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4 days ago · Richard Dauntsey was patron in 1304, and lords of Dauntsey manor, or their trustees or executors, presented at most vacancies until the early 19th century.
2 days ago · While staying at Londesborough Lodge, near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Edward contracted typhoid fever, the disease that was believed to have killed his father. There was great national concern, and one of his fellow guests ( Lord Chesterfield ) died.
2 days ago · Four houses, the Clarence, the Londesborough, the White Hart, and the Three Crowns, had billiard licences in 1879; the Manor House converted its assembly room into a billiard saloon in 1883 and the Three Crowns built a bigger billiard room in 1898.
4 days ago · The population, 1,462 in 1801, more than doubled to 3,480 in 1831, reached 6,608 in 1861, and rose to 9,841 in 1871, and, during the decade of most building, to 22,781 in 1881. Overcrowding, rather than building, was reflected in the rise from 30, 936 in 1901 to 50,659 in 1911 and 52,172 in 1921.
3 days ago · Reigning Harrogate & District Darts League champions Bilton WMC Dales began their title defence with an efficient victory over newly-promoted Cricketers on the opening week of the 2024/25 season. Rick Harper led the early charge with a 3-2 win over Jake Harvey, which included the fastest leg in the league (15 darts).
1 day ago · Edward I[a] (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, was King of England from 1272 to 1307. Concurrently, he was Lord of Ireland, and from 1254 to 1306 ruled Gascony as Duke of Aquitaine in his capacity as a vassal of the French king.
2 days ago · Hit the trail. 392 photos. A lovely hike that offers various habitats and views. Beginning in Sancton, the hike takes you through woodland before emerging onto a country lane that leads into North Newbald. You then begin an ascent up onto the Wolds before descending and walking along a valley.
