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Blind Peter Barker
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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
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The Execution of Hannah Whitley
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Scrubbers and Stones
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Kitchen Refurbishment
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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.

Bowers

Bowers Name Meaning
The surname Bowers is of Saxon origin, derived from the word 'bur' meaning 'a chamber; a cottage; a shady recess'. Adding 'er' to the end of topographical terms was common in south east England. An alternative origin is "a maker of bows".
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowers_(surname)
Similar surnames:
Bowens, Boyers, Powers, Mowers, Dowers, Bower, Boyer, Bowdry, Fowers

Plot No. 492a

Reginald Bowers 1902-1958
Winifred Bowers 1908-1974

Plot No. 628

John William Bowers 1923-1999
Josephine May Bowers 1914-2003

Plot No. 643

Joseph Matthew Bowers 1874-1933
Mary Ann Bowers 1876-1966
Ralph Robinson 1905-1996
May Robinson 1887-1974

Arthur Bowers Plot 492a

John William Bowers Plot 628

Joseph Matthew Bowers Plot 643

Inscription

In Loving Memory of
Arthur Bowers
24th Oct 1902 - 8th April 1990
Also his Dear Wife
Margaret Enid
16th Nov 1904 - 25th Aug 2005

In Loving Memory of
John William Bowers
Died 26th July 1999 aged 86 years
And His Beloved Wife
Josephine May
Died 3rd September 2003 aged 89 years

In Loving Memory of
Joseph Matthew Bowers
Of Hampsthwaite
Who passed away 2nd May 1933 aged 59 years
Till We Meet Again
Also of Mary Ann
Beloved Wife of the Above
Died 30th April 1966 aged 90 years
At Rest
Also of May Robinson
Died 22nd March 1974 aged 87 years
And Dear Husband of the above
Ralph Robinson
Died 25th June 1996 aged 91 years.

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Plot No. 644

Reginald Bowers 1902-1958

Winifred Bowers 1908-1974

Plot No. 645

John William Bowers 1877-1947

Violet Emily Bowers 1888-1979

Plot No. 650

Norman Bowers 1905-1989

Reginald Bowers Plot 644

John William Bowers Plot 645

Norman Bowers Plot 650

Inscription

In Loving Memory of
Reginald Bowers
Died 27th March 1958 Aged 56 years
Also his Dear Wife
Winifred
Died 22nd September 1974 aged 66 years
At Rest

In Loving Memory of
John William Bowers
Died 28th March 1947 Aged 70 years
Also his Dear Wife
Violet Emily
Died 24th February 1979 aged 91 years

Treasured Memories of Norman Bowers
A Loving Father and Grandad
14.5.1905 – 17.8.1989
Till We Meet Again

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Plot No.	Name	Burial Date	Age
492a	Arthur BOWERS	08/04/1990	87
	Heather BOWERS	18/03/1936	3
	Henry BOWERS	16/12/1881	1
645	John William BOWERS	01/04/1947	71
635	John William BOWERS	26/07/1999	86
	Joseph BOWERS	19/07/1906	57
642	Joseph Matthew BOWERS	04/11/1933	59
635	Josephine BOWERS	03/09/2003	89
492a	Margaret Enid BOWERS	25/08/2005	100
	Mary Ann BOWERS	23/06/1909	< 1
642	Mary Ann BOWERS	30/04/1966	90
650	Norman BOWERS	17/08/1989	84
	Oliver BOWERS	02/08/1879	1
	Phobe BOWERS	18/05/1935	84
644	Reginald BOWERS	29/03/1958	56
645	Violet Emily BOWERS	24/02/1979	91
644	Winifred BOWERS	22/09/1974	66

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Brookroyd Garage
In 1929 Mr. Ralph Robinson with his wife May (nee Bowers) and their two young children, Amy and Cyril, moved from Bungalow Farm at Clint to this property.