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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 (1)
Amy Woodforde-Finden : re-enactment of her memorial unveilingA wreath was laid on the white marble recumbent figure of Amy to mark the centenary of its unveiling in April 15th 1923. Click on images to open full-size in new window and use the Browser back arrow to return to here.
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.
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Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall What Next?
PLEASE HELP - YOUR SUGGESTIONS ARE NEEDED URGENTLYWe are seeking ideas for how we might extend the facilities at the Memorial Hall. We are clear there is a need for better storage of some items and an enhancement of back-stage facilities to support our excellent Drama Productions.
Local Newspaper Cuttings - Hampsthwaite Britain in Bloom
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Census returns for Thimbleby House

Thimbleby House

1841	Bilton Wilson (62) Independent Sarah Wilson (30)
1851	Ann Simpson (Head) s (52) Gentlewoman Arthur W. M. Close nephew (5) Clergyman's son Mary Leake (28) Houseservant
1861	Bilton J. Wilson (82) Landed proprietor 23 acres Sarah Wilson wife (50) Margaret Hardisty s (55) Cook Esther Atkinson s (21) Housemaid
1871 Village	Robert S. Close m (59) Vicar Kirby Ravensworth Maria Close wife (52) Elisabeth Stoddart (18) Housemaid
1881 Bilton Garth	Robert S. Close mar (69) Vicar of Kirby Ravensworth Maria Close wife (63) Edward Close unmarr son (23) Nora E. Close daughter (21) Ellen Pattinson servant (21) Cook Hannah Hodgson housemaid (23)
1891 Bilton Garth	Frederick H. Saunders (42) General Practitioner Margaret wife (35) Charles Chambers s (40) Boarder living on own means ? Sidebottom m (47) Cotton Merchant Arthur N. Neville s (31) Assistant-studying medicine John Culverwell wid (50) Butler, Domestic Servant Isabella Dodsworth s (20) Cook Susannah Barker s (18) Housemaid Myddleton Morrell s (19) Groom
1901 Bilton Garth	John Ashby (44) Surgeon Jane E. Ashby (37) wife Joe E. Ashby (11) son Harold C. Ashby (9) son John Ashby (4) son George S. Ashby (7 months) son Elizabeth Brown (37) Cook Hetty Fletcher (22) Housemaid Winifred M. Wood (19) Nurse Alexander Lawson (29) Visitor-Physician & Surgeon
1911 Bilton Garth	Ashby John m.22years (54) Surgeon Jane Ellen m. (47) Harold Crowther s. (19) Architect's apprentice George Stanley s. (10) Scholar Brown Elizabeth (42) Cook Fletcher Harriet Ann (32) Housemaid

N.B. The returns for 1841 - 1871 do not use the description "Bilton Garth" but it has been assumed that it was the same dwelling visited throughout the entire period of the census returns.