Exclusive pictures of the sights and day to day life in Beverley East Yorkshire, pictures from the Beverly Minster roof and also in side Beverley Minster as well as other key points of interested such as Beverley Weswood.
With the snow and it was no surprise to see so many people on Beverley Westwood with their sledges. Hundreds of people took advantage of the snow and flocked to the Westwood knowing full well it would have some great sledge runs. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=368] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…
It is amazing to think that Beverley Racecourse will be opening again in less then four months time when you see it in its current state, a 4 or 5 inches under snow. Beverley Racecourse looks more like an alpine ski resort then a race track; let’s hope it all melts by Ladies Day, either way it looks very different with the concrette covered in the white stuff. HU17.net Picture…
These images were taken from the roof of the bell tower at St Mary’s Church Beverley. The pictures taken this afternoon show the snow covered Beverley Westwood, Beverley Racecourse and roof tops of the town centre. Also images showing Manor Road, Norwood, Durham Ox, New Walk and Beverley Minster. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=361] HU17.net Picture Gallery:…
Pictures from Beverley Rugby Club where a quiz evening was held complete with supper. At the quiz, Beverley Rugby Club showed off their fundraising calendar that features the first team playing their beloved game naked! For more information about purchasing naked calendar from Beverley Rugby Club click here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=330] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click…
When ever there is something on in Beverley be it sport or a musical performance or even on a nice day there are always lots of people around the town centre or playing fields, these are some pictures that capture those moments. Two ladies who on Ladies Day earlier this year were relaxing at North Bar Within. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image…
Pat Hamlet a Beverley resident has been in touch with HU17.net as he wanted to share the pictures he took of Beverley Minster. His pictures of Beverley Minster were taken when his daughter Vicky arranged for Pat to take a flight in a light air craft as a surprise birthday gift. The pilot called Nuno was in the process of working towards gaining enough flying hours to apply for a…
Toll Gavel Church is a very active church situated in the heart of the town centre here in Beverley East Yorkshire and is used by many different groups and organisations as well as being a popular venue for live musical performances. Toll Gavel Methodist Church – Toll Gavel, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9AA – 01482 865459 Toll Gavel Methodist Church – Toll Gavel, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9AA – 01482…
Pictures taken from the roof of the Beverley Minster, the climb to the top is very hard work as a winding narrow stair case however the views across Beverley are truly stunning. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you would like a copy of your photo, by sending an email to paul@hu17.net [nggallery id=182] Click on the…
Five Mills are known to have stood at one time or another on the Westwood, three have partial standing remains these are Black Mill, Westwood Mill and the Union Mill. Black Mill (pictured below) stands closest to the centre of the common on the a large ridge and the common most distinctive landmark. Although the top was removed after the mill closed back in 1868. Click on the thumbnail to…
The River Hull in Weel Road, this is a narrow pass with a bridge that can be lifted to allow boats through. More information about the river can be found on the Driffield Navigation Guide web site. River Hull, Weel Road, Beverley East Yorkshire, HU17 Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you would like a copy of…
St Leonard’s Church in Molescroft is part Parish of Beverley Minster and holds Sunday service with Holy Communion being offered at 9.00am, small in size St Leonard’s Church still has great character and is stunning inside. St Leonard’s Church
Various pictures from a today’s walk with the dog over the Beverley Westwood, it felt like summer had finally arrived with blue skies and sunshine and there were plenty of people out and about enjoying it while it lasts! Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image… [nggallery id=147] Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image
The title of Mayor of Beverley dates back to 1573 when Queen Elizabeth I incorporated the town by the name “The Mayor, Governors and Burgesses of the Town of Beverley”. The first Mayor of Beverley was Edward Ellerker in 1573. The current Mayor is David K Elvidge, Beverley born and the youngest of six children. He was educated at St Mary’s School for Boys and Longcroft Secondary School, followed by…
Eastgate Bookshop is closing and owner Barry Roper who has been running the shop for close to 26 years explained that his trade has declined as more parking restrictions are applied in Beverley. Barry said “People can not get into the town and park 1 hour is not enough to for someone to visit the whole of the town”. He also pointed out an ongoing problem that tourists face when…
St Mary’s Graveyard is located off Bleach Yard in Beverley, adjacent to Bleach Yard Stables. The site has a small chapel of which you can see pictures below. The chapel appears not to be in use these days, though this has not been confirmed. The graves date back to the early 19th Century, the era in which the chapel was built. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image. These are…
These images are from the inside of the Beverley Minster, they include pictures of the memorial inside dedicated to the founders of the church it reads; Here lies the body of Saint John of Beverley founder of the church bishop of Hexham AD 687-705. Bishop of York AD 705-718 he was born at Harpham and died in Beverley AD 721. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are…
A Brief History of the Coronation Garden, in Beverley, East Yorkshire A Georgian town house and another small house once stood on the site of the present Coronation Garden; among its owners was Mark Kirkby, the Hull merchant who created the Sledmere Estate. He lived there until 1748. By the 1820s, the house belonged to the Constable Family of Wassand, and was occupied by a relative, Peter Acklom Esq. Behind…
Having seen an old archived article on the Beverley Civic Society web site – click here – I thought I would take some pictures as this much loved venue is being gutted and redeveloped opening again in 2010 as a department store. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, these are just some of the pictures please contact us if you would like a copy of your photo, by…