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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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 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.
To celebrate this, an inaugural music festival was held on the 7th and 8th of October 2022, and Centenary events on the 15th and 21st of April 2023, in Hampsthwaite, to honour our area’s links with Amy Woodforde-Finden.
Amy’s association with the village of Hampsthwaite came through her step-son, Eric, who, because of injuries sustained in the 2nd Boer War, came to live in the village to be in the care of the local surgeon, Dr. John Ashby.. When Eric died in 1913, he was buried in the churchyard.
But why here? What bought her step-son Eric to Hampsthwaite and where did he stay? Amy and her husband Woodford were away when Eric died in 1913, but we must assume they came here for his funeral. What would the village have looked like at the time? Where did they stay and did they hold the Repast at The Lamb Inn? Where was the Inquest held and who attended? Amy is best known for her set of Indian Love Lyrics. Indeed, Kashmiri Song from Indian Love Lyrics, proved an instant and lasting hit and became one of the highest selling pieces of sheet music ever published! Amy’s music perfectly captured the mood and morals of the time, and in recent years, her works have enjoyed a new appreciation, due to a revival and interest in neglected female composers.
- Pianist, Director of Music & Festival Founder: Thomas Flessenkaemper
Renowned for his fine musicianship, the mastermind behind this festival, Thomas Flessenkaemper is widely respected as a classical composer and pianist. He has regularly performed recitals as a soloist and accompanist in Germany, the UK and China. After living in China for several years, Thomas settled in the UK and devoted himself to composing alongside his appointment as director of music. - Mezzo-soprano: Patricia Hammond
Patricia, a Canadian-born mezzo-soprano, has made a name for herself in the UK and Europe, appearing as a soloist with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Sir Simon Rattle and Ivan Fischer. But Patricia’s primary joy is in the intimate world of recital work, reviving lesser-known Victorian and Edwardian music. Her CDs of French Salon song (2003) and “Songs of the Great War” (2016) have been played on BBC Radio 3 and 4, and led to her appearance at the hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War at the Berlin Bundestag, televised live throughout Europe. Her recent book and CD “She Wrote the Songs”, with its chapter on Amy Woodforde-Finden, has been commended by BBC Music Magazine and featured on Women’s Hour. - The Festival will run over two nights and features many soloists, musicians and backstage talent of all ages from within our own Benefice. We are also delighted to be welcoming special guests from within the wider local area and further afield. It will truly be the most spectacular weekend of music, art and celebration.
- Walk in the footsteps of Amy Woodforde-Finden during during the early 1900's. . . . . the date of her step-son Eric's death at The Laurels. . . .
- What was life like when Amy Woodforde-Finden's family lived here? What jobs did the schoolchildren have? Where did people wash their clothes? What did the roads look like? Did Amy's family live near Finden Gardens?
- Who was Amy Woodforde-Finden?
- Collated here is a treasure trove of information related to her life an work.
- Based on a biography of Amy Woodforde-Finden generously shared by Elliot Gray-Clough.
- For months, our Hampsthwaite History Team has done extensive research on Amy Woodforde-Finden’s life (a famous composer from the Victorian times) and, in the process, uncovered more history about our village.
Amy Woodforde-Finden Centenary EventsOn Saturday 15th April 2023 a wreath of white irises was placed on the memorial to Amy Woodforde-Finden and a young local soprano, Tilly Eustace-Forrest, sang 'White Sentinels' to echo the moment of a 100 years ago.
On Saturday 15th April 2023 a wreath of white irises was placed on the memorial to Amy Woodforde-Finden and a young local soprano, Tilly Eustace-Forrest, sang 'White Sentinels' to echo the moment of a 100 years ago. 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.
To celebrate this, an inaugural music festival was held on the 7th and 8th of October 2022, and Centenary events on the 15th and 21st of April 2023, in Hampsthwaite, to honour our area’s links with Amy Woodforde-Finden.
Amy’s association with the village of Hampsthwaite came through her step-son, Eric, who, because of injuries sustained in the 2nd Boer War, came to live in the village to be in the care of the local surgeon, Dr. John Ashby.. When Eric died in 1913, he was buried in the churchyard.
But why here? What bought her step-son Eric to Hampsthwaite and where did he stay? Amy and her husband Woodford were away when Eric died in 1913, but we must assume they came here for his funeral. What would the village have looked like at the time? Where did they stay and did they hold the Repast at The Lamb Inn? Where was the Inquest held and who attended? Amy is best known for her set of Indian Love Lyrics. Indeed, Kashmiri Song from Indian Love Lyrics, proved an instant and lasting hit and became one of the highest selling pieces of sheet music ever published! Amy’s music perfectly captured the mood and morals of the time, and in recent years, her works have enjoyed a new appreciation, due to a revival and interest in neglected female composers.
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