Hidden West Yorkshire Episodes Available now
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How the Slaithwaite moonrakers fooled the police
Kath Shackleton from the Moonraking Festival explains the history of the event.
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The forgotten history of Jewish refugees in Ilkley
Local historian Nigel Grizzard explains how important Loxleigh House in Ilkley was.
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Robin Hood’s Penny Stone on a Yorkshire moor
John Billingsley from the Folklore Centre, Todmorden explains its significance.
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Introducing... Hidden Bradford
Exploring history, legends and tales from Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.
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The Halifax Slasher
In 1938, Halifax police investigated a series of attacks, but not all was as it seemed.
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Dewsbury's 'Devil's Knell': A Christmas Tradition
Cara Thorpe explores why this Christmas tradition started with a murder.
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The Halifax story of deceit, murder and millions
Author Steve Hartley on the story of the Cragg Vale coiners.
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Who was ‘Gentleman Jack's’ wife, Ann Walker?
Rebecca Batley talks to Gayle Lofthouse about why Ann Walker is overlooked in history.
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The Leeds newspaper that outsold the Times
Martin Hamilton speaks ahead of the blue plaque ceremony honouring the paper.
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Pontefract Castle’s Grim Role in Richard II’s Fall
Ian Downes from Wakefield Council talks to Gayle Lofthouse about the castle’s past.