Today the Victoria Cross remains the supreme British award for bravery. It takes precedence over all other awards & decorations. During its 160-year history since the first medals were given for gallantry during the Crimean War in the 1850s 1 357 of these medals have been won & no less than 69 of them have gone to Yorkshiremen. Alan Whitworth in this carefully researched & revealing account describes in graphic detail the exploits & the lives of this elite group of heroes. Among the roll of the brave whose gallantry & self-sacrifice are celebrated in these pages the reader will find the names & extraordinary deeds of men who were either born or bred or lived & died in Yorkshire. The first was Yorkshire-born Bombardier Thomas Wilkinson in 1857. He set an example that has been followed by generations of Yorkshire soldiers through the conflicts of the late nineteenth century
- among them the Indian Mutiny & the wars in Afghanistan & South Africa
- & then in the twentieth century in the two world wars & more recent operations in the Gulf & Afghanistan. Their stories give an unforgettable insight into the nature of heroism & into the role of individual soldiers who stand out from the ranks of men who took part in Britains many wars & campaigns. The stories of these ordinary individuals who have performed some signal act of valour or devotion to their country will be fascinating reading for anyone who is interested in military history in general & in the long military tradition of Yorkshire.

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Discover the darker side of Yorkshire with this remarkable collection of true-life crimes from across the county. Featuring tales of highwaymen cut throats poachers poisoners thieves & murderers all factions of the criminal underworld are included in this macabre selection of tales. Drawing on a wide variety of historical sources & containing many cases which have never before been published Yorkshire Villains" will fascinate everyone interested in true crime & the history of Yorkshire." ...

The Yorkshire Wolds Way runs for the 79 miles (127km) over the gently rolling chalk hills between Hessle Haven & the Cliffs above Filey. Beginning by the Humber estuary you can follow the countryside agency's acorn waymarks through wooded slopes & valleys past the deserted medieval village of Wharram Percy to the geological curiosity of Filey Brigg. This Official National Trail Guide published in association with Natural England the countryside agency who administer England's fifteen official long-distance footpaths is the perfect companion for the dedicated walker & the weekend stroller. ...

This is the incredible story of Yorkshires 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Athletes. If Yorkshire had entered as a country in its own right
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This is the full-colour campaigning guide to the 120 or so pubs in Yorkshire & Humberside which still have interiors or internal features of real historic significance
- some of them stretching back a century or more. It is the first ever publication of its kind to cover the entire Yorkshire region. The book is the product of many years of surveying & research by CAMRA volunteers who are dedicated to helping preserve & protect the UKs pub heritage. This guide sets out to celebrate the genuine pub heritage that survives in Yorkshire to share an understanding of its importance & to sound a call-to-arms for its better protection.
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Yosemite & neighboring Sequoia & Kings Canyon occupy the most spectacular region of one of the most spectacular mountain ranges on the planet. Beth Kohn Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book...2 expert authors 504 hours of in-park research 298 miles of trails hiked 17 black bears spotted Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Helpful hiking & camping charts In-depth background Comprehensive planning tools Activities feature ...

Fully updated to include current travel information & newly expanded sections on the geology ecology & history of the park this handy guide brings Yosemite National Park to life. Vivid full-colour photography & informed writing covers essential information on lodging camping outdoor adventures & popular park activities in Yosemite Valley Tuolumne Meadows Wawona & Hetch Hetchy. More than 20 hikes ranging from easy to difficult are covered in depth with trail descriptions elevation charts maps & photos. From the world-famous views of cliffs waterfalls polished granite domes & giant sequoia groves to fine dining at the High Sierra Camp this comprehensive travel companion allows anyone access to this fascinating park. ...

Next-door neighbours Ruby & Jackson get the surprise of their lives when they discover a Thing living at the bottom of their gardens. & when Thing places a curse on the inhabitants of the new house that's been built over his old home Ruby & Jackson find themselves up to their eyeballs in jellybabies magic & big trouble. I never expected to be friends with a Thing. Well you don't do you? You usually think of friends being either boys or girls or maybe even cute yappy dogs. Well Thing certainly doesn't fit into any of those categories. Thing is just a...a... Actually I'm not sure quite how to describe it. 'A sort of troll crossed with a fairy crossed with a squirrel?' Jackson suggested after we first discovered Thing. 'I is not a squirrel ' Thing purred grumpily twitching its squirrelly ears. ' And not a fairy or a trolly. Whatever they is.' By the way I never expected to be friends with Jackson Miller either. I guess I've got a bit of explaining to do about Jackson & about Thing. (Oh & about curses & jellybabies too & the magic. I mustn't forget the magic!) This title contains charming black & white line illustrations by Alex T. Smith. ...

The most up-to-date comprehensive week-by-week pregnancy guide As a mom-to-be you have lots of questions. When will I start to show? How much weight will I gain? What are all those blood tests for? How long will labor last? This informative & reassuring guide provides expert answers to these questions & hundreds more in an easy-to-read format that coincides with each week of your pregnancy. From a respected & well-known obstetrician this is the most up-to-date comprehensive pregnancy guide on the market. Now in an all-new edition the book gives you week-by-week coverage of every stage of your pregnancy as well as information that will take you through your final post-natal doctor visit to help you make sense of relationships returning to work weight loss breastfeeding depression anxiety & more. Reflects current obstetrics practices Covers home birth water birth doula care & other popular practices

Includes:: information on Epilepsy Vitamin D flu shots common prenatal labs life with multiples obesity & much more Expanded coverage of what happens when you go to the hospital new recommendations on eating in labor immunizations during & after pregnancy & postpartum birth control Illustrations help clarify key concepts & material If youre an expectant mom or dad youll look forward to turning to You & Your Baby: Pregnancy every week of your pregnancy--and beyond.

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If someone hurts your sister & you're any kind of man you seek revenge right? If your brother's accused of a terrible crime but says he didn't do it you defend him don't you? When Mikey's sister claims a boy assaulted her his world begins to fall apart. When Ellie's brother is charged with the offence her world begins to unravel. When Mikey & Ellie meet two worlds collide. This is a brave & unflinching novel from the bestselling author of Before I Die". It's a book about loyalty & the choices that come with it. But above all it's a book about love." ...