A Yorkshire village just over an hour from Leeds has been transformed into a 1940s village for a new TV show.
The village of Grassington near Skipton has been taken back in time this week as camera crews descend once again for the filming of a new series of All Creatures Great and Small.
The period drama, now in its fourth series, is currently filming in the Yorkshire Dales and crews have reimagined Grassington into the fictional town of Darrowby.
As a result, tourists have descended on the village - some even coming from outside the UK to see the period drama being made firsthand.
Filming has been taking place at the local Devonshire Pub, which has metamorphosed into the Drovers Arms.
Owner Carl Anderson told the BBC: "Grassington has always been a tourist area but since the filming we've not just seen people coming from the UK.
"Throughout the last summer there wasn't a week that went by that we didn't have an American family staying with us and we get people from Denmark, New Zealand, Canada so it's really stretched quite far."
He also added that the pub's exterior had been so transformed that even some of the village regulars had struggled to find it, saying: "They take everything down outside and we get people driving past thinking they've missed us."
However, the pub is not the only location to be reimagined for the filming process. Nearby Hutch crafts and design shop has been dressed up as Higgins Bakery, whilst local bakery Walker's has become Darrowby Ironmongers.
Elsewhere, a private residential home has been reimagined as Skeldale House, with fiberglass columns, wooden railings and a new front door all installed to make the building look more in keeping with its new 1940s settings.
Owner Paul said: "It's been fascinating watching Grassington being transported back in time.
"It's good for the village. Even when the film crew have gone people come to visit and see where it has been filmed."
The Leadmill has launched a relocation Crowdfunder after leaving its original home.
You may remember last year the trials and tribulations The Leadmill endured to try stay on Eyre Street where it had been stood since 1980.
From absolutely legendary gigs to unforgettable moments, The Leadmill provided some of the best nights in Sheffield for over 45 years, before the team unfortunately had to vacate the premises.
There is now hope though, as The Leadmill has set up a Crowdfunder and is asking the people of Sheffield to help hit a £30,000 goal to relocate to a new premises.
You can donate as little or as much as you’re able to, and all donations will go towards securing a new venue, building infrastructure, ensuring full accessibility, and even preserving the legendary neon sign.
Posting to their social media, The Leadmill wrote: "Following the departure from our original home, we’re working towards securing a new permanent venue - a space where The Leadmill can continue to grow and bring people together.
"We’re still presenting live music, comedy, club nights, cinema and talks, in various other venues but what we’re wanting to build now is our long-term future. To help make that happen, we’ve launched a public crowdfunding campaign which you can access using the link in our bio.
"This isn’t about starting over from scratch. It’s about continuing something that matters to people. If The Leadmill has ever meant something to you, we’d love you to be part of what comes next.
"Whether you’re able to donate, share the campaign, or simply send support we really appreciate the help and will not forget it. With love always, Team Leadmill ❤️"
If you want to bring The Leadmill back just as much as we do, you can donate here.
The factory shop in Batley where you can get your favourite biscuits for £2 or less
Thomas Melia
Just outside of Leeds in Batley, there’s a factory shop selling all of your favourite biscuit varieties for less than £2.
Sweet treat suppliers Fox’s Biscuits have been operating in Batley over 160 years with its family run business serving families across Europe, North America and of course, West Yorkshire.
These cookie creators are known for producing some of the biggest names in the confectionery industry including Maryland, Paterson’s, and all the brands above.
Whether you’re Jammie Dodger obsessed, a Party Ring preacher or a Wagon Wheel warrior, you’ll find all this and more at this biscuit factory shop - for cheaper than it is on the shelves.
If you’re after a biscuit bargain, look no further. You can get your hands on retail-ready and pre-packaged milk chocolate or millionaire’s cookies for only 85p.
Those much-loved bickies we were talking about before are all up for grabs: packs of Wagon Wheels for £1, Jammie Dodgers priced at 60p and even party rings at 50p, yes please.
You can also pick up their assorted biscuit trays that you’d usually expect to see on supermarket shelves like Fox’s classic biscuit selection, chocolatey biscuit selection and more.
Or if you have a sweet spot for a particular biscuit from one of their many boxed varieties you can get bags of individual flavours like the white chocolate rounds and triple chocolate cookies all for £1.50.
There’s even an opportunity for you to grab some Fox’s branded items like a reusable water bottle, tote bag and even sticky notes for when you plan your shopping list for your next visit.
The factory shop’s opening hours are quite limited with this vendor only opening four days a week from 9am to 3pm and 2pm on a Saturday.
Fox’s Biscuits factory shop is open four days a week from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday to Friday and 9am to 2pm on a Saturday, if you’re after sorting out your biscuit fix.
Georgina Pellant -
3rd May 2023 
