One of the most interesting aspects of this trip has been our visits to the places where our ancestors lived. These visits have brought our people to life and put their stories into an historical context. I traced Julian’s branch of his father’s family back to his 4th great-grandfather, Henry, who was born in Grinton, …
I always think you can tell a lot about a place from its signs. In the south of England, we were warned to keep to the path and stay in control of our dogs. In North Yorkshire both the tone and the message are gentler. And who can resist a village that allows sheep to …