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Remembering Hampsthwaite’s Blind Joiner - an article by Shaun WilsonLike the market town of Knaresborough, who had ‘Blind Jack’ – John Metcalf, the road builder of Yorkshire in the eighteenth century, the small rural village of Hampsthwaite had it’s blind hero also, almost a century later – Peter Barker who became known as ‘The Blind Joiner of Hampsthwaite.’ Though there are some similarities between John Metcalf and Peter Barker’s lives, these are purely co-incidental and each fulfilled a life, character and career in their own right.
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JANE RIDSDALEAged 33 years, born at Hampsthwaite, near Harrogate, Yorkshire, her height is 31 ½ inches.She is remarkably chearfull & enjoys very good health.Published July 1st 1807 by Jane Ridstale, at Harrogate where purchasers of this Print will have the opportunity of seeing and conversing with her
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Joshua Tetley was the founder of Tetley’s Brewery in Leeds, and he retired with his wife Hannah to Hollins Hall on the outskirts of Hampsthwaite (Hollins Hall Retirement Village).
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Arsenic Poisoning in Hampsthwaite - The Execution of Hannah Whitley
In 1789, Hannah Whitley of Hampsthwaite used a pie as the delivery medium for a fatal dose of arsenic, with the poison concentrated in the crust. She claimed She had been coerced into the act of poisoning by her employer, a local linen weaver named Horseman, who was involved in an on-going feud with the intended victim.
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SCRUBBERS & STONES - Sat 29th June 10.30am - 2.30pm - Entry FREE!
Explore the Memorials at St Thomas a'Becket
Memorials Treasure Trail - for children if all ages
Self-Service / Self-Checkout BBQ from 12 noon (inc. veg option) Food £2, Drink £1, Donations? - yes please!
Hot & Cold Drinks
Laptop & Screen to show Mapping Hampsthwaite’s Past
Use a Bucket & Brush to help reveal Inscriptions on the older memorials
. . . or just Sit & Enjoy CORPUS CHRISTI BRASS BAND . . . from 11.30am
. . . followed by Afternoon Tea & Cakes at the Memorial Hall!
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Hampsthwaite Open Gardens - Sat 29th June 12.30am - 5.00pm - Entry £5.00 (accompanied under 15's FREE)
Tickets on the day from Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall
Plant sales - many named varieties of plants
Delicious homemade refreshments
Afternoon tea and cakes served from 12.30pm at the Memorial Hall
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Free genealogy websites will help you start your family history research at no cost as listed by the 'Who Do You Think You Are' magazine.
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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
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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]
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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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| Local Newspaper Cuttings - Hampsthwaite Parish Council
Shaun Wilson's Collection of Newspaper Cuttings pertaining to Hampsthwaite Village:
Abbreviations of Periodocals :- AWS Ackrills War Souvenior
- DM Daily Mail
- HA Harrogate Advertiser
- HH Harrogate Herald
- HK & DO Harrogate, Knaresborough & District Observer
- KP Knaresborough Post
- NH Nidderdale Herald
- PB & NH Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale Herald
| - TLM The Leeds Mercury
- TMOS The Mail on Sunday
- TO The Observer
- TYP & LM The Yorkshire Post & Leeds Mercury
- YEP Yorkshire Evening Post
- YG Yorkshire Gazette
- YP Yorkshire Post
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 1982.09.17 - Bridge may link village, PB & NH
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 1983.01.14 - Council tests its metal, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1983.01.14 - Trees plan, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1983.07.15 - Making a market, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1983.10.14 - A little light relief, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1983.10.14 - Gunpowder...but there's no plot, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1983.11.11 - Boost for market, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1983.11.23 - Water 'mix' is the best, Observer, Page 1
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 1984.08.24 - Parking talks set, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1984.11.02 - Traffic talks, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1984.11.16 - Village stands firm on traffic, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1984.12.07 - Council claim totally wrong, PB & NH, Page 3
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 1984.12.21 - Council calls halt over path, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.01.18 - Flooding fears over beck, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.01.18 - Roundabout scheme for village green, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.01.18 - Tree treat ahead, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.02.15 - No flood fear from the beck & Vandals snooker council's efforts, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.03.15 - Council waits to see Way ahead, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.05.17 - Action call over new walk route, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.05.17 - Blackspot action bid, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.05.17 - Fence move, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.07.19 - Verge action dropped, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.08.16 - Concern over beck, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.08.16 - Setting out the stalls, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1985.11.15 - Low flying aircraft, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1986.01.17 - Down by the riverside, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1986.01.17 - News round up, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1986.01.17 - Way guide meeting, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1986.01.24 - Crowds flock to say yes to vote on riverside land bid, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1986.01.31 - Clause blocks land bid plan, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1986.02.28 - Riverside bid is finally sunk, PB & NH, Page 5
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 1986.07.25 - On the right path, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1986.11.15 - Health hazard to children, PB & NH, Page 3
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 1986.11.15 - Health hazard to children, PB & NH, Page 31986.11.21 - Thanks fir the tree!, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1987.04.17 - Village steps up breakaway bid, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1987.07.17 - Fight goes on to get playing field, PB & NH, Page 1(1000)
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 1987.10.16 - Village fears gas damage, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1987.11.13 - Angry villagers seek action on dog owners, PB & NH, Page1
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 1987.11.13 - Council voices gas main fears, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1987.11.13 - Meeting sought with mill manager, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1988.01.15 - Footpath to get new look, PB & NH, Page 3
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 1988.01.29 - Phone box is here to stay, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1989.04.14 - Controversy over listed building, PB & NH, Page 3
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 1989.09.22 - Is it a block or a stile, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1990.02.16 - HGV hazards lead to calls for action, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1990.02.16 - Soldiers waiting for the invasion, PB & NH, Page 3
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 1990.03.23 - Council accepts move to ease congestion, PB & NH, Page 3
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 1990.06.15 - Hell visit, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1990.08.17 - Lights anger, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1990.08.24 - Parking problems, PB & NH, Page 3
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 1990.11.16 - Mill traffic fears allayed, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1991.01.25 - Bid to reduce traffic hazards, PB & NH, Page 3
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 1991.10.25 - Council gift, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1991.11.22 - Annual event, PB & NH, Page 1
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 1992.02.14 - Where was our emergency help, PB & NH, Page 1
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 Not dated, New dale way is on the road, PB & NH
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Local Newspaper Cuttings - Hampsthwaite Parish Council Shaun Wilson's Collection of Newspaper Cuttings pertaining to Hampsthwaite Village:
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