mary's Church Middleton, Leeds, after 44 years together. Pictures: James Hardisty

Video: Leeds couple finally tie the knot... after 44 years together

Residents of Lover in Wiltshire have sent out a Valentine's Day plea for help in their bid to bring life back to their rural home.

Villagers want to put the heart back into Lover this Valentine's Day

1 oct 2015...flowers at the scene of a RTA near Hemsworth where four people died when a quad bike collided with a sports car. Picture Scott Merrylees SM1009/67c

Hemsworth quad crash victims to be laid to rest

Video - The moment thieves filmed themselves stealing a scarecrow from a church

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Funeral service for Cilla Black will be held in her home city

Scenes from Whitby's Goth Weekend. Pictures: Gary Simpson

Video: Dog’s eye view of Whitby’s Goth Weekend

The Commemoration Society 18th Battalion Durham Light Infantry at the plaque in Hartlepool

100 years on, German assault on east coast is remembered

The restored William Riley lifeboat. Credit RNLI

Yorkshire resort marks a centenary of dramatic lifeboat rescues

Keith Barron and Gwen Taylor in The Last Of The Duty free

My Yorkshire: Keith Barron

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