My Home Town. I’m lucky enough to live in Gods own county – Yorkshire. As we’ve just celebrated Yorkshire Day I thought I’d share with you some of my local history. The village we live in is Conisbrough, just off the A1 near Doncaster which was famed for its industrial heritage building famous steam engines such as Mallard.
But our little village is steeped in history too. We have a Medieval Castle mentioned in the Doomsday Book & the Novel Ivanhoe. If you are ever in the area it’s well worth a visit & is part of English Heritage.
The view from my Kitchen window is breathtaking as I look out towards the Dearne Valley and Conisbrough Viaduct, a fantastic architectural feat of engineering and just beyond it is a quarry currently mining limestone being used to restore BIG Ben!
There was at one time a Brick Makers in the village too employing many locals as did the coal mines at nearby Cadby & Denaby Main.
The other Famous landmark in the village is St Peters Church dating back to the 8th Century and it holds a wealth of history but what I love the most about it is this little fellow
Each of the pews in the church was made by this Yorkshire Man who was famed for making each one of his pieces with a carved mouse hidden somewhere uponit – hence he gained the accolade of being the Mouse Man.
So This Yorkshire Lass wants to follow in his footsteps. I am by no means a carpenter but I do want my pieces to be special for each one of my clients. To this end I offer the option to incorporate hidden mementos. These include Thumbprints, Angelwings & feather mouldings which can contain ashes or Locks of hair , photo & signature transfers or Decoupage items of clothing.
If you would like to own a unique, one of a kind item of furniture do get in touch and together we can make your very own Forget Me Not Piece.
