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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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Bilton Name Meaning English: habitational name from any of the places in Northumberland and Yorkshire called Bilton from an Old English personal name Billa + Old English tūn ‘enclosure settlement’. There is also a Bilton in Warwickshire of which the first element is probably Old English beolone ‘henbane’ (compare Belton ). Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022 Similar surnames: Hilton, Wilton, Milton, Kilton, Tilton, Belton, Winton, Bitton From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
Plot No. 3030William Bilton 1739-1806 Mary Wilson 1736-1806
Rev. Joseph Wilson 1722-1810
| Plot No. 3031William Bilton 1694-1749 Richard Bilton 1698-1769 Ann Bilton 1711-1799 | Plot No.3032Ann Bilton 1742-1819
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| Inscription | Inscription | Inscription | Here Lieth Interred The Body Of William Bilton Late Of Tang In This Parish Who Died On The 4th Day Of June 1806 In The 68th Year Of His Age Also The Body Of Mary His Sister; Wife Of The Rev. J Wilson Of Hampsthwaite Who Departed This Life On The 18th Day Of De ember A.D. 1806 Aged 70 Yrs In Spe Beata Resurrection Vale Vale Also The Mortal Remains Of The Above Named Reverend Joseph Wilson Formerly Vicar Of This Parish Who Died In The Sixth Day Of November A.D. 1810 Aged 88 Years | Here Lieth The Body Of William Bilton Late Of Clap ham Green In This Parish Who Departed This Liife The 7th Day of September Anno Domi 1749 in the 55th Year Of His Age Here Also Lieth The Body Of Richard Bilton Late of The Tang In This Parish Brother To The Above William Bilton Who Departed this Life The 24th Day Of August Anno Domi 1769 In The 70th Year Of His Age Here Lies The Body Of Ann Bilton Wife Of The Above Named William Bilton Who Departed This Life The 26th Of April 1799 In The 88th Year Of Her Life | Sacred To The Memory Of Ann Bilton Of Tang In This Parish Sister Of William Bilton And Mary Wilson Whose Mortal Remains Are Deposited On The South Side Of This Stone She Died On The 12th Day Of August A.D. 1819 In The 78th Year Of Her Age |
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Plot No. | Name | Burial Date | Age | 3030 | W BILTON | 18/12/1806 | ? | 3031 | ? BILTON | ? | ? | 3030 | W BILTON | 18/12/1806 | ? |
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Bilton Bilton Name Meaning English: habitational name from any of the places in Northumberland and Yorkshire called Bilton from an Old English personal name Billa + Old English tūn ‘enclosure settlement’. There is also a Bilton in Warwickshire of which the first element is probably Old English beolone ‘henbane’ (compare Belton ). Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022 Similar surnames: Hilton, Wilton, Milton, Kilton, Tilton, Belton, Winton, Bitton From: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts
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