There are so many fine architectural wonders in Yorkshire it can be hard to know where to begin. Colonnaded stately homes appear stuck in time. Medieval castles teeter above small market towns, and grand gothic cathedrals and churches continue to celebrate evensong. They are all a living reminder of Yorkshire’s illustrious past and a treat not to be missed in the present – here’s our pick of the best.

York Minster is one of the county’s most famous landmarks, but there’s much more architectural awesomeness to discover, too © Chris Hepburn / Getty Images

Best preserved: Skipton Castle

Many of Yorkshire’s medieval castles are now toothsome ruins, but not this one in the pretty Georgian market town of Skipton. Even at more than 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the best preserved and most complete in England. This is largely due to 17th-century matriarch Lady Anne Clifford, who took the castle under her wing and set about restoring it after a battering during the Civil War. The castle is not huge, but its squat demeanour, early Tudor courtyard and maze of fully roofed rooms give it bags of character.

Centuries of history are well preserved at Skipton Castle © Epics / Contributor / Getty Images

Best for atmosphere: Ripley Castle

Three miles from elegant Harrogate, Ripley Castle has the full package. The village it sits within is a gorgeous blip on the map with a lively pub and a gin distillery in an old stable block. Wild deer bound through the estate grounds and drink at its lake. The only way to peep inside the castle is on a summer guided tour, but there are also activities to sign up for such as archery, body zorbing or bush craft. In autumn 2018, a gin school began operating inside the castle’s map room, using botanicals from its Victorian hothouse.

Best for grandeur: Castle Howard

Castle Howard, made famous as the filming location of classic 80s’ TV show Brideshead Revisited, is the crème de la crème of Yorkshire’s stately homes (it’s not actually a castle). The original wing was built by Sir John Vanburgh for the third Earl of Carlisle in the early 1700s and the estate has been home to the Howard family ever since. Touring the house with its knowledgeable docents is a masterclass in Baroque and Palladian design, and the grounds are equally impressive – the off-limits mausoleum and perfectly formed Temple of the Four Winds look like they’ve been flown in from Rome. Rare statues line the walkways and a mysterious giant pyramid folly seemingly floats in a far-flung corner.

Symmetry in stone: the Temple of the Four Winds at Castle Howard © melissa matsu / Budget Travel

Best for art & design: Harewood House

Little known beyond Leeds, Harewood House’s earls have long had a good eye for art and design. Thomas Chippendale was commissioned to furnish the new house in 1767, then in 1797 JMW Turner was invited here to paint. To this day, the priceless Chippendale furniture and Turner watercolours remain important pillars of the estate’s collections, which also include paintings by Italian renaissance masters. The current Lady Harewood launched the Terrace Gallery for contemporary art in 1989, with works by British artists such as Antony Gormley and David Hockney. The terraces are a work of art in themselves, designed by legendary landscaper ‘Capability’ Brown.

Best for outdoors: Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

A band of rebel monks founded Fountains Abbey in the 12th century, but it was only after Henry VIII dissolved the English monasteries that Fountains Hall and then Studley Royal were added to the wooded valley in which it sits. The former is an Elizabethan manor house built partly with stone from the then-crumbling abbey between 1598 and 1611. The latter, built in the 18th century by a disgraced former Chancellor of the Exchequer, is an all-singing, all-dancing pleasure garden where paths lead to magnificent neoclassical follies, wistful water features and contemporary art installations.

The ruins and gardens of Fountains Abbey are one of Yorkshire’s greatest treasures © David Bakes / EyeEm / Getty Images

Best for archaeology: York Minster

You don’t get the title of Northern Europe’s largest medieval cathedral without some very deep foundations, and underneath York Minster there’s an incredible layer cake of history. There’s a Roman basilica, a wooden chapel from AD 627, the odd Viking relic and an 11th-century Norman stone minster – fragments of them all can be seen in the cathedral’s not-to-be-missed Undercroft museum. Above ground, the cathedral itself is a magnificent Gothic construction: climb the tower for views over York.

Best for solitude: Helmsley Castle

The craggy ruin of Helmsley’s medieval castle is one of those secret dens where the winds howl loudly and the quiet can feel unsettling. A singular tower is moored in steep-sided moat ditches and looks achingly lonely from afar. Beyond it there’s a Tudor mansion to nose around with exhibits exploring how the Civil War signalled the castle’s demise. Once a month, English Heritage opens up its Helmsley Archaeological Store for guided tours, giving enthusiasts the opportunity to handle treasures from its North of England collection.

The sturdy keep of Helmsley Castle is an imposing local feature © Lorna Parkes / Lonely Planet

Best for views: Scarborough Castle

Hidden behind a clifftop fortification above the seaside town of Scarborough, the 16-acre headland of Scarborough Castle, once used by Romans and later King Richard I to keep watch over the northeast coastline, is the perfect spot for picnickers. On a windy day, visitors can feel like they’re about to be blown off the edge of the world, but the views out to the North Sea are awesome. Trace the broad walls, visit the Master Gunner’s House exhibition, and tip-toe to the very edge to see the ruins of a 2000-year-old Roman signalling station before grabbing an outdoor table for coffee and cake.

Best for contemplation: Beverley Minster

Beverley Minster’s blessing is that it is smaller than York’s, making it less visited and very serene by comparison. Unlike York Minster, it’s also not technically a cathedral, though it still feels like you’ve stumbled upon something grand and special when you see the intricate 14th-century carvings of grotesques and musicians lined up along the north aisle. The Percy Canopy (1340), decorating the tomb of local aristocrat Lady Eleanor Percy, is one of the finest examples of Gothic stone carving in the country.

The interior of Beverley Minster is a Gothic marvel © Marika Evelyn Photography / Getty Images

Best for events: Lotherton Hall

The giant chess board in the landscaped gardens and aviary housing some 200 species of rare birds are permanent installations at Lotherton Hall, but this country estate, between Leeds and York, sets itself apart with its entertaining roster of events. That could mean a street-food festival in its fields, a vintage weekend with swing bands on the lawn and curio stalls in its stables, or a dragon animatronic for St George’s Day. The hall itself is a beautiful Regency-period building and has rotating exhibitions in its Fashion Galleries.

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Colin Kroll, the 35-year-old co-founder of Vine and HQ Trivia, has been found dead in his Manhattan apartment of an apparent overdose.

Police told TIME Kroll was pronounced dead at 12:18 a.m Sunday morning. A police spokesperson did not know what kind of drugs were on the scene, but said that the police investigation is ongoing. Police said that a woman, who was apparently with Kroll at the time of the overdose, called 911.

A spokesperson from HQ Trivia, a popular, phone-based trivia platform where Kroll was the CEO, confirmed his death in a statement.

“We learned today of the passing of our friend and founder, Colin Kroll, and it’s with deep sadness that we say goodbye. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

Throughout the course of his career, Kroll experienced the rapid success and sudden hardships typical of the tech startup world.

In 2013, Kroll launched the video app Vine with co-founders Dom Hofmann and Rus Yusupov. The app, which was known for six-second looped video clips, gained millions of users and helped to launch a generation of social media celebrities. However, the app’s success quickly fizzled out and Twitter, which had acquired it shortly before its launch, ultimately shut it down in 2016.

Kroll had left Vine in 2014 and founded HQ Trivia with Yusupov in 2015, according to his Linkedin page. The app launched in August 2017, and it was another blockbuster success. As of March this year, it hit a milestone— more than 2 million users were concurrently playing.

However by this November, the company was reportedly reaching a breaking point. The number of users dropped from the millions to hundreds of thousands, and the app had dropped from the top 10 most downloaded free iPhone games to between 250th and 500th, according to technology news website Recode.

The company was also reportedly undergoing upheaval in its board room. Kroll, who had reportedly been fired from Twitter due to poor management behavior, was also facing allegations of inappropriate behavior at the company.

The cooling breezes wafting in from the Mediterranean carry smells and sounds through the streets of Tangier, and you’ll often find locals enjoying a delicious meal and the abundant natural beauty that surrounds the city. From the Atlantic beaches of Achakkar to the lush green hills of Parc Rmilat to the narrow maze of the medina, leisurely Moroccan lunches can easily make their way into the early evenings.

As the closest African city to Europe, Tangier is a gateway to the continent and makes a delicious first stop for travelling taste buds. Even with a surge of international restaurants featuring global cuisine and a history that’s infused Spanish and French fare, Tangier has stayed true to its Moroccan roots.

Stopping for a sweet mint tea is an essential part of any Moroccan itinerary © Pierre-Yves Babelon / Shutterstock

Cafe Hafa

Take a walk from the Grand Socco through the edge of the medina and up the Kasbah hill. Stop at any of the bakeries you pass selling your new favourite sweet or savoury pastries and bring them up to the nearly century-old Cafe Hafa. Once you’re there, order an a-tay bnah-nah (sweet mint tea) – if you don’t have a sweet tooth, ask for blah sucar (without sugar). You can also order bissara (fava bean and split pea soup) or eggs on a plate as a classic Moroccan breakfast. You’ll get lost in thought as ocean breezes sweep up the cliffs to the terraced tea house filled with Moroccans and tourists alike. Gazing out over the Strait of Gibraltar and watching the ferries come and go, you’ll notice the never-ending clicking of dice. If you’re feeling game, join some of the friendly locals and let them teach you how to play parchis, a favourite northern Moroccan pastime that’s played in most local cafes.

Restaurant Bachir

Hidden just off Ave Pasteur on Mussa Bnu Nusseir St, locally loved Restaurant Bachir is busy all hours of the day. Walk into the back past the barbecue-style kitchen and the room opens up and fills with the smell of tagines, fresh fish and roast chicken. Within minutes of ordering from a menu of classic cuisine, your food arrives along with the customary fresh-baked bread. Start with the Moroccan salad or a bowl of hot lentils to share. Save room for a main course of kefta or shrimp tagine and fried calamari to dip in harissa, a Maghrebi hot chilli pepper paste. You may have to ask for flatware or plates if you’d like a more Western-style meal, as it is customary to eat with bread as a utensil in your right hand. A meal for two is easily under €10. Tip: Head here on Friday for a couscous lunch, but don’t go too late in the afternoon or you’ll miss out on this weekly Moroccan feast!

Cinema Rif is a favourite local hangout spot © Carrie Rohrer / Lonely Planet

Cinematheque de Tanger (Cinema Rif)

Cinema Rif is a local hangout, and inside you’ll hear a blend of languages and dialects of Darija (Moroccan Arabic). The scene is mostly a younger crowd made up of students and millennials, but you will see the odd backpacker finding their way from a nearby hostel. You may even get lucky enough to make friends with a longtime resident with stories of old Tangier to tell. Sit outside and eat some fresh fruit picked up from the nearby Souq Barra, a local market. Here, you can see why the Grand Socco is considered the city centre. Enjoy your dessert with a Moroccan beer or glass of wine from the bar while you look over the Cinema’s monthly film schedule. Many of the films are international selections, and most are subtitled in French or English. If you decide to catch a show, grab another drink or cake from the bar and head into the beautifully refurbished theatre.

There’s no menu at Restaurant Domahana, so just select from what the chefs are grilling on the barbecue © Carrie Rohrer / Lonely Planet

Restaurant Domahana

Escape the city with a stroll through the green hills past the king’s palace to Rmilat, also known as Parc Pedicaris. On the winding trails of this forested park, you’ll find local families, friends, and young couples alike looking for break from the bustle of town. While off the tourist track, this refreshing location is certainly not hard to find. You can even take a taxi from town and spend more time walking and enjoying the views. When your weary legs need a break, look no further than this casual cafe, which is only a 10-minute walk into the park from the main road and taxi stand. Nestled in the trees overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar, the aroma of barbecue wafts past the terraced tables. There’s no menu; watch the cooks preparing fresh chicken or beef skewers, as well as piping-hot bissara sprinkled with cumin and olive oil. Order what you fancy and choose your seats, munching on complimentary olives while you await your post-hike lunch.

Seafood lovers shouldn’t miss a feasting session at Saveur de Poisson © Carrie Rohrer / Lonely Planet

Populaire Saveur de Poisson

A visit to Tangier wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the fish lover’s heaven of Populaire Saveur de Poisson. Tanjaouis eat here on regularly, and American TV presenter Anthony Bourdain has made it popular among visitors too. Chilled fig juice flows while courses fly on and off the table, with dishes of fish soup, shark and baby squid tagine, and a daily catch that varies with the fishermen’s luck. Make sure you go as close to 7pm as possible, as you’ll usually have to wait and the restaurant will stop serving once the daily catch runs out.

Cremerie Hollanda

If you are looking for a fresh and healthy start your morning, do as the Tanjaouis do to fuel up and head to a melbana (breakfast and snack cafe). You’ll find yourself surrounded by fruit, which can be pressed into juice or blended into a fresh smoothie. Share a meal with a friend and try a rghifa (savoury Moroccan pancake) with cream cheese and egg, and another khobz (round bread) with avocado and sliced turkey. Each neighbourhood has a melbana, and some streets in the city centre have many. Cremerie Hollanda is unusually bright and spacious and has a wider variety of bread and juice options than most. If you’ve got a plane, train or bus to catch, grab your smoothie and eat on the move. You can even ask for your qahwa nos-nos (espresso with milk) in a takeaway cup, a rarity in Morocco, before getting on with your day of exploring.

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Campbell Soup Co., struggling through a three-year sales slump, said Chief Executive Officer Denise Morrison is retiring and will be replaced on an interim basis by board member Keith McLoughlin.

Morrison, 64, who has been at the helm since 2011, is stepping down, effective Friday, Campbell said in a statement. She has been with the company for 15 years. McLoughlin, 61, has been a board member since 2016.

Campbell has been seeking other sources of growth as it grapples with a soup slowdown. In December, the company agreed to buy Snyder’s-Lance in a bid to push deeper into salty snacks — a bright spot in the struggling packaged-food industry. That deal gives Campbell, which makes Goldfish crackers, brands such as Cape Cod potato chips and Snyder’s pretzels.

Last month, the company named industry veteran Luca Mignini, 55, as its chief operating officer. Mignini, who joined Campbell in 2013, had been running the company’s snacks unit, putting him in line for the top job. Mignini is now overseeing Campbell’s soup business in addition to managing the expaned portfolio of snacks.

The soup company also provided a full-year forecast for adjusted earnings per share that fell short of analysts’ estimates.

Shares of Campbell dropped as much as 5 percent in early trading to $37.25. They had already slid 18 percent this year through Friday’s close.