Who was Jack the Ripper, what happened to the Mary Celeste, and did Richard III really murder the princes in the Tower?
Nine Unsolved Historical Mysteries
Seth Senior and Sons Public Houses
As we prepare to re-open Shepley’s Digital Archives in early 2023 we provide a taster of the new exhibition about the Senior brewing family of the Royal Sovereign Inn and Highfield Brewery, Shepley Lane Head.
Witchcraft and Satanic Rites in Birdsedge
Will Roebuck discusses the strange curse of witchcraft and satanic rites in Birdsedge. A mysterious lead plaque discovered in a dry stone wall around 30 years ago revealed that Christianity wasn’t the only ‘religion’ practiced in Yorkshire’s remote Pennine hills. It’s well documented that the Quakers established early meeting houses at High Flatts and Lane […]
Shepley Residents asked for opinions on iconic War Memorial
Today, we’re asking local people in Shepley. Would you support a new village organisation to take future care of Shepley’s 100 year-old War Memorial? Maybe even get involved? An independent organisation which brings together representatives from the different groups and organisations across the local community. One that also includes members from the armed forces and/or […]
Shepley villagers send their condolences to family of Jessie Dey
Photo: Gladstone House, the Knowle, Shepley. Courtesy of geograph.co.uk We are sad to report the death of former Shepley resident Jessie Dey. Jessie was the wife of Dr Martin Moorhouse Dey, the local GP who lived and practised in the village for over 50 years. She was a well-known figure in the local community who […]
Shepley War Memorial Saga Takes Another Turn
The Police are speaking to the Friends of Shepley group following their latest rant on social media. Last week group leaders accused villagers of vandalising the box hedging around the war memorial in Shepley. They posted pictures of the alleged damage in their Facebook group and demanded to know who was responsible. However, it now […]
Voices of Reason In Shepley
The Website Editors want to thank the many residents in Shepley who have contacted us following our recent article about the Friends of Shepley Facebook Group. We greatly appreciate your support in trying to navigate through an emotionally-charged issue. Facebook is in meltdown due to the way people have manipulated information to suit their own […]
Villagers Demand Apology Over Playground Fiasco
Photo credit: Examiner Villagers are demanding an apology from the Friends of Shepley after the group accused ‘certain’ people in the village of complaining about a playground they’d built close to the War Memorial. Last week council workers removed the play equipment because of fears over safety. This led to a tirade of abuse from […]
Shepley pays tribute to BBC Political Editor Len Tingle
Photo Credit: York Press We are all sorry to hear about the recent death of Len Tingle, the BBC’s Political Editor. Len has died at the age of 63 after being diagnosed with cancer a year ago. We couldn’t let his passing go without comment. The Shepley Hub and Shepley Village Association were both delighted […]
Friends of Shepley propose new Youth Club
The Friends of Shepley have announced new proposals for a youth club in the village. They want to use the council-owned recreation field and memorial wood to run outdoor activities over the Summer months. They are asking local residents to lend their support and volunteer a few hours of their time to supervise members. Previous […]