Out & About …

… on the North York Moors, or wherever I happen to be.

Tag: Local government

  • Local Governance Quagmires: Who Pays for Road Repairs?

    Local Governance Quagmires: Who Pays for Road Repairs?

    One might think that our modern roads just magically appeared, but let’s cast our gaze upon the B1257, the stretch that runs between Stokesley and Helmsley, for a tale of twists and turns. First, let’s scale Cushat Hill to Clay Bank, which, back in the day, used to be known as Hagg’s Gate. Then, it…

  • Boundary stone on Easby Moor

    Boundary stone on Easby Moor

    A boundary stone on Easby Moor just to the north of Captain Cook’s Monument. I’ve passed this many times before, and may well have posted a photo of it. I tend to forget what I’ve done. Someone pulled me up about that the other day but … hey ho. The stone marks the boundary between…