Memorial Hall kitchen is now completely, and expertly, refurbished by Neil,Batty Builders Ltd as a result of a grant awarded by the National Lottery's 'Reaching Communities' fund.See also the equivalent
A highly successful composer of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, Amy Woodforde-Finden, together with her husband and step-son, is laid to rest in the churchyard of St Thomas à Becket Parish Church. Inside the church there is an impressive marble monument of her, created by the renowned sculptor George Edward Wade. It was unveiled in 1923 and a few years later, Finden Gardens in Hampsthwaite was named in her honour.[Click on title or image to link to articles]
Amy Woodforde-Finden : re-enactment of her memorial unveilingA wreath was laid on the white marble recumbent figure of Amy to mark the centenary of its unveiling in April 15th 1923.
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Amy Woodforde-Finden : 'An Evening with Amy'A centenary concert to celebrate the life and works of Amy was held in Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall on April 21st 2023
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Shaun Wilson's Collection of Newspaper Cuttings pertaining to Hampsthwaite Village:Index:Abattoir | Auctioneers | Boundary | Bowling | Bridge-River | Britain in Bloom | Brownies | Buildings | Chapel | Christmas Fair | Church | Dale Hall | Farming | Hampsthwaite Fashion Show | Feast-Show | Fundraising | General | Incidents | Joiners Arms | Fishing Club | Memorial Hall | Mile | Miscellaneous | Neighbourhood News | Parish Council | People | Play Group | Players | Play Scheme | Policing | Post Office | Reading Room | Residential | School | Sport | Surgery | Village Society | Wednesday Group | WI | Young Wives
PLEASE HELP - YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE NEEDED URGENTLYWe are seeking ideas for how we might extend the facilities at the Memorial Hall. We are clear there is a need for better storage of some items and an enhancement of back-stage facilities to support our excellent Drama Productions.
Sigsworth Name Meaning English: habitational name from Sigsworth Grange in Fountains Earth (Yorkshire) which is recorded as Sixford and Syxford from 1184 to 152 The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Síkr + Old English ford ‘ford’. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022 Similar surnames: Ditsworth, Silkworth, Ainsworth, Titsworth, Hainsworth, Dilworth From:https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
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Margaret Sigsworth Cherished Memories of A Wonderful Wife Mother and Grandmother
In Loving Memory Of Mary Eliza Sigsworth Of Beech Grove Knaresborough Who Died On The 20th Day Oct 1933 Aged 57 Years Also Of Albert Edward William Sigsworth Who Died On The 27th Day June 1937 Aged 68 Years
In Loving Memory Of Jane Elizabeth Sigsworth 1 Springfield Terrace Burnt Yates Who Died Sept 14th 1935 Aged 80 Years Also Sarah Jackson Late Of Fellbeck Grandmother Of The Above Who Died Aug 4th 1867 At Manor Farm And Was Interred At Hampsthwaite Church Aug 7th Aged 77
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In Loving Memory Of Hannah Theresa The Beloved Daughter Of Thomas And Sarah Sigsworth Late Of Manor Farm, Hampsthwaite Who Died October 5th 1915 Aged 56 Years
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In Loving Memory Of Thomas Sigsworth Late Of Tollerton Who Died At The Manor House Hampsthwaite March 31st 1882 Aged 65 Years Also Sarah Wife Of The Above Who Died August 22nd 1907 Aged 83 Years At Rest
In Loving Memory of James Sigsworth of Hampsthwaite Who Died December 12 1865 Aged 45 Years Also Mary Wife of the Above Who Died December 28 1878 Aged 81 Years
Calverley Info comprises an excellent and comprehensive collection of historical and genealogical information pertaining to Nidderdale in Yorkshire. Burial Records may be accessed using the links below and may be searched by holding down Ctrl and pressing F then typing in the Surname to be searched for.
Sigsworth Name Meaning English: habitational name from Sigsworth Grange in Fountains Earth (Yorkshire) which is recorded as Sixford and Syxford from 1184 to 152 The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Síkr + Old English ford ‘ford’. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022 Similar surnames: Ditsworth, Silkworth, Ainsworth, Titsworth, Hainsworth, Dilworth From:https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts