Genealogy or the study of family lines is not a new science but the availability of online tools for research has transformed the hobby from a rather exclusive pursuit into something anybody can do in their spare time.
Using the Gov.uk site to search the General Register Office is just one of the ways that people can hunt down their long-lost ancestors – or even parents and siblings.
When Alice Maltby won both the ‘New Business’ and ‘Overall Winner’ categories of the Women of Achievement Awards in 2018, organised by not-for-profit organisation Women in Business Hull (WiB), Little Wold Vineyard was still in the early stages of its development.
Just four years on, the South Cave business has weathered the storm of the Covid pandemic and grown to become Yorkshire’s largest vineyard – and a leading regional tourist attraction and events venue.
East Riding Museums has a collection of objects that commemorate and celebrate Royal coronations and jubilees, weddings, and Royal family visits to the region.
Among the items on display are a variety of commemorative items and medals, in addition to buses, programs, and commemorative silverware.
A Savile Row-trained tailor has turned her talented team and their mean machines over to making much-needed PPE after cutting through the red tape of NHS procurement.
Gill Long, the owner of Cock of the Walk, is confident of producing 250 surgical gowns a day with her international staff of six working variously from home and from their tailors shop in Grimston Street, Hull.
Jack has been writing songs and singing since he was 12 years old and his music has now had over 1 million streams.
His Euphoria Springs album made No:5 in iTunes singer/songwriter charts and he has had his music played on Radio 1 and Radio 6 along with performing live at BBC’s Big Weekend.
The Longcroft Gospel Choir will be performing at All Saints’ Church, Bishop Burton on Friday 5 July.
Founded and directed by Jonathan Chapman, the Longcroft School Gospel Choir is well known in the local area. They regularly perform at parties, ceremonies, weddings and music concerts.
Flowerstyle say the time was right to relocate from Driffield to Beverley. Owner Susan Haigh and daughter Emma Chamberlain, both residents add they are delighted to be trading in the town.
Trading for over 9 years, Flowerstyle started in Tickton before relocating to Driffield. However, they have now teamed up with Fresh and Fruity by opening on Dyer Lane.
Deciding on an occasion outfit for your son or daughters wedding can be a difficult process for many women, especially when it comes to finding the perfect hat.
Once you have settled on your stunning new outfit and shoes thoughts turn to headwear, and there really is no better way to make a statement, than a perfectly chosen wedding hat.
Boutipi, a family business based in Beverley have scooped a top accolade at The Wedding Industry Awards for third consecutive year.
Awarded the best marquee provider in the North East of England, Boutipi say they winning means the world to them.
Soon-to-weds could have even further cause for celebration at Beverley Racecourse next month.
Love is in the air on the Westwood as the popular East Yorkshire venue gears up for its first ever wedding fair on Sunday, March 5.
Ice cream vans, Bentleys and Swarovski crystal-encrusted fairytale wedding gowns…it’s all in an afternoon at Beverley Racecourse’s first ever wedding fair on Sunday, March 5.
No stone has been left unturned in the planning of the inaugural day at the popular Beverley venue.
It’s been eight years since Bridlington Spa emerged from its two-year, multi-million-pound refurbishment and, to stay attractive and relevant, the venue is set to reveal a full rebrand later in December.
The rebrand is not limited to a new logo. Internal colour changes, new signage, new website and a whole new communications style form part of the announcement.
Beverley travelled to York on Saturday for their Yorkshire League 1 fixture.
Showing several changes due to weddings and International fixtures at Twickenham, the Beavers started slowly and came under immediate pressure from the powerful looking York pack. Beverley defended resolutely for 15 minutes but finally cracked and York
Belly laughs and literary titters lie ahead as Beverley Literature Festival tickles the funny bone with a horde of literary events guaranteed to raise a smile.
Local Beverley florist Miss. Elle’s Design Florist Ltd. has been accepted into the exclusive Good Florist Guide, the gold standard of floristry
The Little Gift Shop business owner Rosie Steele says Beverley is a lovely place to open a shop which is why she chose the town for her new venture.
Travellers Rest on Beckside in Beverley have recently been awarded their premises licence, which will now allow them to sell alcohol on site.
Few bands in the region have gained in popularity as quickly as the New York Brass Band.