Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Knaresborough

We are walking in the River Nidd Gorge further west of Knarsborough,at the site of the old Scotton Mill. I am actually stood on the old weir which until recently, I was told, always had a fine flow of water pouring down its right bank. Flooding and a change in the river course has changed all of that now.

A quick blast of sunshine lights up this wonderful railway viaduct scene on the River Nidd at Knaresborough. Carrying the ‘Harrogate Line’ connecting Leeds to York, operated by ‘Northern’. The viaduct was supposed to have opened in 1848, but the first construction collapsed into the river very near to completion, which necessitated a new viaduct and delayed the opening of the line through Knaresborough by three years. Notice the flying Ukraine flag (PiPs) Enjoy the weekend.

A carpet of small white flowers greets us on this steep valley woodlands walk. I think these might be Wood anemone but there are a few wild species that fit the bill. Enjoy full screen.

In the market square of Knaresborough are two benches, each seating a sculpture. This one is 'Blind Jack' (1717-1810) with his surveyor's wheel, a local character. He was the first professional road builder to emerge after the Industrial revolution. Sculptor: Barbara Asquith The second sculpture is 'Mother Shipton'. Born in Knaresborough in the late 15th centaury. A Tudor prophetess believed to have predicted such events as the great Fire of London. Born Ursula Sontheil in a cave near the River Nidd in 1488. Died in 1561 at 80 years. Notice the old pub called 'Blind Jacks' in the background. Sculptor: Chris Kelly. Enjoy full screen.

Another view of this splendid spot. This time from the river itself . Enjoy full size.

A first little trip of the year takes us to the small market town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire. A cloudy start as we stroll along the beautiful river Nidd to and past the wonderful railway viaduct. We are on the steep path to the castle here. Knaresborough is a very old town and is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Chenaresburg. Its castle (which I hope to show you later) is Norman and now belongs to the Queen. Enjoy full screen.