ARCHAEOLOGY around EASINGWOLD - David Wharton-Street

 David Wharton-Street has pulled together a really useful guide or resource to some of the Archaeology around Easingwold

It is difficult to find detailed written evidence of a particular town or area prior to the Elizabethan period [the end of the Mediaeval]. There are, of course, exceptions; such as Roman and Viking history in York.

David, over the past year, from a variety of resources, has pulled together the historical periods around Easingwold and district to the end of the Mediaeval.

Members may use this for their own research and we can also use as a resource for our History & Heritage Group

Please respect Davids work. He has given permission for personal and u3a use it should not be used outside the group as this would infringe his intellectual rights and copyright.

Files can be viewed and downloaded by using this hyperlink

A  General synopsis

B   BRONZE AGE [2,600BC -700BC]

C IRON AGE [1200 to 600 BC]

D ROMAN

E ANGLO SAXON/VIKING

F MEDlAEVAL (1066-1540)

Next Meeting - York Snickleways Thursday 21st July leaving Easingwold 10.30am

Please let Richard know if you are able to join Chris Peel return visit to York Snickleways.  Richards u3a history email

Details as follows

1. Catch the 10.30am bus from the Market Square (if going independently meet outside Browns in St Sampson's Square 11.15ish - wait for the rest).

2. We walk from there via The Shambles, Stonebow, Fossgate, Fenwicks and Fairfax House. You can leave at any time, or finish with us.

3. The lunch stop will be at Merchant Hall where there are seats. We shall take a packed lunch but Merchant Hall does sell the necessary.

4. Catch the 2.00pm or 2.30pm bus back to Easingwold.

or

5. Stay on in York and make it a day out

Future dates for 2022

Thursday 18th. August 2022 -  Uppleby walk with Valerie Taylor

Thursday 15th. September 2022 -  No meeting, 20th. Anniversary Celebrations 20th. September

Thursday 20th. October 2022 -  Orkney & Stamford Bridge Vikings

Thursday 17th. November 2022 -  To be confirmed

Thursday 15th. December 2022 - no meeting

2.00pm Thursday 18th August (weather-permitting)

Valerie Taylor has agreed to lead a walk up Uppleby for about an hour. There is much of interest and she is very knowledgeable.

Walk up Spring Street to the Uppleby junction on the Thomas the Baker side of the road, and gather by the seat at the beginning of Uppleby.

Next meeting 2pm Thursday 16th. June "u3a Easingwold History Trail"

Meet outside the Tourist Information Centre at 2pm. 

The route is approx 1.5miles and should take an hour before ending back at the George for tea or coffee.

The aim is test out the route and check on the various sights to include (or exclude).

Workhouse Rules and Claypenny Gallop #meeting 20-5-22

 Just a few of the facts we learnt from Margot Bains presentation on "Easingwold - Poorhouse to Workhouse to Hospital"

Claypenny Hospital had visiting one afternoon a week. Patients came from all over the area and visitors without cars congregated in Exhibition Square in York to get the Reliant bus. It was standing room only and noisy as everyone caught up with the news since last month. In Easingwold everyone stormed off the bus and moved as fast as they could to the hospital. The elderly and middle aged women were amazing.  Laden with sweets, biscuits and home knitted garments they did 
this speed walking. Bottoms stuck out, elbows pumping they stormed 
ahead at amazing speed. After visiting, there was another, less laden, 
gallop for the bus. The drivers were lovely - happily waiting for the tail 
end Charlie's as there wasn't another bus. Late comers were told to 
take their time. They were a lovely crowd.  

(Mary Cowton, Easingwold History Facebook Page, 29 June 2020)

Update on "Easingwold History & Heritage Trail

Aim is to produce a history trail to celebrate 20 years of u3a in Easingwold this year.

We have identified 22 possible stops and now need to

• Check if these are relevant and have not missed any significant place
• Check details for inclusion in a leaflet with further information on a trail website
• Identify volunteers to pull together.

See below for a list of stops

Ryedale Folk Museum Thursday 21st April 22

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN

Step back in time and explore this beautiful setting where history is brought to life through its buildings and collections. 

Leaving Easingwold (car share where possible) 10am and returning 4pm

Cost :£6.25 (reduced normal entry fee) if booked in advance as part of this outing

Notes from meeting 17-03-22

 1. Geology around Easingwold

2. The Leather Industry of Easingwold

3. Potential highlights (buildings/heritage) for u3a History & Heritage Trail

4. Visit to Ryedale 

Next meeting "Leather Industry of Easingwold" 2pm Thursday 17th. March will be at SpringHill Court

 

1. Next meeting 2pm Thursday 17th. March will be at SpringHill Court, Manor Road, Easingwold

David David Wharton-Street will lead the discussions in March on "The Leather Industry, Water Supply & the Geology of Easingwold".  I will do an update on plans for a heritage trail.