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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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Local Newspaper Cuttings
Shaun Wilson's Collection of Newspaper Cuttings pertaining to Hampsthwaite Village:Index:Abattoir | Auctioneers | Boundary | Bowling | Bridge-River | Britain in Bloom | Brownies | Buildings | Chapel | Christmas Fair | Church | Dale Hall | Farming | Hampsthwaite Fashion Show | Feast-Show | Fundraising | General | Incidents | Joiners Arms | Fishing Club | Memorial Hall | Mile | Miscellaneous | Neighbourhood News | Parish Council | People | Play Group | Players | Play Scheme | Policing | Post Office | Reading Room | Residential | School | Sport | Surgery | Village Society | Wednesday Group | WI | Young Wives
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
Shaun Wilson's Collection of Newspaper Cuttings pertaining to Hampsthwaite Village:

Hampsthwaite School Photo Gallery

Hampsthwaite National School : opened 1861

A collection of photos relating to Hampsthwaite CE Primary School from its establisment in 1861.

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Hampsthwaite School : early 20th century

Hampsthwaite School : pre920

Hampsthwaite School Infants : 1921

Mr Percy Townsend Hough : Headmaster from 1925

Mr Hough and his class

Mr Hough and bee keeping

Infants Class

Juniors Class

Hampsthwaite School Infants : 1929

Maypole Dancing : 1930s

Head teacher Mr Hough and his class of summer 1930

Head teacher Mr Hough and his class

May Queen : Edna Simpson 1932

May Queen : Mary I’Anson

May Queen

May Queen : Winifred White in 1935

Mrs Giles and her class of 1937

Hampsthwaite School : with Mrs Giles circa 1940

Miss Arnison's class

VE Day 1945

Hampsthwaite School 1945/46

Hampsthwaite School Christmas Party - December 21st 1949 with Mrs Giles and Miss Slater

Hampsthwaite School 1945-55

Hampsthwaite C.E. Primary School : April 1952

Miss Allen and the top class : circa 1953

Hampsthwaite School 1949-55 : with Mrs Harrison and Miss Allen

Hampsthwaite School circa 1955

Hampsthwaite School 1950's : with Miss Allen (Headteacher) and Miss Slater (Juniors Teacher)

Hampsthwaite School with Miss Allen (Headteacher) and Miss McGrail (Middle Class)

Hampsthwaite School 1950's : with Miss Allen and Miss Grail

Miss Allen and her juniors class in 1973

Hampsthwaite School : Top Juniors 1980

Hampsthwaite School Leavers 1979

Hampsthwaite C.E. Primary School School Leavers 1981

Hampsthwaite School Year 6 Leavers 1988

Hampsthwaite School Infants1988

Hampsthwaite School Leavers : July 1990

Hampsthwaite C.E. Primary School 1993

Hampsthwaite School Leavers 1994 with Headteacher Mr Peter Morris

Hampsthwaite School 1996 with Cath Callis, Peter Morris and Lynne Tee

Headteacher Peter Morris with his class of 1996

Hampsthwaite School Leavers 1998 with Headteacher Cheryl Smith

Hampsthwaite School Infants 1998

Grand Opening of the new school hall and classroom extension November 19th - 20th 2010

Hampsthwaite School Photo Gallery

A collection of photos relating to Hampsthwaite CE Primary School from its establisment in 1861.

Click on photos to enlarge

Hampsthwaite National School : opened 1861