Recent articles

  • 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 (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.  
  • Videos

    Videos used throughout the site
  • Videos2

    Videos used throughout the site
  • 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:
RSS Feed of this page

Watson

Watson Name Meaning
Scottish English and Irish: patronymic meaning ‘son of Wat’ a pet form of Walter that was particularly common in Scotland and northern England. See Watt .
Watt Name Meaning
Scottish and English: from the common Middle English personal name Wat(t) a short form of Walter . West African (Senegal and Mauritania): Tukulor name of unexplained etymology. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 屈 possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Qu
Source:
Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames:
WaysonWattonHassonWassonLatsonBatsonRaysonRitson
From:
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts






Plot No. 61

Mary Hannah Watson 1863 -1931
George Watson 1763 - 1846
Henry Watson 1892 -1963
Charles Watson 1893 -1918
William Watson 1890 - 1891

 

Plot No. 81

Thomas Watson 1825 -1909
Sarah Watson 1824 - 1899

Mary Hannah Watson Plot 61 - click for full size image
Mary Hannah Watson Plot 61

 
Thomas Watson Plot 81 - click for full size image
Thomas Watson Plot 81

Inscription

 

Inscription

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MARY HANNAH WATSON
DIED 1931 AGE 68
ALSO HER HUSBAND
GEORGE
DIED 1946 AGE 83
AND THEIR SONS
HENRY
DIED 27TH JAN.1963 AGE 71
CHARLES
DIED 23RD OCT. 1918 AGE 25
WILLIAM
DIED 14TH APR. 1891 AGE 1
 In Loving Memory o
THOMAS WATSON
OF FELLISCLIFFE
WHO DIED MARCH 10TH 1909
IN HIS 78TH YEAR
ALSO OF SARAH WIFE OF
THE ABOVE WHO DIED DECEMBER 4TH 1899
IN HER 75TH YEAR
"SWEET REST AT LAST"

Click on images to enlarge
Return to Mapping Hampsthwaite's Past





Church Records

Calverley Info

Additional Information

Click on image to see article on church history
Click on image to see article on church history


Plot No.NameBurial DateAge
##J########
##J########
Calverley Info comprises an excellent and comprehensive collection of historical and genealogical information pertaining to Nidderdale in Yorkshire. Burial Records may be accessed using the links below and may be searched by holding down Ctrl and pressing F then typing in the Surname to be searched for.
The many other Records contained in Calverley Info may also be Searched similarly and, for a more general enquiry, the Calverley Info has its own Vital Records Database Search [Link]

Other Hampsthwaite Links

Family Search
Family Search


Hampsthwaite village website banner
Hampsthwaite village website banner



Other Surname Links

St. Thomas a'Becket Past Portal
St. Thomas a'Becket Past Portal

Plot Location

Church of St. Thomas a'Becket, Church Lane, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, HG3 2HB

Watson

Watson Name Meaning
Scottish English and Irish: patronymic meaning ‘son of Wat’ a pet form of Walter that was particularly common in Scotland and northern England. See Watt .
Watt Name Meaning
Scottish and English: from the common Middle English personal name Wat(t) a short form of Walter . West African (Senegal and Mauritania): Tukulor name of unexplained etymology. Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 屈 possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Qu
Source:
Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames:
WaysonWattonHassonWassonLatsonBatsonRaysonRitson
From:
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts