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Dacre Banks
My Grandfather, D J R Wilson had lived in Dacre Banks since just after the end of the war meaning that as a child would often have to visit. As a teenager I never appreciated just how beautiful the place is, or how lucky I was to have somewhere like this to visit.
Sadly I would imagine that I will only ever visit Dacre once more and then I'll never pass through again. I hope the scenery and the people stay the same and that it remains as ageless and as charming as I will always remember it.
Chris Clayton
05/08/09
Dacre Banks
I was born in 1952 and lived in Dacre Banks until I was 20. When I was young I can remember watching the once weekly goods train shunting at Dacre. Sadly my father (D J R Wilson) who lived there died 4th Aug 2009 so from going there every Sunday to see him, I have very little reason to go, so not only did I lose my father but I lost what I consider to be my home.
Kettlesing School
I went to Kettlesing School from 1951-1957. Miss Cloak, then Mrs Bundred & sons William & James.
Birstwith Remembered And Cherished
I was born in Birstwith and lived there until I married and my ancestors for several generations lived, farmed and owned the flour mill. In 1964 I was a member for the church choir and rang bells, they were such happy times. The choir mistress was Peggy Myers (nee Hewitt) abd we had such fun on the choir trips and festivals, we never stopped laughing. At Christmas the vicar Rev Capel Cure took us carol singing but he used to get so drunk we had to walk home but again I had some great times as a youngster. I was married at St. James's Church in 1981 and both my children were christened there even though we lived in Harrogate. My daughter was married there in 2008 and hopes to have her baby christened there too. Things have changed a lot in Birstwith but whenever I return to the church where my parents are buried I go inside and sit in the choir stalls and quietly reminisce, there is... Read more
Hardisty Hill
Born 1946, lived at Prospect Farm, Hardisty Hill till 1972. Then got married, returned in 1978 to 2 Hardisty Hill, known in them days as the Airey houses. Parents still lived at Prospect Farm. Went to Fewston School then to Otley Modern. Teacher at Fewston was Miss Cheesebrough. Most people worked for Leeds Council in woods or woodyard at Blubberhouses. Then Yorkhams bacon factory started, both my sisters worked there. I worked in construction industry travelling or lodging away. When returned in 1978 daughter went to Norwood School as Fewston had closed, then to Rosset at Harrogate. Electric came in 1954? Watched Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in Fewston church, many dances and concerts held in Fewston Hall. Washburn Show held for many years in field opposite hall. Hopper Lane Hotel run by Armitages and sheep sales held there. Mr Pearson was land agent for Leeds Council. Wrays buses and Murgatroyds took us to Otley school. When first started Fewston Peels Garage at top of Hopper Hill did taxi for Fewston. As far... Read more
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