| Knaresborough | |
  Knaresborough shown within North Yorkshire |
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| Population | 14,740 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Harrogate |
| Shire county | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KNARESBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | HG5 |
| Dialling code | 01423 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Harrogate and Knaresborough |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
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History
Knaresborough is mentioned in the Domesday Book[1] as Chednaresburg or Chenaresburg. The Domesday Book (ˈduːmzdeɪ bʊk also known as Domesday, or Book of Winchester) was the record of the great survey Knaresborough Castle dates from Norman times,[2] and around 1100, the town began to grow and provide a market and attract traders to service the castle. Knaresborough Castle is a ruined fortress overlooking the River Nidd in the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England ( The Normans were the people who gave their names to Normandy, a region in northern France. The present Parish church of St. John's was also established around this time. The earliest name for a Lord of Knaresborough is from around 1115 when Serlo de Burgh held the 'Honour of Knaresborough' from the King [3].
Dr Arnold Kellett has established that the first Maundy Money was given out in Knaresborough by King John. Maundy money, legally called "the Queen's Maundy money" is a welcoming British coinage given to deserving poor people in a religious ceremony performed John (24 December 1167 &ndash 19 October 1216 reigned as a King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death [4] Knaresborough Forest, which extended far south, is reputed to have been one of King John's favourite hunting grounds.
During the Civil War, following the Battle of Marston Moor (July 2, 1644), the castle was besieged by Parliamentary forces. The English Civil War (1642-1651 was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists. The Battle of Marston Moor was fought on July 2 1644 during the First English Civil War of 1642&ndash1646 Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival The castle eventually fell and in 1646 an order was made by Parliament for its destruction (but not carried out till 1648). The destruction was mainly done by citizens looting the stone. Many town centre buildings are built of 'castle stone'.
The Bishop of Knaresborough is a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds. The Bishop of Knaresborough is an Episcopal title given to a Suffragan bishop in the Church of England Diocese of Ripon and Leeds, which is within A suffragan bishop is a Bishop subordinate to a Metropolitan bishop or Diocesan bishop. The Diocese of Ripon and Leeds is an administrative division of the Church of England, part of the Province of York.
Attractions and events
Sights in the town include remains of Knaresborough Castle, Mother Shipton's petrifying well, The House in the Rock, and several cave dwellings, one a chapel, dating from the Middle Ages. Knaresborough Castle is a ruined fortress overlooking the River Nidd in the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England ( Ursula Southeil (c 1488 - 1561 (possibly Ursula Sonthiel better known as Mother Shipton, was an English Soothsayer and prophetess who A petrifying well is a well with the mythical ability to turn everyday objects into stone A cave is a natural underground void large enough for a human to enter A chapel is a holy place or area of Worship for Christians, which may be attached to an institution such as a large church, a College, a Knaresborough is also the site of the oldest chemist shop in England, opened in 1720. Pharmacy (from the Greek φάρμακον 'pharmakon' = drug is the Health profession that links the Health sciences with the chemical sciences
Every year the town hosts a number of large social events, chief among them being the "Knaresborough Bed Race". Every summer, teams of locals and visitors, comprising six runners and one passenger, decorate special tube frame 'beds' for a parade through the town. Then, once the beds have been stripped of their non-essential decorations, they compete to push the bed on a combination race/time trial through the town. The climax of the race comes when the teams must cross the River Nidd and climb a steep muddy bank to reach the finish line. The River Nidd is tributary of the River Ouse in the English county of North Yorkshire. Beds without sufficient flotation devices have been known to sink. Although most teams are local, competitors often come from across the country and from Knaresborough's German twin town Bebra to compete. Bebra is a town to the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district in Hesse, Germany. Past celebrities who have taken part include James Whale and Peter Duncan, who famously ran the course for his show 'Duncan Dares'. Michael (James Whale is a British radio and television broadcaster born on 13 May 1951 in Ewell, Surrey, England Peter Duncan (born 3 May, 1954) is a British Actor and Television presenter, best known as a presenter of Blue Peter
Another notable sporting feature is the Knaresborough Fun Run, which takes place in May every year. This is organised by King James's School, and raises money for the PTA. There is a 2. 5 mile course, run round the town, taking in Abbey Road, and Crag Top, and a 10K route, which heads out towards the villages.
There is also a yearly arts festival, FEVA (Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts), which has been running since 2001. This takes place in the summer in various parts of the town centre. [5]
Public Open Spaces
The principle areas of public open space in the town are the Knaresborough Castle grounds, the nearby Bebra Gardens (formerly Moat Gardens) named after Knaresborough's twin town in Germany, the Conyngham Hall grounds, Horseshoe Field, the King George V Playing Field. Knaresborough Castle is a ruined fortress overlooking the River Nidd in the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England ( Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. A King George's Field is a public open space in the United Kingdom dedicated to the memory of King George V ( 3 June 1865 &ndash 20 January Jacob Smith Park, a 30 hectare parkland on the edge of the town bequeathed to Knaresborough by Miss Winifred Jacob Smith. There is currently a project underway to revamp the Bebra gardens
Famous residents
- St Robert, a 12th. Robert of Knaresborough (St Robert(b c1160 d 24 September[[ 218]] was a hermit who lived in a cave by the River Nidd, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire century hermit. St. Robert's cave can be found near the river Nidd.
- Ursula Southeil, better known as Mother Shipton was a medieval seer who is said to have been born in a cave south of the town. Ursula Southeil (c 1488 - 1561 (possibly Ursula Sonthiel better known as Mother Shipton, was an English Soothsayer and prophetess who A cave is a natural underground void large enough for a human to enter
- John Metcalf, otherwise known as "Blind Jack". John Metcalf, or as he was more popularly known Blind Jack Metcalf ( August 15, 1717 &ndash April 26, 1810) was the first of Lost his sight in childhood, violin player, local guide, bridgebuilder and roadmaker. A public house in the market square bears his name.
- Philip Inman, 1st Baron Inman, former Chairman of the BBC was born here
- Guy Fawkes once lived in Scotton near Knaresborough
- Richard II was imprisoned in the town
- The four knights accused of murdering Thomas Becket were also said to have taken refuge in Knaresborough. Philip Inman 1st Baron Inman PC ( 12 June 1892 &ndash 26 August 1979) was a British Labour Party politician Guy Fawkes ( 13 April 1570 – 31 January 1606) sometimes known as Guido Fawkes, was a member of a group of English Richard II (6 January 1367 &ndash ca 14 February 1400 was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399 St Thomas Becket (c 1118 &ndash December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170
- The noted 18th century scholar and murderer Eugene Aram lived here. Eugene Aram ( 1704 - August 6, 1759) English Philologist, but also infamous as the murderer celebrated by Hood in his ballad
Transport
Knaresborough is served by Knaresborough railway station, on the Harrogate Line to Leeds and York and is serviced by Northern Rail. Knaresborough railway station serves the town of Knaresborough in North Yorkshire, England. 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 Leeds ( is located on the River Aire in West Yorkshire, England York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. Northern Rail (often referred to simply as Northern) is a Train operating company that has operated local passenger services in the north of England The town lies some four miles from junction 47 of the A1 (M) Motorway (Great North Road). Motorway is a term for both a type of Road and a classification or designation It is further served by the Harrogate and District bus company.
Sport
Knaresborough Town F.C. are the town's predominant football team and are based at Manse Lane; they play in the West Yorkshire Football League. Knaresborough Town Football Club are an English football club from the North Yorkshire town of Knaresborough, their exact foundation date is unknown but Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Champions An incomplete list of West Yorkshire League top division winners However, Knaresborough Celtic also provide youth football with junior teams from Under 6s to Under 17s.
Knaresborough Forest Cricket Club were crowned Nidderdale League Division 3 winners in 2005 then promoted from Division 2 as runners-up in the following season.
Location grid
| North: Boroughbridge | ||
| West: Harrogate | Knaresborough | East: York |
| South: Wetherby |
See also
References
- ^ A Brief History. Boroughbridge is a small town 13 miles northwest of York in North Yorkshire in England. Harrogate (or Harrogate Spa) is a large wealthy Spa town in North Yorkshire, England. York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. Wetherby is a Market town in the City of Leeds Metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England The Town Mayor of Knaresborough is the civic head and council chairman of the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England. Harrogate council (2004). Retrieved on 2007-07-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ Knaresborough Castle. Knaresborough online (2005). Retrieved on 2007-07-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ Dr Maurice Turner 'A Brief History of Knaresborough' 1990
- ^ Kellet, Arnold (1991). Historic Knaresborough. ISBN 978-1870071666.
- ^ FEVA - Knaresborough Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts
External links
- Knaresborough Online
- Knaresborough Mini Guide
- Knaresborough Online Knaresborough Community Website.
- Knaresborough Bed Race
- Knaresborough in Bloom
- Knaresborough Nidd Gorge Conservation Group
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