From Giggleswick to Wigglesworth

March 1, 2014 · by · in General

Local place names have ever been a source of fascination for local people and visitors alike. With the author’s permission we have reproduced on the Local History page extracts from Peter Metcalfe’s book  ‘Places-Names of the Yorkshire Dales’. The history of a place may be hidden in its name, for instance did you know that Rathmell had associations with the Vikings? Click here to find out more…