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Apperley Bridge
Bingley
Burley in Wharfedale
Hebden Bridge
Keighley
Kirkstall Abbey
Mytholmroyd
Otley
Shipley
Todmorden
Wetherby
Armley
Barwick-in-Elmet
Bradford
Dewsbury
Halifax
Harewood
Ledsham
Leeds
Methley
Skipton
Slaithwaite
Sowerby Bridge
Tockwith
Wakefield
Wortley
West Yorkshire is in Yorkshire.
Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Aire rises around Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadley south-west past Skipton Castle [Map], Keighley, West Yorkshire [Map], Bingley [Map], Shipley, West Yorkshire [Map], Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map], Leeds [Map], Methley [Map], Castleford [Map], where it is joined by the River Calder, within 2km of All Saints Church, Ledsham [Map] then Brotherton [Map], Ferrybridge, where there was an historical crossing, Beal, North Yorkshire [Map], West Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Chapel Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Temple Hirst, North Yorkshire [Map], Snaith, East Yorkshire [Map], Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 800m north of Airmyn [Map].
Armley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Armley House, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In 1803 Benjamin Gott (age 40) bought an an estate in Armley, with wooded grounds plunging steeply down to the Aire valley. He employed the famous landscape designer Humphrey Repton to lay out the park and the architect Robert Smirke to build a grand mansion, Armley House, in the fashionable Greek Revival style, its colonnaded terrace overlooking spectacular views, on one side towards the romantic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey
St Bartholomew's Church, Armley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
St Bartholomew's Church, Armley is also in Churches in West Yorkshire.
St Bartholomew's Church, Armley [Map].There is a sculpture by Joseph Gott at the west end of the north aisle, a memorial to Benjamin Gott of Armley House who died in 1839. In the south aisle there is Faith comforting the Mourner, commemorating the two sons of Benjamin and Elizabeth Gott who died in Paris and Athens.
On 14th February 1840 Benjamin Gott (age 77) died. He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Armley [Map] where there is a monument to him sculpted by his son Joseph Gott (age 54). The pink veined marble base has a darkened plaque with tribute which includes the words: '...he maintained with inflexible uprightness the character of a merchant with impartial justice the office of a magistrate and with unshaken confidence the warmth of friendship he was always ready to promote the welfare of the town of Leeds...'
On 25th August 1863 William Gott (age 66) died at Patterdale suddenly whilst visiting. He was interred in the Gott Vault at St Bartholomew's Church, Armley [Map] on 1st September 1863. The cortège included a hearse, four coaches and a "large number of carriages", and it processed for an hour between Wyther Hall and Armley Church, while the Town Hall bell tolled.
Aston West Riding, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 2nd February 1455 John Melton 9th Baron Lucy was born to John Melton in Aston West Riding.
In 1476 John Melton of Aston Yorkshire 10th Baron Lucy was born to John Melton 9th Baron Lucy (age 20) and Alice Stanley (age 31) in Aston West Riding.
On 11th June 1510 John Melton 9th Baron Lucy (age 55) died in Aston West Riding.
On 26th February 1545 John Melton of Aston Yorkshire 10th Baron Lucy (age 69) died in Aston West Riding.
Badsworth, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Badsworth, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 13th October 1688 John Bright 1st Baronet (age 68) died. He was buried at Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Badsworth. Baronet Bright of Badsworth in Yorkshire extinct. His estates were inherited by his daughter Catherine Bright (age 23) and her husband Henry Liddell 3rd Baronet (age 44).
Barwick-in-Elmet, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet is also in Churches in West Yorkshire.
All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet [Map].
On 13 or 20th October 1809 Thomas Charles Gascoigne (age 23) died in a hunting accident. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet [Map]. 2,000 people and over 400 of his father's tenants attended his funeral.
Batley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Around 1550 Edward Copley was born to Alvery Copley (age 24) in Batley.
Around 1586 Alvery Copley was born to Edward Copley (age 36) in Batley.
Before 1616 Edward Copley (age 65) died in Batley.
In 1622 Edward Copley was born to Alvery Copley (age 36) in Batley.
Around 1631 Alvery Copley (age 45) died in Batley.
In 1667 John Copley was born to Edward Copley (age 45) in Batley.
In 1676 Edward Copley (age 54) died in Batley.
Bingley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Aire rises around Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadley south-west past Skipton Castle [Map], Keighley, West Yorkshire [Map], Bingley [Map], Shipley, West Yorkshire [Map], Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map], Leeds [Map], Methley [Map], Castleford [Map], where it is joined by the River Calder, within 2km of All Saints Church, Ledsham [Map] then Brotherton [Map], Ferrybridge, where there was an historical crossing, Beal, North Yorkshire [Map], West Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Chapel Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Temple Hirst, North Yorkshire [Map], Snaith, East Yorkshire [Map], Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 800m north of Airmyn [Map].
Bingley Grammar School, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 24th June 1762 Benjamin Gott was born to John Gott of Woodhall in West Yorkshire (age 42) and Susanna Jackson of Bradford at Calverley. He was educated at Bingley Grammar School until he was seventeen.
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Manningham, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 21st February 1879 Gertie Millar was born at Manningham, Bradford. Her father, John, was a mill worker and her mother, Elizabeth, a worsted-stuff worker. She began her professional career in a pantomime in Manchester,
Ryshworth Hall, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 4th February 1821 John Greenwood was born at Ryshworth Hall.
Bramham, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Wharfe rises on the moors above High Birkwith, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadly south past Kettlewell, North Yorkshire [Map], Grassington, North Yorkshire [Map], under the Hebden Suspension Bridge [Map], past Burnsall Craven [Map], Howgill, West Yorkshire [Map], under Barden Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], through te The Strid, West Yorkshire, past Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire [Map] and Bolton Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], then Ilkley, North Yorkshire [Map], Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire [Map], Otley, West Yorkshire [Map], Harewood House [Map], Wetherby [Map] and Tadcaster, Yorkshire [Map], Kirkby Wharfe, West Yorkshire [Map], Rhyther, West Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 1.25 Km north of Confluence of the Rivers Wharfe and Ouse [Map].
Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Brighouse, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Calverley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 24th June 1762 Benjamin Gott was born to John Gott of Woodhall in West Yorkshire (age 42) and Susanna Jackson of Bradford at Calverley. He was educated at Bingley Grammar School until he was seventeen.
On 14th February 1777 Walter Calverley aka Blackett 2nd Baronet (age 69) died. Baronet Blackett of Claverley in Yorkshire extinct. He was buried at Calverley. His estates, in line with the will of William Blackett 2nd Baronet, passed to John Trevelyan 4th Baronet (age 42), the son of Sir Walter's sister Julia (age 64). Wallington Hall remained in the Trevelyan family for over two centuries.
On or before 11th December 1785, the date he was baptised, Joseph Gott was born to Unamed Gott at Calverley. His parentage appears subject to some confusion being described by some sources as the son of Benjamin Gott (age 23), some as his second cousin; we have adopted the former relationship.
Clayton, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Around 1300 James Byron was born to Richard Byron of Clayton (age 26) at Clayton.
Around 1328 John Byron was born to James Byron (age 28) at Clayton.
In 1351 James Byron (age 51) died at Clayton.
Around 1371 John Byron was born to Richard Byron (age 42) at Clayton.
In 1465 John Byron (age 94) died at Clayton.
Copley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 8th September 1663 Mary Elizabeth Savile was born to John Savile 1st Baronet (age 23) at Copley.
In 1689 John Savile 1st Baronet (age 49) died at Copley. Baronet Savile of Copley extinct.
Darrington, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Stapleton Darrington, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 25th December 1767 Henry Lascelles 2nd Earl Harewood was born to Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood (age 27) and Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood (age 25) at Stapleton Darrington.
Denton Hall, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 17th January 1612 Thomas Fairfax 3rd Lord Fairfax was born to Ferdinando Fairfax 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (age 27) and Mary Sheffield (age 24) at Denton Hall.
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Calder rises on Heald Moor near Todmorden [Map] after which it passes Hebden Bridge [Map], Mytholmroyd [Map], Sowerby Bridge [Map], Dewsbury [Map], Sandal Castle [Map], under Wakefield Bridge [Map] before joining the River Aire at Castleford [Map].
Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In 1369 Simon Thornhill (age 33) died without surviving male issue. His daughter Elizabeth Thornhill (age 12) inherited his estates including Thornhill.
Around 1390 Margaret Pilkington was born to John Pilkington (age 26) at Thornhill.
On 3rd July 1482 Alice Gascoigne (age 66) died at Thornhill.
In 1583 George Savile was born to George Savile 1st Baronet (age 33) and Mary Talbot (age 27) at Thornhill.
On 11th November 1633 George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax was born to William Savile 3rd Baronet (age 21) and Anne Coventry Baroness Savile (age 21) at Thornhill.
In 1721 Beatrix Copley was born to John Copley (age 54) in Thornhill.
In 1732 John Copley (age 65) died in Thornhill.
Dintingdale, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 28th March 1461 a skirmish occurred near Ferrybridge. Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 32) fought. John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter (age 35) was killed.
John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25) was killed at Dintingdale. His son Henry (age 7) succeeded 10th Baron de Clifford, 10th Lord Skipton.
William Neville 1st Earl Kent (age 56) fought for York.
Drighlington, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In 1600 Archbishop James Margetson was born at Drighlington.
Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 28th March 1461 a skirmish occurred near Ferrybridge. Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 32) fought. John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter (age 35) was killed.
John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25) was killed at Dintingdale. His son Henry (age 7) succeeded 10th Baron de Clifford, 10th Lord Skipton.
William Neville 1st Earl Kent (age 56) fought for York.
Chronicle of Gregory. 28th March 1461. And the xxviij day of Marche, that was Palme Sunday evyn, the Lord Fewater (age 35) was slayne at Ferybryge, and many with him was slayne and drownyd. And the Erle of Warwycke (age 32) was hurte yn his legge with an arowe at the same jornaye.
The River Aire rises around Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadley south-west past Skipton Castle [Map], Keighley, West Yorkshire [Map], Bingley [Map], Shipley, West Yorkshire [Map], Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map], Leeds [Map], Methley [Map], Castleford [Map], where it is joined by the River Calder, within 2km of All Saints Church, Ledsham [Map] then Brotherton [Map], Ferrybridge, where there was an historical crossing, Beal, North Yorkshire [Map], West Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Chapel Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Temple Hirst, North Yorkshire [Map], Snaith, East Yorkshire [Map], Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 800m north of Airmyn [Map].
Fryston, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Around 1467 William Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne (age 15) and Margaret Percy (age 20) at Fryston.
On 20th October 1551 William Gascoigne (age 84) died at Fryston.
Harden, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In 1421 Thomas Arderne was born to Ralph Arderne (age 38) at Harden.
Haworth, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Around 1246 Ranulph Dacre was born to William Dacre (age 66) at Haworth.
In 1633 Frances Howard Lady Downing was born to William Howard (age 30) and Mary Eure (age 30). at Haworth.
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Calder rises on Heald Moor near Todmorden [Map] after which it passes Hebden Bridge [Map], Mytholmroyd [Map], Sowerby Bridge [Map], Dewsbury [Map], Sandal Castle [Map], under Wakefield Bridge [Map] before joining the River Aire at Castleford [Map].
Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Old Chapel, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 19th December 1811 Sarah Whitworth was born to Charles Whitworth and Sarah m Whitworth. She was baptised on 24th April 1912 at the Old Chapel, Heckmondwike.
Sarah Whitworth: On 18th August 1833 John Bottomley and she were married at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map].
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 4th April 1762 John Thewlis was born to Joshua Thewlis (age 34) at Holmfirth.
In 1804 Betty Thewlis was born to John Thewlis (age 41) and Hannah Hirst (age 40) at Holmfirth.
In February 1809 Joshua Thewlis (age 81) died at Holmfirth.
In 1829 Hannah Hirst (age 65) died at Holmfirth.
In 1841 George Haigh was born to Daniel Haigh (age 35) at Holmfirth.
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 18th April 1846 John Thewlis (age 84) died at Huddersfield.
Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 2nd July 1756 Joseph Thewlis (age 64) died at Almondbury.
All Hallows Church, Almondbury, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On or before 3rd September 1579, the date she was baptised at All Hallows Church, Almondbury, Grace Kaye was born.
On 2nd July 1609 Richard Saltonstall (age 23) and Grace Kaye (age 29) were married at All Hallows Church, Almondbury.
On 16th April 1786 John Thewlis (age 24) and Hannah Hirst (age 22) were married at All Hallows Church, Almondbury.
Hannah Hirst: In 1764 she was born. In 1829 she died at Holmfirth.
Farnley Tyas Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In October 1691 Joseph Thewlis was born at Kirkburton, Huddersfield.
Netherhill, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In October 1727 Joshua Thewlis was born to Joseph Thewlis (age 36) at Netherhill, Kirkburton.
Shelley, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In 1843 Cowdray House [Map] was sold to George Perceval 6th Earl Egmont (age 48) at Shelley, Kirkburton.
Hunslet, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Around 1357 Richard Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne VII (age 57) and Agnes Frank (age 32) in Hunslet.
Around 1357 Nicholas Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne VII (age 57) and Agnes Frank (age 32) in Hunslet.
Around 1390 Alice Gascoigne was born to Richard Gascoigne (age 33) in Hunslet.
Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In March 1639 Robert Atkins (age 98) died in Ilkley.
Keighley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Aire rises around Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadley south-west past Skipton Castle [Map], Keighley, West Yorkshire [Map], Bingley [Map], Shipley, West Yorkshire [Map], Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map], Leeds [Map], Methley [Map], Castleford [Map], where it is joined by the River Calder, within 2km of All Saints Church, Ledsham [Map] then Brotherton [Map], Ferrybridge, where there was an historical crossing, Beal, North Yorkshire [Map], West Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Chapel Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Temple Hirst, North Yorkshire [Map], Snaith, East Yorkshire [Map], Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 800m north of Airmyn [Map].
Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire is also in Abbeys in England.
In or before 1176 Henry Lacy 4th Baron Pontefract died. Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map]. His son Robert succeeded 5th Baron Pontefract.
In or before 1176 Henry Lacy 4th Baron Pontefract commissioned the building of Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map].
1800-1801. Thomas Girtin (age 24). Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map].
Around 1800. Thomas Girtin (age 24). Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map].
1801. Thomas Girtin (age 25). Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map].
. Before 1913. Alfred East (age 68). "Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map]".
The River Aire rises around Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadley south-west past Skipton Castle [Map], Keighley, West Yorkshire [Map], Bingley [Map], Shipley, West Yorkshire [Map], Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map], Leeds [Map], Methley [Map], Castleford [Map], where it is joined by the River Calder, within 2km of All Saints Church, Ledsham [Map] then Brotherton [Map], Ferrybridge, where there was an historical crossing, Beal, North Yorkshire [Map], West Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Chapel Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Temple Hirst, North Yorkshire [Map], Snaith, East Yorkshire [Map], Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 800m north of Airmyn [Map].
Ledsham, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On or before 30th June 1579 Mary Witham 1st Baronetess Bolles was born to William Witham of Ledstone (age 33) at Ledsham. She was baptised 30th June 1579.
Ledston, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Ledston Hall, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 30th May 1701 Theophilus Hastings 7th Earl Huntingdon (age 50) died. His son George (age 24) succeeded 8th Earl Huntingdon, 13th Baron Botreaux, 12th Baron Hungerford, 10th Baron Moleyns and 10th Baron Hastings. Elizabeth "Lady Betty" Hastings (age 19) received, after a legal dispute, in 1703, Ledston Hall and £3000 per year.
On 21st December 1739 Elizabeth "Lady Betty" Hastings (age 57) died unmarried. Francis Hastings 10th Earl Huntingdon (age 10) inherited her estates including Ledston Hall.
Liversedge, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Around 1322 William Neville of Liversedge was born to Edmund Neville (age 26) at Liversedge.
Around 1346 John Neville was born to William Neville of Liversedge (age 24) at Liversedge.
Around 1377 Thomas Neville of Liversedge was born to John Neville (age 31) at Liversedge.
Around 1411 Robert Neville was born to Thomas Neville of Liversedge (age 34) at Liversedge and Alice Gascoigne (age 21).
In 1436 John Neville of Liversedge was born to Robert Neville (age 25) and Ellen aka Anne Molyneux (age 19) at Liversedge.
Before 1488 John Neville of Chevet was born to John Neville of Liversedge (age 51) at Liversedge.
Methley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
In 1639 Edward Shippen was born to William Shippen at Methley [Map].
The River Aire rises around Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadley south-west past Skipton Castle [Map], Keighley, West Yorkshire [Map], Bingley [Map], Shipley, West Yorkshire [Map], Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map], Leeds [Map], Methley [Map], Castleford [Map], where it is joined by the River Calder, within 2km of All Saints Church, Ledsham [Map] then Brotherton [Map], Ferrybridge, where there was an historical crossing, Beal, North Yorkshire [Map], West Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Chapel Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Temple Hirst, North Yorkshire [Map], Snaith, East Yorkshire [Map], Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 800m north of Airmyn [Map].
Methley Rectory, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 12th May 1921 Archdeacon Henry Armstrong Hall (age 67) died at Methley Rectory.
Mitton, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Bashall Eaves Mitton, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Around 1353 Thomas Talbot was born to Edmund Talbot (age 13) at Bashall Eaves Mitton.
Around 1406 Elizabeth Talbot was born to Thomas Talbot (age 53) at Bashall Eaves Mitton. Date adjusted 1409 to be consistent with father's death.
Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Calder rises on Heald Moor near Todmorden [Map] after which it passes Hebden Bridge [Map], Mytholmroyd [Map], Sowerby Bridge [Map], Dewsbury [Map], Sandal Castle [Map], under Wakefield Bridge [Map] before joining the River Aire at Castleford [Map].
Nether Hallam Manor West Riding, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Before 19th March 1383 Piers Mauley (age 26) died at Nether Hallam Manor West Riding.
On 19th March 1383 Piers Mauley 4th Baron de Mauley (age 52) died at Nether Hallam Manor West Riding. His grandson Piers (age 5) succeeded 5th Baron Mauley.
Otley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Wharfe rises on the moors above High Birkwith, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadly south past Kettlewell, North Yorkshire [Map], Grassington, North Yorkshire [Map], under the Hebden Suspension Bridge [Map], past Burnsall Craven [Map], Howgill, West Yorkshire [Map], under Barden Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], through te The Strid, West Yorkshire, past Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire [Map] and Bolton Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], then Ilkley, North Yorkshire [Map], Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire [Map], Otley, West Yorkshire [Map], Harewood House [Map], Wetherby [Map] and Tadcaster, Yorkshire [Map], Kirkby Wharfe, West Yorkshire [Map], Rhyther, West Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 1.25 Km north of Confluence of the Rivers Wharfe and Ouse [Map].
Shibden, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Shibden Hall, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On or before 28th September 1752 Captain Jeremy Lister was born to Jeremiah Lister (age 39) at Shibden Hall. He was baptised 28th September 1752 at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map].
On 3rd April 1836 Captain Jeremy Lister (age 83) died at Shibden Hall. His daughter Anne "Gentleman Jack" Lister (age 45) inherited his estates including Shibden Hall.
Swillington West Yorkshire, Shibden, England, British Isles
Around 1461 George Hopton was born to William Hopton (age 36) and Margaret Wentworth (age 28) in Swillington West Yorkshire.
Shipley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Aire rises around Malham Tarn, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadley south-west past Skipton Castle [Map], Keighley, West Yorkshire [Map], Bingley [Map], Shipley, West Yorkshire [Map], Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map], Leeds [Map], Methley [Map], Castleford [Map], where it is joined by the River Calder, within 2km of All Saints Church, Ledsham [Map] then Brotherton [Map], Ferrybridge, where there was an historical crossing, Beal, North Yorkshire [Map], West Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Chapel Haddlesey, North Yorkshire [Map], Temple Hirst, North Yorkshire [Map], Snaith, East Yorkshire [Map], Rawcliffe, East Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 800m north of Airmyn [Map].
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
St James' Church, Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
St James' Church, Slaithwaite is also in Churches in West Yorkshire.
Before 13th March 1883 Sarah Whitworth (age 71). She was buried on 13th March 1883 at St James' Church, Slaithwaite [Map].
Sarah Whitworth: On 18th August 1833 John Bottomley and she were married at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map].
Soyland, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On or before 14th January 1810, possibly 1811, John Bottomley was born to Jeremiah Bottomley at Soyland. He was baptised on 14th January 1810 at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. His father is named as a Wollsorter.
John Bottomley: On 18th August 1833 he and Sarah Whitworth were married at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map]. In April 1849 he died at Halifax.
Steeton, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In 1402 William Fairfax was born to Richard Fairfax at Steeton.
Around 1420 Guy Fairfax of Carthorpe in Yorkshire was born to Richard Fairfax at Steeton.
In 1501 Alice Fitzwilliam was born to Thomas Fitzwilliam (age 27) and Anne Pakenham (age 16) at Steeton.
Thornton le Dale West Riding, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 17th May 1563 Richard "The Great Black Knight of the North" Cholmeley (age 48) died at Thornton le Dale West Riding. He was buried at All Saints Church Thornton le Dale West Riding.
All Saints Church Thornton le Dale West Riding, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 17th May 1563 Richard "The Great Black Knight of the North" Cholmeley (age 48) died at Thornton le Dale West Riding. He was buried at All Saints Church Thornton le Dale West Riding.
Thorpe Arch, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Around 1137 Juetta Flamville was born to William Arches (age 42) at Thorpe Arch.
Tockwith, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
Site of the Battle of Marston Moor, Tockwith, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
On 2nd July 1644 the Battle of Marston Moor was fought near Tockwith [Map] in Yorkshire. Alexander Seton aka Montgomerie 6th Earl Eglinton (age 56) fought for the Royal army. Lionel Carey (age 22) was killed. John Hay 1st Marquess Teviotdale (age 18) fought for the Parliamentary army.
At the Battle of Marston Moor Lucas (age 31) swept Fairfax's Yorkshire horse before him, but later in the day he was taken prisoner, in a battle won decisively by Parliament.
John Dolben (age 19) fought for the Royalists.
William Eure was killed.
Philip Musgrave 2nd Baronet (age 37) fought for the Royalists.
John Fenwick (age 42) was killed.
Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Calder rises on Heald Moor near Todmorden [Map] after which it passes Hebden Bridge [Map], Mytholmroyd [Map], Sowerby Bridge [Map], Dewsbury [Map], Sandal Castle [Map], under Wakefield Bridge [Map] before joining the River Aire at Castleford [Map].
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles [Map]
The River Wharfe rises on the moors above High Birkwith, North Yorkshire [Map] after which it travels broadly south past Kettlewell, North Yorkshire [Map], Grassington, North Yorkshire [Map], under the Hebden Suspension Bridge [Map], past Burnsall Craven [Map], Howgill, West Yorkshire [Map], under Barden Bridge, West Yorkshire [Map], through te The Strid, West Yorkshire, past Bolton Priory, North Yorkshire [Map] and Bolton Bridge, North Yorkshire [Map], then Ilkley, North Yorkshire [Map], Burley in Wharfedale, West Yorkshire [Map], Otley, West Yorkshire [Map], Harewood House [Map], Wetherby [Map] and Tadcaster, Yorkshire [Map], Kirkby Wharfe, West Yorkshire [Map], Rhyther, West Yorkshire [Map] before joining the River Ouse 1.25 Km north of Confluence of the Rivers Wharfe and Ouse [Map].
Bramham cum Oglethorpe Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 14th April 1827 Augustus Henry Fox Pitt-Rivers was born to William Augustus Lane-Fox (age 31) and Caroline Douglas at Bramham cum Oglethorpe Wetherby.
St James' Church, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In 1453 William Fairfax (age 51) died. He was buried at St James' Church, Wetherby.
Wighill, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 8th July 1425 Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk (age 59) died at Wighill. She was buried at St Michael's Church, Hoveringham. Her son John Mowbray 2nd Duke of Norfolk (age 33) inherited her estates including Framlingham Castle, Suffolk [Map].
In 1542 Jane Threlkeld (age 79) died at Wighill.
Woodhouse, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In 1360 Lucy Sheffield was born to William Sheffield (age 20) at Woodhouse.
In 1443 Lucy Sheffield (age 83) died at Woodhouse.
Wortley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
In February 1365 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 40) was a Commissioner of oyer and terminer of disorder at Wortley.
Wharncliffe House, Wortley, West Yorkshire, England, British Isles
On 3rd June 1987 Alan Montagu Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie 4th Earl of Wharncliffe (age 52) died at Wharncliffe House, Wortley. He was buried at the Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. His second cousin once removed Richard (age 34) succeeded 5th Earl Wharncliffe, 7th Baron Wharncliffe of Wortley in Yorkshire.