Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

My brother Arthur drowned in the River Ure

My brother Arthur drowned in the River Ure.Does anyone remember this, and the Thorpe family?

Born in Helperby

I was born in Helperby in April 1945, my mother's maiden name was Joyce Clifford, who married George Saysell, a soldier who was stationed close to Helperby during the Second World War. I would be pleased to hear from any person who may have known either of my parents.

New Website

Here in Helperby we have hosted a great Hidden Gardens every July. And this year it will be even better.
Last year was great , the weather hot and the strawberrys were very tasty.
But we wanted to share more of Helperby with everyone. so we made a village website, for the people who live there. They can add what they... [more]

Early Memories

Two of the trees either side of the footpath were planted by me in, I believe, 1953. My family lived in the village and surrounding villages for many years. My Grandparents and subsequently my Aunt & Uncle lived and operated the Toll Gates at Aldwark Bridge, just outside the village. My mother lived on Carr Side in her early life. I moved... [more]

The Three Horseshoes

The photo shows the public house 'The Three Horseshoes'. It was one of three pubs in Great Ouseburn, the other two been 'The Bay Horse' & 'The Crown Inn', the latter is the only one remaining as a public house.  

Millennium Stone

The large stone in the photograph was used as part of the millennium seat, which is now situated on the village green.

The building to the left of the picture is 'The Forge' - the Swann family have lived here for over 80 years.

My Fiancee

I met a young lady named Pat Brown, who lived at 3 Station Cottages in Wormald Green. I was a young army apprentice from nearby Harrogate and I first met Pat at the cinema in Harrogate one weekend. I was posted abroad to Germany when my training finished. I kept in contact with Pat and eventually became engaged. But I had... [more]