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Archive for the ‘History’ Category

History Walk – 19 May 2013

The Rosedale History Society ran the second of this year’s history walks on Sunday 19 May, starting at the White Horse Farm Inn (Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub 2012) car park at 2.00pm. Ten happy history buffs joined Linda and Paddy Chambers for the walk which went to the ironstone mines at Hollins, then up the ridge to Ana Cross and then to Bank Top to look at the historic railway and mining remains there, as well as evidence of Rosedale’s role in the Cold War in the form of the Royal Observer Corps monitoring post.

Rosedale History Walkers at Ana Cross

Rosedale History Walkers at Ana Cross

The next RHS walk will be on Sunday 23 June starting from Rosedale Abbey village green, going along Northdale Beck and then up into Northdale. It will last around three hours and finish back in the village. All walkers are encouraged to have appropriate wet weather clothing and sturdy hiking footwear.

All are welcome and the walk is free, but contributions to the RHS are always welcome. Further details are available at http://rosedale.ryedaleconnect.org or ‘phone on 01751 417071.

Rosedale Hill Climbs Talk 26 April 2013

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Paul Hayward, local motor sport historian

Paul Hayward, local motor sport historian

Paul Hayward, a local motor sport historian, gave a most interesting talk last night on the history of the once nationally famous hill climbs held on Chimney Bank in the the 1920s.

The event, which was sponsored by the Rosedale History Society and held in the the History Room of the White Horse Farm Inn by kind permission of Christine and Jim, was attended by over 30 people, both local and visitors to the dale, with £62 being raised in donations to the Next Steps mental health charity.

The Rosedale History Society holds more information on the hill climbs. Come and see it at the next Tea and Chat meeting of the Society which will be at the Updale Reading Room on Sunday 5 May from 2 to 4 pm.

ROSEDALE HISTORY WALKS 2013

ROSEDALE HISTORY SOCIETY
HISTORY WALKS 2013
Please contact Secretary for further details
rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk
tel 01751 417071
(walk duration is approximate)
SUNDAY 14 APRIL.   2.00p.m. (1 hour +)
ROSEDALE ABBEY VILLAGE WALK
 starting on Village Green.
SUNDAY 19 MAY.      2.00p.m. (2-3 hrs)
HOLLINS, ANA CROSS & BANK TOP,
 starting at White Horse car park
SUNDAY 23 JUNE.    2.00p.m. (3 hours)
NORTHDALE via Northdale Beck
 starting Rosedale Abbey Village Green
SUNDAY 21 JULY     1.00p.m. (4 hours)
EAST MINES & DALE HEAD,
 starting at School Row, Updale
SUNDAY 25 AUGUST  2.00p.m. (1 hour +)
ROSEDALE ABBEY VILLAGE WALK
 starting on Village Green.
SAT 14- SUN15 SEPTEMBER  Walking Festival
 History Walk – one of a series of themed walks
THORGILL, MEDD’S FARM & SHERIFF’S PIT,
(4 hours +)  DAY & TIME t.b.a.
 starting at White Horse car park.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (A small charge will be made for all festival walks).

ROSEDALE HILL CLIMBS – A HISTORY TALK

A 1913 Chalmers on Chimney Bank

A 1913 Chalmers on Chimney Bank, competing in the Flying Scotsman Rally, 13 March 2010

The Rosedale History Society presents an illustrated talk entitled “Rosedale Hill Climbs – Endeavour and Crowds 100 Years Ago” on the subject of the then nationally famous Rosedale Chimney Bank hill climbs, to be given by Paul Hayward, a local motor historian, in the History Room at the White Horse Farm Inn on Friday 26 April 2013 at 8.00 pm.

 

Still in the Grip of Winter

 Amazing icicles at the entrance to this tunnel up on the moor.  Although still in the grip of winter the lapwings have been back since mid February, first curlew seen on 1 March and golden plovers on 5 March.  Migrants will be arriving in next week or so.
Thanks again to Rosedales’  roving nature blogger for this post. Keep them coming !
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Billy Stamper’s Bench is Back

Alan Myers tests the replacement bench recently installed at the top of the bank.

This much loved Rosedale bench, a feature on several iconic post cards, had sadly fallen into total disrepair following many years of enduring the inclement weather and some serious winters.

The new replacement bench, in memory of Billy Stamper (one of the Dale’s most fondly remembered characters) can now now again be enjoyed by all and offers one of the best views in the dale from the top of Chimney Bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rosedale History Society Tea and Chat

The last 2012 tea and chat session for the Rosedale History Society was held in the Updale Reading Room on 2 December. The three ladies who help with providing the outstanding tea and cakes, Carol Cockerill, Margaret Truran and Monica Wilson, were each presented with Christmas garlands by the Secretary, Linda Chambers, in appreciation of all their support and hard work in aid of the RHS throughout the year.

Carol, Margaret and Monica receive their garlands. with John Dent looking on.

A note for the diaries: the first Tea and Chat in 2013 will be on Sunday 6 January between 2 and 4 pm. The research will be as stimulating and the refreshments as delicious as ever!

THIS EXPLOITED LAND

This Exploited Land –This is the  The National Park’s planned project to acquire funding of £3,000,000 for industrial archaeological sites within the Park through The Heritage Lottery Fund.  Rosedale is an important part of this HLF bid application and we welcome your thoughts and ideas on how to promote and conserve our dale through the project.  Contact us and we will put your ideas forward.  Maisie Storey and Linda Chambers at rosedalehistory@hotmail.co.uk

 

MIDGE HOLE POND

Paul Mecalfe’s project to restore the Midge Hole pond nears completion, with the relining of the pond with 10 tons of brickwork clay.

Sean Doughty in the digger removing the final layers of shale, as Paul prepares the edges of the pond.

John Dent helping  Paul  and Sean to puddle the clay lining.