Flemingate Residents Views

August 18, 2009

Ref. Development Land North of, Flemingate, Beverley, East Yorkshire. Case No 08/00122 CALLIN – Objecting to Class A3, A4 & A5. Food & Drink & A1. Retail Dear Secretary of State, Beverley is a rural East Yorkshire market town with an adult population of 34,000 it is situated 8 miles North of Hull. It is the seat of the conservative dominated East Riding County Council, and serves the local agricultural…

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HMS Beverley

August 10, 2009

Lost: 11 Apr, 1943 (Lt. Cdr. R.A. Price, RN.) at 05.52 hours two torpedoes were fired, by U-188 (Lüdden). Allied records indicate that HMS Beverley (H64) was hit and sunk at that time. There were only 4 survivors out of a crew of 158

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Eastgate Guest House

August 7, 2009

Eastgate Guest House is situated in the heart of the historic market town of Beverley with its beautiful Beverley Minister and St.Marys Church. The popular Saturday Market with its pedestrianized shopping area and large selection of excellent eating places, is within a short stroll of the guest house. The Beverley Racecourse, Beverley bus station and Beverley train station are also within easy walking distance. Eastgate Guest House – Eastgate, Beverley,…

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St Mary’s Church Graveyard

August 6, 2009

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…

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Inside Beverley Minster

August 5, 2009

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…

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Homecoming Parade Images

July 23, 2009

The Yorkshire Regiment marched through the streets of Beverley today as over 20,000 people turned up to welcome them home from Iraq. The RAF Sea King Rescue Helicopter got things started with a low fly by over the crowds that had gathered to show their appreciation to personnel of the Yorkshire Regiment. After a short ceremony at the specially closed North Bar the Yorkshire Regiment passed through North Bar marching…

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Coronation Garden

July 20, 2009

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…

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Beverley North Bar 600

July 13, 2009

View Videos | More North Bar Events On this twelve day of July, two thousand and nine in the reign of Elizabeth II, the grace of god, Queen of the Realm, head of the commonwealth an defender of the faith, we the mayor, councillors and citizens of the town of Beverley in the county of York, do hereby, with one voice and consent of tongue and heart, publish and proclaim…

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Stocks & Flares Tour

July 11, 2009

St Mary’s Church in Beverley as part of the North Celebrations is giving guided tours of showing off actual stocks that were used in the town. Other items too were on display in the Priest Room. Many of the things on display were hundreds of years old. Tours will continue from midday on Sunday the 12th July 2009.

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North Bar Events

July 7, 2009

Full details and times with locations of the event s that will take place on Sunday July 12th 2009 to mark the 600th anniversary on Beverley’s historci North Bar. 10.00  – Market opens at Butterdings, Marlet Place, Beverley 10.00  – Start of parade from Beverley MInster 10.30  – Parade scheduled to arrive in Market Place, Beverley 11.15  – Opening Ceremony at North Bar 11.30 am – Living village pens in…

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St Mary’s Church Open Day

June 27, 2009

St Mary’s Church in Beverley opened it door and grounds to the public in their annual fund raising event. Members of the church took advantage of the good weather to serve free tea and cakes to members of the public who came. The event which was raising money for St Mary’s uniformed youth groups, the Guides, Brownies & GL & CGB.

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Beverley Male Voice Choir

June 25, 2009

The Beverley Male Voice Choir’s membership is currently around 58 and it has represented the town of Beverley at some of the Country’s most prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, London on several occasions, Bridgewater Hall and the MEN Arena, Manchester, also the Royal Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, not to mention a number of visits to Beverley’s twin town of Lemgo, Germany. The Choir was founded in 1955 from members…

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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…

June 21, 2009
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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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St Mary’s Smithy, Beverley, HU17 8HB

June 16, 2009

St Mary’s Smithy, Waltham Lane, Beverley, HU17 8HB – 3 Bed House •    An Absolute Delight! Tucked away quite discreetly away from the hustle and bustle of the vibrant town centre within an extremely convenient location just off North Bar Within is this Beautifully Presented Double Fronted Detached Cottage of outstanding quality and appeal. •    Offered to the market with NO CHAIN INVOLVED! This Extremely Appealing Property has been modernised…

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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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Grants Bistro

June 15, 2009

Grants Bistro is situated very close to The Beverley Arms hotel and specialises in fine sea food cuisine all severed up in the shadows of St Marys Church Beverley. 01482 887624 – Grants Bistro – 22, North Bar Within, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8AX 01482 887624 – Grants Bistro – 22, North Bar Within, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8AX

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