By Suzanne Coulson This follows the interesting talk presented last year by Claire Joia, who introduced us to the Knaresborough Linen Industry. Note! This meeting will be in the Challoner… Continue reading Dark Threads: Child Exploitation in the 19th Century Textile Industry.
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The Poor Law and the Workhouses of Knaresborough.
By Alex De Gier Alex is our own chairman and will be telling us about the Poor Law and the Workhouses of Knaresborough.
Twenty Knaresborough People
By Kathy Allday Kathy will introduce us to twenty Knaresborough people and their interesting war stories. Kathy studied for an MA in Archaeological Heritage Management at York University and her… Continue reading Twenty Knaresborough People
Our Castle and the Battles with the Scots.
Sutton Bank I would imagine most of us have crawled up Sutton Bank behind a lorry hoping we wouldn’t stall, but did you know it was the scene of an… Continue reading Our Castle and the Battles with the Scots.
Our New Season
Our first meeting of the 23-24 season was well attended and it was good to welcome some new members. Our Chairman, Brian Forshaw gave us a very interesting talk about… Continue reading Our New Season
Two books by author – Paul Chrystal
Talk by Paul Chrystal Paul Crystal our speaker this coming Tuesday appologises and has had to change his talk from Old Pubs of Knaresborough & Harrogate and will instead feature… Continue reading Two books by author – Paul Chrystal
A History of Education in Knaresborough from 1814 to 1858
Contributed by our acting chairman & co-author - Brian Forshaw 1814 No record has been found of the official opening day for the new National School for Boys in 1814.… Continue reading A History of Education in Knaresborough from 1814 to 1858
A Truly Historic Event
by Helen, our own roving reporter.The Platinum Jubilee weekend proved popular in Knaresborough with a very good turnout and many people attending the party in the park at Knaresborough House… Continue reading A Truly Historic Event