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  • Blind Peter Barker

    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.
  • Jane Ridsdale

    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
  • Joshua Tetley

    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).
  • The Execution of Hannah Whitley

    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.
  • Scrubbers and Stones

    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!
  • Hampsthwaite Open Gardens

     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
  • Genealogy Websites

    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.
  • Kitchen Refurbishment

    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
  • Amy Woodforde-Finden

    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 Centenary Events (2)

    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 Click on images to open full-size in new window and use the Browser back arrow to return to here.  
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Businesses based in or serving Hampsthwaite

Businesses are listed as the result making a contribution to village events or by recommendation from local residents and evidence that they are active within Hampsthwaite.

Addymans | Backhouse Bros. | Darnfields | DT Online | DT Forge | Harrogate Timber | Hopkinsons | Image Design | Integrated Laboratory Services | The Joiners Arms | March of the K9s | Northern Energy | Phase 4 |The Pizza Oven Shop | Quireboys | Robinsons Integrated Solutions | Simon Carlton - guitar lessons | Simon Graeme | Snaffling Hog Box | Sophie's Coffee Shop | Sophie's Corner Shop | Steve Blaylock Creation Sculpture | Thompson's Auctioneers | Village Store | White Rose Tours

Email : business@hampsthwaite.org.uk for details of how to make a recommendation.


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Skip Hire & Rubbish Clearance & Collection

Tel : 01423 868777
Mobile : 07771 824731

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Landscape design and build

Tel : 01423 770618

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Domestic renovations and improvements

Tel : 01423 771726
Mobile : 07792 053416
Email : peter@darnfields.co.uk

Link to http://www.hampsthwaite.org.uk/localbusinesses/739
DT Forge : "Making something out of the ordinary, out of the ordinary”
Products range from original designs in high quality materials to artefacts made by sensitive recycling of iconic objects with the aim of extending their lifespan.

Tel : 0789 4442227 
Email : info@dtforge.co.uk
Web : http://www.hampsthwaite.org.uk/localbusinesses/739
Facebook : www.facebook.com/DTOLWIKI/

Link to http://wiki.dtonline.org/index.php/Main_Page

Supporting Design and Technology education
- a substantive resource base generated by teachers and educationalists

Tel : 0789 4442227
Email : admin@dtonline.org
Web : http://wiki.dtonline.org
Facebook : www.facebook.com/DTOLWIKI/

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Timber Merchants
Ripon Way, Harrogate

Tel : 01423 500878

Link to www.hopkinsons.net

Estate Agents
16 Prince's Street Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1NH

Tel : 01423 501201
Email : info@hopkinsons.net
Web : www.hopkinsons.net

Link to https://www.imagedesignnortherneditions.com

Contemporary and original picture frames of distinction

Tel : 01423 873552
Email: imagedesignsales@btconnect.com
Web: https://www.imagedesignnortherneditions.com
Address: 102 Hammerain House, Hookstone Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8ER.

Link to www.fumecupboards-direct.com/

Bespoke fume cupboard systems for industry and education

Tel : 01423 712173
Email :sales@fumecupboards-direct.com
Web : www.fumecupboards-direct.com/

Link to https://www.facebook.com/Joiners-Arms-1417857458467351
Country Pub and Dining
Lunches, snacks, evening restaurant service and Sunday Lunch

Address: High Street, Harrogate, HG3 2EU
Tel : 01423 771673
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/Joiners-Arms-1417857458467351
Link to http://marchofthek9s.co.uk/
Fun and Friendly Doggy Day Care
On the 3 acres of land, we provide dog day care Monday to Friday. Our service includes pick up and drop off from homes within a 6-mile radius at we do this between 8am - 9.30am and 4pm - 5.30pm.The day care provides dogs with hours of interaction time with other dogs, and plenty of activities using our agility equipment. The stables have been converted into heated rooms filled with dogs beds for when they wish to relax inside.

Address: Rowden Lane, Hampsthwaite
Tel : 07788 517 376
Email: hello@marchofthek9s.co.uk
Web: http://marchofthek9s.co.uk/
Link to www.northernenergy.co.uk/index.php

Independent Fuel supplier
Energy House, Hampsthwaite Head, Hampsthwaite

Tel : 01423 770666
Web : www.northernenergy.co.uk/index.php

Link to https://www.facebook.com/phase4harrogate/

Home and Business IT support
29 Regent Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5LZ

Tel : 01423 525277
Email : info@p4com.com
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/phase4harrogate/
Web : http://p4com.com/

Link to http://www.thepizzaovenshop.com

Affordable stone baked pizza ovens starting at only £99.99.

Local company based in Summerbridge.

Web : www.thepizzaovenshop.com

Link to http://www.quireboys.com/

The Quireboys

English hard rock band formed in 1984 in London, England, with strong ties to Newcastle

Web: http://www.quireboys.com/

Link to http://www.r-is.co.uk/

Commercial and domestic installers of
IT – AV – ACCESS – CCTV – AUTOMATION
Bringing technology together to make your life easier.

Telephone : 01423 774 377
Email : info@r-is.co.uk
Web : http://www.r-is.co.uk/

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Guitar and Bass tuition
30 yrs playing and teaching experience
Also guitar repair work

Tel : 01423 771018 for further details

Link to www.simongraeme.co.uk/

Car repairs and Servicing
Grayston Plain Farm, Grayston Plain Lane, Harrogate, HG3 2L
Tel : 01423 770779
Fax : 01423 770099
Email ::contactus@simongraeme.co.uk
Web : www.simongraeme.co.uk/

Link to https://www.facebook.com/thesnafflinghogbox
Welcome to the Snaffling Hog Box a bespoke catering service offering outdoor and street food events at locations around Yorkshire. Serving our takeaway menu from the Memorial Hall on weekends 5pm-9pm The menu will include all our firm favourites from our Signature Don Burgers to our Loaded Fries! and Wood Fired Pizza’s.

Tel: 07725 337977
Email: info@thesnafflinghogbox.com
Web:http://www.thesnafflinghogbox.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/thesnafflinghogbox
Link to www.sophiesbedandbreakfast.co.uk
Breakfasts, Freshly Ground Coffee, Lunches, Afternoon Tea & Cakes
High Street, Hampsthwaite, HG3 2ET

Monday 10.00 to 5.00 (4.00 from November to March)
Tuesdays closed     Wed to Sat 9.30 to 5.00     Sun 10.00 to 4.00
Enjoy a meal in our garden!

Tel: 01423 779219
Email: sophie@thecoffeeshop2010.co.uk
Web : www.sophiesbedandbreakfast.co.uk
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Sophies-Coffee-Shop-and-Bistro-Hampsthwaite-280954785403417/
Link to https://www.facebook.com/sophiescornershophampsthwaite
Food and drink, fresh fruit and veg, alcohol, lottery, newspapers, tobacco etc located on the high street in Hampsthwaite.

Tel: 01423 779006
Email: manager@thecoffeeshop2010.co.uk
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiescornershophampsthwaite
Link to https://metalsculpture.co.uk/
The best place to purchase and commission bespoke metal sculptures in Yorkshire, be it for your garden or indoors.

Mobile : 07939 436221
Email : Steelowl@hotmail.com
Web : https://metalsculpture.co.uk
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Artist/Studio-Blaylock-268027476548613/
Address: The Studio, Skipton Road, Harrogate. HG3 2AN

Link to www.thompsonsauctioneers.com/

Auctioneers and valuers

Tel : 01423 709086
Web : www.thompsonsauctioneers.com

Link to http://www.motorcycletours.co.uk/

Specialising in full European, weekend and short break UK motorcycle touring holidays

Address : 3 Springhaven, Hollins Lane, Hampsthwaite, North Yorkshire, HG3 2EG
Tel : 01423 770 103
Mobile : 07802 505 901
Email : info@motorcycletours.co.uk
Web : www.motorcycletours.co.uk

Businesses based in or serving Hampsthwaite

Businesses are listed as the result making a contribution to village events or by recommendation from local residents and evidence that they are active within Hampsthwaite.

Addymans | Backhouse Bros. | Darnfields | DT Online | DT Forge | Harrogate Timber | Hopkinsons | Image Design | Integrated Laboratory Services | The Joiners Arms | March of the K9s | Northern Energy | Phase 4 |The Pizza Oven Shop | Quireboys | Robinsons Integrated Solutions | Simon Carlton - guitar lessons | Simon Graeme | Snaffling Hog Box | Sophie's Coffee Shop | Sophie's Corner Shop | Steve Blaylock Creation Sculpture | Thompson's Auctioneers | Village Store | White Rose Tours

Email : business@hampsthwaite.org.uk for details of how to make a recommendation.