Vacant Shops in Beverley

July 16, 2009

Beverley Town Centre was again buzzing with people shopping; eating and drinking yet for some reason the empty commercial properties in Beverley Town Centre are what caught my attention. With Boots moving to the store vacated by Woolworths three smaller units they used will become vacant right the in very heart of Beverley and with the current economic situation is hard to see any new business’s starting up. Click on…

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Pictures of Beverley

July 15, 2009

From the smart terraced properties that border the ancient Beverley Minster to the impressive individual homes along New Walk that leads North out of the town, Beverley has some stunning architecture and fascinating lanes and walkways connecting its historic streets and places of interest. 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…

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Seven Corners Lane

July 3, 2009

Seven Corners Lane is a short  track that provides private vehicular access to some beautiful and individual properties close to the centre of Beverley.   Running between York Road, Beverley and North Bar Without, Beverley, Seven Corners Lane has, as the name suggests, many twists and turns.  For walkers, part of the way takes you alongside the beautiful courts of Beverley  Tennis Club, then past the fronts and backs of some lovely…

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Beverley Westwood Cows

July 3, 2009

The cattle which come from around the North of UK are almost part of the town it self and keep a long standing tradition of having grazing animals on the pastures of the Beverley Westwood. Just a few weeks ago however there were complaints from the Pasture Masters that some dog walkers were using the drinking troughs to wash their dogs. Pasture masters’ vice- chairman Allan English said: “A friend…

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Burton Bushes

June 21, 2009

Burton Bushes consists of approximately 26 acres of natural woodland on the western boundary of the pasture. The woodland is a remnant of the primeval forests that once covered the pasture area, and is an indication of what the Westwood looked like in early times before grazing animals and tree felling altered the landscape. This area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and been fenced-off from cattle, to allow it to regenerate…

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St Mary’s Church Beverley

June 20, 2009

Founded in 1120, the Church of St Mary in Beverley is said to owe its origin to Thurstan, Archbishop of York, 1114-1143, who had been Provost of Beverley Minster. It was he who gathered the levies of the North with the banners of St Peter of York, St John of Beverley, and St Wilfrid of Ripon for the Battle of the Standard in 1138. St Mary’s was at first a…

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Beverley Racecourse

June 18, 2009

Walking around Beverley is a pleasant way to relax with its historic town and stunning countryside. Given the fact I have started a web site about Beverley, HU17.net today I decided to take the walk around Beverley Racecourse for the first time. It did not take too long to walk around the edge of the track, although I had to concentrate a little to keep between the white rails. As I passed…

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Beverley Westwood

June 17, 2009

The Beverley Westwood is an open space on the edge of Beverley; it makes an ideal place for families to enjoy many activities including dog walking, ball games and eating outside on the lush green pastures. Cattle and sheep roam freely grazing on the pastures throughout the summer months. [nggallery id=1]

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Beverley Town Centre

June 17, 2009

Beverley Town centre has a large pedestrian only shopping area and like all good market towns still has a car park in the middle. It has two weekly markets, Saturday Market and Wednesday Market. There are a good blend of shops and it has seen Mark & Spencer’s expand thier presence when they took over the building vacated by Somerfield. Boots are in the process of opening a larger store too,…

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Beverley Minster

June 16, 2009

Beverley Minster is not only one of the most significant landmarks in the area, but also one of the finest gothic churches in the country. John, bishop of York and later canonised, founded the original monastery c. 718 on the site now occupied by the Minster. Construction of the building began in 1220 and continued until 1425, with later centuries adding further elements. A team of masons and skilled craftsmen…

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