West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire is in Yorkshire.

1461 Battles of Ferrybridge

1644 Battle of Marston Moor

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Apperley Bridge [Map]

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Armley

Armley House

In 1803 Benjamin Gott (age 40) bought an an estate in Armley, with wooded grounds plunging steeply down to the Aire valley. He employed the famous landscape designer Humphrey Repton to lay out the park and the architect Robert Smirke to build a grand mansion, Armley House, in the fashionable Greek Revival style, its colonnaded terrace overlooking spectacular views, on one side towards the romantic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey

St Bartholomew's Church, Armley [Map]

St Bartholomew's Church, Armley [Map].There is a sculpture by Joseph Gott at the west end of the north aisle, a memorial to Benjamin Gott of Armley House who died in 1839. In the south aisle there is Faith comforting the Mourner, commemorating the two sons of Benjamin and Elizabeth Gott who died in Paris and Athens.

On 14 Feb 1840 Benjamin Gott (age 77) died. He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Armley [Map] where there is a monument to him sculpted by his son Joseph Gott (age 54). The pink veined marble base has a darkened plaque with tribute which includes the words: '...he maintained with inflexible uprightness the character of a merchant with impartial justice the office of a magistrate and with unshaken confidence the warmth of friendship he was always ready to promote the welfare of the town of Leeds...'

On 25 Aug 1863 William Gott (age 66) died at Patterdale suddenly whilst visiting. He was interred in the Gott Vault at St Bartholomew's Church, Armley [Map] on 01 Sep 1863. The cortège included a hearse, four coaches and a "large number of carriages", and it processed for an hour between Wyther Hall and Armley Church, while the Town Hall bell tolled.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Aston West Riding

On 02 Feb 1455 John Melton 9th Baron Lucy was born to John Melton in Aston West Riding.

In 1476 John Melton of Aston Yorkshire 10th Baron Lucy was born to John Melton 9th Baron Lucy (age 20) and Alice Stanley (age 31) in Aston West Riding.

On 11 Jun 1510 John Melton 9th Baron Lucy (age 55) died in Aston West Riding.

On 26 Feb 1545 John Melton of Aston Yorkshire 10th Baron Lucy (age 69) died in Aston West Riding.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Badsworth

Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Badsworth

On 13 Oct 1688 John Bright 1st Baronet (age 68) died. He was buried at Saint Mary the Virgin Church, Badsworth. Baronet Bright of Badsworth in Yorkshire extinct. His estates were inherited by his daughter Catherine Bright (age 23) and her husband Henry Liddell 3rd Baronet (age 44).

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Barwick-in-Elmet

All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet [Map]

All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet [Map].

On 13 or 20 Oct 1809 Thomas Charles Gascoigne (age 23) was killed whilst hunting. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet [Map]. 2,000 people and over 400 of his father's tenants attended his funeral.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Batley

Around 1550 Edward Copley was born to Alvery Copley (age 24) in Batley.

Around 1586 Alvery Copley was born to Edward Copley (age 36) in Batley.

Before 1616 Edward Copley (age 66) died in Batley.

In 1622 Edward Copley was born to Alvery Copley (age 36) in Batley.

Around 1631 Alvery Copley (age 45) died in Batley.

In 1667 John Copley was born to Edward Copley (age 45) in Batley.

In 1676 Edward Copley (age 54) died in Batley.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Bingley [Map]

Bingley Grammar School

On 24 Jun 1762 Benjamin Gott was born to John Gott of Woodhall in West Yorkshire (age 42) and Susanna Jackson of Bradford at Calverley. He was educated at Bingley Grammar School until he was seventeen.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Bradford

Bradford Cathedral [Map]

Bradford Cathedral [Map] has the following monuments:

Memorial to Abraham Balme main promoter of the Bradford Canal, sculpted by John Flaxman RA.[16]

Monument to Abraham Sharp (d.1742) by Peter Scheemakers

Monument to Faith Sawrey (d.1767) by John "The Younger" Bacon.

Monument to William Northrop (d.1800) by John "The Younger" Bacon.

Monument to Dr William Sharp, surgeon (d.1833) by Joseph Gott.

Monument to Samuel and Mary Hanley by Joseph Gott.

Manningham, Bradford

On 21 Feb 1879 Gertrude "Gertie" Millar Countess of Dudley was born at Manningham, Bradford.

Ryshworth Hall

On 04 Feb 1821 John Greenwood was born at Ryshworth Hall.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Bramham

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Burley in Wharfedale [Map]

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Calverley

On 24 Jun 1762 Benjamin Gott was born to John Gott of Woodhall in West Yorkshire (age 42) and Susanna Jackson of Bradford at Calverley. He was educated at Bingley Grammar School until he was seventeen.

On 14 Feb 1777 Walter Calverley aka Blackett (age 69) died. Baronet Blackett of Claverley in Yorkshire extinct. He was buried at Calverley. His estates, in line with the will of William Blackett 2nd Baronet, passed to Thomas Wentworth 5th Baronet (age 50), the eldest surviving son of his aunt Diana Blackett Lady Wentworth.

On or before 11 Dec 1785 Joseph Gott was born to Unamed Gott at Calverley. His parentage appears subject to some confusion being described by some sources as the son of Benjamin Gott (age 23), some as his second cousin; we have adopted the former relationship.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Clayton

Around 1300 James Byron was born to Richard Byron of Clayton (age 26) at Clayton.

Around 1328 John Byron was born to James Byron (age 28) at Clayton.

In 1351 James Byron (age 51) died at Clayton.

Around 1371 John Byron was born to Richard Byron (age 42) at Clayton.

In 1465 John Byron (age 94) died at Clayton.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Copley

On 08 Sep 1663 Mary Elizabeth Savile was born to John Savile 1st Baronet (age 23) at Copley.

In 1689 John Savile 1st Baronet (age 49) died at Copley. Baronet Savile of Copley extinct.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Darrington

Stapleton Darrington

On 25 Dec 1767 Henry Lascelles 2nd Earl Harewood was born to Edward Lascelles 1st Earl Harewood (age 27) and Anne Chaloner Baroness Harewood (age 25) at Stapleton Darrington.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Denton Hall

On 17 Jan 1612 Thomas Fairfax 3rd Lord Fairfax was born to Ferdinando Fairfax 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (age 27) and Mary Sheffield (age 24) at Denton Hall.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Dewsbury [Map]

The River Calder rises on Heald Moor near Todmorden [Map] after which it passes Hebden Bridge [Map], Mytholmroyd [Map], Sowerby Bridge [Map], Dewsbury [Map], Sandal Castle [Map], under Wakefield Bridge [Map] before joining the River Aire at Castleford [Map].

Thornhill

In 1369 Simon Thornhill (age 33) died without surviving male issue. His daughter Elizabeth Thornhill (age 12) inherited his estates including Thornhill.

Around 1390 Margaret Pilkington was born to John Pilkington (age 26) at Thornhill.

On 03 Jul 1482 Alice Gascoigne (age 66) died at Thornhill.

In 1583 George Savile was born to George Savile 1st Baronet (age 33) and Mary Talbot (age 27) at Thornhill.

On 11 Nov 1633 George Savile 1st Marquess Halifax was born to William Savile 3rd Baronet (age 21) and Anne Coventry Baroness Savile (age 21) at Thornhill.

In 1721 Beatrix Copley was born to John Copley (age 54) in Thornhill.

In 1732 John Copley (age 65) died in Thornhill.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Dintingdale

On 27 Mar 1461 Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 32) fought at Ferrybridge with John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter (age 35) capturing the bridge.

On 28 Mar 1461 a further skirmish occurred near Ferrybridge. Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 32) fought. John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter (age 35) was killed. For Lancaster John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25) and John Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby (age 51).

On 28 Mar 1461 John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25) was killed at Dintingdale during a skirmish. William Neville 1st Earl Kent (age 56) fought for York. His son Henry "Shepherd Lord" Clifford 10th Baron Clifford (age 7) succeeded 10th Baron de Clifford, 10th Lord Skipton.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Drighlington

In 1600 Archbishop James Margetson was born at Drighlington.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Ferrybridge

On 27 Mar 1461 Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 32) fought at Ferrybridge with John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter (age 35) capturing the bridge.

On 28 Mar 1461 a further skirmish occurred near Ferrybridge. Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 32) fought. John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter (age 35) was killed. For Lancaster John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25) and John Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby (age 51).

On 28 Mar 1461 John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25) was killed at Dintingdale during a skirmish. William Neville 1st Earl Kent (age 56) fought for York. His son Henry "Shepherd Lord" Clifford 10th Baron Clifford (age 7) succeeded 10th Baron de Clifford, 10th Lord Skipton.

Chronicle of Gregory 1461. And the xxviij day of Marche, that was Palme Sunday evyn, the Lorde Fewater (age 35) was slayne at Ferybryge, and many with hym was slayne and drownyd. And the Erle of Warwycke (age 32) was hurte yn hys legge with an arowe at the same jornaye.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Fryston

Around 1467 William Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne (age 15) and Margaret Percy (age 20) at Fryston.

On 20 Oct 1551 William Gascoigne (age 84) died at Fryston.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Harden

In 1421 Thomas Arderne was born to Ralph Arderne (age 38) at Harden.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Haworth

Around 1246 Ranulph Dacre was born to William Dacre (age 66) at Haworth.

In 1633 Frances Howard Lady Downing was born to William Howard (age 30) and Mary Eure (age 30). at Haworth.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Hebden Bridge [Map]

The River Calder rises on Heald Moor near Todmorden [Map] after which it passes Hebden Bridge [Map], Mytholmroyd [Map], Sowerby Bridge [Map], Dewsbury [Map], Sandal Castle [Map], under Wakefield Bridge [Map] before joining the River Aire at Castleford [Map].

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Heckmondwike

Old Chapel, Heckmondwike

On 19 Dec 1811 Sarah Whitworth was born to Charles Whitworth and Sarah m Whitworth. She was baptised on 24 Apr 1912 at the Old Chapel, Heckmondwike.

Sarah Whitworth: On 18 Aug 1833 John Bottomley and she were married at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Holmfirth

On 04 Apr 1762 John Thewlis was born to Joshua Thewlis (age 34) at Holmfirth.

In 1804 Betty Thewlis was born to John Thewlis (age 41) and Hannah Hirst (age 40) at Holmfirth.

In Feb 1809 Joshua Thewlis (age 81) died at Holmfirth.

In 1829 Hannah Hirst (age 65) died at Holmfirth.

In 1841 George Haigh was born to Daniel Haigh (age 35) at Holmfirth.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Huddersfield

On 18 Apr 1846 John Thewlis (age 84) died at Huddersfield.

Almondbury

On 02 Jul 1756 Joseph Thewlis (age 64) died at Almondbury.

All Hallows Church, Almondbury

On 16 Apr 1786 John Thewlis (age 24) and Hannah Hirst (age 22) were married at All Hallows Church, Almondbury.

Hannah Hirst: In 1764 she was born. In 1829 she died at Holmfirth.

Farnley Tyas Huddersfield

Kirkburton, Huddersfield

In Oct 1691 Joseph Thewlis was born at Kirkburton, Huddersfield.

Netherhill, Kirkburton

In Oct 1727 Joshua Thewlis was born to Joseph Thewlis (age 36) at Netherhill, Kirkburton.

Shelley, Kirkburton

In 1843 Cowdray House [Map] was sold to George Perceval 6th Earl Egmont (age 48) at Shelley, Kirkburton.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Hunslet

Around 1357 Richard Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne VII (age 57) and Agnes Frank (age 32) in Hunslet.

Around 1357 Nicholas Gascoigne was born to William Gascoigne VII (age 57) and Agnes Frank (age 32) in Hunslet.

Around 1390 Alice Gascoigne was born to Richard Gascoigne (age 33) in Hunslet.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Ilkley

In Mar 1639 Robert Atkins (age 98) died in Ilkley.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Keighley [Map]

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Kirkstall Abbey [Map]

In or before 1176 Henry Lacy 4th Baron Pontefract died. Kirkstall Abbey [Map]. His son Robert Lacy 5th Baron Pontefract succeeded 5th Baron Pontefract.

In or before 1176 Henry Lacy 4th Baron Pontefract commissioned the building of Kirkstall Abbey [Map].

1801. Thomas Girtin (age 25). Kirkstall Abbey [Map].

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Ledsham

On or before 30 Jun 1579 Mary Witham Baronetess Bolles was born to William Witham of Ledstone (age 33) at Ledsham. She was baptised 30 Jun 1579.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Ledston

Ledston Hall

On 30 May 1701 Theophilus Hastings 7th Earl Huntingdon (age 50) died. His son George Hastings 8th Earl Huntingdon (age 24) succeeded 8th Earl Huntingdon, 13th Baron Botreaux, 12th Baron Hungerford, 10th Baron Moleyns and 10th Baron Hastings. Elizabeth "Lady Betty" Hastings (age 19) received, after a legal dispute, in 1703, Ledston Hall and £3000 per year.

On 21 Dec 1739 Elizabeth "Lady Betty" Hastings (age 57) died unmarried. Francis Hastings 10th Earl Huntingdon (age 10) inherited her estates including Ledston Hall.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Liversedge

Around 1322 William Neville of Liversedge was born to Edmund Neville (age 26) at Liversedge.

Around 1346 John Neville was born to William Neville of Liversedge (age 24) at Liversedge.

Around 1377 Thomas Neville of Liversedge was born to John Neville (age 31) at Liversedge.

Around 1411 Robert Neville was born to Thomas Neville of Liversedge (age 34) at Liversedge and Alice Gascoigne (age 21).

In 1436 John Neville of Liversedge was born to Robert Neville (age 25) and Ellen aka Anne Molyneux (age 19) at Liversedge.

Before 1488 John Neville of Chevet was born to John Neville of Liversedge (age 51) at Liversedge.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Methley [Map]

In 1639 Edward Shippen was born to William Shippen at Methley [Map].

Methley Rectory

On 12 May 1921 Archdeacon Henry Armstrong Hall (age 67) died at Methley Rectory.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Mitton

Bashall Eaves Mitton

Around 1353 Thomas Talbot was born to Edmund Talbot (age 13) at Bashall Eaves Mitton.

Around 1406 Elizabeth Talbot was born to Thomas Talbot (age 53) at Bashall Eaves Mitton. Date adjusted 1409 to be consistent with father's death.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Mytholmroyd [Map]

The River Calder rises on Heald Moor near Todmorden [Map] after which it passes Hebden Bridge [Map], Mytholmroyd [Map], Sowerby Bridge [Map], Dewsbury [Map], Sandal Castle [Map], under Wakefield Bridge [Map] before joining the River Aire at Castleford [Map].

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Nether Hallam Manor West Riding

Before 19 Mar 1383 Piers Mauley (age 26) died at Nether Hallam Manor West Riding.

On 19 Mar 1383 Piers Mauley 4th Baron de Mauley (age 52) died at Nether Hallam Manor West Riding. His grandson Piers Mauley 5th Baron de Mauley (age 5) succeeded 5th Baron Mauley.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Otley [Map]

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Shibden

Shibden Hall

On or before 28 Sep 1752 Captain Jeremy Lister was born to Jeremiah Lister (age 39) at Shibden Hall. He was baptised 28 Sep 1752 at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [Map].

On 03 Apr 1836 Captain Jeremy Lister (age 83) died at Shibden Hall. His daughter Anne "Gentleman Jack" Lister (age 45) inherited his estates including Shibden Hall.

Swillington West Yorkshire

Around 1461 George Hopton was born to William Hopton (age 36) and Margaret Wentworth (age 28) in Swillington West Yorkshire.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Shipley [Map]

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Slaithwaite

St James' Church, Slaithwaite [Map]

Before 13 Mar 1883 Sarah Whitworth (age 71). She was buried on 13 Mar 1883 at St James' Church, Slaithwaite [Map].

Sarah Whitworth: On 18 Aug 1833 John Bottomley and she were married at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Soyland

On or before 14 Jan 1810, possibly 1811, John Bottomley was born to Jeremiah Bottomley at Soyland. He was baptised on 14 Jan 1810 at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge. His father is named as a Wollsorter.

John Bottomley: On 18 Aug 1833 he and Sarah Whitworth were married at The Minster Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax. In Apr 1849 he died at Halifax.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Steeton

In 1402 William Fairfax was born to Richard Fairfax at Steeton.

Around 1420 Guy Fairfax of Carthorpe in Yorkshire was born to Richard Fairfax at Steeton.

In 1501 Alice Fitzwilliam was born to Thomas Fitzwilliam (age 27) and Anne Pakenham (age 16) at Steeton.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Thornton le Dale West Riding

On 17 May 1563 Richard "The Great Black Knight of the North" Cholmeley (age 48) died at Thornton le Dale West Riding. He was buried at All Saints Church Thornton le Dale West Riding.

All Saints Church Thornton le Dale West Riding

On 17 May 1563 Richard "The Great Black Knight of the North" Cholmeley (age 48) died at Thornton le Dale West Riding. He was buried at All Saints Church Thornton le Dale West Riding.

Roxby Hill Thornton le Dale West Riding

Roxby Castle

On 22 Jul 1600 Hugh Cholmley 1st Baronet was born to Richard Cholmley (age 19) at Roxby Castle [Map].

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Thorpe Arch

Around 1137 Juetta Flamville was born to William Arches (age 42) at Thorpe Arch.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Tockwith

Site of the Battle of Marston Moor [Map]

On 02 Jul 1644 the Battle of Marston Moor was fought near Tockwith [Map] in Yorkshire. Alexander Seton aka Montgomerie 6th Earl Eglinton (age 56) fought for the Royal army. Lionel Carey (age 22) was killed. John Hay 1st Marquess Teviotdale (age 18) fought for the Parliamentary army.

At the Battle of Marston Moor Lucas (age 31) swept Fairfax's Yorkshire horse before him, but later in the day he was taken prisoner, in a battle won decisively by Parliament.

John Dolben (age 19) fought for the Royalists.

William Eure was killed.

Philip Musgrave 2nd Baronet (age 37) fought for the Royalists.

John Fenwick (age 42) was killed.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Todmorden [Map]

The River Calder rises on Heald Moor near Todmorden [Map] after which it passes Hebden Bridge [Map], Mytholmroyd [Map], Sowerby Bridge [Map], Dewsbury [Map], Sandal Castle [Map], under Wakefield Bridge [Map] before joining the River Aire at Castleford [Map].

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Wetherby [Map]

Bramham cum Oglethorpe Wetherby

On 14 Apr 1827 Augustus Henry Fox Pitt-Rivers was born to William Augustus Lane-Fox (age 31) and Caroline Douglas at Bramham cum Oglethorpe Wetherby.

St James' Church, Wetherby

In 1453 William Fairfax (age 51) died. He was buried at St James' Church, Wetherby.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Wighill

On 08 Jul 1425 Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk (age 59) died at Wighill. She was buried at St Michael's Church, Hoveringham. Her son John Mowbray 2nd Duke of Norfolk (age 33) inherited her estates including Framlingham Castle, Suffolk [Map].

In 1542 Jane Threlkeld (age 79) died at Wighill.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Woodhouse

In 1360 Lucy Sheffield was born to William Sheffield (age 20) at Woodhouse.

In 1443 Lucy Sheffield (age 83) died at Woodhouse.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Wortley

In Feb 1365 John Savile of Shelley and Golcar (age 40) was a Commissioner of oyer and terminer of disorder at Wortley.

Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]

Church of St Leonard, Wortley [Map]. On east wall of south chapel to Margaret Cunynghame by John Flaxman.

Open Wednesday 1100-1500, and Saturday 1100-1300.

Europe, British Isles, England, West Yorkshire, Wragby

All Saints Church, Wragby

On or before 01 Jul 1675 Rowland Winn 3rd Baronet was born to Edmund Winn 2nd Baronet (age 31). He was baptised 01 Jul 1675 at All Saints Church, Wragby.

On 17 Sep 1838 Reverend Thomas Cutler Rudston Read (age 75) died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Wragby.