Dalesman magazine

For over 60 years Dalesman readers have enjoyed discovering more about the glory of Yorkshire. Each issue contains fascinating stories about the people and places that make Yorkshire unique, articles on history and nature and glorious colour photographs of the stunning Yorkshire scenery.

Dalesman, the country's best-selling regional magazine, was first published in the Dales village of Clapham in 1939. Around 42,000 loyal readers buy Dalesman every month and it is estimated that every copy bought is read by at least five people. Dalesman is proud of its reader loyalty and participation, characteristics which shine through in the magazine's thriving Readers' Club.

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In the May issue of Dalesman:

School of fish for Whitby’s future
A unique scheme to train the fishermen and women of tomorrow. Helen Johnson.

World-famous rock stars are Yorkshire born and bred
The birthplace of Britain’s most famous boulders is back in Yorkshire. Brian Parry.

Dalesman Boundary Debate
Does the ‘theft’ of chunks of Yorkshire in 1974 still rankle with readers? Paul Jackson.

Light Brigade hero
The brave men who took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade. James Bancroft.

Daredevil deeds with the climmers of Bempton
Boyhood memories of some skilfull and daring men on the East Coast. M I L Roberts.

Life down on the farm
A family farm where traditional methods are still the best. Grahame Anderson.

Crusaders from Wensleydale
The band of warrior monks based in the Dales. Trish Colton.

Learning to work by hand in wood
The apprentice furniture-maker who happens to be the best in the country. Helen Johnson.

Walk of the Month
A tale of two waterfalls A summer stroll in Ribblesdale. David Waters.

No need to be sheepish
Whatever the weather, farmers and visitors alike enjoy the Tan Hill Sheep Fair.

Great Scott — motorcycle legend celebrates centenary
The motorcycles still revered to this day. John Bromley & Edwin Channell-Napier.

Countdown begins
Exciting times for the Yorkshire Rural Awards this month as the shortlist is announced.

All our yesterdays
“Childhood is the most beautiful of all life’s seasons,” but what are Dalesman readers’ favourite childhood memories? Gervase Phinn.

The search for Yorkshire’s lost Atlantis
The mystery of a ‘sunken village’ in the Washburn Valley. Robert Silkstone.

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In June’s Dalesman we prove why Ingleborough (above) is one of the country’s most valuable botanical treasure chests.

Take a trip with us to the East Coast to visit the ‘town that never was’, or saunter around some of Yorkshire’s churchyards and discover there’s more life than you’d expect amongst the gravestones.

For walkers there’s a hike around one of the county’s most popular attractions, Bolton Abbey, and we also unveil a fascinating new museum in York.

Plus all your favourite regulars — and watch out, too, for a new recipe column featuring the world-famous Betty’s Cookery School.

The June edition will be in the shops on 26th May £1.99. Order a copy now with your newsagent or call 01756 701033 to take out a subscription.