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.

THE BAR WALLS and Other Features - Pictorial Description by David Wharton-Street

 

Check out this fantastic pictorial description by David

THE BAR WALLS and Other Features

David Wharton-Street, Easingwold u3a History & Heritage Group – Feb 2022

Bar Walls of York, 2pm Thursday 17th. Feb

We started the new year with a discussion about the Bar Walls of York.

 

Knowing a bit more about the history of the walls will help enhance our understanding of the history of North Yorkshire and enhance any visit to York.

It was an opportunity to share memories and information

For more details follow the link below

Update on programme for the year

The history group will restart 2pm Thursday February 17th.I don't think it is a good idea to meet this month thanks to Covid. I expect  that we will be in a better position for face to face meetings next month.

In addition to the monthly meetings (3rd Thursday afternoons) I have been discussing the possibility of setting up a u3a heritage trail to celebrate our 20th anniversary later this year. This will be a separate project involving Hambleton council and other key organisations in Easingwold. I will update you later on this.