David Pendleton

On 14 Feb 2026 we welcomed Lee Hanson to explore “Priestley’s Magnificent Magical Game.” ⚽ For J. B. Priestley, football was a game of art and conflict that captured imaginations worldwide. 🎥 Watch the talk via the link below. open.substack.com/pub/sportinglu…

⚽📖 Jack Leslie: The Lion Who Never Roared Author Matt Tiller tells the powerful story of Jack Leslie—selected for England national football team in 1925 but denied his chance due to racism. A pioneering star of Plymouth Argyle @TheRecordCafe 28 March open.substack.com/pub/sportinglu…

Scarborough Cricket Club looks to the future! With the North Stand closed, plans for an indoor facility could bring year-round cricket, dining & seating. West Stand holds fans for now, Yorkshire CCC support could help fund a seaside home for generations. open.substack.com/pub/davidpendl…

@Beigerevenge Wear a tweed jacket, sip a cuppa and be polite to everyone.

Spotted on Nextdoor

The new cricket season is approaching, but there is uncertainty at Scarborough Cricket Club after the North Stand was closed following a safety inspection. Here’s the story behind the decision — and what it could mean for the ground’s future. 🏏 open.substack.com/pub/davidpendl…

⚽📚 This Saturday @TheRecordCafe 50 Years On: When the Saints Went Marching On — Mike Harrison & David Pendleton revisit the controversial 1976 FA Cup QF when Bradford City were beaten 1–0 by Southampton. THAT free-kick. 🧣 Bring a silk scarf. open.substack.com/pub/sportinglu…

In a city dominated by Venetian and palazzo architecture, here is the classical St George’s Hall, Bradford.

Honey coloured stone of Bradford

The penultimate event of Filey Literature Festival. A book that records a year on breezy Flamborough Head and the varied wildlife that appeared in Richard Baines’ garden. open.substack.com/pub/davidpendl…

My beautiful home town #bradford

Little Germany, Bradford: warehouse district built largely by German distributors in mid-Victorian era.

🦋🌿 What’s a Rarity Garden? Author Richard Baines visits Filey to talk about his book Rarity Garden — wildlife, wonder, and the rare moments that stop time, inspired by a decade living on Flamborough Head. 📅 Thu 14 May | 🕖 7pm 📍 Thirty 🎟 £5 open.substack.com/pub/davidpendl…

Explore the mysteries of the Wold Newton Triangle! Wendy Pratt shares tales of ghosts, werewolves, UFOs, red-eyed dogs & ghost lakes — one of Britain’s most haunted landscapes. 📅 Wed 13 May 🕖 7pm 📍 Bruschetta Cafe Bar, Filey 🎟 £5 (booking essential) open.substack.com/pub/davidpendl…

Thanks to Lee Hanson for a thought-provoking talk on J. B. Priestley — a packed house @TheRecordCafe and maybe even the seed of this year’s vintage bus trip 👀 Watch this space! 👉 Next talk: Sat 7 March 50 Years On: When the Saints Went Marching On open.substack.com/pub/sportinglu…

Stories of the Human Spirit: Join journalist & author Helen Womack for an evening of powerful, humane storytelling — from Moscow & the Cold War to refugees rebuilding their lives today. 📅 Tue 12 May 🕖 7pm 📍 Filey Library 🎟 Free, unticketed open.substack.com/pub/davidpendl…

@RobH253564 @MarkJSewards Only way Leeds will see trams is by working with Bradford to get the funding. Otherwise it’ll be another false dawn.

@MarkJSewards Please don't enhance connections with Bradford, we should be putting a wall up

Supporting Leeds United 🤍💙💛 The Elland Road expansion will bring enormous benefits to South Leeds. We should amplify and extend these by completing the West Yorkshire Mass Transit project as soon as possible. My question in Parliament 👇

Hello @TPEassist and @northernassist you should be ashamed of the ridiculous lack of connection at Seamer. 20.05 Hull train pulls out as guard releases doors on late in bound TPE. Leaving passengers stranded for an hour. Unable to make connections to Filey Brid etc.

@bcafctalhah Told a Posh fan in @boarandfable they were lucky to get nil. He thought I was being overly generous. 7-0 would not have flattered us. Best home performance of the season.

Unbelievable football today. Every player putting in 100% is all we ask for. P.S. that Paul Mullin chant is class🤣 had him pissing himself on the touchline 🎵 He left Hollywood to join Bollywood We've got super Paul Mullin 🎵 #BCAFC

Today @TheRecordCafe noon. JB Priestley and football. It’s the February Sporting Lunchtime Lecture. open.substack.com/pub/sportinglu…

A body is discovered. Foul play is suspected. How would you investigate it? Filey Literature Festival goers will receive an insight into how the authorities go about it. Our Monday murder special. open.substack.com/pub/davidpendl…