A place to share memories and photos of both knottingley and ferrybridge. The history of ferrybridge and its neighbour, knottingley dates back to the. Knottingley is an industrial town on the river aire near pontefract. Many older buildings, especially in aire street, knottingley and the square, ferrybridge, were demolished as the pottery and shipbuilding industries which had formerly dominated the area fell into decline. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited, by ron gosney published by tempus in 2006, 128 pages.
Local history collection with digital microfilm readers. Knottingley, inextricably linked with ferrybridge, is a west yorkshire town whose history is tied to river travel and industry. Heritage list entry summary for ferrybridge near knottingley. Pontefract family history society have now published over 540 family history related publications. Ferrybridge lies at a historically important crossing of the river aire which borders the north yorkshire village of brotherton. Nostalgic memories of knottingley s local history inspired by photos in the francis frith collection.
House prices in ferrybridge road, knottingley wf11 zoopla. Guide to knottingley, yorkshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Three books detailing the units history from the period before and during wwi. Pontefract, carlton, darrington, east hardwick, knottingley and. Includes more than 200 archive photographs of local people at work and at leisure, playing sports and attending school, at peace and at war, at weddings, dances and carnivals or hard at work in bagleys glassworks or the local. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited by ron gosney. An a to z of life in knottingley and ferrybridge wakefield express. The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about ferrybridge motorway services area, great north road, knottingley. Get free quotes from mybuilders bricklayers near you now in ferrybridge, knottingley.
This book is a fascinating pictorial history of knottingley and ferrybridge in west yorkshire, and it is packed full with lots of black and white photographs showing. Knottingley historic photos and maps of knottingley area a extraordinary collection of historic photos and maps of ferrybridge infants school, the knottingley area and west yorkshire. Knottingley is a town within the metropolitan borough of the city of wakefield in west yorkshire. Knottingley and ferrybridge memories has 1,569 members. A extraordinary collection of historic photos and maps of ferrybridge infants school, the knottingley area and west yorkshire. Find average house prices, current average values and other historic property data with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of knottingley. Find ferrybridge community centre in knottingley, wf11. These manors also included the local chapelries of carleton and tanshelf. Ferrybridge academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in shelley drive, ferrybridge.
Knottingley library tuugo local businesses and services. Knottingley, on the aire, near pontefract, has been noted for its trade in lime. Search for local community centres near you on yell. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Find ferrybridge progressive club in knottingley, wf11. Until 1699 knottingley was an important inland river port but, in that year, the aire. Knottingley and ferrybridge memories has 1,655 members.
The old quarry adventure playground, sycamore avenue. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. This fascinating collection of old photographs takes a nostalgic look back, recalling the industry and the people, the churches and the events of the last century. Knottingley and ferrybridge memories has 1,472 members. Knottingley and ferrybridge have changed considerably over the last 100 years. Large local history collection with 2 microform readers. Local history study centre, housed on the premises of wakefield public library. History in the unreformed parliaments 12951832 pontefract had representation in the model parliament of 1295, and in that which followed it in 1298, but gained a continuous franchise only from. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited images of england.
Resources for family history and genealogy in pontefract and surrounding parishes, including a list of publications, searches offered, and membership information. Castleford forum library and museum wakefield council. Knottingley library books, dvds, free internet access and local history information are. Ferrybridge is a village in west yorkshire, england. Memories and childhood recollections of knottingley and ferrybridge in west. The old quarry adventure playground is a free open access play facility for children and young people from ages 5 16 from knottingley and the surrounding areas. Ferrybridge war memorial is a grade ii listed building in knottingley, wakefield, england. Industrial archaeology west yorkshire joint services. Strategy in place for the future of sports and community facility provision. The marriage registers of st botolph, knottingley, document marriages 18 to. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited images of england this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours.
By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies on this website in accordance with our. Fully textsearchable articles from a local newspaper covering the leeds district. This group is currently set to public so anybody can see. Knottingley memories read and share memories of knottingley everything old photos old maps books. Old historical, nostalgic pictures of knottingley in west. Latest news in knottingley in west yorkshire, england, uk. Its easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Interesting information for ferrybridge motorway services. Ferrybridge near knottingley, knottingley, wakefield. Yvette cooper, mp for normanton, pontefract and castleford. Racca green and ferrybridge environmental schemes completed, subject to funding.
Knottingley, west yorkshire attractions, places to visit, local history, etc it is renowned as a glass manufacturing town. Knottingley and ferrybridge memories has 1,635 members. Until 1699 knottingley was an important inland river port but, in that year, the aire was made navigable as far as leeds. Knottingley is a town within the metropolitan borough of the city of wakefield in west yorkshire, england on the river aire and the old a1 road before it was bypassed as the a1m. Family history knottingley yorkshire, west riding 1100. Images of england first edition by wendy bellwood isbn. Close to knottingley is the ferrybridge power station, which has the largest. For example, company minute books of the later 19th century can be a. Thomas, born circa 1862, william francis born circa 1864, cyrussirius born circa 1865, elizabeth born circa 1869, peter born circa 1871 and george w born circa 1876. Please contact the library or consult the website for a. Mr lewis, 77, wrote a similar book on the history and characters of pontefract. Knottingley, yorkshire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Ferrybridge war memorial commemorates 38 local men who died in the first world war and casualties from the second world war. Knottingley and ferrybridge memories public group facebook. The city of wakefield is a local government district in west yorkshire, england, with the status of a city and metropolitan borough. Many older buildings, especially in aire street, knottingley and the square, ferrybridge, were demolished as. Knottingley and ferrybridge revisited images of england by gosney, ron at. Invite your friends, depending on how it goes, it may have to be. John carrs old toll bridge completed 1804 the old great north road ferrybridge knottingley west yorkshire britain,uk knottingley bridge reflection. Access to a wide range of books and more for all ages.
Follow the latest news for knottingley in west yorkshire, england, uk local. Ferrybridge near knottingley is a scheduled monument in knottingley, wakefield, england. Find local bricklayers in ferrybridge, knottingley mybuilder. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Knottingley, west yorkshire attractions, places to visit, local history, etc. This microportal is built on the 2day microportals platform which provides you with 3 click access to local. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos. Knottingley photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Community website, with history, photographs, articles, news and letters.
Ferrybridge is a village situated on the a1 in west yorkshire, england at a historically important crossing of the river aire. Ferrybridge infants school photos, maps, books, memories. Find properties to buy in shelley drive, ferrybridge, knottingley wf11 with the uks largest datadriven property portal. By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies on this website in accordance with our cookie policy. Ferrybridge community centre, knottingley community. It has managed to retain certain elements of that industrial history as thriving.
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