This month’s issue is packed with history and heritage, people and places, fashion and food. In an article about the Battle of Wakefield, author Helen Cox sheds new light on this famous War of the Roses conflict which inspired the ‘grand old Duke of York nursery rhyme.

Meanwhile, we discover that actor Brian Blessed is a Yorkshireman, hailing from Mexborough. We also take a look at the glorious Yorkshire accent, revealing how celebrities such as Alan Titchmarsh and Lesley Garrett are proud of their broad vowels.

Also this month we discover why people are flocking to Skipton, find Wetherby in a festival mood, and pay a visit to Holme-upon-Spalding-Moor. We take a look at how to trace your family tree, visit the famous gardens of Burnby Hall and Pocklington, and offer a picture review of this year’s Great Yorkshire Show. You won’t be short of reading material – we hope you enjoy it.