With Simon Everitt in Saddleworth it was safe to venture up to York last night, without the risk of my shirt buttons, accent or pint grip being observed and slated on BRAPA. York isn’t a mainstay of my gigging year, posh students preferring their performances of “Troilus and Cressida” and “What ho !, Mr Jeeves”… Continue reading LAURA J MARTIN AT FULFORD ARMS, YORK
Tag: North Yorkshire
TADCASTER AFTER THE FLOODS
I stopped at Tadcaster on the way to my gig in York, to see how they’re getting on with replacing the bridge that’s cut off east from west. Slowly is the answer. If you remember what market towns were like in the 1870s, before motor cars and wifi, you’ll find Tadcaster familar. On Saturday afternoon,… Continue reading TADCASTER AFTER THE FLOODS
REDCAR – NOT A DYING EMBER
Redcar hasn’t had the best of times lately with the closure of Teesside Steel and other sad news this week. It’s also been some way down the list as far as visitors to the North Yorkshire coast are concerned. It has numerous merits though. The beach is wonderful, the walks into the foothills of the… Continue reading REDCAR – NOT A DYING EMBER
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