The Beverley Bystander

The Beverley Bystander is our dedicated history section, named after a Victorian periodical that was published in Beverley during the 1860s. We think it deserves a second life.

Written by Phil Scaife, this column explores the rich and fascinating history of East Yorkshire — from the medieval splendour of Beverley Minster to the wartime heroism of Hull, from the lost railways of the Wolds to the trawlermen who shaped a city. Each article is carefully researched and told with the warmth and wit that makes local history come alive.