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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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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: Wayson, Watton, Hasson, Wasson, Latson, Batson, Rayson, Ritson From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
Plot No. 61Mary Hannah Watson 1863 -1931 George Watson 1763 - 1846 Henry Watson 1892 -1963 Charles Watson 1893 -1918 William Watson 1890 - 1891 | | Plot No. 81Thomas Watson 1825 -1909 Sarah Watson 1824 - 1899 |
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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" |
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Plot LocationChurch 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: Wayson, Watton, Hasson, Wasson, Latson, Batson, Rayson, Ritson From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
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