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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.

Addyman

Addyman Name Meaning
Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.
Similar surnames:
Adelman, Aderman, Addleman, Adleman, Dryman, Hardyman, Adrian, Allman
From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts

Plot No. 756

Edward Frederick Addyman

Monica Eugene Addyman

Plot No.974

Sophia Addyman

Edward Frederick Addyman Plot 756

Sophie Addyman Plot 974

Inscription

In Loving Memory
Of A Dear Husband
Edward Fredrick
Addyman
Born 12th August 1912
Died 4th February 1992
Also
Monica Eugene
Addyman (Nee Meek)
Dearest Wife Of The Above
Died 21st August 2010
Aged 94 Years
?? ?? Loved And Cherished
?? ?? She Is Never Far Away

In Loving Memory Of
Sophia Addyman
Died 12th Jan 1930
Aged 66
“At Rest”
With My Lord

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Plot No. 976

Amos Addyman

Mary Hannah Addyman

Plot No.1082

Emma Addyman

Felliscliffe

RoyAddyman

Amos Addyman Plot 976

Emma Addyman Plot 1082

Roy Addyman

Inscription

Treasured
Memories Of
Our Dear Parents
And Grandparents
Mary H Addyman
Died 14th Sept 1944
Aged 75
Amos Addyman
Died 11 Died 1957
Aged 90

In
Loving Memory
Of
Emma Addyman
Died 27th Feb 1954
Aged 34
At Rest
With My Lord?

Loving And Treasured
Memories Of
Roy Addyman
Died 21st July 2015
Aged 78 Years
Forever In Our Thoughts

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Church Records

Calverley Info

Additional Information

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Plot No.	Name	Burial Date	Age
302	Evelyn ADDYMAN	29/03/1920	7
302	James Henry ADDYMAN	20/04/1982	78
303	Alfred Robert ADDYMAN	15/04/1948	74
303	Emily ADDYMAN	18/12/1950	70
754	Frederick Ronald ADDYMAN	15/01/1993	80
754	Jane ADDYMAN	12/10/1995	84
756	Edward Frederick ADDYMAN	04/02/1992	79
756	Monica Eugene ADDYMAN	21/08/2010	94
974	Sophia ADDYMAN	12/01/1930	66
976	Mary Hannah ADDYMAN	18/09/1944	76
976	Amos ADDYMAN	14/12/1957	90
1082	Emma ADDYMAN	02/03/1954	84
??	Evelyne ADDYMAN	02/06/1923	< 1
226?	Edith ADDYMAN	15/12/1899	< 1
226?	Sarah ADDYMAN	15/12/1899	33
Felliscliffe	Roy ADDYMAN	21/07/2015	78

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