This brought back so many memories of my time travelling through Yorkshire with my parents. I do hope to get back to England soon, a bitter sweet journey, to repatriate Mum and Dad and visit some of the glorious gardens on my bucket list to see. You captured some beautiful images, that with your permission, I'd like to paint. I paint in watercolour and feel your bucolic scenes are perfect for the medium. May I please?? ♥☺
Oh do feel free, Carol-Anne, it's a beautiful place to share, not to keep to oneself (but thank you for asking). It certainly is a wonderful county to visit, with something for everyone. I hope you enjoy England again when you come, even if it will be bitter sweet, I am sure you'll take some good memories back home with you. Hopefully you'll share your paintings of Yorkshire when you've finished! Thank you for commenting, Carol-Anne. x
I have just found you. I live in Suffolk and have done for the past 40 years. Previously lived in Yorkshire and loved to get out into the Yorkshire countryside. When our family was younger we spent many happy times in Muker, Swaledale. Walking the footpath to the stepping stones where our then little girls would paddle and play in the water. One of my favourite places that we return to as often as possible. Just reading your words I can breathe the Yorkshire air and smell the oils in the sheeps fleece. I also love textiles and have often brought a fleece or part of back with me for felting.
What a lovely comment, Joan, thank you so much for taking the time to tell me about your time in Yorkshire. I have met quite a few Yorkshire people here over the years. I always wonder how they can leave such a beautiful county but I suppose not everyone is lucky enough to live in a National Park! Suffolk is very beautiful and picturesque but it’s those hills, they just call me back! I am glad you found me, thank you again.
I'm so glad you had such an enjoyable stay in God's Own Country. You can see why I love living here and feel so rooted here, despite being, after 25 years' residence, still an "offcumden". You can also see why I struggle with my garden on our windy hill on t'edge of t'moors! I'm very fond of sheep too, as you know, and live surrounded by them, but beware: they do invade your garden from time to time! Come back soon! xx
Where abouts are you, Andrea? I hope I wasn’t right on your doorstep and didn’t pop in to say hello. It is such a beautiful place - it was interesting to see gardens were a couple of weeks behind Suffolk. I’ve tried to get red valerian to take here so many times and to see it growing out of nothing in walls everywhere in Richmond was both wonderful and slightly irritating! Finger’s crossed I will back again before the year is out, I feel the moors calling me already! Thank you for commenting, Andrea. x
No, not that close: Richmond is about 1 hr 45 from us by car. We are not only weeks behind the South, we're several degrees colder than down in the valley! But if you're near Airedale or Wharfedale next time, you must come and inspect our meadow. It's funny how variable plants are in terms of whether they'll self-seed; we tried endlessly to get Welsh poppies (Papaver cambricum, formerly Meconopsis cambrica 🙄) to establish itself in our Somerset garden – here we have to rip it out!
Your words and photos capture your delights in the Yorkshire Dales perfectly. I have never been there, living in the middle of the USA. It all looked familiar though because of the All Creatures Great and Small series on PBS. That photo of the black, spectacled, wooly sheep with the ancient viaduct in the background is a purple ribbon shot. That pic of you waving and smiling at us by the waterfall shows how happy you were. Your Dad would smile, knowing you were visiting your roots. I am sure you will be seeing your new friends, Carole and Gerry again. And the cheeses all sound yummy! Thanks for the update of your happy getaway, Lindsey!
Well spotted, Sharon, a lot of the area is now referred to as Herriot country, after the vet in the series. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could visit all the places in the world we wanted to see in some sort of time travel - there are lots of places in America I would like to visit but I can’t imagine I will get over there again. Thank you for your kind words, the sheep in that photo was so funny, all the others ran off but she just stood there staring at me probably wondering what I was doing - it was extremely windy that day although you can’t see it from the photo. Your very generous comments are always very much appreciated, Sharon, so thank you kindly.
"Helen's parents' farm" in the new All Creatures is very recognisable as where we get our breakfast granola from! We went on a wonderful private walk with the owner one summer's day to look for orchids in their meadows, of which we found many, while the dogs enjoyed a swim in the infant River Wharfe.
I had a comment from a lady in America who has never been to Yorkshire but watches All Creatures Great and Small and recognised the scenery in the photos as being from the area. It seems it’s loved the world over!
Lindsey that was just beautiful I love the emotion behind your thoughtful descriptions, you definitely have Yorkshire in your veins. Hope your dream comes true you are extraordinarily connected your words show your deep love and connections.
I am really enjoying your writings and look forward to each Thursday morning when you drop into my inbox. Thanks you and have a lovely day xxx
Thank you so much Liz, what a lovely comment, it really is nice to know you look forward to receiving the Thursday posts, it makes it all worthwhile. Your comments are appreciated more than you know, so thank you very, very much.
A lovely read Lindsey. And photos too! I agree the viaduct & sheepish character is a fabulous shot and charmed by the oodles of foxgloves amidst the ruins. That moment you stopped the car to drink in your surroundings and connect … and appreciate your links with your ancestors. I have only had very brief visits to Yorkshire but your descriptions have me yearning to return . I really hope you manage to manifest the dream of a stone built cottage. Wouldn’t that be the perfect spot for you to write and paint Xx
It really is a beautiful place, Audrey, although there are so many incredible places in the UK that take the breath away, we often forget how lucky we are here. Where we stayed really reminded me of France but it was only a few hours drive away. Thank you very much for your kind words, they are appreciated beyond words. Have a lovely afternoon, hope the sun is shining!
We stayed in Yorkshire for the first time a couple of years ago and I loved it too... with no family connections at all. I love the image of the sheep with the viaduct... so funny!
This brought back so many memories of my time travelling through Yorkshire with my parents. I do hope to get back to England soon, a bitter sweet journey, to repatriate Mum and Dad and visit some of the glorious gardens on my bucket list to see. You captured some beautiful images, that with your permission, I'd like to paint. I paint in watercolour and feel your bucolic scenes are perfect for the medium. May I please?? ♥☺
Oh do feel free, Carol-Anne, it's a beautiful place to share, not to keep to oneself (but thank you for asking). It certainly is a wonderful county to visit, with something for everyone. I hope you enjoy England again when you come, even if it will be bitter sweet, I am sure you'll take some good memories back home with you. Hopefully you'll share your paintings of Yorkshire when you've finished! Thank you for commenting, Carol-Anne. x
I have just found you. I live in Suffolk and have done for the past 40 years. Previously lived in Yorkshire and loved to get out into the Yorkshire countryside. When our family was younger we spent many happy times in Muker, Swaledale. Walking the footpath to the stepping stones where our then little girls would paddle and play in the water. One of my favourite places that we return to as often as possible. Just reading your words I can breathe the Yorkshire air and smell the oils in the sheeps fleece. I also love textiles and have often brought a fleece or part of back with me for felting.
What a lovely comment, Joan, thank you so much for taking the time to tell me about your time in Yorkshire. I have met quite a few Yorkshire people here over the years. I always wonder how they can leave such a beautiful county but I suppose not everyone is lucky enough to live in a National Park! Suffolk is very beautiful and picturesque but it’s those hills, they just call me back! I am glad you found me, thank you again.
I'm so glad you had such an enjoyable stay in God's Own Country. You can see why I love living here and feel so rooted here, despite being, after 25 years' residence, still an "offcumden". You can also see why I struggle with my garden on our windy hill on t'edge of t'moors! I'm very fond of sheep too, as you know, and live surrounded by them, but beware: they do invade your garden from time to time! Come back soon! xx
Where abouts are you, Andrea? I hope I wasn’t right on your doorstep and didn’t pop in to say hello. It is such a beautiful place - it was interesting to see gardens were a couple of weeks behind Suffolk. I’ve tried to get red valerian to take here so many times and to see it growing out of nothing in walls everywhere in Richmond was both wonderful and slightly irritating! Finger’s crossed I will back again before the year is out, I feel the moors calling me already! Thank you for commenting, Andrea. x
No, not that close: Richmond is about 1 hr 45 from us by car. We are not only weeks behind the South, we're several degrees colder than down in the valley! But if you're near Airedale or Wharfedale next time, you must come and inspect our meadow. It's funny how variable plants are in terms of whether they'll self-seed; we tried endlessly to get Welsh poppies (Papaver cambricum, formerly Meconopsis cambrica 🙄) to establish itself in our Somerset garden – here we have to rip it out!
That was a delightful description of your holiday, made me feel homesick for England.
Thank you so much Nikki, I didn’t realise you are abroad!
Looks just like all the novels I’ve read over the years! What a wonderful trip you had! Thanks for sharing all this!
Oh that’s a nice thought Joan, I hope it has brought some of your novels to life! Thank you so much for your comment.
Your words and photos capture your delights in the Yorkshire Dales perfectly. I have never been there, living in the middle of the USA. It all looked familiar though because of the All Creatures Great and Small series on PBS. That photo of the black, spectacled, wooly sheep with the ancient viaduct in the background is a purple ribbon shot. That pic of you waving and smiling at us by the waterfall shows how happy you were. Your Dad would smile, knowing you were visiting your roots. I am sure you will be seeing your new friends, Carole and Gerry again. And the cheeses all sound yummy! Thanks for the update of your happy getaway, Lindsey!
Well spotted, Sharon, a lot of the area is now referred to as Herriot country, after the vet in the series. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could visit all the places in the world we wanted to see in some sort of time travel - there are lots of places in America I would like to visit but I can’t imagine I will get over there again. Thank you for your kind words, the sheep in that photo was so funny, all the others ran off but she just stood there staring at me probably wondering what I was doing - it was extremely windy that day although you can’t see it from the photo. Your very generous comments are always very much appreciated, Sharon, so thank you kindly.
"Helen's parents' farm" in the new All Creatures is very recognisable as where we get our breakfast granola from! We went on a wonderful private walk with the owner one summer's day to look for orchids in their meadows, of which we found many, while the dogs enjoyed a swim in the infant River Wharfe.
I had a comment from a lady in America who has never been to Yorkshire but watches All Creatures Great and Small and recognised the scenery in the photos as being from the area. It seems it’s loved the world over!
Lindsey that was just beautiful I love the emotion behind your thoughtful descriptions, you definitely have Yorkshire in your veins. Hope your dream comes true you are extraordinarily connected your words show your deep love and connections.
I am really enjoying your writings and look forward to each Thursday morning when you drop into my inbox. Thanks you and have a lovely day xxx
Thank you so much Liz, what a lovely comment, it really is nice to know you look forward to receiving the Thursday posts, it makes it all worthwhile. Your comments are appreciated more than you know, so thank you very, very much.
A lovely read Lindsey. And photos too! I agree the viaduct & sheepish character is a fabulous shot and charmed by the oodles of foxgloves amidst the ruins. That moment you stopped the car to drink in your surroundings and connect … and appreciate your links with your ancestors. I have only had very brief visits to Yorkshire but your descriptions have me yearning to return . I really hope you manage to manifest the dream of a stone built cottage. Wouldn’t that be the perfect spot for you to write and paint Xx
It really is a beautiful place, Audrey, although there are so many incredible places in the UK that take the breath away, we often forget how lucky we are here. Where we stayed really reminded me of France but it was only a few hours drive away. Thank you very much for your kind words, they are appreciated beyond words. Have a lovely afternoon, hope the sun is shining!
We stayed in Yorkshire for the first time a couple of years ago and I loved it too... with no family connections at all. I love the image of the sheep with the viaduct... so funny!