THE WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE

This film shows several interesting places in the North Riding of Yorkshire, despite the title, during the early part of the 20th century. 

Title: ‘The the West Riding of Yorkshire’  ‘York, the Minster, ancient walls and streets.’

The film begins with the York Minster shown from High Petergate.  A car is coming towards the camera before going on to show a tram crossing Tanner Row from on top of the Roman Wall near York Station.  Groups of people are also walking along the wall.  The film then moves onto the Shambles where there is a boy and a cart.

Intertitle:  ‘Waterfall at Hardraur Scaur"   The film shows a waterfall over a steep escarpment.

Intertitle:  ‘Richmond Castle and Panorama from the Summit of the Keep" 

The film shows the front of the Castle from ground level.  From the top of the castle, the village can be seen as well as the bridge which crosses the River Swale. 

Intertitle:  ‘Old Water Wheel at Hawes" 

From the river, the water mill is shown working with the bridge behind.  A boy can also be seen walking over the stones where the river is shallow.

Intertitle:  The Upper and Lower Waterfalls at Aysgarth" 

The falls at Aysgarth are seen from seven different locations, following the river as it flows fiercely over the falls.  The penultimate shot shows a girl walking over the shallow rocks with the falls in the background, and the film ends with people walking along by the river.