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Why is Robin Hood's Bay named after Robin Hood?
Bek Homer finds out why a seaside town is associated with the story of Robin Hood.

Who carved a tiny chapel in a Knaresborough cliff?
Freya Cox explores The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag.

All aboard the UK's largest miniature railway—Secret Railways
Freya Cox hears the story of Scarborough's North Bay Railway.

Gormire: A bottomless lake or a gateway to hell?
Jericho Keys investigates the fact and fiction surrounding Gormire Lake.

How York's Jewish past has shaped the city
Fiona Callow takes a tour of significant sites in York's complex Jewish history.

The medieval abbey that was once a hidden paradise
Hannah Sackville-Bryant investigates the secrets of Byland Abbey.

How a cast iron cod's raised money since the 1800s
Bek Homer hears the story of Robin Hood's Bay's RNLI fish.

Crackpot and Blubberhouses: Odd names explained
Antony Collins investigates the stories behind North Yorkshire's strangest place names.

The story of Knaresborough's blind road builder
Freya Cox looks into the story of pioneering civil engineer John Metcalf.

The Thirsk man who gave cricket a home
The story of Thomas Lord. His dream built the stage for cricketβs greatest moments.