Kirkby Malzeard & Laverton
History
Harold (Bill) Scruton
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Maps
The first maps of the area, that I’ve been able to find, date back to 1600. Here’s a few through the centuries.Read more ...
Bing Crosby's Visits
Bing Crosby came to the area in 1975, 76 and 77. He was a guest of the Bostock family and, as well as shooting, tried his hand at cricket.Read more ...
Love Lane
Originally known as Lover’s Walk, this unique sunken path runs from the eastern corner of the churchyard through to the Ripon road, and comes out just above the dairy.Read more ...
Highside Playing Field Association
The HPFA brought football, cricket, bowls and tennis together in one area, as well as a play area.Read more ...
Sports in Kirkby
Sport has played an important part of Kirkby life going back to before records were kept.Read more ...
Early History of Kirkby Malzeard
There have been several name changes over the centuries, including ‘Chirchebi’ – meaning church village – in The Doomsday Book, ‘Kyrkbye Malsarde’, ‘Kyrkeby Malasart’, ‘Kirkebi Malsurd’ and ‘Kirkbye Malzard’.Read more ...
Churchyard
The churchyard contains a Preaching Cross, as well as gravestones, including George Wharton, who lived to be 112.Read more ...
The War Memorial
The War Memorial honours those local men who died defending this country in World War 1 and 2.Read more ...
Kirkby Malzeard Light Railway
Kirkby very nearly had a narrow gauge railway running from Kirkby to Ripon.Read more ...
The Kirkby Malzeard Sword Dance
The Kirkby Longsword Dance is a well known dance which is still danced, on occasion, now.Read more ...
The Market Cross
The Market Cross shows that a market charter was given by Edward 1st in 1307, allowing fairs and markets to held. Also, signifies that Kirkby is a Town.Read more ...
Granting of the Market Charter
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The Trial of Janet Burniston 1639
The trial of Janet Burniston, who stole a skull from the Churchyard in 1639Read more ...
The Army Camp 1914-18
The Army Camp in The Park 1914-18Read more ...