Craven History

Great War hero Sergeant Joe Bancroft from Silsden; below, in the First World War trenches

Craven heroes of the Spring offensive on the Western front in 1918

Skipton's historic links with the battle of Cambrai

Letter to Skipton MP by bored teenager sparks off 'problem with youth' debate in 1960s Craven

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Raikeswood prisoner of war camp still part of the framework of Skipton

Search launched for 'lost' war memorial

Old soldier recalls his seven years fighting in World War Two

Kildwick Hall the setting for a 1967 television mini series of Wuthering Heights

Mossdale Caverns tragedy commemorated 50 years after the pothole disaster.

History picture: Young Harvey Smith at Malham Show in 1952

The Romany life inspires author's latest book

Project to mark end of WW1 by English and German youngsters.

War hero from Ilkley looks back on his service in Vietnam

NOSTALGIA: Picture of workers at Hayfield Mills in the 1940s

Unseemly conduct by women in Earby as World War One rages.

LOOKING BACK: Hefty fine for pub landlord who served beer and whisky after last orders

Do you recognise anyone - Barnoldswick Modern Band c1966

Time honoured memories of fallen heroes.

Scouts mark national milestone

Cononley soldier's choice of dugout twice saves him from enemy shells

A testing time for new neoprene survival bag saw woman suffering from 'slight delayed shock' after three hours in river

19th century institution looks to help students of today

Raikes burial ground open day sees characters come alive

1960s camp site controversy in Craven

Skipton men injured in Bradford munitions factory explosion

New Battle of the Somme book by Hugh Sebag-Montefiore cites letters by Hellifield soldier

New book looks at the history of quarrying in the Yorkshire Dales

Devastation hits Great Yorkshire Show in Skipton

Letters from the Somme battlefield

‘Recruitment of men into local Pals regiments was to be a tragic mistake’

When Skipton Hospital Gala was the most popular of all Craven events

The spirit of Zion continues to shine after 200 years

The spirit of Zion continues to shine after 200 years

The spirit of Zion continues to shine after 200 years

Craven Herald marks second anniversary of World War One with roll of honour for the 277 dead

Cricket on the Western Front

Skipton makes its mark in political history

Steeton shooting features in new book about Wakefield asylum

A memorable day in the history of Skipton's links with the Duke of Wellington's Regiment

When Craven mourned the death of Lord Kitchener

Maypole mystery causes much mirth in Dales villages

Remembering a royal visit to Silsden 25 years ago

World War One prisoners enjoy Craven countryside.

Women carrying out the work of men on farms? Whatever next?

Antics of drunk law-breakers stagger Skipton bench

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Raikeswood Hospital closed 25 years ago amid much bitterness

Celebrations held to mark the completion of the 1,000th post-war council house in Craven

Skipton Town Hall was threatened with demolition half a century ago

Craven's sacrifice in the greatest sea battle of World War One

Miracle cures for piles, gout and puffed up feet for Craven residents 1916 style

Families' relief after Gulf War comes to an end

Military tribunals tough on men trying to escape the conflict

Your Country Needs You - but conscription divides Parliament

A brave man who gave up the life of a country gentleman to serve his queen and country

Girls' fame in Skipton's wartime history

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