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Historic maps of Akebar and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Akebar maps
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Hauxwell| Hornby| Crakehall| Spennithorne| Jervaulx| Tunstall| Harmby| Thornton Watlass| East Witton| Barden Moor| Middleham| Hipswell| Bedale| Leyburn| Bellerby| Aiskew| Catterick| Downholme| Snape| Coverham| Brompton On Swale| Masham| Hudswell| Bolton On Swale| Scorton
Akebar area books
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North Yorkshire memories
My Childhood
As a child I spent many a happy summer holiday in the castle grounds. My aunt was cook at the castle and my uncle worked the land. From what I remember I think it was then owned by the Clutterbuck family. My aunt and uncle lived in the lodge just down the hill from the castle near the church. Somewear in the lake is a necklace belonging to my mum as my aunty and her used to go in the old rowing boat they had. She lost it while they were messing about. I hope to try to revisit the castle one day and take my children to see it, the lake and the old ice house if it is still there.
Wedding Day
I was married in this church on 23rd December 1950 to Eunice Ethel Smith who lived at High Mill Cottage.
Family Memories
Relatives of my mum, she is 85 years young, originally ran the Malt Shovel Inn in Crakehall. My mum was born in 1925 so this must have been the 1920s to 1930s. I have old photos of the Malt Shovel then but can find no records of them.
Mallaby Family
My grandfather Thomas Roland Mallaby was born in Rose Cottage, Spennithorne on the 15th January 1883. I have found a grave in the church for Thomas Berry, his wife Rachael and Thomas's daughter Hannah. My great-grandfather John Berry Mallaby is grandfather Roland's father, John had a sister Rachael Mallaby but I cannot find out who Thomas Berry Mallaby is, nor can I find anything for Rachael his wife or Hannah his sister. I live in Harrogate and all my mother's family, Bertha Mallaby, seems to come from Spennithorne and worked in Spennythorne Hall, can anyone help me? I find this fascinating but cannot go any further.
Family History
I am researching my family history and HANNAH WILKINSON was born at TUNSTALL in the early 1800s. Does anyone know of any information regarding the family and where in the village they lived.
Regards
Pam
Tunstall Village Circa 1949/50
My parents used to own the local post office/ grocery store which I now believe is a private house. One of my brothers took it over from my mother and I used to stay there on holiday. When my parents owned the post office, I remember we had a "nanny" to look after us by the name of Hannah Coates. She used to live in a little cottage over the brook at the rear of our property. I, no doubt, will remember more over time and I will contact one of my seven sisters to find out more. The sister I have in mind is called Jessie, and I still see her quite often. If anyone can shed any light on this period I would be very interested. My parents' names were George and Lily Brown. Thanks.
DODSWORTH FAMILY TREE
I have been tracing the Dodsworth family tree and a lot of my research has brought me to the village of Thornton Watlass. The Dodsworths did and still own the hall so I'm hoping there may be some history to be found. If any body has any informtion or photos please, please get in touch at staceychristina@hotmail.com. Thank you.
