Bishop Monkton, Press 1870-1879

Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 1 Jan. 1870: WADDINGTON—CLARKSON. —December 16th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Ripon, by the Rev. A. H. McTier, Mr. George Woddington, to Miss J. Clarkson, both of Bishop Monkton, near Ripon.

York Herald, 8 Jan. 1870: HUNTING APPOINTMENTS, FOXHOUNDS — York and Ainsty, Thursday 1000 at Bishop Monkton.

Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 1 Jan. 1870: BISHOP MONKTON — MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE —A grand amateur concert for the benefit of the Mechanics' Institution was given on Monday last. The attendance was very good, and the following vocalists kindly gave their services on the occasion: — Mrs. Heath, Miss Chambers, Messrs. Heath, Taylor, Hill, Walsh, Pearce, and Fletcher. Mrs. Heath, although labouring under a severe cold, acquitted herself in her usual good style, and highly gratified the audience. Miss Chambers made her first appearance. She gave the greatest satisfaction, and we hope to have the pleasure of hearing her again on some future occasion. It would be superfluous to particularise the gentlemen. They all acquitted themselves admirably, and the audience separated highly pleased with their evening's entertainment.

Bell’s Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, 30 March 1870: STUD GREYHOUNDS. — VENTRE ST. GRIS; black dog, 70lb., by Vermont Raider out of Fly, by Assault out of Daughter of Surplice; Vermont Raider by The Brewer out Glimpse of Glory, by David out of Java. VENTRE A TERRE, black dog, 60lb., own brother. Terms 3s. Apply T. Hullah, butcher, Bishop Monkton, near Ripon

Knaresborough Post, 2 April 1870: CITY COURT - Obtaining Goods under False Pretences.— Lawrence O'Day, Stonebridgegate, Ripon, labourer, was charged with obtaining pair of leather leggings, and pair of braces, the property of Mr. Fossick, of Ripon, saddler. William Metcalfe, a boy aged 11 years, son of Christopher Metcalfe, of Copt Hewick, sheep doctor, stated his grandfather Richd. Metcalfe, of Bishop Monkton, farmer, had been in the habit of purchasing goods of Mr. Fossick. On Friday, the 11th instant, between 12 and at noon, he saw the prisoner (who was formerly in Richard Metcalfe's service), in the Middle Street. Prisoner showed him a knife and said he would give him it if he would go to Mr. Fossick's shop, and ask for a pair of double ended braces and pair of patent leather leggings for his grandfather Metcalfe at Monkton. Witness said he would do so, and went to Mr. Fossick's shop, stating he had come for a pair of double-ended braces and a pair of large patent leather leggings for his grandfather Metcalfe, at Bishop Monkton, and that they were to be put down to the other things—prisoner told him to say so. He got the articles and gave them to the prisoner, who was standing near to Mr. Horn's corner, in the Middle Street, and he gave him the knife. Prisoner said he was going on to his grandfather Metcalfe's with the things that afternoon. —John Fossick, saddler. Market Place, said he knew the last witness, who had been in the habit of obtaining goods at his shop, both for his father and grandfather. He then corroborated the last witness with respect to being supplied with the goods, which were booked to Richard Metcalfe, of Bishop Monkton, and made a memorandum stating they had been sent by the grandson. The leggings were 5s. 6d, and the braces 1s. 6d.—John Sturdy, of Ripon, groom, said the 11th March he was crossing the Market Place between 4 and 5 in the afternoon, when he saw Larry O'Day, who asked him if he could find him customer for a pair of leggings. Witness said did not know then, but he might hear of one. They went into the Unicorn tap room, and the prisoner showed him the leggings which he had wrapped up in paper, and said would take 4s. for them: they had cost him 6s. Witness went out and asked Thomas Bellerby if wanted to buy them. Witness returned to the tap room and Bellerby followed soon afterwards, and bought the leggings of O’Day for 3s.—Thos. Bellerby, ostler at the

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Unicorn Hotel, proved buying the leggings from the prisoner for 3s. Supt. Burniston apprehended the prisoner on the 24th on the charge in question. On charging the prisoner, he said, “Not me”; he was then told that he had send the boy Metcalfe for them. He said, “Not me, I have not seen any leggings and know nothing at all about them.” Witness afterward received the leggings from the last witness, Richard Metcalfe of Bishop Monkton, farmer, did not authorise the prisoner to leggings or braces for him. Prisoner had not worked for him since the 14th of February. The depositions having been read over, the prisoner was asked if he had anything to say, said, “Yes, its right, I got them.” He was then formally committed to take his trial on the charge at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.

York Herald, 16 April 1870: RIPON QUARTER SESSIONS: LAURENCE DAY, 28, labourer, of Ripon – The jury found the prisoner guilty, and he was sentenced to six months hard labour at the House of Correction.

Knaresborough Post, 30 April 1870: RIPON LIBERTY COURT - Temporary Authority. — A temporary authority was granted to Charles Slater, to sell exciseable liquors, at the Mason's Arms, Bishop Monkton, lately occupied by Thomas Waite.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 7 May 1870: RIPON LIBERTY COURT – The licence of the Mason’s Arms Inn, Bishop Monkton, was transferred from Thomas Waite to Chas. Slater.

Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 7 May 1870: BISHOP MONKTON — MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE — The annual soiree in connection with this institution was recently held, when a large number sat down to tea. The following ladies, together with other friends, presided at the various tables: — Miss Boddy, Mrs. Gowing, Miss Metcalfe, Mrs. Poppleton, Miss Simpson, and Mrs. Taylor. In the evening a concert was held, and at intervals speeches were delivered, at which the Rev. F. H. Poole, vicar of Bishop Monkton, presided. The various songs, glees, etc., were well rendered, and called forth the frequent applause of a large audience. The vocalists were—Miss Myers, of the Leeds and Bradford Concerts; Messrs. Watson and Pickles, of the Bradford Choral Society; and Mr. Thornton Wood (pupil of Mr. Burton, of Bradford.). Mr. Fletcher, of Ripon, presided at the pianoforte. The chairman addressed the audience, and was followed by Mr. Butterfield, an old and staunch friend of this institute. In conclusion the chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the friends and supporters of this institute, to Miss Myers and those gentlemen who had come such a distance to gratify them, and also to those ladies who had so kindly presided over the t:ea.

Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 28 May 1870: BISHOP MONKTON, NEAR RIPON. IMPORTANT SALE OF HORSES, BEASTS, HAY, WAGGON, CART, HOUSEHOLD TURNITtr,f, AND OTHER EFFECTS. Mr Francis Smith begs to announce his instructions from Mr. E. Poppleton (who is leaving the Mill), to SELL BY AUCTION, upon the Premises, Bishop Monkton aforesaid, on TUESDAY, 7 June 1870, all the Valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, contained in the Breakfast room, Dining room, Drawing room, and passage and stairs, 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Dairy, &c. for particulars see Bills. Also the Valuable HORSES, BEASI'S, HAY, MANURE, &c, consisting of Brown Mare (with good action and quiet in all harness), by 'Hobble Noble’, and Filly Foal by ‘The Drake' ; Brown Yearling Filly by ‘The Drake’, dam by 'Hobbie Noble' ; Chestnut Draught Horse; good-bred Roan Cow (newly calven). and Calf; White Cow, in full milk; Yearling Heifer, Skeel Cart, Whitechapel Dogcart (by Bradley, Leeds), with Lamps complete; Set of Silyer-mounted Harness, nearly new; Set of Brass-mounted Harness, Harnesses Closet, light Waggon (by Croft), with patent arms; Miller’s Cart (by Croft), with patent arms ; 2 Sets of Shaft Gear, 1 Pair of long traces, a Wheelbarrow, Buckets, Rakes, Forks, Gripes, 2 Ladders, Stone Pig Troughs, 4 Metal Pig Troughs, Stock Water trough, 2 Grindstones, sundry Firewood, 3 Cow Tubs, 4 Cow Chains 21 dry Deal. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 3

Boards, 20 Barn door Fowl, 16 six-foot Iron Hurdles, Green's patent lawn Cutter (12 inches), Garden Syringe, stone Roller , Shears, Scythe, small Tools, Garden Vase and Pedestal, Garden Seat. A large Quantity of MANURE, and about 90 square yards of well won HAY, to be taken off the premises. Sale to commence at Twelve o'clock to a minute, with the Furniture. Coltsgate Hill, Ripon, May 24th, 1870.

Knaresborough Post, 4 June 1870: SPONSORSHIP — Ladies’Seminary, Hungate Lodge, Bishop Monkton, Ripon, April 23rd, 1870. Mr. Pickard, ...Sir, —1 have great pleasure in informing you that the Little Wanzer Sewing Machine which I purchased from you has given me very great satisfaction. It does its work both well and expeditiously and I can with confidence recommend it as a good, compact and easily-worked machine. I am, Sir, yours respectfully, M. J. HEATH.

Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 9 July 1870: LADIES' SEMINARY, HUNGATE LODGE, BISHOP MONKTON. Conducted by Mrs. HEATH and Miss VANDER SWAN. School Duties will be resumed (D.V.) on Monday July 25th, 1870. N.B. – Mrs HEATH has made arrangements to receive Two Boarders.

Richmond and Ripon Chronicle, 1 Oct. 1870: WEDDING — HEATH-CHAMBERS — Sept. 26th, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Ripon, by Rev. G. Russell, Mr. Chas. Heath, to Mille Mary Chambers, both of Bishop Monkton, near Ripon.

Knaresborough Post, 1 Oct 1870: BISHOP MONKTON Annual CATTLE AND SHEEP FAIR, will be held on MONDAY NEXT, October 3rd, 1870.

Knaresborough Post, 24 Dec. 1870: BURTON LEONARD. On Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, a temperance meeting was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, Burton Leonard. After singing and prayers, Mr. Knowles, senior, called to the chair, which he occupied with his well-known ability, enlivening and interesting the meeting with his humorous and at the same time appropriate remarks. Addresses on the subject of temperance were given by Mr. Cowling, from Bishop-Monkton; Mr. O. Dale, Burton Leonard; Mr. E. Grange, from Grewelthorpe; and the Revd. A. Elvidge, from Ripon. There was a goodly number of attentive hearers, the speeches were of a pointed and practical character, and the meeting was rendered memorable and important, closing it did with seven persons signing the pledge of total abstinence from intoxicating liquor.

Otley News and West Riding Advertiser, 24 March 1871: EARTHQUAKE IN THE NORTHOF ENGLAND — RIPON — A little after eleven o'clock on Friday night, what appeared to be a slight earthquake was felt in different parts of this city. Several of the citizens who had retired to rest were awoke by hearing an unusual rumbling noise, which lasted a few seconds. Some persons who had not gone to bed were much alarmed, and ran out of their houses. The shock was also felt at Bishop Monkton, Bishopton, and other villages in the immediate neighbourhood of Ripon. — E. A. R. writes from Ripon: — A slight earthquake was distinctly felt here on Friday night, about eleven o'clock. My bed was perceptibly moved, and the crockery on the washstand all vibrated. It was preceded by a long, low, rambling noise, both noise and vibration from the south. Two servants in different rooms; felt the shaking of the house.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 1 April 1871: THE CENSUS. The following paper, by Dr. W. Fur, which has been forwarded to us from the Census Office, gives some account of the objects and uses of the Census of England. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 4

“The census concerns every individual in the British Isles. At the latter end March a schedule will be left with the occupier of every house and apartment; and shortly after sunrise, on Monday the 3rd of April, about 32,000 enumerators England and Wales will begin their calls and collect the schedules which they have previously left, filling up those of persons who have been unable to write. A similar army will perform a precisely similar operation in Scotland and Ireland.

“It is sometimes asked, why the census to be taken? What is the use the information to be collected?

“The Census is one of the means a nation employs to acquire a knowledge of itself; The householder takes note of the members of his family, the merchant takes stock, and Governments count the numbers of their people. The population of a country is not only of great interest to science, but is a piece of information with which every educated person is familiar, and is, indeed, the primary feature in every elementary book of geography. That the ‘population' may be correctly known the Census must be taken. "

“The usefulness of information of this kind is shown the demand for the London and other directories, clergy lists, law lists, and the peerage. The Census supplies materials for a national directory, in which every Englishman will be found inscribed.

"But the information in those National books will be more comprehensive than that in the directories, for after the inmates in each inhabited house, their age, sex, conjugal condition, occupation and birthplace will be written. Thus, by analysis of the returns, there can be classified the number of males and females living at different ages, distinguishing those married and unmarried, and those who fabricate in every variety of industry the infinite number of valuable products in our islands.

A knowledge of the facts about the English people is in itself useful and gratifying a liberal curiosity, preciselv as is an acquaintance with the plants and minerals and animals of the world, and the stars of the heavens, whose 'multitudes' have been numbered by scientific men.

“It is, moreover, well established that the relations of men each other, and all their acts are governed by universal laws, which can be deduced from the observations of which the Census supplies the most essential part. Some of these are too recondite for casual discussion, but the doctrines of population and of life insurance may referred to as of obvious importance.

“The area of these islands limited, and it is a matter of no small interest to know how many people there are to feed, at what rates they are increasing, and how they are likely to increase by subsisting marriages; how many are dependent on the several kinds of industry, deriving materials from the produce of the soil, or from the wider fields of foreign commerce. The Census supplies answers to all these questions, and with other facts shows how population is increased or diminished by marriages at different ages, the different species of industry, and by emigration to our vast colonial possessions.

“The numbers of fighting men, as well as intelligence and wealth, determine the position England holds the presence of the other great Powers of Europe; and are the measure of the influence which it can exert in the cause of freedom all over the world. The Census displays to her enemies the force invaders have to dread, and to friendly States the numbers of their friends in England.

“The first Census was taken under Mr Pitt's administration 1801. It was the year of the Union with Ireland; a year of famine, and a year of sanguinary war with France, having the Northern Confederacy for its allies. England will take her Census in peace. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 5

"The population of Great Britain was estimated at 7,392,000 in 1751. Manufactures and the large towns increased, but emigration was commencing, and some country villages were deserted, in the last half of the century. Dr. Price contended that there was an absolute decay of the population. This gave rise to protracted controversy, which, in the critical state of the country, it was important to clear up. The population of Great Britain was hence enumerated in 1801, and amounted 10,834,623, which, with that Ireland, made above 16,000,000. This was a triumphant reply to the doubts of those who despaired of their country.

"Notwithstanding the war, the population increased, the Census showed, at the rate of two three million every ten years until 1841. Then immense emigration took place; there was a depopulating famine in Ireland which had an imperfect Poor-Law, and cholera was epidemic; yet the population of Great Britain Increased and although the population of Ireland fell off, the enumerated people of the United Kingdom, including the Islands of the British Seas, amounted to 27,724,849 in 1851, and to 29,321,288 in 1861.

"Since those dates there have been great emigrations but the marriages have increased, the births have exceeded the deaths, and the mortality of the towns has been diminished by sanitary measures. An increase in population may be expected, but its extent and the particular classes which have increased or declined, in town in the country, can only bd determined by the Census to be taken on the 3rd of April.

"The number of souls, in the expressive language of the old writers, will then be known, and will remind the nation of extent of the institutions for the advancement of education, religion, and justice, required keep pace with its numbers.

"The information which the Census supplies admits of innumerable practical applications. It is required for determining the state of the public health; and by pointing out the variations in the rate of mortality, and the intensity of diseases under different circumstances will lead the removal of the real causes national suffering and decay. The new school boards want everywhere to know the number of they have educate.

"The frequency with which reference is made in both Houses of the Legislature, at public and in municipal bodies, to the varying population of the towns, counties, and several divisions of the country, demonstrate the propriety of obtaining all the Information accurately which the Census supplies for public purposes.

"The population of the electoral areas constituted under the recent Reform Act will be learnt for the first time; the clergy will ascertain the number of the people their ecclesiastical districts; Local Boards the inhabitants within their new boundaries.

"The Census was taken by the legislators of antiquity; is now carried out in every civilised country. But the English Census has in it some peculiarities. It has no connection whatever with rates and taxes. There is nothing approaching to a poll-tax, and no one has anything dread from the Census inquiries. There is no conscription in England — the services by sea and land being filled by volunteers. The inquiry elicits no real secrets, the information asked of each man is known approximately to all his acquaintances, and even in the delicate matter of years numbered by gentlemen, or even by ladies, is found that although many may look, they are seldom thought, younger than they are even by their friends; so that to tell the truth is the right and the prudent course to pursue. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 6

“The returns of age, and indeed the whole of the facts, it is officially announced, are be treated confidential, and neither be used to a person's disadvantage nor gratify ‘idle curiosity.' Should the stated age of servants of others be found by any fatality standing still, or even retrograding, it will be corrected by the heads of families who fill the return.

“In Rome the bulk of the people were not enumerated; in the Domesday-book, and even some modern States, they have been only counted the head; but in England the working classes are all taken down in the Census book by name, and treated precisely on the same footing as Her Majesty the Queen.

"Another peculiarity of the English Census consists in its being taken by enumerators in one day.

"This is done to make the operation almost photographic, that each individual may be counted only once; but adds the difficulty of this apparently simple, but really complex and vast operation.

"England and Wales have been divided into about 32,000 districts in each of which an enumerator has been appointed. They work under 2197 district registrars and 6027 super-intendant registrars. To each officer minute printed instructions, suggested by experience of the last Census, have been given by the Registrar General and all have been supplied with appropriate books and schedules suitable to their districts, through the Post Office, the Railways or the Parcel Delivery Companies.

'The enumerators are a highly respectable body, and include clergymen and many other professional men, who have undertaken the work from public motives.

"But the success of the operation depends not on the Registrar-General, or his officers, or on the enumerators, as on the five million more heads of families in every part the land. Some of these, of course, are not in a position to understand the measure; and the co-operation of all the educated classes, particularly of the clergy, of medical men, and public writers in the press are indispensable to the complete success of the eighth Census.

"If the influential classes society will expend a portion of the interval between this date and the 3rd of April explaining the measure, in disseminating information among the poorer classes, and in persuading them, or even aiding them, to furnish exact returns, the operation will undoubtedly be as successful it was in 1861, when the Census was taken without the infliction of a single fine under the penal clauses of the Act of Parliament.

"The success of the coming Census of the Motherland will be hailed with interest not only by her own people, still a ‘happy breed of men’, but by the growing millions in her Colonies across the Atlantic, or in the Southern hemisphere where a like Census is taken to fill up the roll of the English race.

"Census Office”, Craig’s Court.

RIPON — The following are the overseers, constables, and surveyors — Bishop Monkton.—W. and J. Ward. Constables— G. West and J. Lee. Surveyors—W. Slater and G. Heath.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 6 May 1871: RIPON LIBERTY AND WEST RIDING PETTY SESSIONS. — Yesterday — before R. D. Oxley and Mr B. Swire — the following poor-rates were allowed: — Bishop Monkton at 9p., Eavestone at 7d., at 9d. Grewelthorpe at 9d., North Stainley-cum-Sleningford at 8d., Sawley at 9d., Westwick at 13 1/2d., and Winksley at l0d. in the pound respectively. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 7

Knaresborough Gazette, 13 May 1871: BISHOP MONKTON. OPENING OF A NEW ORGAN. On Sunday afternoon, April 30th. an organ was opened in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, at Bishop Monkton. The instrument is by Bevington and Sons, the eminent builders, of London, and is enclosed in a handsome Gothic case, grained oak, and varnished. The height is 13 feet wide, width 6 feet, and depth 4 feet. Compass of keys, CCC to F, 54 notes, Tone:

1. CCC to BB 6 feet 2. Open Diapason, Tenor C 8 feet 3. Stopped Diapason, Bass) 4. Clarabella) 8 feet 5. Dulciana, Tenor C 8 feet 6. Principal 4 feet 7. Fifteenth 2 feet German pedals, CC to F, an octave and a half.

Mr. Newman, schoolmaster, presided and displayed the beauty of tone and compass of the organ in an able manner. There was a full choral service, as is usual in this church, viz: Tallis’s preces, the psalms and canticles being sung to single chants by Battishill, Walmer and Monk; and the hymns from “Hymns Ancient and Modern. The vocal part of the service was well sustained by the village Choir, which numbers 27 voices, viz: 6 men, 6 alto (boys , and 16 females. There was no attempt at an extraordinary display of talent, is often the case on such occasions ': everything being done in the ordinary manner, thereby showing themselves to better advantage before the large congregation, and reflecting the greatest credit on Mr. Newman for his judicious and able training. understand that both the Bishop and J. Greenwood; Esq., of Swarcliffe (who kindly came ever for the occasion), expressed themselves gratified by the efficiency of the singers, an expression, no doubt, that was joined in by all present, end which we endorse to the fullest extent, feeling assured that the service could not -have been better rendered even if the extraneous aid of professional vocalists had been brought into requisition for the occasion. Those who take interest in church music and village choirs would well to imitate Bishop Monkton, and cultivate a taste for music.

The Bishop preached a most excellent and appropriate sermon from St. John, 10 ch,, 27v. In concluding, his Lordship observed that the congregation and others interested in the welfare of the pariah and church had done well in providing such an instrument, as they knew that the worship of praise formed a very important part of the service of the sanctuary.

The collection amounted to 10s. 6d., leaving still further to be raised for the organ fund, which is to be hoped will soon be forthcoming.

We are glad to notice the improvements effected the east end of the church by the erection of the new choir seats, which has given increased accommodation and considerably added to the internal appearance of the edifice.

Leeds Times, 20 May 1871: ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS At Ripon, last Sunday, a landslip took place in a field on the Sharow side of Hutton Bank, on the road leading from Ripon to Thirsk, a short distance behind the railway station, and within a few hundred yards of the River Ure. A small hole was observed in the land about eight o'clock in the morning. This gradually increased until a portion of the hedge at the side of the road disappeared, and a hole of some twenty feet circumference was left. There are between thirty and forty similarly-formed pits nearly all occurring within an area of rather more than a square mile, and seem never more than half a mile from the river Ure. This Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 8 naturally leads to the supposition that subterranean streams connected with the river have been the agents by which the strata have been excavated, and thus causing the subsidences. One of these pits, at Sharow, about twenty-three years ago, fell in during the night, and alarmed the inhabitants of a neighbouring house, who found in the morning little more than the breadth of the road between them and the pit. About forty-three years ago, some men who had been engaged in making a stack near the old hall at Bishop Monkton (four miles from Ripon), had left it for a while. When they returned the ground had given way beneath the stack, and it had disappeared. The men hastened to their master, exclaiming " It's gone; it's gone." The hole still remains a receptacle for rubbish.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 26 May 1871: THE CENSUS, RIPON — Bishop Monkton, total pop. 1871 – 550, total pop. 1861 – 434, increase 106.

Knaresborough Post, 15 July 1871: LIBERTY COURT — NEIGHBOURLY FEELING — Mary Wetherill, of Whitcliffe-with-Thorpe, farmer, was summoned on the information of Martha Burnett of the same place, farmer, with, on the 3rd July, having allowed eight cows to stray on the public highway leading from Ripon to Bishop Monkton. Mr. R. D. Oxley said that, as Mrs Burnett was a tenant of his, he should take no part in the meeting and accordingly vacated his seat on the bench. George Burnett, 13, son of the complainant, stated that upon the morning in question he saw eight cows on the road leading to Bishop Monkton, James Wetherill was tenting them; they were grazing; some were on the road; some were on the side. Witness told Wetherill that they had no right there; he said Mr. Kendall had given them leave. It is Mr. Kendall’s land on one side and Mrs. Wetherill’s on the other. The beasts were there a quarter of an hour. Mrs Burnett said that she had taken the catage of the lanes from the Surveyors of the Highways and could either eat of cut the grass. Had warned defendant frequently about allowing her cows to graze on the road. Sarah Ann Wetherill, defendant's daughter, said she had seen the beasts brought in to milk at five o'clock in the morning by the boy. She told her brother to take them back to the field and he did so, being only absent for ten minutes between going out and returning. Complainant’s children had trespassed on her mother’s land, and on being told to go away, had made remark to the effect that they would mark them. James Wetherill, defendant’s son, took the cows out to the field on the 3rd July. They ran back again the contrary way and he had to run after them to bring them back. Dismissed, and complainant having to 5s. to pay for the costs.

Knaresborough Post, 29 July 1871: BEING IN A PUBLIC HOUSE DURING PROHIBITED HOURS — George Hawkridge, Bishop Monkton, and William Farmery of Littlethorpe, were charged with having been in the Dove Inn, Monkton Moor, on Sunday, 9th July at 16 minutes past ten in the forenoon, when the house was open for the sale of exciseable liquors, they not being servants or travellers. John Boshier, inspector of police, proved that Smith Scruton, landlord of the Dove Inn, Monkton Moor, was fined £1 and 9s. costs for having his house open on the day and time above mentioned. The two defendants were present and a man named Davey. Farmery had a quart jug and two glasses of ale near him. Hawkridge was sitting the opposite side of the room. — ln defence, Farmery said he had come from Littlethorpe to Ripon, and then Wormald Green, and be thought he wanted a glass of ale. — Hawkridge said he had walked up from Bishop Monkton with Davey and they had met Farmery, who went into the Dove Inn with Davey. He (Hawkridge) remained at the door, and Davey called him in. He said he did not want anything and had not a halfpenny in his pocket. Davey said he could go in and sit down, and as it was like rain he did so. The Bench thought that the defendant Farmery might, under the circumstances, be considered a traveller; and as there was no evidence against Hawkridge, the case was dismissed. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 9

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 9 January 1872: DEATHS — BUTTERFIELD.—January 5. at Bishop Monkton, aged 48, Mr Butterfield, paper manufacturer.

Knaresborough Post, 13 Jan. 1872: BISHOP MONKTON. This picturesque little village, which for many years has been favoured with the godly influence and example of “the people called Methodists”, on the 1st of January assumed quite a festive aspect, being the occasion of the holding of a bazaar towards raising funds for a new Wesleyan chapel. For this purpose the Mechanics’ Hall was brought into requisition and skilfully appropriated. Over the entrance a beautiful arch of evergreens had been erected, and above a variety of gay streamers floated gracefully in the air. The interior was such as to take the beholder by surprise at first sight. Along two sides of the room were thickly packed and hung aloft various elegant and useful articles, the production of the ladies’ skill, so numerous, too, as to speak loudly for the industry of many delicate fingers. There were besides fowls, ham, potatoes, wheelbarrows &c. offered for sale. The refreshment stall occupied the side to the right of the entrance, and was spread with a profusion of temptations to the appetites of the hungry; the tea table placed in the gallery was likewise abundantly furnished and heartily patronised.

The sale commenced at two o’clock and soon assumed a business-like aspect; the room speedily filled and towards the evening was crowed to excess. Mr. J. E. Wood, from Tockwith, preached in the chapel at three; and notwithstanding the attractions of the bazaar, a goodly number assembled to listen to the eloquent discourse of this popular preacher. During the day Bishop Monkton was the centre of attraction to the neighbourhood; public and private conveyances brought a large influx of visitors from Ripon; an omnibus arrived from the town of Boroughbridge, laden with passengers, and the surrounding villages also sent their representatives to this attractive local mart. After carrying on business until a late hour, in which the Dutch auction was successfully introduced, the bazaar was closed for the day, but reopened the following evening for a further clearance of work. The success of the undertaking has been such as to satisfy, if not to surpass, the most sanguine expectations; the total proceeds amounting to the noble sum of £53 13s 9 ½ pence; and the friends who so heartily entered upon the project have great reason for thankfulness and encouragement.

Ancestry: Revd. Robert Poole was grandson of John Poole (1709-1767), physician at Gillhead, Lancs., married Jane Satterthwaite (1722-1807) and son of Revd. Robert Poole (1762-1843), vicar of Bishop Monkton, and Mary Elizabeth Godmond (1757-1826). Robert (1797-1872) was vicar of Ripon Cathedral, married Anne Tennant (b. 1801), four sons, of whom the third, Robert Frederick Poole (1839-1898) was vicar of Bishop Monkton, who married Alison Fenwick (1844-1909) and had one daughter and one son, Frederick Robert, who lived at Leyburn Hall, Leyburn.

Ripon and Richmond Chronicle, 20 January 1872: THE LATE REVD. ROBERT POOLE —The internment of the late Rev. Robert Poole, vicar of Ripon and minor canon of the took place on Monday morning at Bishop Monkton. The members of the Corporation , and several citizens showed their esteem for the deceased by accompanying the cortege as far as the end of Bondgate and a number of pupils from the Boys' National School also joined in the procession. A muffled peal was rung on the Cathedral bells during the morning, and a number of tradesmen closed their shops during the time of the funeral. A large number of persons were awaiting the procession at Bishop Monkton — the deceased having for many years up to 1865 been incumbent of that parish — anxious to show their esteem and respect to their former pastor. The service was impressively read by the Lord Bishop of the diocese. Among the clergy present were — the Very Rev. the Dean of Ripon, Rev. J. Jameson, Rev. E. Gray, Rev. J. Robertson, Rev. J. B. Healey, Mr R. D. Oxley, Mr H. H. Oxley, Mr F. Wood, Mr Wise, Mr Gatcliff, and several other gentlemen. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 10

On Sunday morning the Lord Bishop of Ripon paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of the late Rev. Mr Poole; and in the evening the Very Rev. the Dean, in the course of his sermon, said — ‘l would not be doing justice to my own heart if I did not refer to the loss we have all sustained within the last few days. We have lost a friend—a kind, affectionate, conscientious friend. It may be truly said to most of you, that ever since you were born, and for years before you were born, he has been in Ripon going about doing good. In the Church, in the schools, in the dwellings of the poor, and by the couch of his invalid wife, long and dearly loved, he has been daily engaged in his heavenly Father's business. He looked upon the people around as the children of his charge, and his heart's desire and prayer before God was for their highest interests. A benignant smile was ever ready on his countenance, and an encouraging word was ever ready on his tongue. Guileless as a child, he suspected no one. Courteous as a gentleman of the Olden time, be offended no one. His piety had become an instinct, and to all who had opportunity to observe and capacity to appreciate him, it was manifest that he was habitually seeking not the things that are seen, but the things that are unseen. His theology was without system — devout, not logical. His preaching was without controversy — plain, placid, practical, persuasive. His love of the Church of England was ardent and unquestioning; he desired not, he thought not of reform, because he discerned no blemish. She was to him the house of God indeed, and the gates of heaven.

What Solomon said of wisdom may — in measure, of course, but in large measure — be said of Robert Poole; his ways were ways of pleasantness, and all his paths were peace. Brethren, pray for peace to the soul of his widow, now deprived of her daily consoler, and so bereaved indeed. Pray for peace in the councils and conduct of his sons. Pray that the remembrance of his words of kindness and gentleness may bring peace to the children in the schools and to many who have now left the schools. And pray to the Prince of Peace, the great Head of the Church, who holds the stars in His right hand, to bring among us to fill the vacant place a man. of peace — a man in whose heart is peace with God by the blood of Christ, in whose temper and on whose lips is peace among men by the Spirit of Christ, and the joy of whose life it shall be to carry the truth of Christ to every one committed to his charge.’

The late rev. gentleman was born in 1797, at Market Weighton, Yorkshire, and was the son of Rev. Robert Poole, sometime vicar of Ripon. He entered Queen's College, Cambridge, in 1817; obtained a scholarship at Catherine College, where he graduated BA. in 1821; MA in1828; admitted ad ruadem gradum at Oxford, 1846. It will prove interesting to our readers to know that the appointment of vicar- choral (now minor canon) of this Cathedral has been held by the same family for nearly 120 years. Rev. Isaac Godmond (uncle by marriage to Rev. Robert Poole, son), 1753-1809; Rev. Robert Poole (son), 1810 to 1823; Rev. Robert Poole, 1823 to 1872. The latter having officiated on behalf of his tither for a year prior to his actual appointment, thus making the complement of half a century. And farther, another fact is worthy of a passing notice. Rev. J. Jameson, who has been his colleague for the fifty years was appointed to the minor canonry in 1821. Mr. Poole also held the rural deanery, having been appointed by Archbishop Longley. He was the oldest rural dean in the diocese. The death of th4e deceased gentleman was somewhat sudden. He officiated in Ripon Cathedral on Sunday afternoon and at his favourite chapel of Sr. Mary Magdalene in the evening, He also presided at the annual meeting of the Cathedral Schools on Monday evening week. Feeling indisposed that evening, he gradually succumbed to an attack of congestion of the lungs, and died early on Thursday morning in his 75th year.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 30 March 1872: WANTED — GOVERNESS: must teach singing and music, in addition to ordinary education, and not object make herself useful. Salary, £15 per annum — Apply A. B., Post Office, Bishop Monkton. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 11

Rochdale Observer, 6 April 1872: RESTORATION OF THE ROCHDALE PARISH CHURCH. The work of restoring the venerable Parish Church, which for so many centuries has looked down on the changing fortunes of our town has been brought well-nigh to completion. The restoration scheme, which has been talked of some time previously, became ripe for carrying into execution in July last, and all the details having been arranged, the work was commenced in that month, according to plans prepared by Mr. Cross. land, of London, the architect of the Town Hall. The contract for the alterations and re-building was made with Messrs. John Chambers and Son, of Bishop Monkton, near Ripon. Messrs. Bare and Co., of London, whose work in connection with the Town Hall is so deservedly admired, being selected to carry out the contract for the carving.

Knaresborough Post, 18 May 1872: ASSAULT —Henry Kirk, of Westwiok, farmer, was charged with assaulting and beating James Calvert, farm servant, on the 3rd inst,, at Bishop Monkton.— Complainant stated that he, along with a friend, called at the Crown Inn, Bishop Monkton, on the night of the 3rd inst. They found in the room his master (Mr John Kirk), the defendant, and two other persons. Defendant told his master to keep his pigs out his potatoes; when (complainant) told defendant he had to keep his stock out of their fields; on which defendant seized him by the throat and knocked his head against the window sash, pulled him about, and threatened to put him into the beck. In the straggle, he got hold of the long settle, but defendant struck him ever the arm, and then dragged him into the back kitchen and left him. The landlady advised him not to go into the room for his hat, so sent his friend for it. Defendant was not drunk, but cursed and made use of bad language. — Thomas Metcalfe was called, and corroborated Calvert's statement. — Defendant said the complainant made a practice of going about to public houses, trying to get people to strike at him, and then extorted money from them; that thought was justified in putting him out the room, as would interfere in the conversation. Defendant called two witnesses, and they admitted seeing him drag complainant out of the room. The Chairman remarked it was an unprovoked and severe assault, and they should inflict a penalty of £1, and costs £1 10s., in default two months' hard labour. The money was paid.

Leeds Mercury, 15 May 1873: WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETINGS – YORK — In reference to chapel cases, the following applications were sanctions — [...] A new chapel and vestry at Bishop Monkton, in Ripon circuit, to seat 140 persons; cost £340.

Ripon and Richmond Chronicle, 21 February 1874: VALUABLE PROPERTY AT BISHOP MONKTON NEAR RIPON — . FOR SALE BY AUCTION by Mr. JOHN LUMLEY, at the House of Mr. Hutchinson, the "Lamb and Flag” , Monkton, on FRIDAY, 6th March 1874, at TWO o'Clock in the Afternoon (subject to such Conditions as will be produced and read over at the time of Sale), the following very

Valuable PROPERTY :—Comprising Farm house, Farm Buildings, Foldyard, Orchard, and Premises, situate in the village of Bishop Monkton, in the Parish of Ripon, and several Closes of Excellent LAND, situate in the Township of Bishop Monkton, in the following or each other Lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale:

LOT ONE — A Freehold Close of Arable LAND called "Moor Field," containing la. Or. 86p. or thereabouts, situate near the Monkton Toll Bar, at the corner formed by the Ripon and Harrogate and the Markington and Bishop Monkton Roads. This lot, from its situation, is extremely valuable. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 12

LOT TWO — Another Close of Arable LAND called "Moor Field," containing 9a. Or. 11p., also situate on the South side of the Markington and Bishop Monkton Road, separated by a single field from Lot one. This lot is partly Freehold and Copyhold.

LOT THREE — A Copyhold Close of Arable LAND called" Moor Field," containing 5a. 2r. 12p. or thereabouts, adjoining Lot 2 on the East.

LOT FOUR — Six Closes of Copyhold LAND (one Grass and five Arable) situate the South-east side of the village of Bishop Monkton, near to the Church, and having a frontage to the Knaresbro' Road and also the Chapel Field Road, containing altogether 24a. Or. 20p.

LOT FIVE — A compact and modern-built FARMHOUSE and FARM BUILDINGS, consisting of Barn, Stables, Cowhouses, Fold-yard, Sheds for beasts, Cartsheds, Turnip House, Stackyard, and a very productive Orchard, containing altogether about 3 roods. The buildings are in good repair, and comprise every requisite for carrying on a small farm, and their situation in the centre of the village makes them exceptionally attractive.

LOT 6 — Copyhold Close of Grass LAND called " The Inge, " containing la. 2r. 26p., situate near to the Inge Lane, and about half-a-mile from Bishop Monkton.

The whole of the property is in the occupation of Mr. William Dennison, who will show the same. It is seldom that so valuable a property comes into the market in this neighbourhood; and to persons wishing for an investment a good opportunity is now offered. Further particulars may be obtained, and a plan of the property seen on application to Mr. William Dennison, the owner, or to Messrs. S. WISE and SON, Solicitors, Ripon. Ripon, 14th February, 1874.

Ripon and Richmond Chronicle, 21 March 1874: HOUSES AND LAND AT BISHOP MONKTON, NEAR RIPON. FOR SALE BY AUCTION, by Messrs. RENTON and RENTON, at the House of Mr. Charles Slater, “The Masons' Arms Inn," in Bishop Monkton, on FRIDAY, the 27th day of March, 1874, at TWO o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, the following valuable property, consisting of DWELLINGHOUSES and LAND, situate in the Village and Township of Bishop Monkton, in the Parish of Ripon, in the following or such other Lots as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale: —

LOT I — Three COTTAGES or DWELLINGHOUSES. situate in the village of Bishop Monkton, with Garth and Gardens adjoining containing altogether, with the sites of the Buildings, Oa. 9r. 4p., or thereabouts, and now in the respective occupations of John. Wald, Ann West, and John Wilson.

LOT 2 — Two Closes of GRASS LAND, situate on the south side of and adjoining the road leading from Bishop Monkton to Markington, containing respectively 9a. Ir. 6p. and la. Op. or thereabouts, now in the occupation of Thomas Wait.

LOT 3 —A MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE in Bishop Monkton, with the Barn, Stable, and Garden adjoining, now occupied by Thomas Wait.

LOT 4 —Two Closes of GRASS LAND, called "Dixon's Closes", situate on the west side of and adjoining the road leading from Bishop Monkton to Knaresborough containing respectively 1a. 1r. 10p. and 2a. Or. 34p. now occupied Thomas Wait.

The whole of the Property is Copyhold of the Manor of Ripon. The Houses and Buildings are in good repair, add the Land is of excelling quality. The respective Tenants will show the property, and further Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 13 particulars may be obtained on application to Mr. George ROBINSON, of Scriven, Knaresborough; Mr. Joss TATEBON, of Grafton, near Ouseburn or, to Messrs. S. WISE & Son, Ripon.

Knaresborough Post, 16 May 1874: BISHOP MONKTON — FOUNDATION STONE OF NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL — We have pleasure to refer our readers to an advertisement announcing the proceedings on this occasion.

York Herald, 24 May 1874: New Chapel at Bishop Monkton, near Ripon. — On Wednesday, the foundation-stone of a new Wesleyan Chapel was laid in the above village. A large number of friends from Ripon and Harrogate were present. After a hymn had been sung and prayer offered, Mr. J. Cowling, of Bishop Monkton, presented a silver trowel to Mrs John Baynes, of Ripon, and Mr. Wetherill presented her with a beautiful mallet. She then laid the stone, under which was inserted a bottle containing coins and newspapers, along with a circuit plan and a list of the new trustees. Appropriate addresses were given by the Rev. John Kirk and other friends. A collection was made, amounting to £62, which included £30 placed on the stone by Mrs. Barnes. The total cost of the new chapel is estimated at £500, towards which £280 has already been raised. A tea meeting was held, and also a lecture given in the evening on " John Wesley," by the Rev. F. J. Sharr, Harrogate.

Knaresborough Post, 26 Sept. 1874: BISHOP MONKTON HARVEST THANKSGIVING — The first harvest festival held in this village took place on Wednesday last, the 16th when a thanksgiving service was held in the church, and the whole of the villagers were invited partake of the hospitality of the vicar, the Rev. F. J. Poole. The school children, parents and friends assembled at the vicarage, and preceded by the Ripon Rifle Band, walked in procession to the church, which had been elaborately and very tastefully decorated under the superintendence of Mrs. Paley and party from Ripon, who kindly volunteered to assist the vicar in pleasing but no means easy task.

A screen erected across the east end was adorned with corn, fruit, flowers, do., and the reredos. with its chaste designs of white flowers and wheat, was especially beautiful. Various other devices had also been prepared for the walls, so that the interior of the church had a very appropriate and effective appearance. The service was choral, the special Psalms, the 65th and 104th, being sung to the chants Russell and Hayes in F. and an overflowing congregation testified by the hearty manner in which they joined in prayer and praise that they had a due sense of the thankfulness which they had met to express to the Almighty Father for the crowning mercies of the year.

The lessons for the day were read by the Rev. F. J. Poole, prayers being intoned by the Rev. H. D. C. Nunn, vicar of Ripon, and a very suggestive and suitable sermon was preached by the Rev. K. Bittlestone. of South Stainley, the discourse being founded on the miracle of our Lord's feeding the five thousand.

At the conclusion of the service, the band headed a procession of the school children, churchwardens, parishioners and friends through the village to the vicarage, where under cover of a spacious marquee the children were first of all provided with tea which was practical illustration of “the plenty” for which “thanksgiving” had been offered. The mothers and friends next sat down to a repast more suited their tastes and wants, to which ample justice was done, and these in turn were succeeded by the sterner sex who showed a keen appreciation of the bountiful supply of substantial fare set before them, consisting of meat, rabbit pies, fruit pies, &c., the band meanwhile playing a selection of choice music.

After grace had been sung, The Rev. H. D. C. Nunn proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Poole, and said that such a hearty service as he had had the pleasure of taking part in that day, and such gathering of Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 14 parishioners as he had then witnessed in the vicarage grounds, could not but the means of drawing closer the bands of union between their clergyman and themselves. He begged to assure them that the clergy of the Church of England were ever ready to promote the welfare of those committed to their charge; and, as that day's proceedings showed, none more than their own vicar. Let them one and all rally round Mr. Poole, and thereby strengthen his hands in carrying on his good work among them. (Cheers).

The Rev. F. J. Poole begged to thank Mr. Nunn for the kind way in which had spoken of him before his people, and his parishioners for the hearty manner in which they had received those remarks. It afforded him the greatest pleasure, not only on this occasion but at all times, to welcome any of his people at the vicarage; and, as the Vicar of Ripon had well said, earnestly he hoped that the bonds of union between himself and his flock would grow stronger and stronger each year. Nothing had cheered him as much since he came among them, as the speedy response of his parishioners his proposal to hold a thanksgiving service. One and all were acknowledging their duty in this respect to the Almighty for the bountiful harvest, and his heartfelt wish was that that day's proceedings would be the earnest of many such gatherings at the vicarage, if he were spared to labour amongst them.

He must not conclude His remarks without thanking the Vicar of South Stainley for his excellent sermon, and also those who had so kindly assisted in decorating the church. (Loud and continued cheering) The tables were now quickly removed, lamps lighted, and old and young gave themselves up to the enjoyment of the “mazy dance”, the scene being one of innocent gaiety most pleasing to witness, which was continued with unabated vigour until a late hour, when the large company dispersed to their respective homes, expressing in warmest terms their appreciation of the thoughtful kindness and liberality of their respected vicar, and carrying with them thoughts and reminiscences which will long live in the minds of the inhabitants of Bishop Monkton of their first “Harvest Home."

The following Friday the children, nor accompanied by the teachers and many of the parents and friends spent a very pleasant day at the seaside, going by excursion train to Redcar and Saltburn. The expenses of the trip were generously defrayed by subscriptions from the Marquis of Ripon and a few of the neighbouring gentry. The view of the sea and the journey by rail being delightful novelties to most of the party, and on their safe arrival home at night, tired though they were, they expressed their gratitude before separating by giving hearty cheers for those who had given them such an eventful treat.

Ripon and Richmond Chronicle, 7 Nov. 1874: PUBLIC NOTICES. TO IRONFOUNDERS, SANITARY PIPE MAKERS, AND EXCAVATORS. THE Ripon Rural Sanitary Authority are prepared to receive TENDERS for the Excavating and Laying of about 836 yards of 2 inch, and 4,202 yards of 3 inch cast iron socket pipes, and about 1,151 yards of 6 inch sanitary pipes, and the building of the tanks, &c., according to the plans, for supplying Markington, Hutton Conyers, Bishop Monkton, and Rainton with water, and which are now deposited in the Board Room, Ripon. Sealed Tenders to be delivered to me on or before WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst. W. E. W. WINN, Clerk to the said authority. Ripon, November 4th, 1874.

Ripon and Richmond Chronicle, 21 Nov. 1874: HARROGATE AND HEWICK AND RIPON AND PATSLEY BRIDGE UNITED TURNPIKE FOR SALE BY AUCTION BY FRANCIS SMITH, at the House of Mr. Robert Ellington Collinson, the Unicorn Inn, in the City of Ripon, and in the Market Place, Ripon, on THURSDAY, November 26th, 1874, at TWO o'clock in the afternoon precisely, in such Lots (to suit purchasers) as may then be declared by the Auctioneer, Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 15

All the MATERIALS now forming part of the Several TOLLHOUSES at Bishop Monkton Toll Bar, with the Weigh-house near thereto, and also at the Low Harrogate Toll Bar (with the good Pump and Lead Piping belonging thereto) on the Road leading from Ripon to Harrogate, and Bleasfield, near Pateley Bridge, on the Road leading from Ripon to Pateley Bridge.

The purchaser of the Materials of the Toll-house and Pump at Low Harrogate is to be entitled to the Materials lining the Well, and to the Stone in the Garden Wall, but he will have to fill up the Well; and he and the other purchasers of the Materials of the other Toll -houses and premises will respectively have to remove all such Materials, end make the ground and surface of the ground, and repair all damages to the satisfaction of the Trustees or their Surveyor within four weeks from the day of Sale.

Also a good WEIGHING MACHINE at Monkton Moor, made by Samuel Dennison, of Leeds, to weigh up to 84 Tons with top-plate 11 ft. 2 in. by 6 ft. 6 in., together with the Stone Lining and Coping in the pit. The purchaser of this weighing Machine and Stone will have to fill up the pit and make good the ground, and surface of the ground, the satisfaction of the Trustees or their Surveyor, within four weeks from the day of Sale.

Also all the Large Gates, Horse Gates, Turnstiles or Foot-gates, Paling (except paling in fences, if any) and Toll-boards at Hutton Bank Bay, Hutton Bank Side Bar, Hewick Bar, Hewick Side Bar, Monkton Moor Bar, Killinghall Bar, Low Harrogate Bar, Bishopton Bar, and Bleasefield Bar, all of which may be viewed where now standing or placed, and must be removed by the respective purchasers within one week from the day of Sale. Also an excellent Patent One-Horse Scraper, made by Smith of Barnard Castle. And also the following and sundry other effects — namely, 17 Patent Scrapers, 18 Hand Scrapers, Pick Hacks, 17 shoyels, 8 Large Hammers, 16 Stone Rakes, 16 Wheelbarrows, Crowbars, 5 Snow Cowlers, and 2 Gravel Gripes. Any further information required may had on application to Mr. CLARK, of Sharow, near the Trustees' Surveyor or to R. W. NICHLSON, Clerk to the Trustees. Ripon. 14th November, 1874.

Pall Mall Gazette, 28 Nov. 1874: POOLE-FENWICK — At St. Marylebone, Rev. F. J. Poole, M.A., Vicar of Bishop Monkton, to Alison M. J., daughter of the late Mr. J. 5. Fenwvick, M.D., of Bolton Hall, Northumberland

Knaresborough Post, 25 Aug. 1877: BISHOP MONKTON GALA. The Flower Show and Gala in connection with the Mechanics’ Institute, Bishop Monkton, was held in the Park on Saturday last, and notwithstanding the threatening appearance of the weather, a numerous assembly of visitors testified the increasing popularity of the festive meeting. The band of the Ripon Rifle Volunteers was attendance, and the Committee had provided various attractions in the form a cricket match, athletic sports, and the novel and clever performances Zampi, the celebrated one-legged gymnast. The cricket match—Ripon 2nd eleven v. Bishop Monkton and district—resulted in a draw, after some good play on both sides, time not permitting it to be played out. The heavy and continuous rain which commenced fall in the afternoon, extinguished all hope carrying out the programme of athletic spots, and caused the pleasure seekers to beat a hasty retreat to the flower show tent, where dancing was attempted under very great difficulties, owing the crowded condition of the place. Signor Zampi wan also prevented from finishing his entertainment, which was great disappointment to all present, his previous feats having called forth repeated applause. We are glad to be able to state that despite the adverse weather there will a gratifying balance in the hands of the committee towards the object for which the gala was held, viz: the erection of a public clock. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 16

Leeds Mercury, 31 Aug. 1877: YORKSHIRE RAMBLES: NIDD BRIDGE, BURTON LEONARD, BISHOP MONKTON, KIRBY HILL, BOROUGHBRIDGE — On the last occasion, the Rambler took his readers to the upper waters of the Ure, amongst the great hills that surround the infant stream. The route to-day is through the luxuriant country where the Ure -a full-bodied river -graces the shallow valley between Ripon and Boroughbridge. [...]

On the Boroughbridge road, just outside (Burton Leonard), is a prospect extensive and beautiful. Westward and northward are the moors beyond Kirby Malzeard, and in the intervening distance the woods of Studley Royal, with Studley Church, Ripon Cathedral and city; the fringe of hills bounding the valley of the Ure, the windmill on Kirby Hill conspicuous in the valley below, Newby Hall and its woods and parks, Skelton Church, and many other parks and mansions. In the distance, northward and eastward, lies the Vale of Mowbray, the Cleveland and the Hambleton Hills, and the Wolds.

The sky was without a cloud. The noonday sun shone with great splendour on this magnificent landscape, in the full tide of ifs summer beauty, one of the fairest scenes to be witnessed in this island. A narrow, winding lane, shut in with tall hedges, blossoming with the flowers of the bramble, with the wild mimulus or great ball flower climbing amongst the hazel bushes, with blue harebells in the bottoms, and wild flowers innumerable, and Bishop Monkton is gained. The church is an unpretentious building, but the beauty of the place was its graveyard, blooming with bright-hued geraniums, calceolarias, the lemon-scented thyme in flower, roses, the bladder fern, the marshmallow, with a luxuriance in growth and a brightness in colour that was really charming.

In a field near the church is a spring of water, that gushes out of the earth in a great volume, and flows through the village like a small river. The banks are crowded with the bright pink flowers of the epilobium, or willow herb, the mealy-looking blooms of the fragrant meadow, sweet, and other moisture-loving plants, including the forget-me-not, and the blue buglos, rendering the sides of the stream gay and brilliant. In its course through the village the beck is crossed by several bridges. Bishop Monkton is a tidy village. The Wesleyans have built a new chapel, there is a good school- house, the residences are neat, and the gardens beautiful, a conspicuous object being the stag's horn tree, which appears to like this warm ana moist location, as it thrives in most of the gardens, and bears great heads of flowers.

Winding onwards through the valley, where there is an abundance of trees and water plants of large size, the banks of the Ure are reached, the river, dammed up by the weir below, flowing deeply and sluggishly. On the opposite side is Newby Hall, with its gardens and park, in a sheltered position, where the vegetation is luxuriant. Here is the ferry, the scene of a sad catastrophe, when Sir Charles Slingsby, of Scriven, and five others, lost their lives, and eight horses were crowned. The river is some 17 or 18 feet deep. The ferry-boat is the same to which the accident happened, but it has been repaired. It is simply a large boat, with a gangway on the top, and light open bulwarks, to prevent anyone slipping into the water. A chain is laid in the river, this is connected with a winch, worked by the ferryrnan, and the boat is by this means drawn across. A stroll through the grounds and gardens of Newby Hall, where Lady Mary Vyner has a fine collection of plants, where the swards are like velvet in their smoothness; where there are great beeches, mighty elms, oaks of large size, cedars with wide- spreading branches, roses hanging in graceful- festoons, beds of evergreens kept low and cut into quaint shapes, a French garden gay with brilliant hued flowers and coloured spar, arranged artistically, and charming views of the river; where taste is seen on every hand, in the extension of the pleasure gardens, in the numerous vases filled with choice flowers, and in the new entrance gates, the stone pillars carved in high relief with trophies of the chase, or with representations of agriculture. Time would not allow an inspection of the art treasures within the hall. Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 17

York Herald, 15 Sept. 1877: ELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS in FREEHOLD. COPYHOLD, and LEASEHOLD ESTATES, situate at Ripon, Sharow, Whitcliffe-with -Thorpe, and Grewelthorpe, in or near the City of Ripon, in the West Riding of the County of York. Namely, IN THE TOWNSHIP of WHITCLIFFE-WITH -THORPE

LOT 1. All those very valuable BRICK, POT, and TILE KILNS. with the Brickyards, Warehouses. Workshops, Sheds, Out-buildings, and other Appurtenances thereto belonging, on which the late owner, and his Executors (since his death) have carried on for many years an extensive and lucrative business, together with ELEVEN COTTAGES, or DWELLING-HOUSES, with their Appurtenances, and also Six Closes or Parcels of excellent PASTURE and MEADOW LAND adjoining thereto, containing altogether (including the sites of the buildings). 21a. 1r. 35p, or thereabouts, of which la. 2r. Op. is of Freehold tenure, the remaining 19a. 3r. 35 p. being Copyhold under the Manor of Ripon ; situate on the east side of the high road leading from Ripon to Bishop Monkton, and now in the occupation of the vendors and their workpeople, and others.

Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale Herald, 8 Dec. 1877: THE PITS, OR THE SUBSIDENCES OF GROUND IN THE NEIGBOURHOOD OF RIPON [long, speculative article on the history and nature of the pits – including an assumption that the up-flowing waters come from an underground lake]

Leeds Mercury, 28 March 1878: TO BUILDERS — Builders desirous of TENDERING for the ERECTION of a New CHURCH, at Bishop Monkton. near Ripon, may Inspect the plans and specifications at the Vestry, or here, from Friday, the 29th inst., to Saturday, April the 6th, when tenders. properly endorsed, must be sent to me. Quantities may be had on application to me, but only for the whole work, and sole tenders only will be received. No pledge is given to accept the lowest of any tender. C. HODGSON FOWLER, F.R.I.B.A, Architect, North Bailey, Durham, March 23rd, 1978.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 11 April 1878: RIPON DIOCESAN CHURCH SOCTETY The following grants were then made: [...] Increase of Church Accommodation — At Bishop Monkton, by [49 sittings, at a cost £2750.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 23 July 1879: NEW CHURCH AT BISHOP-MONKTON. Yesterday, the new church of St. John the Baptist, Bishop Monkton, near Ripon, was opened and consecrated yesterday by the Lord Bishop The weather was very wet, and there was not a large attendance as might otherwise have been anticipated ; but many of the clergy, ladies and gentry of the neighbourhood were present.

The church has been built in the place of a small, mean edifice erected in 1822 and which took the place the old Parish Church, or rather chapel, in the parish of Ripon. There appears hare been chapelry formed at Bishop-Monkton early in the middle ages, and, judging from a few fragments of the older church, found in taking down the more recent one, the early church was certainly partly of Norman work. These fragments are remarkably few, considering that the recently removed church was built on the site and with the materials of the old one, and lead one to imagine that the more decorative portion of the building were removed elsewhere. The new church, which is built slightly more to the north than the one it replaced, is the early English style, and consists of chancel, 27ft x 17ft, with organ chamber and vestry on its north aide; a nave, 58ft 6in. 21ft 6in.; and a north porch, forming the lower of tower and spire. The nave is lighted by three lancets, with small wheel window over, at the West end, and single lancets on the north and south, and an open roof, rather heavily timbered, with Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 18 moulded tie beams and kingposts. The chancel has couplets of lancets on the south side and triplets under an enclosing arch at the east. It is covered by a canted roof of wood with moulded ribs. The body of the chancel is raised two steps above the nave, and the altar stands on an elevation of three more steps. The floor is of stone and tiles, increasing in richness to the east. The altar is quite plain and of solid oak, and stands In front of stone retable on which is a carved and panelled reredos. The chancel seats are properly arranged for a choir, with priests’ stalls and desks at the end, and are all of oak, some of the panels being formed of wood from the roof of the ancient church, which was reused in that just removed. Between the chancel and organ chamber is an open screen of oak. The nave is seated with open benches of deal stained dark, and at the south east is the pulpit, of open oak work, with a brass book desk and lights, and near it stands a lectern of carved and richly moulded oak. The entrance porch vaulted in stone, from it a circular staircase leading to the ringing chamber, in the walls of which are the few fragments of the early church. The tower is of four stages, the upper one being octagonal with long lancets on the cardinal faces, and from it rises an octagonal spire with incarnes set in its angle faces. The total height of the spire Is 74 feet, which, though not of great altitude, is sufficient to show over the tallest trees in the vicinity. The situation of the church is extremely picturesque, being on a slight hill sloping down to the north-east, where runs a swiftly flowing stream of the purest water, and over-shadowed in parts by well-grown trees. We may, in addition to the above details, mention that the altar was vested in a very handsome frontal of red silk, with a superfrontal and orphreys of red velvet, richly embroidered by ladies In the neighbourhood from a design of the architect; and that the east wall on either side of the altar hung with tapestry of a fifteenth century resign. The churchyard has also been much enlarged, the additional ground being the gift of Mr F. Greenwood, of Swarcliffe Hall. The whole of the works have been carried out at an expense about £2700 by Mr. S. B. Burton, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, from the designs and under the supervision of Mr Hodgson Fowler, F.S.A. of Durham. After the ceremony of consecration (11 a.m.) there was a luncheon at the Vicarage, provided by the Rev. F.J. Poole, incumbent. There was an evening service at 3.30. The Revd. Canon Badcock acted as chaplain to the bishop.

York Herald, 23 July 1879: CHURCH CONSECRATION AT BISHOP MONKTON, RIPON. The new church of St. John Baptist, Bishop Monkton, which was consecrated yesterday, has been built in the place of a small mean edifice, erected in 1822, and which took the place of the old parish church or rather chapel. [...] The Bishop of Ripon opened the church, and amongst the clergy present were the Rev. F. J. Poole, rector of Bishop Monkton; the Dean of Ripon, the Ven. Archdeacon Cust, the Revs. J. H. Pulleine, E. B. Badcock, S. Joy, R. D. Owen, C. H. Sales, R. W. Marriott, E. Gray, E. Bittleston, T. Falkner, W. H. Batchett, J. A. Carter Squire, and J. H. Hudleston. A luncheon was provided in a spacious marquee, and at its close the usual loyal toasts were proposed; also " The Bishop of Ripon" and “The architect," which were duly honoured. In responding to the toast of his health, the Bishop expressed the pleasure it gave him to see the edifice brought to a completion, and pointed out that ever since the incumbent of the parish had been instituted to the living he had very earnestly wished to see the church rebuilt, and he wished that every blessing may attend the efforts which were being put forward at that place. He referred to the distress prevailing throughout the country, especially amongst the farmers, and the great anxiety felt on account of the bad state of the weather. The offertories of the day were devoted towards the liquidation of the debt remaining on the church, and amounted .to about £300.

Knaresborough Post, 3 Jan. 1880: GALLANT CONDUCT OF A RIPON OFFICER — Below we give an extract from the Daily Telegraph of December 23rd giving an account of a gallant affair in Afghanistan, in which Captain Poole took a prominent part. Captain Poole, as many of our readers are Bishop Monkton Press, 1870-79 19 aware, is a native of Ripon, being a son of the late Rev. R. Poole, vicar of Ripon, and brother of the Rev. F. J. Poole, rector of Bishop Monkton —

Among the incidents of the campaign, to which a just prominence has not yet been given is the very gallant affair of Captain Poole, of the 67th, and a company of his regiment, with a force of 1,000 Safis. Capt. Poole had been sent out foraging, his fifty-six men forming the escort of 100 camels and mules, and the road lay through the narrow defiles to the village of Naghloo, situated at the junction of the Pinjahir and Cabul rivers. The villages have hitherto been friendly, and on this account, no doubt they incurred the anger of the Baas, a tribe living on the north of the Cabul river, just beyond Tezin. These Safis are a Kaffir colony — the fair-skinned race of Kaffiristan — who have been converted to Islam, and are even more wildly fanatical than Mohammedans themselves. They came down, therefore, upon Naghloo, destroyed it after pillaging it, and murdered many of the inhabitants. Captain Poole suddenly appearing upon the scene while the Safis were stall rioting in the desolation they had made, they at once attacked him, but Captain Poole took up position at the second defile and kept them in check till the camels could be got back through the first. For an hour and a half a severe exchange of musketry was carried on, and the enemy coming up to within forty yards, also throwing out flanking parties to cut off the retreat of our men. Our position, however, was so protected, that only four of the gallant 56th were killed and four wounded, among the latter being Captain Poole and Corporal Woolley. The latter is the crack shot of the regiment, and made throughout superb practice. For instance, one of our men had fallen, and two dais rushed up to mutilate him, but Woolley picked off both before they got to their victim, while every standard bearer that came within range of his rifle was at once dropped by him. So close was the fighting, our dead had to be left, the Safis mutilating them in the most horrible way in sight of their comrades, who kept their ground, however, with true British pluck, and fired as coolly as possible, doing very heavy damage among the savages. Meanwhile a sowar was galloping back for assistance, and a squadron of cavalry, with four mountain guns, came up, and, getting into action, inflicted heavy loss upon the enemy and chased them for six miles. It was a very gallant affair, and thoroughly in the spirit in which throughout the campaign a handful of British troops have scattered large numbers of the Afghans.