There are lots of independent retailers in the Beverley Town Centre however one of them in particular is top of my own personal list purely for the products it sells. When Blockbuster Video and Choice Video closed down Beverley had no place you could go and trade in your old video games. Well that problem was solved when Game Invader arrived. Aside from video games they also sell collectibles such…
Wassand Hall Concert
Pupils from schools in Beverley and East Yorkshire put on a summer concert in the stunning surroundings on Wassand Hall. The annual event attracted more people then ever who were treated to an array of music, tea and cakes in the sunshine. The East Riding Youth Jazz Orchestra, East Riding Percussion Ensemble, East Riding Intermediate Wind Band and The east Riding Senior Wind Band all performed. A special thanks was…
Burton Bushes
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…
Beverley Baptist Church
This Saturday Beverley town centre was a hive of activity, the market was in full swing and the locals were out in force on the high street enjoying the morning before the afternoon turned wet and miserable. The nice people from Beverley Baptist Church were out, they had a stall and were selling quality goods from the fare trade centre they were out promoting their sports day which took place…
The Kings Head
The Kings Head in the heart of Beverley’s Saturday market square offers a relaxing time for families and shoppers by day with a selection of bar meals and by night turns into a music bar with live DJ’s. The Kings Head – 38, Saturday Market Square, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9AG – 01482 868103 The Kings Head – 38, Saturday Market Square, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9AG – 01482 868103…
St Mary’s Church Beverley
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…
Graham Stuart in Beverley
Graham Stuart the MP for Beverley & Holderness is due in Beverley town centre this Saturday 20th June 2009 between 10 and 12 at Toll gravel where he will be holding one of his street surgery sessions. Having not been to one before I will try and make if for no other reason then to get a decent picture of the man we elect to voice our views in parliament….
Flemingate Development
Museum of Army Transport been closed for some time with demolition work being carried out and pretty much completed on the buildings that used to house over 100 vehicles. Located on the Fleming Gate site it is possibly the biggest physical change that I have witness since moving to Beverley and given its location it is highly unlikely a site of this size will ever been developed again so close…
Beverley Folk Festival 2009
Heading off to Beverley Leisure Centre to use the gym I had totally forgotten it was the first day of Beverley Folk Festival. Robin & Nevil who volunteer their help to the Beverley Folk Festival were enjoying the sunshine while marshalling the car park. The playing fields around the leisure centre have been transformed are completely covered in tents and stalls. Inside Beverley Leisure Centre the sports hall was in…
White Horse Inn – Nellies
The White Horse Inn, more commonly known as Nellies by the locals, is like taking a step back in time as you enter this very historic and old public house in Beverley.
Manor Road Traffic Madness
One of the biggest issues in Beverley has to the overwhelming amount of traffic using the roads. The picture shown here was taken at around lunch time and cars were backed up in all directions right up to the side streets. During peak times and with two primary schools on the road things get a lot more congested and could be seen as more dangerous very quickly. There is no…
Beverley Racecourse
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…
16 Wilbert Grove, Beverley, HU17 0AN
16 Wilbert Grove, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 0AN – 2 Bed House [nggallery id=71] • Only an internal inspection will reveal the deceptive generous proportions of this extended two double bedroomed town house that is located within walking distance of the vibrant town centre and its associated amenities. • This delightful property has been improved and enhanced by the sellers over the years to provide a comfortable home of great…
5 Goulding Court, Beverley, HU17 9FE
5 Goulding Court, Morton Lane, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9FE – 1 Bed Appartment [nggallery id=70] • We are delighted to offer for sale this Superbly Presented Ground Floor Apartment that has its own access door leading directly onto a walled communal garden, this delightful property forms an integral part of this excusive retirement development built by Mc Carthy & Stone • For those who are not familiar with Mc…
Beverley Westwood
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]
Saturday Market
Every Saturday Beverley hosts a large outdoor market known as ‘Saturday Market’. With a large selection of stalls selling freshly cooked food, goods, fruit, vegetables, clothing, shoes, hardware and much more. If you are visiting the Beverley Saturday Market you are reminded that the central parking area is closed as this is where the traders set up their stalls. Click on the thumbnail to enlarge the image, [nggallery id=7]
Beverley Town Centre
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,…
41 Mill Lane, Beverley, HU17 9JD
41 Mill Lane, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 9JD – 2 Bed House [nggallery id=47] • Providing far more than a passing glance first suggests, this delightful Two Bedroom Middle Terrace House is located within a popular part of Beverley just off Norwood. • The sellers have commissioned a catalogue of improvement works over the years to provide a comfortable and well appointed home that will more than likely appeal to…