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York Herald, 18 Nov. 1809: BISHOP MONKTON. To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, 'A MESSUAGE of DWELLING-HOUSE, with Barn, Stables, Orchard, and about 30 Acres of excellent Land, in a good state of cultivation, now in the possession of Mr. William Wells, (the Owner) who will treat for the same. The above estate is Copyhold.’ Bishop Monkton is only three miles from Ripon, and seven from Knaresborough.

York Herald, 18 November 1810: For SALE by PUBLIC AUCTION, IN TWO LOTS, At the Unicorn Inn, Ripon, on THURSDAY the TWENTY-NINTH November, 1810, precisely at FOUR o'clock,

LOT I. A CLOSE of PASTURE LAND, near the Village of Bishop Monkton, containing, by survey, 1 Acres, 3 Roods, 2 Perches, more or less, in the occupation of William Hewson.

LOT II. That eligible FARM, called Monkton Manor, adjoining the great Road which leads from Ripon to Ripley, and well situated for Markets; consisting of a complete FARM-HOUSE, and several enclosures of Land, in a Ring fence, and good state of cultivation, containing in the whole, by survey, Two Hundred and Twenty-seven Acres, two Roods, more or less, and now in the occupation of the said William Hewson. The Estate is held under the Archbishop of York, for three existing Lives, with benefit of renewal. For particulars apply to Mr. John Heddon, of Ripon, Mr. Abraham Peacock, of Topcliffe, near Thirsk, or to Mr. Coates, at his Office in Ripon. October 27th, 1810.

Leeds Mercury, 16 May 1812: RALPH LOMAS, PAPER MANUFACTURER, Bishop Monkton, near Ripon, Returns thanks to his Friends and the Public for past Favors, and respectfully informs them that he MANUFACTURES VARIOUS SORTS of PAPER on the most reasonable Terms; also to inform them that he has no Connexion whatever with Lomas and Johnson, Paper Manufacturers, of Mickley, near Ripon. Bishop Monkton, April 16, 1812.

Leeds Intelligencer, 2 Sept. 1816: BANKRUTCY —The Creditors who have proved their Debts under a Commission of Bankrupt awarded and issued and now in Prosecution against JOSEPH MOORE, of Bishop Monkton, in the Parish of Ripon, in the County of York; JAMES TENNANT, of Leeds, in the County of York ; and JONATHAN FOSTER, of Bishop Monkton aforesaid, flax Spinners, Dealers, Chapmen and Co-partners, (now or late carrying on Trade at Bishop Monkton aforesaid, under the Firm of Moore, Tennant and Company are desired to meet the Assignees of the | said Bankrupts’ Estate and Effects, on Wednesday I the Eleventh Day of September next, at Eleven o’clock in the Forenoon, at the Sessions House, in Leeds aforesaid, in Order to assent to, or dissent from, the said Assignees selling and disposing of the real and personal Estate and Effects, or ether Interest or Interests of the said Bankrupts by Public Auction, or private Contract, at such Time or Times, and in such Manner as they may think proper. Also to assent to. or dissent from, the Assignees employing such Agents, Travellers Clerks, and Servants, as they may think necessary, in and about the Affairs of the said Bankrupts, and to make such Remuneration for such Services as sliall appear to them to be reasonable. [...] COUPLAND and LISTER. Solicitors under the said Commission.

Leeds Intelligencer, 24 Aug. 1818: TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, At the Unicorn Inn in Ripon, in the County of York, on Thursday the 24th Day of September next, between the Hours of Five and Seven in the Afternoon, ALL those THREE Valuable CLOSES of Rich LAND, situate at Bishop Monkton, near Ripon, the Property of Thomas Taylor and John Taylor, late of that Place, known by the Names of Howfield, or otherwise Mainsfield, Gaysay Field, otherwise Chapel Field, or Low Field and Moor

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Field, containing together in Statute Measure 16a. 3r. 4p. The above Estate is Copyhold of the Manor of Ripon. The Premises will be put up to Sale either together, or in such Lots, as may appear most suitable to Purchasers. Every Particular may be had at the Office of Mr. Edward Richardson, Solicitor, in Wetherby. August 20, 1818.

Leeds Intelligencer, 25 Oct. 1819: Burnett's Assignment. The Creditors of WILLIAM BURNETT of Bishop Monkton, the County of York, who have executed his Assignment, may receive Dividend on their respective Debts, on applying to Mr. John Britain, of Ripon, the Assignee, any time after 19th Day of November now next ensuing. Ripon, Oct. 81,1819.

Leeds Mercury, 28 April 1821: A remarkable phenomenon occurred at Bishop Monkton, near Ripon, on Wednesday week, on the estate belonging to Mr. Charnock. About two o'clock in the afternoon of that day, the attention of a person in the service of that gentleman, suddenly attracted by a kind of rumbling noise, which apparently proceeded from the stack-yard, distant not more than thirty yards from Mr. Charnock's house. He at first supposed the noise to proceed from some children playing and throwing stones against the doors and walls; but, on going into the yard, he was surprised to find no one there. On looking, however, up the avenue, formed by a row of stacks and leading to the house, he observed small portion of the ground in motion, which, after remaining in a state of considerable agitation for a few minutes, suddenly presented an opening of about a foot square, from whence issued a great body of water, which soon returning with the same violence and rapidity that marked its' first appearance, carried down with it a portion of the surrounding earth, several feet extent, which was instantly buried in the abyss below. The water, however, continued to ebb and flow, more or less, at intervals during the whole of that day. Mr. Charnock and another gentleman plumbed this subterraneous pit on the evening of the same day, when it was found to be fifty-eight feet in depth; the water has now subsided to remain settled within two yards of the top. Two large stacks were immediately removed, which, had it happened in the night, would have been swallowed up.

Yorkshire Gazette, 27 July 1822: Collection in their parish, in aid of the fund for the distressed Irish peasantry. At Skelton Chapelry, near Ripon, a collection has been made amounting to £8. 17s. 2d. and at Marton-le-moor, the parish of Topcliffe, £3. 8s. 2d. both by the Rev. J. Crakelt, Curate. At the Chapelry of Winkesley, £3. 8s. 3d. and the chapelry of Sawley, £2. l6s. 2d. both in the Parish of Ripon, remitted by the Rev. John Oates, Curate. At the Chapelry of Bishop Monkton, in the Parish Ripon, the Rev. Robert Pool, Curate. £3. 1s. 2d.

Leeds Intelligencer, 9 Oct. 1823: BISHOP MONKTON, NEAR RIPON. SALE by AUCTION, at the House of George Green, Innholder, in Bishop Monkton, in the County of York, on Monday, the 13th Day October, 1823, Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, together or in Lots, as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale a Freehold Garth or Close of excellent MEADOW or PASTURE LAND, situate in the Village of Bishop Monkton aforesaid, with THREE neat COTTAGES erected thereon, and Garden to each; containing 2a. Or. 24p. now in the Occupation of Thomas Myers and others, Tenants. Also, a Copyhold Close of Arable LAND, of good Quality, called the Moor Field, containing 15a. Or. 24p. adjoining the High Road leading from Ripon to Harrogate, near to good Lime and Stone, and in desirable Situation for Building, now in the Occupation of W. Huson, as Tenant. Further Particulars may be known on Application at the Office of Messrs, COATES and MORLEY, Solicitors, in Ripon.— Ripon, September 17th, 1823.

Yorkshire Post, 21 Aug. 1824: BISHOP MONKTON, near Ripon. To be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, At the House of Wm. BURNETT, at the Sign of the Lamb, in Bishop Monkton aforesaid,

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MONDAY, the Day of AUGUST, 1824, at Three o'Clock, either together or in the following or such other Lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale ; A VERY desirable Copyhold ESTATE, in Bishop Monkton aforesaid, the Property of Mr. MOSES, and in the Occupation of .Mr. George Wilks, his Tenant; consisting of the following Particulars and Quantities of Land, more or less, viz: A.R.P. Lot 1 The House, Barn, Stables, Homestead, and Garths Meadow, and 4 2 0 Pasture Land, in a Ring-Fence, in the Village Lot 2 The Ings Close 3 0 0 Lot 3 The Ings Allotment 10 2 5 Lot 4 The Yorbus Close, near the Village 2 2 0 Lot 5 The two Ripon Field Allotments, divided into several Closes, 15 0 20 also very near the village Lot 6 The Mains Field Allotments, divided into several Closes (of 21 0 80 which 2 Acres and 24 Perches, or thereabouts, are Freehold) The .Moor Allotment adjoining the Ripon and Harrogate Road 7 3 32 ——— 64 3 7

Further Particulars may obtained, by applying at the Office of Mesas. Coates and Morley, Ripen. August 12th, 1824.

York Herald, 5 August 1826: BISHOP MONKTON HALL. TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CON- TRACT, a valuable Freehold and Copyhold ESTATE, with a small portion of Leasehold, situated at Bishop Monkton, in the Parish of Ripon, in the West-Riding of the County of York, comprising Bishop Monkton Hall, seven Farm-Houses, or Messuages, five Cottages, three Mills, and 744 Acres of stood Land, including 9 Acres in thriving Plantations. 643 Acres are free from Great Tithe. A navigable Canal from the River Ure up to the Village of Bishop Monkton. The situation of this Estate is such as renders it well calculated for Commerce and Sports of the Field.

Bishop Monkton is pleasantly situated on the Right or West Bank of the River Ure, about 3 1/2 miles from Boroughbridge, 3 1/2 miles from Ripon, 7 from Knaresbrough, and 8 from Harrogate. Part of the Purchase-money may remain upon the Property, if required. Further Particulars may be known by applying personally, or by Letter (Post paid), to Mr. Charnock, of Monkton Hall, near Ripon. July 25 1826.

Yorkshire Gazette, 1 Sept. 1827: TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on THURSDAY, l3th September, 1827, (if not previously disposed by Private Contract,) at the BLACK BULL INN, RIPON, at the hour of Four in the Afternoon. A Valuable Copyhold, Freehold and Tythe-free ESTATE, called YOBUS-HOUSE situate in the Township of Bishop Monkton, near Ripon, in sundry inclosures, well Fenced, containing 101 Acres. Copyhold in the Manor of Ripon, and 9 Acres with the House, Barn, Stable, &c. &c. Freehold, standing on an eminence, and so situated as command a view of nearly the whole Farm.

It is in a good Sporting Country, about Three Miles from Ripon, Four from Boroughbridge, Seven from Knaresborough, and Eight from Harrogate. For further Information apply to Mr. CHARNOCK, at Bishop Monkton, near Ripon. N B. More Land can be added to suit a Purchaser if required.

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London Evening Standard, 18 Feb. 1869: HOUSE OF COMMONS, February 16: CATHOLIC CLAIMS — Mr. H. MAXWELL presented a petition from the inhabitants of the town of Mohill, in the county of Leitrim, against further concessions to the Roman Catholics, and praying for the suppression of the Roman Catholic Association, and of the Jesuits in Ireland, and for the better regulation of the elective franchise as regards the 40s. freeholders. The hon. member also presented petitions against the Roman Catholic claims from the Protestant inhabitants of Enniscorthy ; from the parish of St. Mary ; from Irwinstown, in the county of Fermanagh ; and from the gentlemen, clergy, and inhabitants of the parish of Carrigallan, in the county of Fermanagh. Mr. PETIT presented a petition of a similar character from the inhabitants of Bishop's Monkton.

Leeds Intelligencer, 9 July 1829: MANSION-HOUSE and ESTATE at BISHOP MONKTON, near Ripon TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, at the Unicorn Inn, Ripon, the County of York, on Monday, the Thirteenth Day of July next, at Two o'clock the Afternoon, in Lots;

All that Modern comfortable MANSION-HOUSE, with all requisite attached and detatched Offices, suited to a genteel Family ; pleasantly situated on the Southern Bank of the beautiful River Ure, and nearly opposite to Newby Hall, well Wooded, and ornamented with fine growing Plantations, with a Fishpond near Four Acres, constantly supplied with Water, an well stocked with Fish, at a short Distance from the Front of the House, and surrounded by nearly 100 Acres of Good Grass Land. Also, sundry FARM-HOUSES, and all necessary Out- Offices to the same, in good Repair; and about 642 ACRES of ARABLE, MEADOW, and PASTURE LAND; together with the TITHES of Corn, Hay, Wool, aid Lamb, arising from the same, and part of the Property is redeemed from Land Tax.

Bishop Monkton is Four Miles from Ripon and Boroughbridge, Six from Knaresbrough, Eight from Harrogate, and 22 from York and Leeds, and joined to the River Ure by a Navigable Canal. Printed Particulars of the Lots may be had at the Office of Mr. Burrill. Solicitor, Masham, and at the Offices of Mr. Coates and Mr. Humphries, Ripon; Plans may also be seen, and every further Information had and a Person at the Mansion-House, at Bishop Monkton, will show the Premises—Ripon, June 10, 1829.

Leeds Intelligencer, 12 Nov. 1829: Highway Robbery.—Last Friday afternoon, between the hours of three and four o'clock, a servant of Mr. Jackson's, of Burton Leonard, near Knaresbrough, was stopped by three villains, on the road between Bishop Monkton and Ripon, who succeeded in robbing him of sixteen shillings and sixpence In silver.

Leeds Intelligencer, 11 Nov. 1830: BISHOP MONKTON, near RIPON.—TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, either together or in Lots, a FREEHOLD and COPYHOLD ESTATE, consisting of about 710 Acres of fine Meadow, Pasture and Arable LAND, with an excellent MANSION HOUSE, and Outbuildings, together with SIX FARM HOUSES, and Premises attached, and also THREE COTTAGES in the Village ; the Whole comprising a fine PLOT of LAN D, situated in a rich and fertile Neighbourhood ; is well Watered, and surrounded with excellent Markets, being about Four Miles from Ripon, Boroughbridge and Ripley; Six from Knaresbro', and Seven from Harrogate. For further Information apply to Mr. Charnock, Bishop Monkton, where Plans will be shown, and Particulars given, and where a Person is appointed to show the Estate.

Leeds Intelligencer, 24 March 1831: WILLIAM JOHNSON, charged with stealing two ewe sheep, the property of John Abbott and Wm. Thackeray. Blackburne (with whom was Mr. Knowles) conducted the prosecution. On the 10th of November, the prosecutors who are butchers, put several sheep into a

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field at Follifoot, near Knaresborough, and the following morning two of them were missing. The prisoner having disappeared from the neighbourhood suspicion attached to him, and he was pursued by the prosecutors, who came np with him on the road near Bishop Monkton. Mr. Abbott asked the prisoner to take a pipe and a glass of ale with him, but he refused, saying " you want me about the sheep." They told him they did, and the prisoner then took a knife from his pocket and threatened to cut his throat. The prosecutors, who were on horseback, immediately alighted and secured him, when he confessed that he had sold the sheep to John Smith, butcher, at Bishop Monkton, which story was proved to be correct. In his defence, the prisoner said "I never sold the sheep in my life, my Lord." The Jury found him Guilty, and judgment of death was recorded against him. — Death recorded.

York Herald, 16 April 1831: THOMAS CHARNOCK, ESQ. DECEASED. ALL Persons having any Claims on the Estate of THOMAS CHARNOCK, Esq.. late of Bishop Monkton Hall, in the Township of Bishop Monition, and Parish of Ripon, in the County of York, Esquire, Deceased, are requested to send an Account thereof with the particulars of their Securities, to William Charnock, Esquire, of Littlethorpe, near Ripon, or Mr. John Henry Cuauxock. of Bishop Monkton, the acting Executors; or to Mr. J. Howard. Solicitor, Ripon: and all Persons who are Indebted to the Estate of the said Thomas Charnock, are requested to pay the amount of their respective Debts, as above, at their earliest convenience. Ripon. July 7th. 1831.

Yorkshire Gazette, 16 Feb. 1833: On Monday, the11th inst., at after a short illness. Mr. James Britain, brewer maltster, one the aldermen of that borough.

Hull Advertiser and Exchange Gazette, 8 March 1833: A CAPITAL BREWERY, PUBLIC HOUSES, & LAND, At Ripon and Bishop Monkton, in the County of York. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. At the House of Mr. Robert Taylor the Sign the Wheat Sheaf fan, Ripon, in the County of York, Friday, the Day of March, 1833, between the Hours of Five and Six in the Afternoon, several Lots, and subject to such conditions as shall then be produced (Unless previously disposed of by private Contract, of which due Notice will be given,) A Capital Public BREWERY, which has been established upwards of 30 years, and possessing Capabilities for carrying the Malting and Brewing Business an extensive Scale, consisting of good DWELLIN G HOUSE, with a large Brewhouse, Tunhouse, Maltkiln, Drying Kiln and other and Conveniences, and Stable for Ten Horses, situate in High Skelgate, in Ripon aforesaid, lately occupied Mr. Alderman James Britain, deceased. Also a small DWELLINGHOUSE, now used as a Beer Shop, with a large Yard and Garden belonging thereto, and Cottage in the Blue Bell Yard, both adjoining the above Brewing Premises, and now in the several Occupations of James Pallisor and Richard Cundale. Also a good DWELLING-HOUSE, called the Wheat Sheaf Inn, situate Fishergate, between the Old and New Market Places in Ripon aforesaid, with Maltkiln, Chambers, Stable and other Buildings, Garden roomy Yard behind the same, now in the occupation of Mr. Robert Taylor. Also a DWELLING-HOUSE and Premises, called the Lamb Inn, situate at Bishop Monkton, about Three Miles from Ripon aforesaid, with the Barn, Stables, Yard, Garden, and Orchard thereto belonging, now in the occupation Joseph Bake. Also two Closes of LAND, called Bishop’s Closes, situate the Township of Ripon aforesaid, containing together about 10a. 1r. 21p., (more or less,) now in the occupation Mr. Christopher Scott. The Brewery Premises (except a small part which is rented of Mrs. Lawrence,) and the adjoining DWELLING-HOUSE and COTTAGE, and also the Wheat Sheaf Inn, are Freehold ; the Lamb Inn, and Premises at Bishop Monkton, are Copyhold of the Manor of Ripon; and the Two Closes of Land are held on Lease under the Archbishop of York, for the Residue of Term of 21 Years, from the 25th of April, (renewable every Seven Years as usual.) small Annual Rent of £1. 5s. 5p. Immediate

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Possession may be had of the Brewery Premises. For Further Particulars, apply to Mr. J. Howard, Solicitor, March 4, 1833.

Leeds Intelligencer, 18 June 1833: BISHOP MONKTON, near RIPON.— TO SOLD AUCTION, (by Order of the Mortgagee.) Thursday the Fourth Day of July next, at Six o'Clock the Evening, at the House of Mr. William Milner, the Black Bull Inn, in Ripon, (in the following or such other lots as may be agreed upon. subject to Conditions of Sale to be then produced

Lot 1, All that FLAX MILL, formerly used as a Corn Mill, called Monkton Mill, with the CROFT thereto adjoining, (now converted into a Reservoir for the said Mill,) containing by Estimation 1a.2r.38p. together with COTTAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE adjoining the same, severally in the Occupation of Anthony Burnett, and John Hullah, Tenants. The Flax Mill contains Machinery of the best Quality and latest Improvements, and has Advantage of a constant Supply off Water.

Lot 2. All those TWO CLOSES or PARCELS of Arable LAND and PLANTATIONS adjoining, of the Names and Dimensions following, viz.:— New Close, 10a. 1r. 30p., Plantation adjoining, 0a. 1r. 30p., Brierham Bank, 8a. 3r. 30p., Plantation adjoining, 0a. 21r. 30p.

Lot 3. One Part of a Field or Close of Land, called Hell Ing, adjoining the last Lot. Five Acres thereabouts. This Lot is Tithe-free.

Lot 4. All that PIECE PARCEL LAND, called Long Brook, through which runs the Navigation from the River Ure to Bishop Monkton, containing Two Acres or thereabouts. Three last Lots are tenanted by Mr. Robert Brown, of Bishop Monkton.

Lot 5. All that PIECE or PARCEL of Arable LAND, called Millner Hill containing by measurement, 3a.3r.4p. in the Occupation of Stephen Foster, as Tenant.

The whole of the above Property is held by lease from his Grace the Archbishop York, for Three Lives respectively, of the Ages of 26, 37, and 38, or thereabouts, and for the Life the longest Liver, subject to the Payment of Year Ground Rent to the original Lessee. The respective Tenants will show the Premises, and Plan of the Property may be seen in the general Map of the Township of Bishop Monkton at the office Mr. Thomas Robinson, Land Agent, in Ripon.

Leeds Intelligencer, 23 July 1833: MANSION-HOUSE and ESTATE, at BISHOP-MONITION, near Ripon TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION at the Unicorn Inn, Ripon, the County of York, on Wednesday the 31st Day of August next, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, either together or in Lots, as may agreed upon at the Time of Sale; the MANSION-HOUSE, called Monkton Hall, with Gardens, Lawn, and Shrubberies, Coach- Houses, Stables, and requisite Out-offices, forming an agreeable and Rural Residence for a genteel Family, situated on the Ranks of the River Ure, nearly opposite to Newby Hall, Ornamented by luxuriant Plantations; and a Fish Pond immediately Front of the House, covering nearly Four Acres, constantly supplied by a powerful Stream of Water, and well stocked with Fish. With the Mansion will also SOLD, about ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY ACRES of good LAND, chiefly Grass, surrounding the House, accommodated with well-built Farm Houses, and in every Way adapted for Occupation by Owner or his Tenants. Also, THREE compact FARMS, containing respectively 110a. 0r. 39p., 127a. 7r. 4p., and 154a. 0r. 34p. of productive Arable, Meadow, and Pasture LAND, with suitable Farm Houses and Buildings, the Whole being in the Occupation of good Tenants, and offering Opportunity for investing Money to Advantage in this beautiful Part the

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County. The TITHES of Corn, Hay, Wool, and Lamb, of nearly the Whole of the above Estate, being the Property of the Owner, WILL BE SOLD along with it, and the Land Tax is also in part redeemed.

BISHOP MONKTON is Four Miles from Ripon and Boroughbridge. Six from Knaresborough, Eight from Harrogate, and Twenty-two from York and Leeds. Printed Particulars of the Estate, further Information, may be had, and Plans may seen, at the Office of Messrs COATES and Solicitors, and Mr. Robert Brown, one the principal Tenants in Bishop Monkton, will shew the Estate. Ripon. July 23 1833.

Halifax Express, 6 February 1834: THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS — The matters of the Petitions and Schedules of the Prisoners hereinafter named (the same having been filed in the Court) are appointed to be beard as follows : At the Court House at Wakefield, in and for the West Riding of the County of York, on the Day of February, 1834, at 'Ten o'Clock in the Morning — RICHARD RHODES, late of Bishop Monkton, near Ripon, Yorkshire, Surgeon and Apothecary.

Yorkshire Gazette, 12 Nov. 1835: FIRE — On Monday evening a fire broke out in the flax mill of Mr. S. Pearson, at Bishop Monkton, near Knaresbro', owing to the snuff of a candle being thrown upon some tow in the chamber. The persons at work in the chamber immediately spread an alarm, and the fire was extinguished in less than hour, and destroyed only the yarn and three bags of tow in the room where it broke out.

Leeds Mercury, 12 March 1836: TO BE LET, with immediate Possession, TWO valuable FLAX MILLS, situate at Bishop Monkton, near Ripon, well supplied with Water, and fitted up with Machinery for either Line or Tow. For further Particulars apply Wm. Pearson, on the premises. All Letters to be Post-paid.

Yorkshire Gazette, 4 March 1837: Church Petitions. —Petitions to both Houses Parliament, praying that if the collection of church-rates in their present form be abolished, the support and repair of church fabrics may be paid for from some other national fund, so as to preserve the "principle of a national church”, have this week been signed by inhabitants of Knaresborough, Ripon, Thirsk, Aldbrough, Boro’bridge. Staveley, Bishop Monkton, Kirby Hill, and several other places. Petitions to the same effect have been signed by the clergy of the Deaneries of Boro'bridge and Ripon, in the Archdeaconry Richmond. Also, similar petitions have been presented from the county liberty magistrates resident in the neighbour' hood of Ripon. The whole county of York we believe is in motion to petition in support of the Church, and we have the pleasure to state to state that the Weslyan Methodists, in the petitions hitherto signed have been most forward in their exertions to assist the Church.

Yorkshire Gazette, 6 Jan. 1838: RIPON. — A social tea meeting was held at the Public Rooms, in Ripon, on Friday evening, the 29th ult. It was got up by a few friends of the Methodist New Connexion, and the profit arising from the sale of tickets (which were Is. 6d. each was to be applied to the reduction of a debt upon a chapel belonging to the New Connexion at Bishop Monkton, four miles from Ripon. The tables (thirteen in number) were provided gratuitously in the kindest most handsome manner Mrs. Scruton, Mrs. J. Stephenson, Mrs. Kearsley, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Steel, Mrs. R. Williamson, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Aspen Mrs. Thwaites, Mrs. Plain, H. Day, Miss Ingram, and Mrs. Wm. Williamson. Tea was provided at five o'clock; and after partaking of this delightful and invigorating beverage, the company were gratified by the performance of a selection of sacred music

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vocal and instrumental, consisting of anthems, hymns, & etc. Most of the performers were from Aldborough and Boroughbridge and others were residents in the city. Their services were gratuitous and were very effective for the occasion. Mr. Bates, organist the Cathedral, presided at the piano with bis accustomed skill and effect. Suitable addresses were also delivered in the course of evening, by Mr. Williamson, Mr. Croft (Independent minister), and the Bev. Robert Henshaw (minister of the New Connexion).

Leeds Mercury, 1 Sept 1838: At BISHOP MONKTON, near RIPON — On Tuesday, the Eleventh Day of September, 1838 unless previously disposed of by Private Contract.

THE whole of the valuable FLAX SPINNING MACHINERY, Tools, Implements, &c., in the Mill lately occupied by Mr. George Wilks, at Bishop Monkton aforesaid; comprising Three Carding Engines, One Head, Two Silvers, Second Tow Drawing, Four Heads of Second Line Drawing, Four Spindles of Line Roving, Seven Double Frames, One Single Side of 24 Spindles, a Side of Line Two Spinning, made by Taylor and Wordsworth; also Reels, Bobbins, and a Variety of other Machinery, &c.

The Machinery may be viewed, and other Particulars may be known, by applying to Mr. John Marshall, at Bishop Monkton.

Leeds Intelligencer, 14 September 1839: A CLEVER ASS - At the Ripon Court House, the other day, a shoemaker, at Burton Leonard, was summoned by the Pindar of Bishop Monkton for a pound breach, in releasing his ass from the pinfold after it had been impounded for a trespass. The defendant said that his beast had liberated itself, as it was in the habit of opening gates, and he called a witness who gave such evidence that the Magistrates declined to convict, and recommended the parties to settle the matter out of Court.

York Herald, 10 October 1835: BOROUGHBRIDGE AND ALDBROUGH against MONKTON AND SKELTON. A match was played at Boroughbridge between these two clubs, on Friday the 2nd at October. The following is a statement of the game : —

BOROUGHBRIDGE AND ALDBROUGH. First Innings Second Innings Total 46 Total 74

MONKTON AND SKELTON. First Innings Second Innings Total 84 Total 37

Monkton and Skelton winning with 7 wickets to go down The return match will be played at Bishop Monkton on Monday the 12th.

Yorkshire Gazette, 27 April 1839: TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a Cause " ELSWORTH v. WILKS," with the Approbation of William Brougham, Esq., one of the Masters of the said Court, at the Lamb Inn, Bishop Monkton, in the County of York, in the Month of May next, in One Lot, a CLOSE of Freehold LAND, containing 6a. 8r. 9p. or thereabouts, called Poole Field, and a Copyhold Close LAND, containing la. 2r. 24r. or thereabouts, called Folly or Great Hill Close, iv the said Township of Bishop Monkton, in the possession of

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George Wilks, and formerly of George Dawson, with the Tithes or Moduses in Lieu of Tithes arising from the said Two Closes. The Time of Sale will shortly be published, when Printed Particulars may be had (Gratis) at the said Master's Chambers in Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane; and of Mr. LUKE THOMPSON and Mr. JOHN NORTH, Solicitors, York.

London Evening Standard, 6 June 1839: IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT — HOUSE OF COMMONS, Wednesday, June 5. The Speaker took the chair at a few minutes after three o'clock, for the purpose of receiving petitions. Mr. CROMPTON presented a petition from Carlow, praying the house to make no further grant to Maynooth College. [...] The following petitions were presented against the govern- ment plan of national education: [...] Bishop Monkton (among very many others, including Burton Leonard).

Yorkshire Gazette, 21 Dec. 1839: - Stephen Foster, the overseer of Bishop Monkton, met by appointment Mr. Thomas Robinson, as the Dean and Chapter’s agent, before the magistrates, Mr. Robinson agreeing to show cause cause why that body refused to pay the poor-rate on their tithes within the township of Bishop Monkton. He explained that these tithes were over-rated, after making allowances for the necessary and usual deductions from this kind of property; that until the decision of a cause now pending in the Queen's Bench, he did not feel justified paying after the rate demanded. The hearing was consequently deferred for the present.

Yorkshire Gazette, 29 Feb. 1840: RIPON COURT HOUSE, 21 Feb — The guardians of the poor of High and Low Bishopside made three applications for orders of maintenance on the fathers of illegitimate children [...] Stephen Foster, one of the Bishop Monkton overseers, made a similar application in respect of an unfortunate female of that township when the required order was granted This overseer also brought in for examination another female, who had become resident in Bishop Monkton, and chargeable to the township in consequence of the birth of a bastard child of which she had been there delivered a few months since. It appeared that she had, about ten years since, obtained a settlement at South Stainley; an order was accordingly made out for her removal tithe.

Leeds Mercury, 21 March 1840: TO BE LET, a substantial and convenient MILL, Three Stories In Height, now occupied as a Flax Spinning Mill, situate at Bishop Monkton, near the City of Ripon, and having the command of a Twenty Feet Fall of Water, which affords a constant supply. This Mill was formerly used as a Paper Mill, for which it is exceedingly well adapted, having the Advantage of a fine Spring of Water Immediately adjoining. The tenant can be accommodated with a DWELLING- HOUSE, several COTTAGES, and a few Acres of LAND, nearly contiguous to the MILL, if required. Further Particulars may be known, on application to Mr. Robinson, Timber Merchant, Bondgate Green, Ripon or to Mr. WISE, Solicitor, Ripon. March11, 1840.

Yorkshire Gazette, 28 March 1840: DEATH BY BURNING.—An inquest was held Monday, the 23rd instant, by J. R. Robson, Esq., coroner for the city of Ripon, and the liberty the township of Bishop Monkton, nearby to inquire into the circumstances the death of Mary Smith, aged seven years, the daughter of Wm. Smith, waterman. It appeared that on Sunday afternoon the deceased was rubbing the soot from off a kettle upon a shelf in the cabin of a vessel, and then took the soot in her hands to the fire, and whilst so doing her pinafore caught fire, and she was immediately enveloped in flames. The father of the deceased was on deck the time the accident occurred, heard the screams, and immediately ran to her assistance and succeeded in extinguishing the flames, but not until she was severely burnt, her clothes being all burnt off except a few shreds, Medical assistance was procured, but the deceased died the following morning. Verdict—" Accidentally burnt."

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York Herald, 25 April 1840: CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC: WHEREAS, MY WIFE, MARY ANN RHEEDER, having left mv home, without any lawful cause, I hereby give Notice, that I will not be answerable for any Debts she may contract after this date ; I also hereby caution the Public against Harbouring the said Mary Ann Rheeder, without my consent. JOHN RHEEDER. Bishop Monkton, April 23, 1840.

Leeds Intelligencer, 24 October 1840: GAME CONVICTION — At the Ripon Court House, on Friday last, John Metcalfe, of Burton Leonard, labourer, was convicted of having used a snare for destroying game in the township of Bishop Monkton, on the 26th day of June last, whilst not legally qualified to do so. John Skaife, a witness, said that on the day in question he was on the look-out for such offenders, and saw Metcalfe go up to the snare and after looking cautiously round, took a hare out of it, and walked off with it. On finding himself observed, however, he threw down the hare. Defendant said he did not set the snickle, but that finding the hare entangled in it, he was only setting it free, when seen by Skaife. He was ordered to pay the penalty of £5 and costs, which being unable or unwilling to do, he was committed for two mouths.

York Herald, 6 February 1841: RIPON COURT HOUSE, Jan. 29. — Mr Thomas Drummond, the supervisor of excise, appeared to support an information against Messrs. Hartley, Smith, Hardacre, and Smith, for carrying on the business of papier makers, al Bishop Monkton Mill, near Ripon, without a license. Mr Drummond staled to the bench that the proprietors of the mill had agreed to take out the necessary license and pay the expenses already incurred ; in consequence he therefore wished the case to be postponed to this day fortnight, so as to allow him time to communicate with the Board of Excise. On behalf of the party, Hardacre, one of the partners, was in attendance, and said he was quite a stranger to the business of paper making, being by trade a clothier, and therefore was not aware that a license was necessary. The hearing of the case was accordingly adjourned lo this day fortnight.

COMPLAINT FOR WAGES — Geo. Evered, of Bishop Monkton appeared to complain against the defendants in the preceding case for refusing to pay him the sum of £5 12s 6d wages, which he was justly entitled to. Evered stated that he was engaged about the latter end of October last, to make paper for Messrs. Hartley, Smith, Hardacre, and Smith, at their manufactory at Bishop Monkton, for 22s per week, and that be had continued to do so until about three or four weeks ago, when he and George Ayres (another workmen) were stopped for want of material to carry on the trade, and some regulation as to the payment of their wages in future. When this stoppage at the mill occurred Hartley told them that if they would consent to remain in the neighbourhood, their wages should be paid just the same as it they were working. Upon this promise they relied, until compelled from want to seek some mode of enforcing payment. In defence. Hartley said that it was agreed that the men should make four reams of paper a day, and that since their commencement there was only complete four reams and one quire. That when the mill was stopped, he told the men that if they felt inclined ta stay be would do his best to keep them from starving. Hardacre said that the men came to them in search of employment, and when set to work were allowed their victuals and paid by piece for their work. The magistrates recommended the parties to retire and endeavour to settle the matter, which they accordingly did.

Yorkshire Gazette, 8 May 1841: RIPON COURT HOUSE, April 30 — RIPON COURT HOUSE, April 30th. The Inspector of Weights and Measures for the liberty of Ripon having laid several informations against keepers of shops and stores of different sorts the neighbouring villages and

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places, the defendant parties were this morning in attendance to answer thereto. The inspection in the liberty had been followed up by a scrutiny in Ripon market on Thursday, (the day before) when divers pounds of butter were taken possession of by the officers. These proceedings having caused some little stir amongst the natives, there was rather a full attendance in Court, both of parties interested and of those who considered themselves so. [...] Joseph Stevenson, Bishop Monkton, was next entered into. The article which gave rise to the information against him was a false balance found by the inspector in his shop. Stubbs said that the defendant's wife offered him a bribe not to proceed against them for the offence. On trying the scale it was found nearly 8oz. wrong. Defendant was fined £3 and the costs.

Yorkshire Gazette, 22 May 1841: RIPON COURT HOUSE — Another Assault — James Gough, of Bishop Monkton, formerly a waterman, was summoned on the complaint of Joseph Bake, of the same place, butcher, for having on the morning Thursday, the 13th, struck him with his fists and belaboured him with a halter. Complainant's father, who is town pinder, is an old man, and had requested the complainant to look after and impound Cough's mare, which was suspected of straying the lanes. On the Thursday morning complainant found Gough's son baiting this mare at an early hour, and took her away to the fold; whilst thus employed defendant came out of his house in nearly a state of nudity, and committed the assault complained of; Bake, nevertheless, carried off his prize, and lodged the animal in the pound. Gough had nothing satisfactory to answer to the charge, and was ordered lo pay the costs, which he did forthwith.

Morning Post, 22 Aug. 1842: SUMMER ASSIZES. NORTHERN CIRCUIT, York, Aug. 20. {Before Lord Denman.) HULLAH AND WIFE v. DOLBY AND WIFE. This was an action for assault and battery. Mr. Watson for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Dundas for the defence. The parties reside at Bishop Monkton, near Knaresborough, Mr. Hullah being a shopkeeper, and Mr. Dolby, a farmer. There had been, it would appear, a feud of some standing between the Montagues and Capulets of Bishop Monkton, which finally came to a crisis on the morning of the 19th of March last. According to the testimony, in support of the plaintiffs' case, Mrs. Hullah was peaceably proceeding on her way to Knaresborough market, intent on far other thoughts than those of war, when in passing a gateway where Mrs. Dolby was standing, the latter lady, forgetting for the moment the delicacy of her sex, struck Mrs. Hullah a blow on the nose, giving her a pair of " black and blue eyes" of a style somewhat different from those of which Moore has so trippingly sung. Mrs. Hullah was obliged to lay by a little to refit, but finally proceeded on her journey to Knaresborough, where she procured medical advice. According to the evidence for the defence, however, Mrs. Hullah had been the aggressor. Mrs. Dolby was standing in the gateway already mentioned, when Mrs. Hullah passed and gave Mrs. Dolby a blow on the breast, which made her stagger backward, accompanying the attack with certain expressions indicating a |doubt of Mrs. Dolby's chastity. This, of course, was not to be borne, and it was only, as alleged, on being thus called upon at once to defend her person and her fair fame, that she gave the blow which formed the subject of the present action. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff— Damages, 5 poinds.

York Herald, 3 Sept. 1842: SERMONS — The inhabitants of Bishop Monkton had the gratification of enjoying a very high intellectual spiritual treat on the evenings of Thursdav and Friday week, in the new Wesleyan chapel, from the preaching of the Rev. Josiah Cannon, M.A., Presbyterian minister, Knottinglev. The subjects selected were from the Prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah, and the soul-stirring and eloquent manner in which they were elucidated, were attentively heard by crowded congregations. The kindness of the rev. gentleman in laying aside all party and sectarian feelings, and

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accepting the use of the Wesley an chapel on the occasion, will add to the pleasure with which those impressive addresses will be long held in the grateful remembrance of all who heard them.

Leeds Intelligencer, 1 April 1843: BISHOP MONKTON, NEAR RIPON. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, A newly erected and Compact DWELLING-BOUSE, with suitable Outbuildings; and FOUR CLOSES of LAND, containing 13 Acres 3 Roods and 1 Perch, situate at Bishop Monkton, about Two Miles from the City of Ripon, and Six from Knaresborougb. The Land Is of good Quality and in excellent Condition, and the House is replete with every Convenience for the Residence of a Genteel Family. To view the Premises, apply to Mr. William Heath, of Bishop Monkton, and further Particulars may be had at the Office of THOMAS STROTHER, Solicitor, 20, Albion-Street, Leeds.

Yorkshire Gazette, 8 July 1843: FRAUD ON THE EXCISE — At the Ripon Court House on Friday last, before the Mayor and Mr. Alderman Wallran and R. Paley, and T. Mason, Esqrs., two young men, Thomas and William Dobby, from Bishop-Monkton appeared to a summons the information of John Stainburn, for the illicit manufacture and concealment of some malt. It appeared that from some intimation given to the officers, Mr. Alfred Jasper, accompanied by Henry Smith and David Ramsden proceeded on the 1st of March to the mill kept by the defendants at Bishop-Monkton. They found the mill locked up. Smith and then went to the house whilst Jasper remained the premises. The two defendants soon after came to the mill, and Mr. Jasper informed them that wanted access to a little room behind the kiln. The boys said that was use denying that there was a little malt behind the mill. Upon the door being unlocked, the officers found about 16 bushels in process of being made into malt upon the floor. In another room the top of the mill, they found 15 bushels more in the same state, two sacks containing some of the same material which had been spoiled. They seized the whole and brought it away. During the time they were examining the mill, the defendants' father came to them and remarked that it was a bad job that his sons had done it without his knowledge, but that times were so bad that they were obliged to something for a living. The defendants were convicted each in the same penalty of £50.

Leeds Intelligencer, 21 September, 1844: BISHOP MONKTON CATTLE FAIR, near RIPON — TAKE NOTICE, that a FAIR will be held on Monday, Oct. 7th, 1844, for Horses, Beasts, Sheep, Pigs, Ac, which will be well attended with stock.

Leeds Intelligencer, 16 Nov. 1844: PARLIAMENTARY NOTICES – LEEDS AND THIRSK RAILWAY — Notice is hereby given that Application is intended to be made to Parliament, the next Session, for an Act for making and maintaining the several Railways hereinafter mentioned, or some of them, with proper Works and Conveniences connected therewith, and approaches thereto respectively, namely : Railway to commence in the Township of Leeds [...] thence to pass from, in, through or into the several Parishes, Townships, and Extra-Parochial and other Places of [...] Burton Leonard [...] Bishop Monkton [...] and to terminate either at near Thirsk, or by a Junction with the Line of the Great North of England Railway at Thirsk. [...] And it is also proposed to enable the Company to contract to [...] use and work the said River Ure Navigation [...].

York Herald, 4 January 1845: RIPON — CHRISTMAS BENEVOLENCE — During last week T. Duncombe, Esq., of Copgrove, near Ripon, distributed coals to the poor of the villages of Copgrove, Brearton, Bishop Monkton, and Burton Leonard, and, on Christmas eve, supplied each poor family with beef for their Christmas day dinner. The Lord Bishop of Ripon has also caused his annual supply of. coals and clothing clothing to be given to the poor of Ripon and Bondgate. Christmas

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Festivities. — On Christmas day the inmates of the Ripon Workhouse were, as usual, regaled with roast beef, plum pudding, and ale.

Yorkshire Gazette, 1 February 1845: RIPON COURT HOUSE — Assault.— Joseph Myers, a farmer, from Bishop Monkton, was accused by one Robert Thackwray, also a farmer, from the same place, of having struck him with a rail, as is used in substantial fences. With this the complainant alleged defendant had struck him and inflicted a wound upon his face of some magnitude. This injury defendant disclaimed having caused and attributed it to mere accident a struggle, which had taken place between complainant and himself, in which one party was as much the assailant as the other. The evidence was very conflicting, but as it appeared Myers had during the conflict used threatening language, and exhibited a knife, such menacing conduct was considered a great aggravation of his offence, and he was accordingly fined in the penalty of £5.

Yorkshire Gazette, 13 Dec. 1845: Same day, at Roecliffe church, by the Rev. A. Maister, [...] Mr. William Webster, Miss Margaret Thompson, of Bishop Monkton These being the first marriages which have been solemnized the new church, the parties were each presented with a beautiful Prayer Book and Bible by the Rev. A. Maister.

Leeds Intelligencer, 14 April 1846: BISHOP MONKTON, NEAR RIPON — TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, all that commodious and Modern Built MESSUAGE, with the Three Stalled Stable, Cow-house, Barn, and other Outbuildings thereto belonging, situate at Bishop Monkton, near Ripon, together with FOUR CLOSES of rich LAND adjoining thereto, containing 13 Acres, 3 Roods. and 1 Perch, or thereabouts, and now in the Occupation of Mr. William North. The Messuage contains Three Sitting Rooms, and every convenience suitable for the Residence of a Genteel Family.

The Buildings, and 5 Acres, 1 Rood, and 28 Perches of the Land are Freehold, and the remainder of the Land Copyhold of the Manor of Ripon. The Property adjoins the Ripon and Knaresbro' Road, and is - situate- within about a Quarter of a Mile the Leeds and Thirsk Railway now making, 3 Miles of Ripen, 5 of Boroughbridge, and 1 6 of Knaresbro'.

The Tenant will shew the Premises, and for further Particulars apply at the Office of THO. STROTHER, Solicitor, 20, Albion Street, Leeds,

York Herald, 5 Sept. 1846: ENGINEER’S REPORT TO THE CHAIRMAN AND DIRECTORS OF THE LEEDS AND THIRSK RAILWAY COMPANY — Nidd contract — This contract extends from Starbeck to near Wormald Green, in the township of Ingerthorp being a distance of six miles and four furlongs. This portion of the line is worked out, and the working plans all but completed, and will be ready to be shown to parties intending to offer in the course of a week. With the exception of the bridge over the Nidd, near Nidd Hall, the works on this division are light.

Ripon contract. —This contract extends from Wormald Green to a point about half a mile to the north of the City of Ripon and extends to five miles one-quarter furlong. The principal works upon it are the cuttings at Monkton Ridge, and the embankment near Littlethorpe in approaching Ripon. This portion of the line is nearly worked out, and the working drawings are in such a state that they will be completed in the course of three or four weeks.

Yorkshire Gazette, 17 April 1847: CRICKET.— Bishop Monkton v. Bishop Thornton.— On Tuesday, the 6th inst., eleven members of each of the above clubs contested game at cricket for the sum of £5.

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The match was played on the ground of the former club, and the day being fine there was a large company present to witness the game. Bishop Thornton scored their first innings, 27; in the second, 31; total 58. Bishop Monkton scored in their first innings 74, thereby beating their opponents one innings, with runs to spare.

Bell’s Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, 2 May 1847: CRICKET — Bishop Monkton v Bishop Thornton.— The return match between these clubs came off at Bishop Thornton on the 19th inst, and terminated in favour of Monkton. Score: Bishop Monkton first innings 84; of which B. Chambers marked 25, J. Parker 15, J. Granger 8, J. Dobby 5, W. Mudd (not out) 4, &c ; byes &c 26. Bishop Thornton 32 and 27—total; of which J. Stubs obtained 0 and 9; W. Wright 6 and 3, E. Spink and 5, J. Atkinson and 2, J. Longstaff 4 and 1, R. Ridsdale 4 and 0, W. Taylor 4 and 0, &c ; byes, &c 1 and 5.

Yorkshire Gazette, 12 June 1847: RIPON COURT HOUSE — Thomas Hawson and Thomas Gill, from near Bishop Monkton, for an intended fight for £5 a-side, on the day following, was bound over in £20 a-piece, and a surety of £l0 until the sessions.

Yorkshire Gazette, 26 June 1847: RIPON COURT HOUSE — Robert Thackwray, of Bishop Monkton, coal dealer, had in his coal-yard, on the 9th. inst., two half hundred weights each, four ounces short, and was convicted in £1 penalty and the costs. In the shop of Thomas Dobby, of the same place, flour-dealer, was found on the same day, a balance preponderating in his favour, and to the prejudice of his customers two ounces, for which he was fined £1 and costs.

York Herald, 10 July 1847: CRICKET — Harrogate against Bishop Monkton. On Tuesday last, a match between the town of Harrogate and on the ground of the Harrogate club. The gentlemen of Bishop Monkton took the ground first and after some excellent playing on both sides they won the game by a single run. The batting and bowling of Mr. Wm. Coates, of the Bishop Monkton club, was excellent. The game throughout was played with the most friendly feeling, as afforded much enjoyment to a vast number of spectators excellent as the day was particularly fine. The following is a statement of the game. Bishop Monkton, first innings, 35; second ditto, 39; total 74. Harrogate, first innings, 53; second ditto, 20; total 73. The return game will take place on Monday _19th. inst., at Bishop Monkton, when it is expected to be strongly contested for.

Bradford Observer, 29 July 1847: FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT — On Tuesday week, Barnard Coldbrook, of Bishop Thornton, a plate-layer on the Leeds and Thirsk railway, was accidentally killed by being run over by a train of ballast waggons, while following his avocation on the line upon Monkton Moor. An inquest was held on the following day at Bishop Monkton, before Edwin Hirst, Esq., deputy coroner for the liberty of Ripon, when the jury returned a verdict of ' Accidentally killed.'

Yorkshire Gazette, 11 Dec. 1847: FATAL ACCIDENT —On Wednesday, the 1st inst., an inquest was held at the Anchor Inn, Bishop Monkton, before J. P. Robson, Esq., coroner for the Liberty of Ripon, on view of the body of James Woodward, whose death was caused under the following circumstances. About 8 o'clock, p.m., on the previous day (which was Mr. Greenwood's rent day) deceased, farm servant in the employ of Mr. Damborough, of that village, went to the Anchor Inn, where he remained until 10 o'clock, and during the time partook pretty freely of liquor. On leaving he was cautioned to be careful on going down the stairs, which were very steep. Scarcely, however, had he proceeded half- way before he lost his balance, and fell to the bottom, receiving such severe injuries on the head as to cause death early the following morning. Verdict, " Accidentally killed."

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Leeds Times, 8 April 1848: THE LEEDS AND THIRSK RAILWAY — TO BUILDERS — TO BE LET: The ERECTING OF STATION HOUSES and PASSENGERS' WAITING ROOMS, with Appurtenances, at Star Beck and Baldersby, and also the building of COAL DEPOTS, at Wormald Green, Ripley, Starbeck, Pannal, and Weeton Stations. Working Drawings and Specifications may be seen at the Engineer's Office, 5, South-Parade, Leeds, from the Eleventh to the Nineteenth Day of April. Sealed Tenders, addressed to " The Secretary," will be Received till Noon of the Twentieth Day of April. The Directors do not bind themselves to accept the Lowest Tender. (By Order), SAMUEL SMILES, Secretary- Leeds, 7th April, 1848.

Leeds Intelligencer, 19 Aug. 1848: LEEDS AND THIRSK RAILWAY — On Monday last trial trips were made on further portion of this line, namely, from Wormald-green, near Ripon, to Starbeck, on the highway from Harrogate to Knaresborough, and it is expected to opened for traffic during this month. The viaduct on this line at the Crimple Valley is rapidly approaching completion, when a further distance, extending to Weeton, near Harewood Bridge, will be ready for opening.

Yorkshire Gazette, 26 Aug. 1848: Bishop Monkton v. Copt Hewick. — The return match, between these clubs was played at Bishop Monkton on Friday, and again terminated in favour of the Monktonians, by sixty-five runs. At the conclusion both patties sat down to an excellent dinner at the Star Inn, and passed the evening in a friendly and convivial manner.

Leeds Intelligencer, 24 March 1849: TO BE LET OR SOLD — PARK GREEN, BISHOP MONKTON, near RIPON — a commodious DWELLING-HOUSE, with convenient Outbuildings, and 13 Acres of Rich Land. The Premises are situate near to the Leeds and Thirsk Railway, and Possession can be had at any time.

William Heath, of Bishop Monkton, will shew the Premises, and for further Particulars apply to Thos. Struffer, Solicitor, Killinghall, near Harrogate.

Bradford Observer, 5 July 1849: RAILWAY TIME TABLES — LEEDS AND THIRSK. [This line will be opened throughout about the 10th inst.]

From Leeds (by coach to Pannal station), 6 45 a.m., 9 40 a.m., 2.55 p.m., 5 15. — Sundays: 645 p.m. From Weeton (near Poole), Mondays only, 7 0 am.; 835 a.m., 11 20 a.m., 4 35 p.m., 7 0. — Sundays : 8 35 a.m., 4 20 p.m. From Thirsk Station : 820 a.m., 10 30 am., 135 p.m., 6 15. — Sundays : 9 5 a.m., 6 2. — By coach to Leeds from Pannal, meeting the trains, as follow: 11 15 a.m., 1 10 p.m., 4 30.— Mondays only : 6 45 p.m. Each of the above trains passes through or near to Wee- ton, Pannal, Starbeck (for Harrogate, Knaresbro', Sec), Ripley, Wormald Green, Ripon, Wath, Baldersby, and Topcliffe.

Leeds Intelligencer, 7 July 1849: LEEDS AND THIRSK RAILWAY — INTENDED OPENING OF THE LINE — The opening for traffic of the railway from Leeds to Thirsk, which is expected to take place aa Tuesday next, is an event which cannot fail to interest all parties concerned in the railway communication in the north of England, and the following particulars, in anticipation of this important occasion, will, we have no doubt, be perused with corresponding Interest by a great number at our readers.

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The promoters of the Leeds and Thirsk, besides accommodating the local traffic of the populous agricultural district between this town and Thirsk, calculated upon a considerable portion of through traffic to and from the north. It was deemed advisable, therefore, from the circumstance of the Leeds and Thirsk line having no independent communication with the northern towns beyond Thirsk, to push its independent connexions still further northwards. Application was accordingly made to parliament in 1846 for powers to construct an extension of the railway to Stockton and Hartlepool, and thus secure a communication with the best ports of the Tees. The considerations urged ln support of this application had their due. effect upon the minds of the committee on the hill, of which Mr. Mills was chairman, and the extensions of 1846 were accordingly unanimously granted. [...]

We now proceed to give a sketch of the course of the line, noticing some of the principal works thereon. The length of the railway from Leeds to Thirsk is about 40 miles. [...]

The line then crosses the valley and river of Nidd by a viaduct of seven segmental arches, of 50 feet span and 20 feet rise, the height above the ground being 93 feet. From this viaduct a beautiful view is obtained up the valley of the Nidd, looking eastward. The scenery of this valley, although not much known to tourists, is remarkably fine, particularly in the neighbourhood of Pateley Bridge, to which the Leeds and Thirsk Company have a branch projected. On the east of the railway, at the Nidd Station, may be observed Nidd Hall, the seat of the Misses Rawson ; and on the west of the station, at the same point of view, are seen the town of Ripley and Ripley Park, the seat of Sir Wm. Ingleby, Bart. There are also other residences of landed proprietors in the vicinity.

Proceeding onwards, a little further to the north, the line passes through Monkton cutting, which is three-quarters of a mile in length and 63 feet deep. The entire cutting is through magnesian limestone, and the excavations extended to 383,000 cubic yards. Here the company have erected works for the purpose of burning lime, the demand for which has already been large. The lime produced is used for both agricultural and building purposes, and for building in particular, it is said to be excellent.

Emerging from this cutting the line approaches the ancient city of Ripon by an embankment of three miles and three-quarters in length, and containing 865,000 cubic yards of earthwork. From this embankment, for nearly the whole distance, a very fine view of Ripon is obtained. On the right a noble feature in the landscape is Newby Hall, the seat of Earl de Grey, on the banks of the Ure; and considerably to the east la Boroughbridge. The picturesque scenery of the Ure is well-known. The domain of Studley Royal, with the magnificent ruins of Fountain's Abbey, on the river Skell, are a little to the west of the railway. Near to Ripon the Ure is crossed by a timber viaduct of 14 openings of 60 feet span each, and 40 feet above the bed of the river. This is an odd looking structure, altogether out of keeping with the rest of the works on the line ; but we understood the reason why this viaduct has been constructed of timber was the supposed difficulty of obtaining a proper foundation for a stone one, on account of the soft, boggy nature of that earth at that point. The station at Ripon is of somewhat humble appearance. [...]

The construction of the line between Leeds and Thirsk was let in six contracts. [...] The Nidd Contract embraces about 6 miles of railway, commencing at Starbeck and terminating near to Wormald Green, where there is a station. The works on this contract have been executed by Messrs. Faviell and Sons. The principal works are the Nidd Viaduct and excavations south of Bilton and Stainley. The next is the Ripon Contract, about of miles in length, terminating about half a mile to the north of the river Ure at Ripon. [...]. The entire cost of the line from Leeds to Thirsk will probably be from £35,000 to

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£36,000 per mile, and it is supposed that the Bramhope contract alone will cost about half a million sterling.

It Is also obvious that this line opens out to the public many places of pleasurable interest and fashionable resort, and affords easy access to some of the most delightful scenery of Yorkshire. It is said that several pleasure trips are already proposed, from Leeds to Ripon and Studley. We are also glad to find that the company intend to encourage cheap travelling, by the issuing of day tickets, which, we understand, will be available from Leeds to any station on the line. The directors have also resolved to grant season tickets for 12 months and under. [...] From an announcement in our advertising columns It wll be seen that the line will be opened for public traffic on Tuesday next. We understand that at the private opening on Monday no person will be admitted at any of the stations to join the train unless in possession of a ticket, and that each ticket will only admit one person.

Leeds Intelligencer, 14 July 1849: LLEDS AND THIRSK RAILWAY — OPENING EXCURSION — LEEDS AND THIRSK RAILWAY. The excursion took place under most favourable circumstances as regarded the weather. About 1600 persons, shareholders and others who had been fortunate enough to procure tickets, including a considerable number of the fair sex, embraced the opportunity of a temporary escape from the mephitioc atmosphere of Leeds to inhale the uncontaminated breezes of one of the most pleasingly picturesque lines of country which a railway ramble can make us acquainted with; and few, we should think, returned without feeling the salutary effects of the brief respite from the monotonous duties of the counting-house and the shop. [...] Our notice of the opening trip on Monday will mainly be confined to the random recollections which occurred to us and the rough notes we were able to make while being wafted through cuttings and tunnels, over bridges, embankments, and plains, at the rate of some 18 or 20 miles an hour

At the Starbeck station, which is the station for Harrogate and Knaresborougb, there was a large concourse of the Harrogate visitors waiting, all looking as blooming, healthy, and cheerful as the salubrious breezes of that celebrated watering-place and the "Yorkshire stingo" to be had at the old sulphur spring are calculated to make human beings. Numerous pony and donkey phaetons which had brought the visitors from Harrogate were drawn up near the station. Some parties from Harrogate who were provided with excursion tickets accompanied the train to Thirsk, and others who wished to go to Thirsk had to wait till the arrival of the second train from Leeds. No stoppage was made at the Ripley station, and the train next stopped at Wormald Green, where some flags were displayed in honour of the opening. The train then proceeded on to Ripon, which is approached by an embankment of considerable length. [...]