Whashton, North Yorkshire
Whashton maps
Historic maps of Whashton and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Whashton maps
Whashton photos
We have no photos of Whashton, although we do have photos of these nearby places: Kirby Hill, Ravensworth, Gayles, Gilling West, Swaledale, Richmond, Hudswell, Melsonby, Skeeby, Easby, Marske, Forcett, Aldbrough St John, Middleton Tyas, Eppleby, Caldwell, HipswellMemories of Whashton
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The Hack a Spade Inn (what does the name refer to?) used to be owned by Thomas Frankland, how long was he runing the pub for?
Bay Horse Inn used to be owned by Thomas Heslop, according to some web sites on the net. I have the landlord listed from the national census as Thomas Alsop, how long was he the... [more]
Shared on Sunday, July 20, 2008
North Yorkshire memories
I lived in Kirby Hill for one year from 1965 to 66, I was a 13 year old boy. I absolutely loved my time there and have many happy memories. My Mother and Father bought the Shoulder of Mutton in 1965 taking myself and brother Frank ( then aged 7) to live in this fantastic area of North Yorkshire. My Father... [more]
Shared on Monday, July 23, 2007
In my youth I looked out on this view many times from the Castle Keep. We lived on Westfields Road which can just be seen over to the left of the picture.
Shared on Monday, October 12, 2009
I had my right knee stitched up here after being kicked by one of my Dad's racehorses
in July 1949
Shared on Monday, October 12, 2009
I served on the Altar in the Catholic Church shown on the left of the photograph in 1946 and 1947.
Shared on Monday, October 12, 2009
I lived in Richmond from the age of 6 weeks in 1936 to the age of 17 years in 1953.I loved Richmond, and still do. My father was a racehorse trainer, his stable was on Cravengate, just off Newbiggin. My family were good friends of Alice Fawcett who owned Grey Friars. When I visit on holiday I am always pleased to see... [more]
Shared on Monday, October 12, 2009
I went to Richmond Grammar from 1963 to 1969. I left the area shortly after that and have only recently returned to North Yorkshire. I'm currently trying to get in touch with many of my old school friends. It's great to see this picture!
Shared on Tuesday, December 23, 2008
The picture reminds of the year that my wife and I moved from Birmingham to Richmond and bought a house on what was then the new Shepherds Estate on the Darlington Road. We soon came to love Richmond, N Yorkshire and that area for the people and countryside, that to a townie was an enlightening experience. We lived in Richmond for... [more]
Shared on Wednesday, April 04, 2007


