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Remembering Hampsthwaite’s Blind Joiner - an article by Shaun WilsonLike the market town of Knaresborough, who had ‘Blind Jack’ – John Metcalf, the road builder of Yorkshire in the eighteenth century, the small rural village of Hampsthwaite had it’s blind hero also, almost a century later – Peter Barker who became known as ‘The Blind Joiner of Hampsthwaite.’ Though there are some similarities between John Metcalf and Peter Barker’s lives, these are purely co-incidental and each fulfilled a life, character and career in their own right.
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Arsenic Poisoning in Hampsthwaite - The Execution of Hannah Whitley
In 1789, Hannah Whitley of Hampsthwaite used a pie as the delivery medium for a fatal dose of arsenic, with the poison concentrated in the crust. She claimed She had been coerced into the act of poisoning by her employer, a local linen weaver named Horseman, who was involved in an on-going feud with the intended victim.
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JANE RIDSDALEAged 33 years, born at Hampsthwaite, near Harrogate, Yorkshire, her height is 31 ½ inches.She is remarkably chearfull & enjoys very good health.Published July 1st 1807 by Jane Ridstale, at Harrogate where purchasers of this Print will have the opportunity of seeing and conversing with her
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Joshua Tetley was the founder of Tetley’s Brewery in Leeds, and he retired with his wife Hannah to Hollins Hall on the outskirts of Hampsthwaite (Hollins Hall Retirement Village).
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SCRUBBERS & STONES - Sat 29th June 10.30am - 2.30pm - Entry FREE!
Explore the Memorials at St Thomas a'Becket
Memorials Treasure Trail - for children if all ages
Self-Service / Self-Checkout BBQ from 12 noon (inc. veg option) Food £2, Drink £1, Donations? - yes please!
Hot & Cold Drinks
Laptop & Screen to show Mapping Hampsthwaite’s Past
Use a Bucket & Brush to help reveal Inscriptions on the older memorials
. . . or just Sit & Enjoy CORPUS CHRISTI BRASS BAND . . . from 11.30am
. . . followed by Afternoon Tea & Cakes at the Memorial Hall!
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Hampsthwaite Open Gardens - Sat 29th June 12.30am - 5.00pm - Entry £5.00 (accompanied under 15's FREE)
Tickets on the day from Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall
Plant sales - many named varieties of plants
Delicious homemade refreshments
Afternoon tea and cakes served from 12.30pm at the Memorial Hall
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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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 Hampsthwaite National School : opened 1861
A collection of photos relating to Hampsthwaite CE Primary School from its establisment in 1861. Click on photos to enlarge  Hampsthwaite School : early 20th century
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 Hampsthwaite School : pre920
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 Hampsthwaite School Infants : 1921
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 Mr Percy Townsend Hough : Headmaster from 1925
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 Mr Hough and his class
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 Mr Hough and bee keeping
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 Infants Class
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 Juniors Class
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 Hampsthwaite School Infants : 1929
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 Maypole Dancing : 1930s
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 Head teacher Mr Hough and his class of summer 1930
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 Head teacher Mr Hough and his class
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 May Queen : Edna Simpson 1932
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 May Queen : Edna Simpson 1932
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 May Queen : Mary I’Anson
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 May Queen : Mary I’Anson
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 May Queen
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 May Queen
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 May Queen : Winifred White in 1935
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 Mrs Giles and her class of 1937
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 Hampsthwaite School : with Mrs Giles circa 1940
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 Miss Arnison's class
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 VE Day 1945
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 Hampsthwaite School 1945/46
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 Hampsthwaite School Christmas Party - December 21st 1949 with Mrs Giles and Miss Slater
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 Hampsthwaite School 1945-55
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 Hampsthwaite C.E. Primary School : April 1952
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 Miss Allen and the top class : circa 1953
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 Hampsthwaite School 1949-55 : with Mrs Harrison and Miss Allen
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 Hampsthwaite School circa 1955
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 Hampsthwaite School 1950's : with Miss Allen (Headteacher) and Miss Slater (Juniors Teacher)
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 Hampsthwaite School with Miss Allen (Headteacher) and Miss McGrail (Middle Class)
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 Hampsthwaite School 1950's : with Miss Allen and Miss Grail
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 Miss Allen and her juniors class in 1973
 Hampsthwaite School : Top Juniors 1980
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 Hampsthwaite School Leavers 1979
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 Hampsthwaite C.E. Primary School School Leavers 1981
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 Hampsthwaite School Year 6 Leavers 1988
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 Hampsthwaite School Infants1988
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 Hampsthwaite School Leavers : July 1990
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 Hampsthwaite C.E. Primary School 1993
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 Hampsthwaite School Leavers 1994 with Headteacher Mr Peter Morris
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 Hampsthwaite School 1996 with Cath Callis, Peter Morris and Lynne Tee
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 Headteacher Peter Morris with his class of 1996
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 Hampsthwaite School Leavers 1998 with Headteacher Cheryl Smith
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 Hampsthwaite School Infants 1998
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 Grand Opening of the new school hall and classroom extension November 19th - 20th 2010
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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
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