Birdforth

History in Birdforth

The latest updates and history stories from across Birdforth.

150-Year Old Silver Plate Jugs from Yorkshire Found in New Zealand Charity Shop

150-Year Old Silver Plate Jugs from Yorkshire Found in New Zealand Charity Shop

John 'Boggy' McDowell QSM discovered a piece of Victorian history at the Queenstown Hospice Shop. See how these 1873 pots travelled from Yorkshire to Queenstown, NZ.

Yorkshire TeamMar 20, 2026
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A look at the history of St Mary's Church, Birdforth, with Dr Emma Wells

A look at the history of St Mary's Church, Birdforth, with Dr Emma Wells

St Mary’s Church in Birdforth, North Yorkshire, is a small but historically rich Norman-era rural church dating back to the 12th century. This redundant church remains a fascinating heritage site showcasing England’s rural ecclesiastical history.

Welcome to YorkshireMar 18, 2026
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