Hampsthwaite
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River Nidd
The River Nidd is a tributary of the River Ouse in the English county of North Yorkshire. In its first few miles it is dammed three times to create Angram Reservoir, Scar House Reservoir and Gouthwaite Reservoir which attract around 150,000 visitors a year...
on the western edge of the Victorian spa town of Harrogate
Harrogate
Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire, England. The town is a tourist destination and its visitor attractions include its spa waters, RHS Harlow Carr gardens, and Betty's Tea Rooms. From the town one can explore the nearby Yorkshire Dales national park. Harrogate originated in the 17th...
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Administratively Hampsthwaite is a civil parish
Civil parish
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in the borough of Harrogate
Harrogate (borough)
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and the county of North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
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England
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Hampsthwaite is designated as a Conservation Area and the area to the north and west of Hampsthwaite is recognised as an Area of Great Landscape Value
Living mainly alongside two main streets and within more recent housing developments, the village has a mixed population of approximately 1200 who enjoy the benefits of a close, mutually supportive community and access to a wide range of facilities. These include a Village Room and the Memorial Hall for larger events, post office, shop, and Joiners' Arms.
In 1304, Edward the 1st (ie 'Longshanks' or 'Hammer of the Scots') granted the Market Charter of Hampsthwaite to hold an annual market and fair on the Feast of St Thomas the Martyr - Hampsthwaite being one of the few churches in the UK to be named after St. Thomas a' Becket.
Trivia
- Leeds brewer, Joshua TetleyJoshua TetleyJoshua Tetley was the founder of the Tetley's Brewery in Leeds, England. The brewery was founded in 1822 and Joshua Tetley bought the brewery for £400. In 1839, Tetley made his son a partner of the business...
was buried in Hampsthwaite in 1859. - Hampsthwaite has six consecutive consonants in it.
- The family of the writer William Make-peace Thackeray lived in Hampsthwaite.
- The family of Amy Woodforde Finden (1860-1919) who was best known as the composer of “Kashmiri Song” from The Four Indian Love Lyrics by Laurence Hope lived in Hampsthwaite. Amy was buried here and her memorial, a recumbent figure in white marble, resides in the local parish church of St Thomas a'Becket
Schools
- Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School
Hampsthwaite School site is located near the River Nidd. a building extension to provide a new hall, kitchen and two classrooms was completed for September 2010. This year the school will celebrate the anniversary of its opening 150 years ago with a week of activities starting 4th July 2011. Past pupils are invited to contact the school to help create a 'Book of Memories'.
Football Club
Hampsthwaite and Birstwith Junior Football Club is run for the benefit of children living, or attending school, within the Hampsthwaite and Birstwith area catering for boys and girls ages 6 through to 11. Saturday morning coaching sessions are run in Hampsthwaite on Feast Field. For details visit http://www.hbjfc.co.uk/Hampsthwaite United Football Club has been known to exist for approximately 100 years. They play in the Harrogate & District Football League. In May 2011 Hampsthwaite United gained promotion to Division 2. They currently do not play in Hampsthwaite after moving to a home pitch in Harrogate. There are plans to return the team to Hampsthwaite as soon as a suitable pitch location can be found. The football club's official colour scheme is red, white & black. They now play in Red shirts, Black Shorts, Red socks.
A rival team, Hampsthwaite Ravens, was established but unfortunately this team also plays in nearby Harrogate. The Ravens compete in the same league as United at the very bottom of the English football league pyramid.