History
The Lost Railways of East Yorkshire: A Journey Through Time
From the Hornsea branch line to the Withernsea railway, we trace the routes of East Yorkshire's forgotten rail connections.
The Bystander is our dedicated section for evergreen content — local history, guides, lifestyle features, and the stories that make East Yorkshire special. Named after a periodical published in Beverley during the 1960s, we think it deserves a second life.
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 this region come alive.
From the Hornsea branch line to the Withernsea railway, we trace the routes of East Yorkshire's forgotten rail connections.
How a medieval masterpiece became one of England's finest Gothic churches and the pride of East Yorkshire.
The untold story of Hull's wartime devastation and the resilience of its people during the darkest days of WWII.
Tracing the Hull-born MP's extraordinary campaign that changed the course of British history forever.
How a local newspaper became the inspiration for our history column and why its stories still resonate today.
From the golden age of the trawlermen to the devastating Cod Wars, the story of Hull's relationship with the sea.
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