Yorkshire......
Middle click music ~♫ Secret garden~The Promise♫
 Pink Hyacinths, The Esplanade Scarborough © Angie 2011  Scarborough's south bay © Angie 2011 |
 --The Clock Tower on The Esplanade, Scarborough Yorkshire © Angie 2011 |
~ Angie's Lovely Holiday ~
I have a friend called Angie, who lives in a Yorkshire town
She went on a little holiday, to Scarborough she was bound
'Tis nestled by the ocean, within a pretty bay,
Angie sent the photos, to share with you this way
She goes there with her hubby, to walk on sandy shores,
They wandered in the gardens, in the flowers she adores
They went to pretty cafe's, drank tea with buttered scones
Climbed on rocky outcrops and walked pathways far beyond
Angie loves the seaside, the balmy breezy beach
Angie loves her holidays, the gifting of the peace.
Soft whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © 2011
 Scarborough Yorkshire aerial view  South bay Scarborough Yorkshire © Angie 2007 |
 Scarborough roundabout South bay © Angie  Scarborough beach © Angie 2007 |
'Scarborough'
Scarborough,......... oh! how I do love thee,
your tastes, sights, sounds, sands, and the smell of your sea.
Oh! How I do love thee,......more than I love me,
you bring out in me the best, the same with everyone else, you meet and greet,
Giving my mind, my heart, my soul, my body a well deserved rest,
a bit of all alright, (we say 'alreet' in Yorkshire, I must confess)
Oh! how I do love thee, when I'll be dead and gone one day,
there will be my spirit, my soul, a part of me,
forever floating, flying free,..........
soaring like a seagull up above, in the place I most love to be ......
Scarborough. Oh! how I do love thee,
By Angela Mary Johnson, September 12th 2006
Scarborough,......... oh! how I do love thee,
your tastes, sights, sounds, sands, and the smell of your sea.
Oh! How I do love thee,......more than I love me,
you bring out in me the best, the same with everyone else, you meet and greet,
Giving my mind, my heart, my soul, my body a well deserved rest,
a bit of all alright, (we say 'alreet' in Yorkshire, I must confess)
Oh! how I do love thee, when I'll be dead and gone one day,
there will be my spirit, my soul, a part of me,
forever floating, flying free,..........
soaring like a seagull up above, in the place I most love to be ......
Scarborough. Oh! how I do love thee,
By Angela Mary Johnson, September 12th 2006
Scarborough castle looking out over the North bay © Angie 2006
middle click ~A 360 Degree View from Scarborough Castle
 Scarborough street with cafe © Angie 2011------ And this is where they pause and chat
the English folk, 'bout this and that, on village greens and cobblestones, in corner shops with all they know and then to new friends they will show a kind and friendly air... for English folk will always stop and say a nice `hello' `by blossoms`  Picnic at Scarborough © 2009 1. Yorkshire Tea 'Cake and Biscuits' advert
2. Yorkshire Tea in London. John Shuttleworth 3. Yorkshire Tea in garage John Shuttleworth 4. Outtakes from Yorkshire Teas with John & Ken 'Friends Are Life's Gift Of Love' If people like me.. didn't know people like you, life would lose its meaning and its richness too. For the friends that we make are life's gift of love and I think friends are sent from heaven above and thinking of you.. somehow makes me feel that God is love and He's very real. by Helen Steiner Rice  © Angie 2006 On a palette of words I will tenderly blend,
Colorful thoughts, with bright verses to send. Painted, a rainbow in reds, blues and gold, Stretched like loving arms ready to enfold. And deep in the center of the most vibrant hue, Etched from memory the essence of you. Painted a rainbow, a bridge to my heart, So being lonely can begin to depart. Just look in the sky the rainbow God sends, He painted a rainbow, for YOU my friend. |
 Hyacinths on Scarborough Esplanade © Angie 2011  Angie's fav scones @ Scarborough © 2009 1. Yorkshire Tea ad 1996
2. Yorkshire Tea: Little Urn & A Proper Brew 3. Yorkshire Tea TV Advert Listen to the old Yorkshire accent as history u... 4. Yorkshire Terrier Even though it hasn't been that many yrs. I feel like I've known you my whole life. When you go on walks through the park, I feel that I've been there too. And when you're having a cuppa, I feel like I'm there. You're always in my heart by Lorna  Scarborough south bay © Angie 2006 Compassion is sometimes the fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else's skin.
It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy finally for you too. by Frederick Buechner  © Angie 2006 |
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Scarborough is a town on the North Sea on the east coast of North Yorkshire, England.
The modern town lies between 3 - 70 m (10 - 230 ft) above sea level,
rising steeply northward and westward
from the harbour onto limestone cliffs. The older part of the town lies around the harbour
and is protected by a rocky headland.
With a population of around 50,000,[1] Scarborough
is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast.
It is home to residential communities, business, fishing and service industries,
plus a growing creative economy.
Scarborough North Yorkshire from Cliff Street Scarborough
won the 2008/2009 award for the most creative and inspiring entrepreneurship initiative in Europe,[2]
and was also the most enterprising town in Britain in 2008.[3]
Wikipedia/Scarborough,_North_Yorkshire
 Tulip garden Scarborough © Angie 2011 Middle click ~Marooned in Whitby Icecream van, Terry, Scarborough Yorkshire © Angie 2011 |
 Scarborough south bay © Angie 2011 1. Queen Mary 2 At Scarborough
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1. Scarborough map, Yorkshire UK
2. A Week In Scarborough, North Yorkshire - video with Whitby castle ...
3. SCARBOROUGH 100 YEARS AGO
4. Yorkshire-coast Scarborough
5. Scarborough Esplanade and Spa
6. Scarborough south bay
7. Winter in Scarborough England- around the south cliff area Jan 2009,
© Angie 2007
~ Early history ~
The town was founded around 966 AD as Skarðaborg by Thorgils Skarthi, a Viking raider,
though in the 4th century there had briefly been a Roman signal station on Scarborough headland,
and there is evidence of much earlier Stone Age and Bronze Age settlements.
However, the new settlement was soon burned to the ground
by a rival band of Vikings under Tostig Godwinson,
Lord of Falsgrave, and Harald III of Norway.
The destruction and massacremeant that very little remained
to be recorded in the Domesday survey of 1085. Scarborough recovered under King Henry II,
who built a stone castle on the headland, and granted charters in 1155 and 1163,
permitting a market on the sands, and establishing rule by burgesses.[5]
Edward II gave Scarborough Castle to his favourite, Piers Gaveston.
In his castle at Scarborough, Gaveston was besieged by the barons,
captured and carried to Oxford for execution.
The town was founded around 966 AD as Skarðaborg by Thorgils Skarthi, a Viking raider,
though in the 4th century there had briefly been a Roman signal station on Scarborough headland,
and there is evidence of much earlier Stone Age and Bronze Age settlements.
However, the new settlement was soon burned to the ground
by a rival band of Vikings under Tostig Godwinson,
Lord of Falsgrave, and Harald III of Norway.
The destruction and massacremeant that very little remained
to be recorded in the Domesday survey of 1085. Scarborough recovered under King Henry II,
who built a stone castle on the headland, and granted charters in 1155 and 1163,
permitting a market on the sands, and establishing rule by burgesses.[5]
Edward II gave Scarborough Castle to his favourite, Piers Gaveston.
In his castle at Scarborough, Gaveston was besieged by the barons,
captured and carried to Oxford for execution.
Scarborough south bay © Angie 2006
middle click ~1. 'Are You Going To Scarborough Fair'(Yorkshire UK) 2006
2.Scarborough Tour - Sea Front_09
3. Scarborough Sea Front Drive, October 2007
 Scarborough beach front at twilight © Angie 2007  Scarborough Fair © Angie 2007 |
 Scarborough fair © Angie 2007  Scarborough Fair south bay © Angie 2007 |
Luna Park Scarborough-utube
A small family amusement park on the sea front in Scarbrough on the East coast of England.
The 4 and a half minute long video shows the Twist, Miami, Ferris Wheel and Dodgem. The amusement park also features several childrens rides including a formula car ride, jumping jack tower and a helter skelter.
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The South Bay was the site of the original early medieval settlement and the harbour,
which form the current Old Town district.
This remains the main focus for tourism,
with a sandy beach, cafes, amusements, arcades, theatres and entertainment facilities.
The modern commercial town centre has migrated 440 yards (400 m) north-west of the harbour area
and a 100 feet (30 m) above it, and contains the transport hubs,
main services, shopping and nightlife.
The harbour has undergone major regeneration including the new Albert Strange Pontoons,[4]
a more pedestrian-friendly promenade, street lighting and seating.
A small family amusement park on the sea front in Scarbrough on the East coast of England.
The 4 and a half minute long video shows the Twist, Miami, Ferris Wheel and Dodgem. The amusement park also features several childrens rides including a formula car ride, jumping jack tower and a helter skelter.
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The South Bay was the site of the original early medieval settlement and the harbour,
which form the current Old Town district.
This remains the main focus for tourism,
with a sandy beach, cafes, amusements, arcades, theatres and entertainment facilities.
The modern commercial town centre has migrated 440 yards (400 m) north-west of the harbour area
and a 100 feet (30 m) above it, and contains the transport hubs,
main services, shopping and nightlife.
The harbour has undergone major regeneration including the new Albert Strange Pontoons,[4]
a more pedestrian-friendly promenade, street lighting and seating.
 Hyacinths & Clock Tower -Scarborough Esplanade © Angie 2011 ~ The Garden ~
God keeps a very pretty garden And tends it all with care He waters, weed and gently nurtures All it's loveliness to share He fills each part with prettiness Where friendly flowers grow Bordered all around with primrose The loveliest to show I love the walking in God's garden His love upon the path Every wondrous budding friend In the garden of my heart Derry's Heart Poems © 2011 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au |
 Primroses, tulips garden, Scarborough © Angie 2011 ~ Flowers That Encircle ~
You walked around the garden, your eyes filled with delight Each flower there so lovely To fill your heart with life Round and round you walked, Then stooped to touch the blooms, The tender feel like velvet So soft with morning dew Then you went into the centre and bobbed among the hue And the flowers there encircled the very heart of you Derry's Heart Poems © 2011 heartwhispers@iinet.net.au |
 Purple hyacinths, Scarborough © Angie 2011------- |
 -------Primroses, Scarborough © Angie 2011 |
Scarborough Train Station
Scarborough is served by Scarborough railway station,
with services from York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool on the North TransPennine route
and from Hull via Bridlington and Filey on the Yorkshire Coast Line.
The most striking feature of the town's geography
is a high rocky promontory pointing eastward into the North Sea.
The promontory supports the 11th century ruins of Scarborough Castle
and separates the sea front into a North Bay and a South Bay.
The North Bay has traditionally been the more peaceful end of the resort.
This is the south bay, from the castle
South bay taken from the castle © Angie 2006
~ The Gates Of Dawn ~
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Together we were wandering into the gates of dawn savouring every precious memory, as we meandered through the throng. Intent on finding beauty, all along our way We climbed as high as we could see And through the stone majestic arch In the fulfilling of our dreams  North bay Scarborough © Angie 2006 Below the waterfall we skipped,
then lay in the boat on rippling lake, staring up to sunlight streaming through the trees, like diamonds in the sand. Then back through the arch we ran, laughing, hand in hand....  Scarborough castle © Gidzy 2008 |
 Where orchestras play -The Spa-south Bay © Angie 2009 Where neither midday's heat nor squall of rain
Could steal the loveliness away. As with hearts in childlike faith, we raced across the bridge, to return in joy again- In the world created by Our Father, just for us today.  Scarborough castle © Angie 2006 ...here in our own garden of eden,
in the promise of forever, where we will never leave, for our memory remains. Our little touch of heaven in our hearts will always stay. Soft whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © May 2011 |
 Scarborough Castle looking south © Angie 2006 |
 Scarborough castle ruins © Angie 2006 |
The North Bay - the more peaceful end of the resort
has 1. Scarborough's famous Sea Life Centre
2. British attractions-Sealife Scarborough
and is home to Peasholm Park an oriental themed municipal park
located in the seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.
which in June 2007 was restored to its Japanese-themed glory,
complete with reconstructed pagoda.
The park still features a mock maritime battle (based on the Battle of the River Plate)
re-enacted on the boating lake with large model boats
and fireworks throughout the summer holiday season.
Peasholm Park © Keith D 2008
The park is on the site of a medieval manor house of Northstead
which was part of the Crown Estate from the 14th century.
By the beginning of the 20th century the area was open land used for farming and as allotments.
In 1911 Scarborough Corporation bought some land called Tuckers Field
from the Duchy of Lancaster to create a public park.
It was the borough engineer, Harry W Smith,
who had the idea of setting out the gardens in Japanese style.
Japanese style statues in the park were purchased from Killerby Hall
and exotic shrubs and flowers
were imported from the home of a local retired banker
who was living in the French Riviera.
middle click ~Wikipedia/Peasholm Park
which was part of the Crown Estate from the 14th century.
By the beginning of the 20th century the area was open land used for farming and as allotments.
In 1911 Scarborough Corporation bought some land called Tuckers Field
from the Duchy of Lancaster to create a public park.
It was the borough engineer, Harry W Smith,
who had the idea of setting out the gardens in Japanese style.
Japanese style statues in the park were purchased from Killerby Hall
and exotic shrubs and flowers
were imported from the home of a local retired banker
who was living in the French Riviera.
middle click ~Wikipedia/Peasholm Park
 Peasholm park © Eileeen Ann 2004  Angie Peasholm park © 2009  Peasholm park © Neil T  Angie's Hubby @ Peasholm park © 2009 |
 Peasholm park © Gidzy 2008  Fab photo of Pagoda Peasholm park © Angie 2009  Angie © 2009  Peasholm Park Scarborough © Angie 2011 |
middle click ~Virtual-tour Peasholm-Garden lake
 Peasholm park lake © Neil T  Peasholm park Garden of tranquility © Angie 2011 |
 Garden of tranquility © Angie 2006  Garden of Tranquility © Angie 2011 |
In This Garden
there's
a silence
in the shadows
from the grey statue,
cold and alone, standing in
morning dewdrops flowers opening
their faces turning....upward to the sun,
birds keep fluttering, from branch to branch,
frogs are leaping ponds.. eyes peering in the moss,
there is silence, yet there is softest music, in this garden
from the zephyrs... whistling through the swaying trees.
There is beauty in this garden pretty blossoms laughing
in their glee, fireflies dancing in the misty sky, water
coursing in the stream, cool to touch, refreshing
to the feel.. a wonderland in this garden,
where you can bring your memories
and cherish them to keep.
There's wild animals,
carved from wood, with eyes,
there's wild animals in the woodlands
where cute ducklings & white goslings waddle by,
as my friends, I stroke and I feel their rippling strength
There is a dragon in this garden, breathing fire and smoke,
if, I close my eyes tight, I can imagine, as I sail the wooden boat,
red and green and gold, I float. ..there is wonder in this garden,
I find it as I walk, I feel the velvet petals, and I look up to the sky
I see my Jesus smile..... His eyes twinkling, for I am happy,
here in His pretty garden....in the loveliness He made
I hear His willows weeping & His water lapping
I look upon His mountains, I feel safe.
There is peace within His garden
I feel the warm sunshine too
it ripples on the stream
I am still, I listen
and I
whisper
'thank You'
Soft whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © May 2011
there's
a silence
in the shadows
from the grey statue,
cold and alone, standing in
morning dewdrops flowers opening
their faces turning....upward to the sun,
birds keep fluttering, from branch to branch,
frogs are leaping ponds.. eyes peering in the moss,
there is silence, yet there is softest music, in this garden
from the zephyrs... whistling through the swaying trees.
There is beauty in this garden pretty blossoms laughing
in their glee, fireflies dancing in the misty sky, water
coursing in the stream, cool to touch, refreshing
to the feel.. a wonderland in this garden,
where you can bring your memories
and cherish them to keep.
There's wild animals,
carved from wood, with eyes,
there's wild animals in the woodlands
where cute ducklings & white goslings waddle by,
as my friends, I stroke and I feel their rippling strength
There is a dragon in this garden, breathing fire and smoke,
if, I close my eyes tight, I can imagine, as I sail the wooden boat,
red and green and gold, I float. ..there is wonder in this garden,
I find it as I walk, I feel the velvet petals, and I look up to the sky
I see my Jesus smile..... His eyes twinkling, for I am happy,
here in His pretty garden....in the loveliness He made
I hear His willows weeping & His water lapping
I look upon His mountains, I feel safe.
There is peace within His garden
I feel the warm sunshine too
it ripples on the stream
I am still, I listen
and I
whisper
'thank You'
Soft whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © May 2011
 Peasholm park Squirrel © Angie 2011 |
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Middle click for video of the Battle ~ Visit Scarborough/naval-warfare
Peasholm Park is a haven of tranquillity in North Bay –
unless the battle ships are taking pot shots at one another!
At times during the summer season, war breaks out on the Lake
when 20ft replica boats recreate the tensions of a battle at sea.
For more than 80 years the “Battle of Peasholm” has been played out for 30 minutes
three times every week during the summer season
“It is of course the smallest manned navy in the world!”
Gunfire and smoke fill the air, and the aircraft drop bombs from above.
People flock to watch the Battles, mentioned in newspapers around the world.
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All the boats were man powered, until 1929, when electricity was introduced, and now only the larger boats are steered by council employees laying inside.
In the early days, the models were First World War battleships, called Dreadnoughts, and a U-boat. Then, after the Second World War, the fleet was replaced with new vessels and the battle that was recreated was the Battle of the River Plate. Other events in the park include silver and brass band concerts, party in the park, proms in the park and lantern displays. |
 The Battle © John Firth 1981 |
Peasholm Park
opened in 1912 and became a favourite venue for galas, displays and exhibitions.
The park was extended to include Peasholm Glen, a natural ravine, in 1924.
Attractions include an artificial boating lake, where the mock naval battles are staged,
a putting green, The Garden of Tranquility with a champion tree walk.
opened in 1912 and became a favourite venue for galas, displays and exhibitions.
The park was extended to include Peasholm Glen, a natural ravine, in 1924.
Attractions include an artificial boating lake, where the mock naval battles are staged,
a putting green, The Garden of Tranquility with a champion tree walk.
~ I Cannot ~
Some things I cannot do, without another thought of you
I cannot walk a garden path, without feeling all you would impart
I cannot look upon the stars, in dark of night, without seeing you within my sight
I cannot make a cup of tea, without imagining you here, as close can be
I cannot drop my eyes in prayer, without thinking of you over there
I cannot walk the sands of time, nor feel the wavelets on the shore
Nor wake within the mornings rays, without praying for you more
I cannot twirl an autumn leaf within my outstretched hand
without wondering, how much, you too would understand
I cannot touch your soul, as God the Father will
But I will always pray, His love your heart may fill
Soft whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © April 2011
Some things I cannot do, without another thought of you
I cannot walk a garden path, without feeling all you would impart
I cannot look upon the stars, in dark of night, without seeing you within my sight
I cannot make a cup of tea, without imagining you here, as close can be
I cannot drop my eyes in prayer, without thinking of you over there
I cannot walk the sands of time, nor feel the wavelets on the shore
Nor wake within the mornings rays, without praying for you more
I cannot twirl an autumn leaf within my outstretched hand
without wondering, how much, you too would understand
I cannot touch your soul, as God the Father will
But I will always pray, His love your heart may fill
Soft whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © April 2011
 Peasholm Park © Angie 2011------- |
 ----Garden of Tranquility in Peasholm Park © Angie 2011 |
~ My Friend ~
My friend took hold my hand, and said, come walk with me,
We'll travel down this winding path, that only we can see.
None knows where it will lead, we're in God's loving care,
He blesses us with friendship, eternal love to share.
We pause to rest a while, upon a cosy bench,
With so much to catch up on, that words can never quench.
Our talk dances in the air, like gossamer sweet kiss,
Velvet in such richness, moments of shared bliss.
Golden tea in clear glass mugs, steam sweet aroma in the air,
Teddy fluff, all sorts of stuff, newsy bits to share.
My dear friend is like a book, with tender preparation
many chapters there to look, may there be no sad conclusion.
So our tune of loving friendship, plays a never ending song
Sad notes and happy ones, for two to play along.
With my friend I share a secret, an opinion, grief or laugh,
A silence never matters, while we enjoy the path.
There's much we need to do, so we always have to part,
Separated by time and place, but we stay close in heart.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2003
My friend took hold my hand, and said, come walk with me,
We'll travel down this winding path, that only we can see.
None knows where it will lead, we're in God's loving care,
He blesses us with friendship, eternal love to share.
We pause to rest a while, upon a cosy bench,
With so much to catch up on, that words can never quench.
Our talk dances in the air, like gossamer sweet kiss,
Velvet in such richness, moments of shared bliss.
Golden tea in clear glass mugs, steam sweet aroma in the air,
Teddy fluff, all sorts of stuff, newsy bits to share.
My dear friend is like a book, with tender preparation
many chapters there to look, may there be no sad conclusion.
So our tune of loving friendship, plays a never ending song
Sad notes and happy ones, for two to play along.
With my friend I share a secret, an opinion, grief or laugh,
A silence never matters, while we enjoy the path.
There's much we need to do, so we always have to part,
Separated by time and place, but we stay close in heart.
Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2003
 Squirrel Peasholm park Scarborough © Angie 2011 Search for the goodness of our God,
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 Squirrel Peasholm park, Garden of tranquility © Angie 2011 Fill your life with goodness,
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Italian Gardens Scarborough © Angie 2011
God has given us a very special garden where we grow all the friends we love to know
~blossoms~
 Daffodil bank Scarborough © Angie 2011 |
 Fragrant Narcissus bulb flowers, Scarborough © Angie 2011 |
It's raining pretty petals, it's waterfalling joy
Let's lay among the fragrance
gazing to the heavens
from this lovely vantage point
then up we'll get to trek, that path around the bend,
to see what we can see
because we're best of friends and there we'll talk and walk
and then we'll talk some more...
until it's time for tea
`blossoms`
 River Ducks Knaresborough © Angie 2011----- PRAISE THE LORD FOR SPECIAL THINGS FOR HAPPY DAYS THAT SPRINGTIME BRINGS FOR PRETTY BLOSSOM IN THE TREES |
 ------Daffodils in bloom Scarborough © Angie 2011 AND FLOWERS DANCING IN THE BREEZE FOR SUNSHINE IN THE SKY ABOVE AND ALL THE WAYS GOD SHOWS HIS LOVE. |
Yorkshire Dales stunning views
Yorkshire Dales stunning views Part 2
In August the North Yorkshire Moors becomes a delight to walk or drive through
with the purple heather. Although the Yorkshire Dales
is renowned for having Dales, also the North Yorkshire Moors has many Dales
1. North Yorkshire Moors Dales
2. North York Moors, North Yorkshire, England
3. Yorkshire Dales in Winter
 Knaresborough Yorkshire © Angie 2011 |
 Knaresborough Yorkshire © Angie 2011 |
