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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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| Birstwith to Hampsthwaite Duck Race 2013
The organisers of Birstwith Show and Hampsthwaite Feast jointly are staging the annual Duck Race again this year.You'd be quackers to miss it!
This year’s Duck Race’ will be preceded by a lunchtime of ‘Family Fun and Games’ held at The Station, Birstwith, on Saturday 1st June 2013 with Brass Band and activities for young and old. The ducks will be launched from Wreakes Bridge at around 2.30pm and will race down river all the way to Hampsthwaite Bridge - arriving there some 2 hours later. An après race ‘Family Duck Do’ will be held at The Joiners, Hampsthwaite with live music by Karl Johnson and his 'Live Magic' show tribute to Freddie Mercury.
 As a lifelong fan of Freddie Mercury and Queen, Karl performs the ultimate tribute show that showcases the entire history of the band with stunning effect. From the first Queen Album in 1973 to their last studio opus ‘Made in Heaven’ in 1995 every track is a classic.
Unlike some tribute acts, the songs are kept in their original key and performed with the ‘Kind Of Magic’ any Freddie Mercury fan would wish for. ‘You are dispelling the myth that teachers only teach and do not do!’ Brian May
Karl has performed in many venues around the country with over fifteen years of professional stage performance. A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, the highlight so far of his career was touring with Bon Jovi and Nickelback in 2006 entertaining over 130,000 people and also performing at the opening of the Rugby League World Cup.
Photo Gallery of the Birstwith to Hampsthwaite Duck Race 2013 (Photos courtesy of Sarah Jane Osler Photography)
(Photos courtesy of Bryan Thompson Photography) Birstwith to Hampsthwaite Duck Race 2013 The organisers of Birstwith Show and Hampsthwaite Feast jointly are staging the annual Duck Race again this year.You'd be quackers to miss it!
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