BEVERLEY NEWS

Yorkshire at The Movies

With its location in the heart of England, Yorkshire’s scenic landscapes and vibrant culture have not only inspired countless artists but also served as a backdrop for many great movies.

Visitors to the town’s Saturday Market cannot have failed to notice the growing number of empty stalls, and the lack of vibrancy that prevails. Whether it is due to the state of the economy or the lingering effects of the Pandemic, it is hard to say. However, we will look back at the history of both Beverley’s markets, and remember the times when they truly were the beating heart of the town.

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Political Corruption in Beverley

When walking through the town centre, it is easy to overlook a small sign on the entrance of one of the public houses. The round plaque erected by the Beverley and District Civic Society on the doorway of the Angel in Butcher Row, marks the location where one of the characters in a major polical scandal once lived.

Strange Tales – The Town’s More Unusual History

The road from the North Bar to Westwood gate was formerly called Cockstulpit Lane or Ducking Stool Lane, from the Ducking Stool, which stood at the North Bar Dyke, at the and of that lane.

Beverley Books and Authors

Surprisingly, for such a historic town, Beverley does not possess the most obvious of literary heritages, unlike Whitby with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and York and Hull with their bold references in Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe.

The Fate of Minster Towers

Beverley Town Council has formally expressed their opposition to the proposed plans for the development of Minster Towers, the former care located on Lord Roberts Road in the town.

Bygone Beverley

During the golden age of picturegoing from the 1930s to the 1960s, Beverley boasted three cinemas, The Picture Playhouse, The Marble Arch and The Regal. Each was different and possessed its own character, both architecturally and in the experience they provided.

Old Beverley Recipes

Old Beverley Recipes features popular dishes from over a century ago. Some are still familiar, though others long forgotten. All the recipes were supplied by locals, many whose names have become part of the town’s history, like Elwell and Goldthorpe.