History of Knaresborough & Harrogate

Learn all about these two towns and how they developed.
Knaresborough has a much longer history dating back to Roman times, whereas Harrogate only developed after 1571 when the first spring was discovered. Even then visitors stayed at Knaresborough as it was already a visitor attraction with the Petrifying Well, Mother Shipton and its location on top of the Nidd Gorge.
The film includes exclusive behind the scene visits to see Harrogate toffee being made; Harrogate Water being bottled; the Army Foundation College; electonic circuits being made at GSPK as well as the Great Yorkshire Show, the Flower Shows, the Knaresborough Bed Race, the Turkish Baths and many more events and locations.
You're sure to find out something new - whether you're just visiting or live here.The voice-over is by former YTV Calendar presenter, Geoff Druett.
Check out the chapter links to navigate about!
Coming October 2020: Guide to Harrogate on film - watch and walk at the same time to get the most out of your visit!

[@davidoswald9275]

My great grandmother was raised in Knaresborough. Her family took care of Conyngham hall in the 1870 to 1900. Thank you!

[@mariannefrazee8252]

Knaresborough is such a beautiful place. For me, it is a magical & mystical heavenly piece of Earth. I am ready to come back and visit my family again.

[@andrewrayiru9149]

Brilliant video, lots of interesting facts and not just limited to the history, having left Harrogate in the late 80"s i thoroughly enjoyed it with many wonderful memories of this beautiful town including Knaresbourough😊

[@Idelia412]

I was stationed in Harrogate in the forces back in 1984 until 1986. I lived in Starbeck and worked at Menwith Hill. In my 20 years in the forces, I liked being stationed in Harrogate the best out of all my assignments. I have many good memories of Harrogate.

[@RoyDanby]

Very good. Despite being a Harrogate resident for the first 45 years of my life, there were things in the film that were new to me. Thank you.

[@dlittlester]

Thanks for this. I'm from Canada, and aside from where I live, Knaresborough's my favourite place. I've been there a couple of times. I was supposed to be there again last year, but Covid.

[@yorkshirelass8786]

I'm from Yorkshire and Knaresborough is one of my favourite places too.

[@risenshine2783]

Fascinating! British culture almost forgotten by so many of us, and this area is amazing!

[@Mistysmudge1]

Joseph Thackwray was related to my Dad, either my Great Grandad or great great Grandad!

[@MrRockwellrob]

Thank you so much, born in Knaresborough and this how taught me so much I never knew, and brought back so many happy memories.

[@malina_vlog]

Wery nice video

[@neilvincent5524]

Loving your Yorkshire videos. I'm a native/resident of Horsforth near Leeds but am enjoying finding out more about the wider county.

[@irenejohnston6802]

Thank you for historic detail. Had interesting family camping holiday by R Nidd, enjoyed Knaresborough some 40+ yrs ago. My son lives in Starbeck

[@geofsharp658]

Well researched and informative video. An excellent production with no gimmicks.

[@Cat-and-mouseyjdm]

Really good, although I am surprised Betty's Cafe didn't get a mention.

[@Mistysmudge1]

Makes a change 😂

[@risenshine2783]

Carlisle has a victorian Turkish baths, they are a bit like the one you show here

[@janwong9437]

Who is the narrator please

[@david5845]

Sorry to be a pedant but it's HarroGHUT. Nor Harrow GATE. History tells us this! Soz. Cheers