THE NORTH RIDING PROJECT

This is grim, fierce country when the wind lashes across it or mist rolls over and accentuates its vastness, cruel when the sun blazes and the only shade is a small round sheep-fold, but it is always exhilarating.  Cold grey days, bringing mystery to the dark ravines and hollows, and exaggerating the bulk and solidity of the hills, suit it best.

Pontefract/Tour,1944