View from Park Hill, Skipton (1959) (The Rowley Collection)
External links to other sites of interest
We’re proud to be part of a wider network of people and organisations dedicated to preserving and celebrating our heritage. Alongside other historical societies in Yorkshire and across the UK.
We also link to photographers websites who capture the places, archives, and stories that bring history to life. Explore these links to discover new research, inspiring images, and opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for the past and present.
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- Addingham
- Aireborough
- Burley in Wharfedale
- Carleton
- Craven
- East Riding
- Embsay
- Farnhill
- Gargrave
- Harrogate
- Historical & Archive
- Huddersfield
- Ilkley
- Keighley
- Photography
- Skipton
- West Yorkshire
- Wharfedale
- Yorkshire
- Yorkshire Dales
Addingham Photo Archive
Thousands of photos, maps and documents featuring the village of Addingham.
Aireborough Historical Society
The Society was founded in 1957 to record and preserve the history of Aireborough.
Burley Local History & Archive Group
The Burley Archive - preserving the past for the future. Courtesy of the Burley Local History & Archive Group.
Carleton in Craven Local History Group
Carleton-in-Craven is a small village in North Yorkshire, England. It’s situated about two miles from the market town of Skipton.
Craven Museum & Gallery
Connect with local characters and landscapes from the past in our family friendly, accessible museum.
East Riding Archives
Use East Riding Archives to build your story, look into your family tree or find out about the local area or properties.
Farnhill & Kildwick Local History group
The aim of this group is to research and present its findings on this web site.
Gargrave Heritage Group
Gargrave Heritage Group is collating and archiving all the local church records and the history of the village of Gargrave in North Yorkshire.
Harrogate Civic Society
Harrogate Civic Society is a voluntary independent organisation that exists to enhance the character and amenities of the Town
History of Skipton
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature.
Huddersfield Local History Society
Huddersfield Local History Society is a membership organisation for anybody and everybody interested in the history of the town.
Keighley & district local history society
The Society was formed in 2004 following the Centenary of Keighley Carnegie Library.
Malcolm Stoney Photography
Photographer. Documenting recent history of Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales
Rowley Ellwood Collection
The Rowley Ellwood Collection is an online gallery of over 500 historic old photos of Skipton, fully indexed and searchable.
The Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society
We promote the preservation and study of the archaeology, history, architecture, antiquities, culture and traditions of the historic county of York.
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
The Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group (UWHG) is a volunteer group whose purpose is adding to the knowledge of the archaeologically rich area of Upper Wharfedale and the surrounding landscapes.
West Yorkshire Archives
The West Yorkshire Archive Service collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region.