Pannal
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Pannal is a village in the Harrogate district
of North Yorkshire
, England
. It is situated to the immediate south of Harrogate
and in many ways is a suburb
of the town. The village is served by Pannal railway station
on the Harrogate (Railway) Line
between Leeds and York.
Pannal is well known for its golf course, which attracts people from across the town. It is also known for its young persons football team and training on the Crimple Meadows Field.
Every February residents of Pannal put on a pantomime. It is written and performed by residents of the village and is always well attended. It is believed to be so well loved by locals because of the light hearted amusement and entertainment that it offers.
. The village became established following the Norman conquest in 1066 where large estates were granted to members of the Pagnell family, where the modern name, Pannal, derives from. Before this naming, the village was known as Rosehurst, which has lent its name to the modern suburb of Rossett.
By the early 14th century, Pannal had become a thriving market village with weekly markets and an annual four day fair.
One of today's most significant structures in Pannal is Pannal Hall, rebuilt in 1860 after a 200 year history.
The Memorial Hall has served Pannal well ever since. Mr. Midgeley's Mason Band played for all the dances held there in the 1930s. Children's Christmas parties started to be held there from 1928. There was the Pannal Women's Dramatic Society and during WWII films were shown for the troops stationed in the area. There was the initial Baby Health Clinic, "Keep Fit" classes, children's "Play Groups" and many other community activities.
The Scout Group, founded in 1948, had previously met in the Parochial Hall on Church Lane (now a private residence), moving into their new headquarters in 1969.
, in North Yorkshire
, England
. It is located on the Harrogate Line
15 miles (24.1 km) north of Leeds City Station
and operated by Northern Rail
who provide all passenger train services.
It is a busy station considering the size of the village it serves. This is due to the large amount of commuters using the station for journeying into Leeds
every weekday.
with one train per hour onwards to York
.
Evenings and Sundays there is generally an hourly service in each direction.
to Leeds and Harrogate. It is also at the heart of the local road network.
The 767 bus serves Pannal every 90 minutes to Leeds Bradford Airport (all times) and Harrogate (evenings only).
The X52 bus serves Pannal every 2 hours (except evenings & Sundays) to Ilkley, Pool & Otley and Harrogate.
The X53 bus serves Pannal every 2 hours (except evenings & Sundays) to Guiseley, Pool & Otley and Harrogate.
Harrogate (borough)
Harrogate is a local government district and borough of North Yorkshire, England. Its council is based in the town of Harrogate but it also includes surrounding towns and villages...
of North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is situated to the immediate south 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...
and in many ways is a suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of the town. The village is served by Pannal railway station
Pannal railway station
Pannal railway station serves the villages of Pannal and Spacey Houses in North Yorkshire, England, equidistant from both. It also serves the village of Burn Bridge, on the opposite side of Pannal. It is located on the Harrogate Line north of Leeds and operated by Northern Rail who provide all...
on the Harrogate (Railway) Line
Harrogate Line
The Harrogate Line is the name given to a passenger rail service through parts of North Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire Metro area of northern England connecting Leeds to York by way of Harrogate and Knaresborough. The service is operated by Northern Rail, with a few additional workings by East...
between Leeds and York.
Pannal is well known for its golf course, which attracts people from across the town. It is also known for its young persons football team and training on the Crimple Meadows Field.
Every February residents of Pannal put on a pantomime. It is written and performed by residents of the village and is always well attended. It is believed to be so well loved by locals because of the light hearted amusement and entertainment that it offers.
History and Etymology
Pannal has been an important settlement in the British Empire for centuries. It developed in the middle of the former Knaresborough Forest and is believed to date back to the Bronze AgeBronze Age
The Bronze Age is a period characterized by the use of copper and its alloy bronze as the chief hard materials in the manufacture of some implements and weapons. Chronologically, it stands between the Stone Age and Iron Age...
. The village became established following the Norman conquest in 1066 where large estates were granted to members of the Pagnell family, where the modern name, Pannal, derives from. Before this naming, the village was known as Rosehurst, which has lent its name to the modern suburb of Rossett.
By the early 14th century, Pannal had become a thriving market village with weekly markets and an annual four day fair.
One of today's most significant structures in Pannal is Pannal Hall, rebuilt in 1860 after a 200 year history.
St Robert's church
This is the main parish church in Pannal and is renowned for its friendly village atmosphere. It is very popular for weddings as it offers a traditional environment without being too formal. For baptisms this church uses a traditional font but with an added twist. In order to more accurately recreate the spirit of traditional biblical baptisms they have added a fountain to the font bowl. This ensures that the water is constantly running as it would have been in the rivers originally used.Pannal Methodist church
The church was built in 1905 to replace the 1778 Wesleyan structure. It has a growing congregation with two cell groups and many house groups.Pannal Memorial Hall
The building originally called the Oddfellows Hall, was built in 1888. On 24 May 1919, a parish meeting considered a suggestion to erect a village institute in memory of the boys who belonged to the neighbourhood and who had fallen in the 1914-18 war. Instead, the villagers resolved to approach the Society of Oddfellows about purchasing the existing Oddfellows Hall. A figure of £600 was agreed upon, and on 11 November 1919, the "Pannal Memorial Hall" was opened by Major Cross.The Memorial Hall has served Pannal well ever since. Mr. Midgeley's Mason Band played for all the dances held there in the 1930s. Children's Christmas parties started to be held there from 1928. There was the Pannal Women's Dramatic Society and during WWII films were shown for the troops stationed in the area. There was the initial Baby Health Clinic, "Keep Fit" classes, children's "Play Groups" and many other community activities.
Scout Hall
1st Pannal Scout Group is based in the old school on Spring Lane. Built in 1817 it remained the home of the village school until new school buildings were opened on Pannal Green in 1967.The Scout Group, founded in 1948, had previously met in the Parochial Hall on Church Lane (now a private residence), moving into their new headquarters in 1969.
Areas of Pannal
- Central Pannal (Featuring Pannal Post Office and a hairdresser)
- Crimple Meadows
- Leeds Road: This includes two petrol stations, two car showrooms and two garden centres. The site of the former Dunlopillo factory behind one of the car showrooms and beside the railway line has been the subject of plans for a business park. There has also been an application for change of use of one of the industrial units into a gym.
- Spacey Houses (although the Spacey Houses pub has now been demolished).
Rail
Pannal railway station serves the village of Pannal, including Burn BridgeBurn Bridge
Burn Bridge is a village in the borough of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, England.Burn Bridge is set largely on the side of a hill. The small river Crimple Beck runs through the lower area...
, in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is located on the Harrogate Line
Harrogate Line
The Harrogate Line is the name given to a passenger rail service through parts of North Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire Metro area of northern England connecting Leeds to York by way of Harrogate and Knaresborough. The service is operated by Northern Rail, with a few additional workings by East...
15 miles (24.1 km) north of Leeds City Station
Leeds City railway station
Leeds railway station is the mainline railway station serving the city centre of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England...
and operated by Northern Rail
Northern Rail
Northern Rail is a British train operating company that has operated local passenger services in Northern England since 2004. Northern Rail's owner, Serco-Abellio, is a consortium formed of Abellio and Serco, an international operator of public transport systems...
who provide all passenger train services.
It is a busy station considering the size of the village it serves. This is due to the large amount of commuters using the station for journeying into Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
every weekday.
Services
During Monday to Saturday daytimes, there is generally a half-hourly service from Pannal southbound to Leeds and a half-hourly service northbound to KnaresboroughKnaresborough railway station
Knaresborough railway station serves the town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, England. It is located on the Harrogate Line west of York and is operated by Northern Rail who provide all passenger train services.-Background:...
with one train per hour onwards to York
York railway station
York railway station is a main-line railway station in the city of York, England. It lies on the East Coast Main Line north of London's King's Cross station towards Edinburgh's Waverley Station...
.
Evenings and Sundays there is generally an hourly service in each direction.
Road
The village is served by the A61 roadA61 road
The A61 is a major trunk road in England. It runs from Derby to Thirsk in North Yorkshire. From Derby, it heads north via Alfreton, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield, Leeds, Harrogate and Ripon...
to Leeds and Harrogate. It is also at the heart of the local road network.
Bus
The 36 serves Pannal every 20 minutes (hourly evenings & 30 minutes Sundays) to Leeds and Harrogate & Ripon.The 767 bus serves Pannal every 90 minutes to Leeds Bradford Airport (all times) and Harrogate (evenings only).
The X52 bus serves Pannal every 2 hours (except evenings & Sundays) to Ilkley, Pool & Otley and Harrogate.
The X53 bus serves Pannal every 2 hours (except evenings & Sundays) to Guiseley, Pool & Otley and Harrogate.