The yorkshire dales national park was created in 1954, and unaccountably the boundary was drawn to exclude nidderdale. We are continuing to provide free services online, including ebooks. Nidderdale, valley of the river nidd, westriding yorkshire, from great whernside to the ouse. The normally dry surface bed of the river passes the village to the west. Click here for graphs and data of how harrogate has changed over two centuries. Nidderdale plus community library station square king street pateley bridge hg3 5at email. Coronavirus covid19 update all libraries closed all north yorkshire libraries are temporarily closed in response to covid19. Parish records show individual hearfield families living in the forest of knaresborough in the 16th century, but i think the name originated in a small leadmining area a little further up the nidd valley.
Heathfield a village in nidderdale this is the story of where the yorkshire name of hearfield came from. Being a record of the history, antiquities, scenery, old homes, families. The court of durham exhibited all the appendages of royalty. Upper nidderdale in ten objects nidderdale landscape partnership. Flax dresser, linen weaver, felt maker, blacksmith, mason, tollhouse keeper, baker, haberdasher.
A history of nidderdale by bernard jennings abebooks. This village has changed little over many years and is situated 7 miles from the market town of pateley bridge. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The nidderdale area of outstanding natural beauty aonb forms the south eastern part of the yorkshire dales sitting between wharfedale and harrogate, the aonb is contains some of the most beautiful countryside yorkshire has to offer the landscape and valleys have been moulded down the centuries by the practices of agriculture, mining, quarrying, textiles and water provision as well as the. History of nidderdale, in harrogate and west riding map. A visit to the coldstones cut is an essential part of any visit to nidderdale. Early settlement late neolithicearly bronze age among the earliest and most mysterious evidence for people living in upper nidderdale is the small number of cup and ring marked rocks found west of gouthwaite reservoir. There is a regular bus service to pateley bridge from harrogate bus station no. The peculiarities of the parochial geography of nidderdale, where the nearest church was not always in ones own parish meant that a man who lived in the same parish. At the heart of nidderdale lies the picturesque market town of pateley bridge, with its traditional mix of independent retail shops that populate its steep little high street. Resources over the four years of the landscape partnership, we will be adding lots of ideas, activities and guidance to help you to explore, preserve and promote the landscape of upper nidderdale. An old map of yorkshire, handdrawn in 1840 for the renowned cartographic publisher samuel lewis. Search the history of over 432 billion web pages on the internet. Nidderdale plus community library in pateley bridge, north yorkshire.
Other subjects are also frequently included in the programme. Explore the stunning scenery of the yorkshire dales national park on your own private smallgroup day trip from leeds, visiting bolton castle, aysgarth falls, askrigg, arncliffe, pateley bridge and the traditional dales market town of hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning wensleydale creamery, the home of yorkshire wensleydale cheese. Nidderdale museum has a room where special exhibitions are held and talks are given to groups visiting the museum. For those who are eager to find out about the history of the area and want a real feel of rural life, past and present then you can visit the nidderdale museum. Or, an historical topographical and descriptive sketch of. Spectacular nidderdale in north yorkshire is a landscape of contrasts, although outside the yorkshire dales national park it was designated area of outstanding natural beauty in 1994 and covers an area of 233 square miles 603 km2. This unique dale has three large reservoirs formed by damming the river nidd. These are thought to date from the late neolithicearly bronze age, around 5,000 years ago. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Nidderdale, historically also known as netherdale, is one of the yorkshire dales although outside the yorkshire dales national park in north yorkshire, england. Nidderdale and the garden of the nidd by speight, harry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It comprises most of nidderdale itself, part of lower wharfedale, the washburn valley and part of lower wensleydale, including jervaulx abbey and the side valleys west of the river ure. A revised and condensed version of the authors earlier work nidderdale.
Nidderdale is the most easterly of the southern dales, and is also the most unspoilt and least commercialised. Or, an historical topographical and descriptive sketch. We also have books and booklets for sale, which can be. The nidderdale murders a yorkshire murder mystery book 5. Nidderdale plus community library in pateley bridge, north. From ripley the path follows a series of side valleys on the northern side of nidderdale and then climbs to brimham rocks. We also have books and booklets for sale, which can be purchased from the museum. In some cases features had been initially located through work in other community groups, one example being a number of iron working features that were initially observed by members. It celebrates the 40 years of the nidderdale museum in pateley bridge where the author lives and she has selected 40 different exhibits to describe in detail the life and history of the dale, including subjects as diverse as agriculture, local industries, religion, transport and many more.
Nov 01, 2014 this is an excellent book about nidderdale. Nidderdale plus community library north yorkshire county. Nidderdale museum pateley bridge 2020 all you need to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Information about nidderdale plus community library in pateley bridge, including contact details and services offered. Harry speight please note that this index is given in good faith as a guide to the contents of the book, but there may be errors in both the original index and the transcription of the index. Pateley bridge small market town in nidderdale, north yorkshire.
Local history pateley bridge town council in north yorkshire. The nidderdale way is a 53 mile circular walk beginning and ending in pateley bridge in the heart of nidderdale the walk travels the length of the valley, and then back again on the other side, at times following the river nidd, but often detouring away to include as many points of. Below are some excerpts from the interviews carried out as part of the moorlands. The clergy were not always careful in making entries for whatever reason. The partnership was led by nidderdale area of outstanding natural. Pateley bridge nidderdale museum harrogate 2020 all you. It is the upper valley of the river nidd, which flows south underground and then along the dale, forming several reservoirs including the gouthwaite reservoir, before turning east and eventually joining the river ouse. Between 1907 and 1929 lofthouse had a railway station, the public passenger terminus of the nidd valley light railway. It boasts impressive natural features such as brimham rocks, guise cliff and how stean gorge.
About nidderdale an area of outstanding natural beauty. View all restaurants near nidderdale llamas on tripadvisor. Whilst the central feature is the long, majestic dale of the river nidd, the aonb stretches far beyond the valley of nidderdale and its central town of pateley bridge. The interviews reveal a wealth of information about the moorlands of upper nidderdale as well as the local community that lived and worked surrounded by them. Oxford dictionary of place names mentions lofthouse in nidderdale, lofthouse near leeds, but its compilers seem to have been unaware that we have a lofthouseloftus in cleveland. This brooch is representative of the local interest in bellringing and its history. Run entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers, nidderdale museum has lots for visitors to see. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. These superbly detailed maps provide an authoritive and fascinating insight into the history and gradual development of our cities, towns and villages. Evidence of neolithic people has been found around the area. The villages of nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The downloadable guide from the upper nidderdale landscape partnership describes the old route using the road on the west of gouthwaite reservoir with the safer eastern route described as an alternative. The talks may cover the history, geology, botany, flora, fauna and culture or, indeed, any aspect of the dale. Spectacular nidderdale in north yorkshire is a landscape of contrasts, although outside the yorkshire dales national park it was designated area of outstanding natural beauty in 1994 and covers an.
Search for, reserve and renew books and other items in the library catalogue. The nidderdale dna project is a ydna, mtdna and autosomal family finder geographical project for everyone with a direct paternal or maternal ancestral line originating in this area of outstanding natural beauty in the county of northyorkshire. Nidderdale, valley of the river nidd, westriding yorkshire, from great whernside to the ouse nidderdale through time. Such reference books may overlook loftus in our own times, but it was an important place in 18th and 19th century cleveland. Buy sir john yorke of nidderdale 15651634 1st edn by christopher howard isbn. Or, an historical, topographical, and descriptive sketch of the valley of the nidd, including pateley bridge, bishopside dacre banks, harwith, brimham rocks, stonebeck down, ramsgill, stonebeck up, middlesmoor, fountains earth, greenhow hill, and the stump cross caverns. Buy a history of nidderdale 1st by bernard jennings, pateley bridge tutorial class isbn.
Nidderdale llamas harrogate 2020 all you need to know. We have 11 separate rooms devoted to leisure, agriculture, industry, religion, transport, costume, plus an original. In 1887, john bartholomews gazetteer of the british isles described nidderdale like this. Nidderdale museum has a large collection of exhibits, illustrating different aspects of life and work in nidderdale through the ages. The western side is occupied by a remote and wild gritstone landscape with heather moorland that is important for wildlife and home to some of the most famous grouse shoots in. Watch our film from early in the scheme to find out more about the dale and our projects. We are continuing to provide free services online, including ebooks, newspapers and information if you need help to access online services, please ring 01609 533878 we have made arrangements to extend loan periods. Upper nidderdale, with the forest of knaresborough.
Page 18 surrounded by his officers of state, or marching at the head of his troops, in peace or in war, he appeared as the military chief of a powerful and independent franchise. There are also several walks in the area based on its industrial past. Plan your visit nidderdale museum the local history. Nidderdale photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of nidderdale. In addition to talks, the nidderdale society also has a regular, once per month, walk.
Nidderdale is a popular place for people to visit both for its scenery and for the many local and nearby attractions, and there are many places to stay ranging from camping and caravanning sites to award winning hotels. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. The nidderdale museum in the old victorian workhouse has a wealth of information on the industrial history of the area and is well worth a visit. Nidderdale high school and community college is a thriving 11 16 comprehensive school set in the glorious rural location of nidderdale an area of outstanding natural beauty. Pateley bridge nidderdale museum harrogate 2020 all. Nidderdale museum is located in pateley bridge, which is on the b6265, approximately 20 minutes from ripon, just 30 minutes drive from harrogate or skipton, and one hour from leeds, york or bradford. Folk finders family history visit the only high street genealogy shop in the uk offering a wide range of services to family historians from beginners to experts. In common with other books by edmund bogg, this book is a combination of tourist guide with photographs, historical guide with sketches, with biographical. Ellis has lived in yorkshire for most of his life and has spent many years exploring yorkshires diverse landscapes, history, language and communities. The nidderdale aonb is an area of outstanding natural beauty in north yorkshire, england, bordering the yorkshire dales national park to the east and south. Nidderdale museum the local history museum with lots to see. The nidderdale way is a 54 miles 87 km circular long distance footpath in nidderdale in north yorkshire, england. The river nidd runs underground through the caves and emerges at nidd heads, just south of the village.
The magnificent dam constructions of gouthwaite, angram and scar in upper nidderdale are significant features of the landscape. It covers a total area of 233 square miles 600 km 2. About us the upper nidderdale landscape partnership was a. Nidderdale plus community library north yorkshire county council. The nidderdale caves lie just north of the village. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Librarything local covers bookstores and libraries, and book events of all kinds. View all restaurants near pateley bridge nidderdale museum on tripadvisor. Information about nidderdale plus community library in pateley bridge, including. Numbers in brackets give the number of pages referenced when greater than one. Being a complete account, historical, scientific, and descriptive, of the beautiful valley of the nidd. Our extensive library includes a selection of local history and other books relating to nidderdale.
Rucksack readers have a comprehensive new guide to the nidderdale way published in spring 2019. Please note that this index is given in good faith as a guide to the contents of the book, but there may be errors in both the original index and the transcription of. Dec 10, 2009 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. He recently retired after a career in teaching, mostly in further education in the leeds area. Here youll find national award winning butchers, the guinness accredited worlds oldest sweet shop, cosy cafes, tearooms and pubs, all offering a warm dales welcome. From here, the road winds up the valley at the side of the river nidd past the long reservoir of gouthwaite and continues through the pretty village of ramsgill and on to lofthouse.
The nidderdale society our walks programme for 2020. I used to own a caravan in the upper dale for 36 years, now i share a caravan in the lower dale some wonderful memories of the dale. Pateley bridge is the principal settlement in upper nidderdale, an area that has seen considerable change over the years, particularly in the past two hundred years. History of nidderdale, in harrogate and west riding map and. Railscot, a history of railways with an emphasis on scottish railways.