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The White Shire Blog
Discover more of Yorkshire through The White Shire.
Our blog brings together stories, guides, ideas and experiences from across the White Rose County, covering Yorkshire walks, history, attractions, events, businesses, places to stay and the people and places that make Yorkshire interesting.
We're particularly interested in discovering the stories and places you might otherwise miss, from the history behind a Yorkshire village to a new walking route, an independent local business or something happening in the county.
Our articles are based on our own experiences, research and discoveries as we explore more of Yorkshire.
Whether you're planning a day out, looking for somewhere new to visit or simply want to discover more about Yorkshire, explore our latest articles below.
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Shire Joinery & Kitchens Ltd
Finding a skilled tradesperson who takes genuine pride in their work can make all the difference when you're improving your home. Whether you're planning a new kitchen, fitted bedroom or bespoke furniture, good joinery isn't simply about how something looks when it's finished – it's about craftsmanship that will stand the test of time.
Michael Palmer
Aug 33 min read
Smart Spaces
Smart Spaces design and build bespoke garden rooms that give homeowners practical, comfortable and beautifully finished spaces tailored to modern living. Their buildings are created with a clear focus on quality, usability and long‑term performance, offering a way to expand the home without compromise.
Michael Palmer
Jul 302 min read
Woodstock Timber Buildings
Woodstock Timber Buildings create high‑quality timber structures that are designed to enhance outdoor living across Yorkshire. Their work is rooted in craftsmanship, with each building constructed using reliable materials and methods that ensure strength, durability and long‑term performance.
Michael Palmer
Jul 302 min read
Asprey Brothers
Asprey Brothers deliver high‑quality landscaping and garden construction services across Yorkshire, combining practical skill with a commitment to creating outdoor spaces that stand the test of time.
Michael Palmer
Jul 302 min read
SD Roofing Yorkshire Ltd
A Trusted Roofing Team Serving Homes and Businesses
SD Roofing Yorkshire Ltd provides reliable, professional roofing services across the region, delivering workmanship that meets the standards homeowners and commercial clients expect.
Michael Palmer
Jul 302 min read
WPR Property Maintenance Wakefield
WPR Property Maintenance Wakefield: A Family‑Run Service Built on Reliability WPR Property Maintenance Wakefield stands as a long‑established, family‑run business with more than fifteen years of experience supporting homes, commercial buildings and public sector properties across the district. Their work is shaped by professionalism, reliability and a clear commitment to delivering a service that feels steady, trustworthy and rooted in practical experience. The White Shire At
Michael Palmer
Jul 292 min read
Food & Fire Outdoor Living
Food & Fire Outdoor Living: Bringing the Heart of the Home into the Garden Food & Fire Outdoor Living introduces a new way of experiencing the back garden, shaped around the warmth of cooking, gathering and sharing time outdoors. The concept is built on the belief that outdoor spaces should be lived in, not simply looked at, and each kitchen is designed to bring people together in a setting that feels both relaxed and refined. It is an approach that blends craftsmanship with
Michael Palmer
Jul 292 min read
MP Landscape & Garden Design: Crafting Yorkshire Gardens with Character and Clarity
MP Landscape & Garden Design: Crafting Yorkshire Gardens with Character and Clarity MP Landscape & Garden Design stands as a quiet, confident presence in the Yorkshire landscape, shaped by decades of experience and a deep understanding of how outdoor spaces evolve over time. The practice is built around thoughtful design, careful construction and a commitment to creating gardens that feel both personal and enduring. Every project reflects a balance of creativity and practical
Michael Palmer
Jul 293 min read
Pool Logic for Modern Living
Pool Logic: Crafting Clear, Confident Water Spaces for Modern Living Pool Logic stands as a specialist in swimming pool and wellness design, offering a service shaped by technical depth, creative clarity and a commitment to spaces that perform beautifully in real‑world use. Their work brings together engineering knowledge and aesthetic understanding, creating environments that feel balanced, purposeful and suited to the way people live, relax and gather. It is a practice buil
Michael Palmer
Jul 293 min read
George’s Coffee
George’s Coffee: Freshly Roasted Flavour Delivered Straight to Your Door Georges Coffee has grown from a simple love of flavour into a Yorkshire brand recognised for its clarity, freshness and commitment to honest roasting. The company presents itself with a calm confidence, shaped by a journey that began in Central America and developed into a roasting practice grounded in care, curiosity and a respect for the craft. Their approach feels measured and modern, offering coffee
Michael Palmer
Jul 293 min read
GeoSurveys Doncaster
GeoSurveys Doncaster: Professional Surveying Expertise for Yorkshire Projects GeoSurveys Ltd is a long‑established surveying company based in Doncaster, providing specialist services for construction, land development, engineering, and property projects across Yorkshire. With more than twenty years of operational history, they’ve built a reputation for accuracy, reliability, and professional standards that make them a trusted choice for developers, contractors, and private cl
Michael Palmer
Jul 272 min read
Hampton Design Contractors: Architectural Design for Yorkshire Homes and Businesses
Hampton Design Contractors is an established architectural design and structural engineering practice based in Pontefract, delivering professional planning, design and building‑regulation services across West Yorkshire. Their work focuses on domestic extensions, loft conversions, internal reconfigurations, commercial developments and full property redesigns. With more than fifteen years of experience, the company provides a complete design pathway that supports homeowners and
Michael Palmer
Jul 263 min read
Leeds Wood Recycling: Giving Waste Wood a New Life in Yorkshire
A Social Enterprise Making a Real Difference Leeds Wood Recycling is one of Yorkshire’s most inspiring sustainability projects. Based in Holbeck, the organisation diverts waste wood away from landfill and turns it into usable timber, handmade products and affordable materials for DIY, craft and construction. It operates as a social enterprise, combining environmental impact with community support. According to their official information, the team provides volunteer training,
Michael Palmer
Jul 243 min read
A Brief History of Simplified Equity Release: How a Yorkshire Adviser Built a Trusted Later‑Life Service
Equity release has become one of the most important financial tools for homeowners looking to unlock the value in their property later in life. Over the past decade, demand has grown rapidly across the UK, especially here in Yorkshire, where many homeowners have built significant equity through long‑term property ownership. Simplified Equity Release was created to make this process clearer, safer and easier to understand — led entirely by one person, Lyn Palmer, whose straigh
Michael Palmer
Jul 223 min read
Marlin Windows: Yorkshire Craftsmanship with Modern Precision
Yorkshire has a long tradition of skilled manufacturing, and Marlin Windows stands as one of the region’s strongest examples of craftsmanship meeting modern engineering. Based in Bailiff Bridge near Brighouse, the company has built a reputation for producing high‑quality aluminium windows and doors that combine durability, precision and a clean contemporary finish. This blend of traditional Yorkshire workmanship and advanced fabrication techniques is what sets Marlin Windows
Michael Palmer
Jul 203 min read
Beever Construction: Building Quality Across Yorkshire
Yorkshire has a long tradition of skilled trades, reliable workmanship and honest building standards. Beever Construction represents that heritage in a modern form, delivering high‑quality construction services across the region with a focus on precision, professionalism and long‑term reliability. Their work reflects the values Yorkshire is known for: craftsmanship, trust and a commitment to doing things properly. What Is Beever Construction? Beever Construction is a Yorkshir
Michael Palmer
Jul 163 min read
Herd & Hive: A Yorkshire Business Bringing Nature Back to the Heart of Everyday Life
There’s something deeply comforting about knowing where the things we use every day come from. In Yorkshire, we’re lucky — our landscape isn’t just beautiful; it’s productive. It gives us wool, honey, wildflowers, and the kind of small family businesses that still believe in doing things properly. Herd & Hive is one of those rare gems. Libby and Ollie Based in North Yorkshire (a tad close to Lancashire!), with roots stretching across Yorkshire and Lancashire, Herd & Hive is a
Michael Palmer
Jan 303 min read
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