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via the castle, home of the Cliffords, the slighted ruins ■ of Norton Tower near Ryl- stone came into view. The Nortons were Catholics and rescued Mary Queen of Scots, paying for their beliefs with their lives. Inns were always stop­


ways a busy town, slides of the market illustrated changes to details of the buildings, the use of mod­ ern transport, although the character still remains. There were barges on the canal, packed with people and the fortified alleyways designed from the times when the Scots were always a threat. Moving from the town


ries of John Henry Wilkin­ son, who kept detailed records of his journeys in North Yorkshire. Born in Leeds, he became a fel­ low of the Geographical- Association,' a founder member of the Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society and a Leeds City Council­ lor. He published books entitled John Henry’s Jour­ neys and Mr Plowright was photographed with his two grandsons. Starting in Skipton, al­


THE effects of time were evident in Alan Plowright’s presentation in visual form of “A Walk from Skipton to Richmond in 1879” to Clit- heroe Naturalists recently. It was based on the dia­


tlewell and Buckden, Hawes in Wensleydale produced scenes from.the market before the advent of motor transport, and the people always wearing hats.


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thers expressed the thanks of the audience to Mr Plowright.


from 1879? Harsher physi­ cal working conditions. The mining industry leaving in­ delible scars on the land­ scape and the advent of the motor car making another sort of clutter so clearly il­ lustrated in the “before and after” slides. Chairman Muriel Carru-


toric and beautiful Grinton and Marrick Priory, Rich­ mond was reached with its castle and great hall. The church in the vast market place is now the headquar- ■ ters of the Yorkshire regi­ ment. This town was always an important centre. The Georgian Theatre in its entirety is a delightful inte- rio.r and mainly complete. The River Swale has always been a spectacular sight. ■What were the changes


Swaledale, now all gone, with ruins of smelt mills and the desolate landscape of the upper valleys, was a reminder of the harsh con­ ditions of the past, when. 30 years was the average life expectancy. Stripped of vegetation. Gunner- side'is a good example of the industrial north where “hushings”, the .system of scouring the topsoil away, changed the landscape forever and fields were poi­ soned hy the lead mining. Finally, through the his­


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Sarah is getting ready for Crufts!


by FaizaAfzaal


A CLITHEROE teenager is getting ready to take part


in this year’s Grufts. Dog lover Sarah-Woodward


of Bowland High School, will be competing at the show with her beloved three-yeaf-old dog Frisky and her trainer’s dog, Izzy.


I decided to work abroad in Zante for three months. When I returned, I decided to get in touch with Wendy and Ger­ ard Kearney, who run WAG and asked them whether they had any more classes. They of­ fered to start advanced classes and after six months I had my first competition in June 2010. Following on from this I have been competing every other weekend.” Sarah, who works for her father’s business. The Paper


Good Citizen Scheme classes in bronze, silver and gold. “Once I completed my gold,


dog training a year ago and is delighted with her success so far. She explained: “I started attending the WAG Dog Training Club in Fence, with Friski as a puppy. I took her .so I had an’obedient dog at home and when out walking.. “We quickly passed all the


The 19-year-old only started


has qualified for the Good- Citizen Special Pre-Beginners category at the world famous dogshow. ■ ■ .. Sarah, who is a former pupil


www.clllheroeadvertlser.co.uk Clltheroe Advertiser & Times,Thursday, March 3,2011 THE by Marcia Morris


THE first “Gliterary Supper” held at the Spread Eagle Ho­ tel, Sawley, was a sellout, and It IS no surprise as the guest speaker was the fascinating au­ thor Marina Fiorato.


up near Settle, where her mother still lives.


b Marina is half-Venetian, she was orn m Manchester, but brought


historical novels, all set in Italy, en­ titled The Glassbiower of Murano, The Madonna of the Almonds and The Botticelli Secret. Her latest book features the


DOG LOVER: Sarah with her two dogs Friski and Izzy. (s)


Cup Company Ltd, as a print and logistics manager, said she was very excited about Crufts, which takes place between March 10th and 13th. “I am very excited though slightly nervous. It will be my first big


competition, but with two great dogs to compete with, I am hopeful that I am going to win and have two great dogs to compete with. They have come on leaps and bounds over the past year so fingers crossed I


thanks to her family and friends for their support, her trainers from WAG and also her sponsor, Wuffitmix.


will be holding the trophy at the end of the show!” ' Sarah also expressed her


Oxford University and the Univer­ sity of Venice, where she special­ ised in the study of Shakespeare. After university she studied art and worked as an illustrator, film reviewer and actress. She also de­ signed tour visuals for rock bands including U2 and the Rolling Stones. She married film maker, Sacha Bennett on the Grand Ca­ nal in Venice and they have a son and daughter. Previously she has written three


insight into the inspirations for her writing. Marina studied history at both


thor kept her audience enthralled with an exclusive preview o f her new book “The Daughter of Si­ ena” wMch will be launched in May. She read passages from the book which amazed and delighted those present with detailed de­ scriptions of her visits to the Ital­ ian city of Siena to research her book and she gave an enthusiastic


This glamorous best-selling au­ COLLEGE Musical


"W e a r e P R O M I S IN G A N I G H T O F M U R D E R , R E V E N G E A N D W I T C H C R A F T A T T H I S YEAR’S MU S ICA L . "


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8t h - 1 iTH Ma r c h 2011 Start 7.30pm


FASCINATING SPEAKER: Author Marina Rorato (centre) at the


Gliterary Supper with members of the Spread Eagle, Sawley, book group.


members of the Spread Eagle’s book group who meet every month and two students, Lydia and


world famous Palio di Siena, a dangerous, but exciting horse race round the medieval town of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. The talk was also attended by


rina by Anne Waddington and af- tenvards she signed copies of her previous books, which had been supplied by Colne Bookshop.


Abigail Smith, of 'Whalley, vyho are studying English and creative writing. Thanks were extended to Ma­


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