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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 : 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.
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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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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
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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.
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Shaun Wilson's Collection of Newspaper Cuttings pertaining to Hampsthwaite Village:
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Ashton Name Meaning
English: habitational name from any of numerous places so called especially Ashton-under-Lyne near Manchester. Most are named from Old English æsc ‘ash tree’ + tūn ‘settlement’; the one in Northamptonshire is (æt thǣm) æscum ‘(at the) ash trees’. Others have been assimilated to this from different sources. The one in Devon is ‘the settlement (tūn) of Æschere’ while the one in Hertfordshire is ‘the settlement of Ælli’.
Source:
Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames:
Aston, Easton, Alton, Aiton, Ashdown, Alston, Hinton, Abston, Acton
From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
Plot No. 1012aHarry Ashton 1957
Pearl Craven 1994
John Craven 2001 | | Plot No. 2015Jane Ashton 1809
Joseph Ashton 1811
Margaret Ashton 1913
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In Loving Memory
Of
Harry Ashton
Died 8th May 1957
Aged 75 Years
Also His Daughter
Pearl Craven
A Much Loved Wife
Mother And Grandma
Died 24th August 1994
Aged 7? Years
And ?? ??
John ?? Craven
A Dear ??
Died ?? 2001 | | In Loving Memory Of
Jane, Wife Of Joseph Ashton
Of Hampsthwaite
Born August 9th 1809
Died January 12th 1878
Also Of The Above
Joseph Ashton
Born April 15th 1811
Died November 17th 1891
Also Of Wilson, Beloved Son Of The Above
Who Died Sunday May 11th 1902
Aged 59 Years.
Also Of Margaret,
Beloved Wife Of The Above
Who Died April 18th 1913, Aged 75 Years |
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| Plot No. | Name | Burial Date | Age | | # | George ASHTON | 7 Jun 1854 | 75 | | 1012a | Harry ASHTON | 8 May 1957 | 75 | | # | Henry John ASHTON | 2 Sep 1844 | <1 | | 2015 | Jane ASHTON | 16 Jan 1878 | 68 | | 2015 | Joseph ASHTON | 21 Nov 1891 | 80 | | 2015 | Margaret ASHTON | 26 Apr 1913 | 73 | | # | Mary ASHTON | 13 Jul 1841 | 1 | | # | Mary Ann ASHTON | 7 Feb 1846 | <1 | | # | Sarah ASHTON | 6 Feb 1842 | 1 | | 2015 | Wilson ASHTON | 14 May 1902 | 59 |
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Plot LocationChurch of St. Thomas a'Becket, Church Lane, Hampsthwaite, Harrogate, HG3 2HB Ashton Ashton Name Meaning
English: habitational name from any of numerous places so called especially Ashton-under-Lyne near Manchester. Most are named from Old English æsc ‘ash tree’ + tūn ‘settlement’; the one in Northamptonshire is (æt thǣm) æscum ‘(at the) ash trees’. Others have been assimilated to this from different sources. The one in Devon is ‘the settlement (tūn) of Æschere’ while the one in Hertfordshire is ‘the settlement of Ælli’.
Source:
Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames:
Aston, Easton, Alton, Aiton, Ashdown, Alston, Hinton, Abston, Acton
From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
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