Knottingley and ferrybridge memories has 1,472 members. Family history knottingley yorkshire, west riding 1100. This group is currently set to public so anybody can see. Ferrybridge is a village in west yorkshire, england. It was unveiled on 9 october 1921 by colonel c c moxon cmg. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about ferrybridge motorway services area, great north road, knottingley. Find average house prices, current average values and other historic property data with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Knottingley, west yorkshire attractions, places to visit, local history, etc. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in shelley drive, ferrybridge. Ferrybridge war memorial, non civil parish 1450102. Until 1699 knottingley was an important inland river port but, in that year, the aire.
Find properties to buy in shelley drive, ferrybridge, knottingley wf11 with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Ferrybridge is a village situated on the a1 in west yorkshire, england at a historically important crossing of the river aire. For example, company minute books of the later 19th century can be a. Old historical, nostalgic pictures of knottingley in west. Three books detailing the units history from the period before and during wwi. Its easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Knottingley and ferrybridge memories has 1,655 members. Find ferrybridge progressive club in knottingley, wf11.
Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. This fascinating collection of old photographs takes a nostalgic look back, recalling the industry and the people, the churches and the events of the last century. It has managed to retain certain elements of that industrial history as thriving. Knottingley library books, dvds, free internet access and local history information are. Pontefract family history society have now published over 540 family history related publications. Guide to knottingley, yorkshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Community website, with history, photographs, articles, news and letters.
Knottingley is a town within the metropolitan borough of the city of wakefield in west yorkshire. Find local bricklayers in ferrybridge, knottingley mybuilder. By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies on this website in accordance with our. Follow the latest news for knottingley in west yorkshire, england, uk local. Castleford forum library and museum wakefield council. The history of ferrybridge and its neighbour, knottingley dates back to the. Invite your friends, depending on how it goes, it may have to be. Large local history collection with 2 microform readers. Knottingley historic photos and maps of knottingley area a extraordinary collection of historic photos and maps of ferrybridge infants school, the knottingley area and west yorkshire.
Images of england first edition by wendy bellwood isbn. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited, by ron gosney published by tempus in 2006, 128 pages. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited images of england. Please contact the library or consult the website for a. Industrial archaeology west yorkshire joint services. House prices in ferrybridge road, knottingley wf11 zoopla. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited by ron gosney. Knottingley memories read and share memories of knottingley everything old photos old maps books. Local history collection with digital microfilm readers.
The old quarry adventure playground is a free open access play facility for children and young people from ages 5 16 from knottingley and the surrounding areas. Includes more than 200 archive photographs of local people at work and at leisure, playing sports and attending school, at peace and at war, at weddings, dances and carnivals or hard at work in bagleys glassworks or the local. Nostalgic memories of knottingley s local history inspired by photos in the francis frith collection. View old historical pictures and photos of knottingley in west yorks and the surrounding area. Knottingley, west yorkshire attractions, places to visit, local history, etc it is renowned as a glass manufacturing town. Now, he and district councillors graham stokes and glenn burton. Latest news in knottingley in west yorkshire, england, uk. Strategy in place for the future of sports and community facility provision. This book is a fascinating pictorial history of knottingley and ferrybridge in west yorkshire, and it is packed full with lots of black and white photographs showing. This microportal is built on the 2day microportals platform which provides you with 3 click access to local. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pontefract, carlton, darrington, east hardwick, knottingley and.
Ferrybridge near knottingley, knottingley, wakefield. Ferrybridge infants school photos, maps, books, memories. Many older buildings, especially in aire street, knottingley and the square, ferrybridge, were demolished as. By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies on this website in accordance with our cookie policy. The city of wakefield is a local government district in west yorkshire, england, with the status of a city and metropolitan borough. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos. Interesting information for ferrybridge motorway services. Knottingley is a town within the metropolitan borough of the city of wakefield in west yorkshire, england on the river aire and the old a1 road before it was bypassed as the a1m. John carrs old toll bridge completed 1804 the old great north road ferrybridge knottingley west yorkshire britain,uk knottingley bridge reflection.
Get free quotes from mybuilders bricklayers near you now in ferrybridge, knottingley. Knottingley, yorkshire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Find ferrybridge community centre in knottingley, wf11. Yvette cooper, mp for normanton, pontefract and castleford. Knottingley and ferrybridge memories has 1,569 members. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Access to a wide range of books and more for all ages.
History in the unreformed parliaments 12951832 pontefract had representation in the model parliament of 1295, and in that which followed it in 1298, but gained a continuous franchise only from. An a to z of life in knottingley and ferrybridge wakefield express. Ferrybridge war memorial commemorates 38 local men who died in the first world war and casualties from the second world war. Mr lewis, 77, wrote a similar book on the history and characters of pontefract. Many older buildings, especially in aire street, knottingley and the square, ferrybridge, were demolished as the pottery and shipbuilding industries which had formerly dominated the area fell into decline. A extraordinary collection of historic photos and maps of ferrybridge infants school, the knottingley area and west yorkshire. Knottingley photos, maps, books, memories francis frith.
Until 1699 knottingley was an important inland river port but, in that year, the aire was made navigable as far as leeds. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of knottingley. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited images of england by gosney, ron at. Racca green and ferrybridge environmental schemes completed, subject to funding. Knottingley, inextricably linked with ferrybridge, is a west yorkshire town whose history is tied to river travel and industry. Local library in knottingley, west yorkshire, england in the process of being demolished. Heritage list entry summary for ferrybridge near knottingley.
Search for local community centres near you on yell. Ferrybridge war memorial is a grade ii listed building in knottingley, wakefield, england. Knottingley, on the aire, near pontefract, has been noted for its trade in lime. These manors also included the local chapelries of carleton and tanshelf. A place to share memories and photos of both knottingley and ferrybridge. Ferrybridge near knottingley is a scheduled monument in knottingley, wakefield, england. The old quarry adventure playground, sycamore avenue. Knottingley is an industrial town on the river aire near pontefract. Local history study centre, housed on the premises of wakefield public library. Thomas, born circa 1862, william francis born circa 1864, cyrussirius born circa 1865, elizabeth born circa 1869, peter born circa 1871 and george w born circa 1876. Knottingley library tuugo local businesses and services. Ferrybridge lies at a historically important crossing of the river aire which borders the north yorkshire village of brotherton.
Close to knottingley is the ferrybridge power station, which has the largest. Knottingley and ferrybridge memories public group facebook. Ferrybridge community centre, knottingley community. Resources for family history and genealogy in pontefract and surrounding parishes, including a list of publications, searches offered, and membership information. Ferrybridge academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited images of england this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours.
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