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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.

Feast and Show Programme

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Feast and Show Brochure : 2018

Hampsthwaite Feast and Show 2018 will be held on 21st and 22nd July 2018

Theme : 'The Movies'

Feast Programme - general structure

Pre-Feast
Indoor competition details	Distributed via school and The Village Store early-June
Feast Grand Raffle	Tickets available via school and The Village Store* early June.*
Feast Quiz	Available from school and The Village Store* from early June*
Scarecrow Competition and Trail	Details available via school and The Village Store* mid-June, Scarecrows to be displayed from early-July*
Brochures delivered and start of Treasure Hunt	Delivered free to all Hampsthwaite residents and pupils of Hampsthwaite School - voluntary donations and sponsorship welcome
Saturday morning
Judging of Show and Indoor Competitions	All entries to be on display in the Memorial Hall by 10.30am
Judging of Pet Show	11.00am in front of Memorial Hall
Saturday afternoon
Feast Parade	Accompanied by marching band, entertainers and classic cars Assemble on Brookfield Green from 12.30pm
Opening of Feast and Fancy Dress judging	1.30pm at front of Memorial Hall
Viewing of Show and Indoor Competition entries	From 2.00pm in Memorial Hall
Entertainment in Memorial Hall car park	Including for example: Teas, Ice Cream Van, Fun Activities
Cross-country run	2.30pm start from outside the Memorial Hall
Hampsthwaite Show prize giving	Show Cups and prizes presented from outside the Memorial Hall from 3.15pm
Saturday evening
Family Picnic	4.00pm to 7.00pm on Feast Field Free entry - Games and Sports Licensed Bar available
Family Evening	From 7.00pm on Feast Field Free entry - Hot food served until 9.00pm Live music until Midnight
Sunday morning
Feast Service	Ecumenical service alternating annually between St Thomas a'Becket church and the Methodist Chapel
Sunday afternoon
Feast Sports and Games	12.00pm on Feast Field
Entertainers	Including for example: displays, demonstrations and the Feast Challenge
Air Show	Subject to availability and weather permitting!
Feast prizes and trophies	Awarded at 4.35pm on Feast Field
Post-Feast
Exhibition of Feast and Show photos	On this web site