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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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| Places to meet in Hampsthwaite
Meeting halls, sports clubs, pubs and places of worship in HampsthwaiteDetails of places are given in good faith.
Email : places@hampsthwaite.org.uk to suggest amendments or additions.
Village Halls and Community CentresAvailable for wedding receptions, private parties and events. Good car-parking, kichen facilities, and a well equipped stage. Email: Bookings@hampsthwaite.org.uk for bookings Village RoomAvailable for meetings, coffee mornings and small parties. https://hampsthwaitevillageroom.org.uk/ Joiners ArmsLunches, snacks, evening grills Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat and Traditional Sunday Lunch
Restaurant space available for meetings Monday and Tuesday evenings by arrangement with licensee. Address: High Street, Harrogate, HG3 2EU
Tel : 01423 771673
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/Joiners-Arms-1417857458467351 Sophie's Coffee Shop, Delicatessen and Pizzeria
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/ Headteacher Mrs A. Ross Tel : 771336)
Email : admin@hampsthwaite.n-yorks.sch.uk For Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals contact: the Reverend Suzy McCarter
Email: suzy.mccarter@leeds.anglican.org
Tel: 01423 772638 (between 9am and 9pm) Hampsthwaite Cricket ClubDetails from Mr. S. Crack Tel : 01904 628285 Hampsthwaite and Birstwith Junior Football ClubDetails from Billy Kirby Email : billykirby@hotmail.co.uk Places to meet in Hampsthwaite Meeting halls, sports clubs, pubs and places of worship in HampsthwaiteDetails of places are given in good faith.
Email : places@hampsthwaite.org.uk to suggest amendments or additions.
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