Osmotherley Village Hall

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Osmotherley Village Hall was originally built as a school room in 1836
Osmotherley Village Hall

Osmotherley Village Hall
Theres a mosaic in the doorway, which i’m guessing is by Jane Thorniley-Walker as she is based in the village and ran a mosaic class in the hall.
Osmotherley Village Hall

Northallerton Purple Beech Trees

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May 12th 1937 These Purple Beech Trees were planted in commemoration of the coronation of His Majesty King George VI.
Northallerton Purple Beech
The trees were planted in the order named (South to North) by members of the Northallerton Urban District Council

T. Woodhead J.P.C.C.
A. E. Skelton
C. Fowler
G. J. Cotton
W. Barker
G. East
J. Avey
J. Kellett
A. Howard (Chairman)
R. Hill
W. Watson
R. Norris

I. W. Atlay J.P. (ex-councillor)
E. O. Hillyard Surveyor
H. G. Hanan Medical Officer of Health
Zion Women’s Guild of Service
Northallerton Purple Beech

They can all still clearly be seen from the Google Maps view.

Osmotherley Cross and Barter Table

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John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, preached at the barter table on several occasions from 1745.
Osmotherley Barter Table
The table itself is thought to date from the 16th century.
Osmotherley Barter Table and Cross
The market cross dates from the 18th century, although the steps around it may date from an earlier medieval cross.

Osmotherley Methodist Church 1754

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John Wesley, one of the founders of Methodism, preached around Osmotherley many times from 1745 onwards.
Osmotherley Methodist Church 1754
A methodist society formed in 1750 and the chapel was built in 1754, making it one of the earliest in the country.
Osmotherley Methodist Church 1754
BY 1865 a larger chapel was needed and the original fell out of use, however it was restored in 1970 and the larger chapel became a private house.
Osmotherley Methodist Church 1754
The chapel is still in use today and carries the date 1754 over the door.

Ana Cross / Ainhowe Cross

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The current Ana Cross is a relatively modern 19th century replacement.14371805692_52e8fcd3db_k

Fragment of the original medieval cross, which is said to have been over 8m tall, can be found in the Crypt at Lastingham