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Skipwith Common, Yorkshire UK
Skipwith NNR is a 265 ha (660 acre) nature reserve and SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) - one of the last remaining areas of lowland heath in the north of the England. The Common of open heath, ponds, mire, fen, reed-bed,woodland and scrub is an ancient landscape. The Escrick Park Estate manages the land with the support of Natural England.
Along with Hebridean sheep and Longhorn cattle, Exmoor ponies graze and browse the scrub. This encourages regrowth and ensures that the incredible diversity will survive well into the next millennium.
Exmoors have carved a niche for themselves as conservation grazers. Their excellent dental conformation makes them very neat grazers with a clean bite. They readily graze on tough herbage that other animals will not touch allowing more delicate plants space to grow.
They are also employed by a number of county Wildlife Trusts, the National Trust and the RSPB.
Taken from one the fields beside the lane that connects Escrick to Naburn. This particular field looked to have as many poppies as it did wheat, but I wanted to isolate a poppy and managed to find this composition.
This was my first attempt at HDR using the Photomatix trial software. The sky turned out great but the foreground was awful. After playing with the settings I eventually gave up. This final image is the Photomatix sky blended with the best exposed RAW foreground.
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This is taken 0.5 miles south of Escrick at the entrance to Mount Farm. The silhouetted tree has almost ran its course, with only isolated branches showing signs of life. The piece of deadwood in the foreground was used to emphasise this and the green shoots in the foreground give the contrast of new life.
Taken on my Sigma 105mm Macro lens in our garden in Escrick, Yorkshire. To get the blue effect I photographed the dandelion in raw mode and changed the white balance in photshop to tungsten.
If you look closely there's a tiny bug on one of the right hand stems.
Skipwith NNR is a 265 ha (660 acre) nature reserve and SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) - one of the last remaining areas of lowland heath in the north of the England. The Common of open heath, ponds, mire, fen, reed-bed,woodland and scrub is an ancient landscape. The Escrick Park Estate manages the land with the support of Natural England.
Along with Hebridean sheep and Longhorn cattle, Exmoor ponies graze and browse the scrub. This encourages regrowth and ensures that the incredible diversity will survive well into the next millennium.
Exmoors have carved a niche for themselves as conservation grazers. Their excellent dental conformation makes them very neat grazers with a clean bite. They readily graze on tough herbage that other animals will not touch allowing more delicate plants space to grow.
They are also employed by a number of county Wildlife Trusts, the National Trust and the RSPB.
Taken with a Point and shoot Casio EX P600 on the lane between Escrick and Naburn, south of York, UK.
Cowick Hall is a 17th-century Georgian country house in the town of Snaith, located between the villages of East and West Cowick, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The house is Grade I listed and several outbuildings on the estate are Grade II listed. Once home to the Viscounts Downe, today it serves as the corporate headquarters of chemical company Croda International.
In the 14th century, the Cowick lands came into the hands of the Dawnay family, whose chief seats came to be Cowick Hall, Dawnay Lodge and Danby Castle. The Dawnays descended from the lords of the manor at Shannock (or Shunock) in Sheviock, Cornwall. During the reign of Richard II, Thomas Dawnay, younger brother of Sir John Dawnay, married Elizabeth, the daughter and heiress of John Newton of Snaith, Yorkshire. Thomas Dawnay settled in the Yorkshire parish of Escrick. His grandson Sir John Dawnay was the first of several Dawnays to serve as High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
Cowick Hall was built in the late 17th century for John Dawnay, 1st Viscount Downe. The original architect is unknown, but the main house was significantly altered from 1752 to 1760 by James Paine for the third Viscount, including internal remodelling, rebuilding the south entrance and resetting the roof balustrade. Italian architect Joseph Bonomi designed additional alterations in the 1790s for the fifth Viscount, including redesigning the west staircase and an addition of the external south gallery. Bonodi returned for more work between 1804 and 1811, when he also designed the two-storey U-shaped coachhouse and stables.
In 1869, the ninth viscount sold the estate for unknown reasons to Henry Shaw, a cotton spinner and also a fruit and vegetable exporter from Cleckheaton. The records from the sale described it thus:
The Hall is situated in the midst of a noble park of about 330 acres in extent... and is approached through a long avenue of stately forest trees... The outbuildings consist of superior stabling for twenty horses... two saddle rooms, two large carriage houses, four grooms rooms... bakehouse and brewhouse... The fruit and vegetable gardens are extensive and productive, and enclosed by high brick walls, flued throughout and partially covered by fruit trees.
To that Shaw added a two-storey, red-brick dower house in 1870. Shaw died suddenly in 1871, leaving the house to his brother Benjamin, who lived at Cowick Hall until 1889. Benjamin Shaw remodelled the interior of the main house, and during this process "destroyed much of the splendour of the house," according to the Bishop of Sheffield David Lunn, who wrote a history of the surrounding area.
Despite the unfortunate changes to the interior, Nikolaus Pevsner wrote that the main fronts of Cowick Hall were among the most accomplished 17th-century country house designs in England. Pevsner noted the decorated "cornice supported on pairs of large acanthus brackets above each pilaster," with the giant carved and painted achievement of the Dawnay family with their motto TIMET PUDOREM ("he fears shame") above the door.[1]
In 1889, Samuel Joseph Cooper, an industrialist from Barnsley, purchased the home. He died in 1913 and thereafter Cowick Hall fell into neglect. It changed hands several times and at one point pigs lived in the cellars of the main house. In 1954, plans to demolish Cowick Hall took root.
The house was rescued, however, in 1955, when it became the headquarters for local chemical company Croda International, which still occupies the house today.
Flora and Zephyr. Richard James Wyatt (London 1795 – Rome 1850)
Category. Art / Sculpture
Date. 1834
Materials. Marble
Measurements. 1650 x 940 x 670 mm
Place of origin. Rome
Summary. White marble sculpture, Flora and Zephyr by Richard James Wyatt (London 1795 – Rome 1850), inscribed 'R J Wyatt Fecit Rome' on tree trunk. The pair are standing lightly draped and embracing, Flora wreathed and holding a rosebud on naturalistic base, on painted and giltwood socle with carved rams heads and husk chains around the frieze. The group was comissioned by Sir Robert Lawley, 1st Lord Wenlock of the first creation (1768 -1834) for Escrick Park, Yorkshire; bought by Charles Winn (1795 -1874) of Nostell Priory after Lord Wenlock's death at his villa near Florence in April. Wyatt specialised in ideal marble-figure groups, some, like this one, of mythological subjects, others derived from post-classical literary sources. Here Flora, the goddess of flowers, is shown with her young husband Zephyr, the west wind of springtime, who sports butterfly wings. the sculptor replicated this group later, and also sculpted a single figure of flora, but this marble is thoguht to be the primary version, first shown at the Royal Academy in 1834. During the 1830's Wyatt produced some of his finest work, perfecting the polished finish of the marble surface, which he did without the help of assistants, in the tradition of canova's working practice.
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Class 55 "Deltic" 55022 "Royal Scots Grey" heads south on the original ECML formation at Escrick (south of York) with 1E13 12:10 Edinburgh to Kings Cross - 05/03/1978.
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Skipwith Common is Natural England's newest National Nature Reserve and it has a wide variety of wildlife that anyone can enjoy.
Skipwith Common NNR
Occupying 274 hectares within the fabulous Escrick Park Estate, Skipwith Common is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year.
Species lovers can spend time discovering the variety of rare heathland plants and rich collection of dragonflies and other insects. There are also a huge array of birds that can be spotted in and around the reserve.
If you are interested in history you will enjoy the many bronze and iron age features that are scattered about the reserve. There are also the remains of Riccall airfield, where Halifax bomber crews were trained in the Second World War.
Where: North Yorkshire, between Selby and York
Main habitats: Wet and dry heathland and scrub woodland
Events
Throughout the year we have a wide variety of events taking place at Skipwith NNR. From fungus forays in the autumn to dawn chorus walks in the spring. Join us on one of our guided walks, as we look for residents of the common and share more about the enigmatic species found here.
Find out when our next event is taking place.
Friends of Skipwith Common
The Friends of Skipwith Commonexternal link were set up in 2003 and contribute a large number of hours of practical management, help look after the animals which are used to graze the site and take a particular interest in the archaeology on Skipwith Common NNR. They have a programme of guided walks and events both on the common, and at local community functions. They produce a quarterly newsletter and maintain their own website.
friendsofskipwithcommon.org.uk/
Skipwith: how to get there
Skipwith Common is in North Yorkshire
Skipwith Common can be accessed from the A19 from the village of Riccall or from A163 passing through the village of North Duffield.
We encourage the use of sustainable transport whenever possible
By train
The nearest train stations to Skipwith are Wressleexternal link and Selbyexternal link.
By bus
Bus services to and from Skipwith are provided by East Yorkshire Motor Serviceexternal link and York Pullman Bus Companyexternal link.
By car
There are three main access points to the reserve: Riccall Village along King Rudding Lane, Skipwith Village along Common Lane, Barlby (A163 Market Weighton Road, then up Cornelius Causeway).
There is a car park with two designated disabled parking bays on the site.
Additional travel information for the area is provided by Yorkshire Travelexternal link
Accommodation
Local accommodation includes a holiday park and camping and caravan sites near Skipwith and Cliffe villages. For details of where to stay locally visit the Yorkshire Tourismexternal link web site.
Additional information
Please keep dogs on leads and under close control throughout the year due to ground nesting birds and grazing livestock.
Refreshment facilities and basic services can be found in the nearby villages of Riccall, Skipwith and Barlby.
Skipwith Common: school and community groups
Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve offers exciting and engaging outdoor learning opportunities.
School visit to Skipwith Common NNR © Natural England
Bring a group to Skipwith to learn about its connection to World War II, try your hands at a real archaeological dig with experts or learn some wild science – it’s up to you!
Spectacular habitats to explore
Curriculum linked sessions
Equipment such as gps, environmental games and science resources available for use on site
Groups can: learn about the site and its archaeology, help with surveying key species on the site, see seasonal highlights, or get involved with practical conservation challenges on the NNR.
Practical information
Facilities: once you have left your coach or cars, the Common has no facilities, however, adult groups may be able to make use of the nearby public house in Skipwith Village for a lunch time break.
Toilets: there are no toilet facilities on site and most sessions will be arranged for a half day due to this.
Access: Skipwith Common is very flat and there is a good path network, woodland areas provide excellent outdoor classrooms kept clear thanks to our browsing livestock! There is an easy access route on the site which groups can use to see a selection of the World War II features. It is best to stick on or near the paths as there are inaccessible areas of the site, which help preserve its feel of a wilderness and its value as a National Nature Reserve.
More information
For further information or to see if anyone can assist with your visit, please contact Craig Ralston on 07917088021, or e-mail craig.ralston@naturalengland.org.uk
Cowick Hall is a 17th-century Georgian country house in the town of Snaith, located between the villages of East and West Cowick, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The house is Grade I listed and several outbuildings on the estate are Grade II listed. Once home to the Viscounts Downe, today it serves as the corporate headquarters of chemical company Croda International.
In the 14th century, the Cowick lands came into the hands of the Dawnay family, whose chief seats came to be Cowick Hall, Dawnay Lodge and Danby Castle. The Dawnays descended from the lords of the manor at Shannock (or Shunock) in Sheviock, Cornwall. During the reign of Richard II, Thomas Dawnay, younger brother of Sir John Dawnay, married Elizabeth, the daughter and heiress of John Newton of Snaith, Yorkshire. Thomas Dawnay settled in the Yorkshire parish of Escrick. His grandson Sir John Dawnay was the first of several Dawnays to serve as High Sheriff of Yorkshire.
Cowick Hall was built in the late 17th century for John Dawnay, 1st Viscount Downe. The original architect is unknown, but the main house was significantly altered from 1752 to 1760 by James Paine for the third Viscount, including internal remodelling, rebuilding the south entrance and resetting the roof balustrade. Italian architect Joseph Bonomi designed additional alterations in the 1790s for the fifth Viscount, including redesigning the west staircase and an addition of the external south gallery. Bonodi returned for more work between 1804 and 1811, when he also designed the two-storey U-shaped coachhouse and stables.
In 1869, the ninth viscount sold the estate for unknown reasons to Henry Shaw, a cotton spinner and also a fruit and vegetable exporter from Cleckheaton. The records from the sale described it thus:
The Hall is situated in the midst of a noble park of about 330 acres in extent... and is approached through a long avenue of stately forest trees... The outbuildings consist of superior stabling for twenty horses... two saddle rooms, two large carriage houses, four grooms rooms... bakehouse and brewhouse... The fruit and vegetable gardens are extensive and productive, and enclosed by high brick walls, flued throughout and partially covered by fruit trees.
To that Shaw added a two-storey, red-brick dower house in 1870. Shaw died suddenly in 1871, leaving the house to his brother Benjamin, who lived at Cowick Hall until 1889. Benjamin Shaw remodelled the interior of the main house, and during this process "destroyed much of the splendour of the house," according to the Bishop of Sheffield David Lunn, who wrote a history of the surrounding area.
Despite the unfortunate changes to the interior, Nikolaus Pevsner wrote that the main fronts of Cowick Hall were among the most accomplished 17th-century country house designs in England. Pevsner noted the decorated "cornice supported on pairs of large acanthus brackets above each pilaster," with the giant carved and painted achievement of the Dawnay family with their motto TIMET PUDOREM ("he fears shame") above the door.[1]
In 1889, Samuel Joseph Cooper, an industrialist from Barnsley, purchased the home. He died in 1913 and thereafter Cowick Hall fell into neglect. It changed hands several times and at one point pigs lived in the cellars of the main house. In 1954, plans to demolish Cowick Hall took root.
The house was rescued, however, in 1955, when it became the headquarters for local chemical company Croda International, which still occupies the house today.
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Skipwith Common is Natural England's newest National Nature Reserve and it has a wide variety of wildlife that anyone can enjoy.
Skipwith Common NNR
Occupying 274 hectares within the fabulous Escrick Park Estate, Skipwith Common is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year.
Species lovers can spend time discovering the variety of rare heathland plants and rich collection of dragonflies and other insects. There are also a huge array of birds that can be spotted in and around the reserve.
If you are interested in history you will enjoy the many bronze and iron age features that are scattered about the reserve. There are also the remains of Riccall airfield, where Halifax bomber crews were trained in the Second World War.
Where: North Yorkshire, between Selby and York
Main habitats: Wet and dry heathland and scrub woodland
Events
Throughout the year we have a wide variety of events taking place at Skipwith NNR. From fungus forays in the autumn to dawn chorus walks in the spring. Join us on one of our guided walks, as we look for residents of the common and share more about the enigmatic species found here.
Find out when our next event is taking place.
Friends of Skipwith Common
The Friends of Skipwith Commonexternal link were set up in 2003 and contribute a large number of hours of practical management, help look after the animals which are used to graze the site and take a particular interest in the archaeology on Skipwith Common NNR. They have a programme of guided walks and events both on the common, and at local community functions. They produce a quarterly newsletter and maintain their own website.
friendsofskipwithcommon.org.uk/
Skipwith: how to get there
Skipwith Common is in North Yorkshire
Skipwith Common can be accessed from the A19 from the village of Riccall or from A163 passing through the village of North Duffield.
We encourage the use of sustainable transport whenever possible
By train
The nearest train stations to Skipwith are Wressleexternal link and Selbyexternal link.
By bus
Bus services to and from Skipwith are provided by East Yorkshire Motor Serviceexternal link and York Pullman Bus Companyexternal link.
By car
There are three main access points to the reserve: Riccall Village along King Rudding Lane, Skipwith Village along Common Lane, Barlby (A163 Market Weighton Road, then up Cornelius Causeway).
There is a car park with two designated disabled parking bays on the site.
Additional travel information for the area is provided by Yorkshire Travelexternal link
Accommodation
Local accommodation includes a holiday park and camping and caravan sites near Skipwith and Cliffe villages. For details of where to stay locally visit the Yorkshire Tourismexternal link web site.
Additional information
Please keep dogs on leads and under close control throughout the year due to ground nesting birds and grazing livestock.
Refreshment facilities and basic services can be found in the nearby villages of Riccall, Skipwith and Barlby.
Skipwith Common: school and community groups
Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve offers exciting and engaging outdoor learning opportunities.
School visit to Skipwith Common NNR © Natural England
Bring a group to Skipwith to learn about its connection to World War II, try your hands at a real archaeological dig with experts or learn some wild science – it’s up to you!
Spectacular habitats to explore
Curriculum linked sessions
Equipment such as gps, environmental games and science resources available for use on site
Groups can: learn about the site and its archaeology, help with surveying key species on the site, see seasonal highlights, or get involved with practical conservation challenges on the NNR.
Practical information
Facilities: once you have left your coach or cars, the Common has no facilities, however, adult groups may be able to make use of the nearby public house in Skipwith Village for a lunch time break.
Toilets: there are no toilet facilities on site and most sessions will be arranged for a half day due to this.
Access: Skipwith Common is very flat and there is a good path network, woodland areas provide excellent outdoor classrooms kept clear thanks to our browsing livestock! There is an easy access route on the site which groups can use to see a selection of the World War II features. It is best to stick on or near the paths as there are inaccessible areas of the site, which help preserve its feel of a wilderness and its value as a National Nature Reserve.
More information
For further information or to see if anyone can assist with your visit, please contact Craig Ralston on 07917088021, or e-mail craig.ralston@naturalengland.org.uk
www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatio...
Skipwith Common is Natural England's newest National Nature Reserve and it has a wide variety of wildlife that anyone can enjoy.
Skipwith Common NNR
Occupying 274 hectares within the fabulous Escrick Park Estate, Skipwith Common is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year.
Species lovers can spend time discovering the variety of rare heathland plants and rich collection of dragonflies and other insects. There are also a huge array of birds that can be spotted in and around the reserve.
If you are interested in history you will enjoy the many bronze and iron age features that are scattered about the reserve. There are also the remains of Riccall airfield, where Halifax bomber crews were trained in the Second World War.
Where: North Yorkshire, between Selby and York
Main habitats: Wet and dry heathland and scrub woodland
Events
Throughout the year we have a wide variety of events taking place at Skipwith NNR. From fungus forays in the autumn to dawn chorus walks in the spring. Join us on one of our guided walks, as we look for residents of the common and share more about the enigmatic species found here.
Find out when our next event is taking place.
Friends of Skipwith Common
The Friends of Skipwith Commonexternal link were set up in 2003 and contribute a large number of hours of practical management, help look after the animals which are used to graze the site and take a particular interest in the archaeology on Skipwith Common NNR. They have a programme of guided walks and events both on the common, and at local community functions. They produce a quarterly newsletter and maintain their own website.
friendsofskipwithcommon.org.uk/
Skipwith: how to get there
Skipwith Common is in North Yorkshire
Skipwith Common can be accessed from the A19 from the village of Riccall or from A163 passing through the village of North Duffield.
We encourage the use of sustainable transport whenever possible
By train
The nearest train stations to Skipwith are Wressleexternal link and Selbyexternal link.
By bus
Bus services to and from Skipwith are provided by East Yorkshire Motor Serviceexternal link and York Pullman Bus Companyexternal link.
By car
There are three main access points to the reserve: Riccall Village along King Rudding Lane, Skipwith Village along Common Lane, Barlby (A163 Market Weighton Road, then up Cornelius Causeway).
There is a car park with two designated disabled parking bays on the site.
Additional travel information for the area is provided by Yorkshire Travelexternal link
Accommodation
Local accommodation includes a holiday park and camping and caravan sites near Skipwith and Cliffe villages. For details of where to stay locally visit the Yorkshire Tourismexternal link web site.
Additional information
Please keep dogs on leads and under close control throughout the year due to ground nesting birds and grazing livestock.
Refreshment facilities and basic services can be found in the nearby villages of Riccall, Skipwith and Barlby.
Skipwith Common: school and community groups
Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve offers exciting and engaging outdoor learning opportunities.
School visit to Skipwith Common NNR © Natural England
Bring a group to Skipwith to learn about its connection to World War II, try your hands at a real archaeological dig with experts or learn some wild science – it’s up to you!
Spectacular habitats to explore
Curriculum linked sessions
Equipment such as gps, environmental games and science resources available for use on site
Groups can: learn about the site and its archaeology, help with surveying key species on the site, see seasonal highlights, or get involved with practical conservation challenges on the NNR.
Practical information
Facilities: once you have left your coach or cars, the Common has no facilities, however, adult groups may be able to make use of the nearby public house in Skipwith Village for a lunch time break.
Toilets: there are no toilet facilities on site and most sessions will be arranged for a half day due to this.
Access: Skipwith Common is very flat and there is a good path network, woodland areas provide excellent outdoor classrooms kept clear thanks to our browsing livestock! There is an easy access route on the site which groups can use to see a selection of the World War II features. It is best to stick on or near the paths as there are inaccessible areas of the site, which help preserve its feel of a wilderness and its value as a National Nature Reserve.
More information
For further information or to see if anyone can assist with your visit, please contact Craig Ralston on 07917088021, or e-mail craig.ralston@naturalengland.org.uk
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vale_of_York
Vale of York
The Vale of York is an area of flat land in the north-east of England. The vale is a major agricultural area and serves as the main north-south transport corridor for Northern England.
The Vale of York is often supposed to stretch from the River Tees in the north to the Humber estuary in the south. More properly it is just the central part of this area which is truly the Vale of York, with the Vale of Mowbray to its north and the Humberhead Levels to its south. It is bounded by the Howardian Hills and Yorkshire Wolds to the east and the Pennines to the west. The low lying ridge of the Escrick moraine marks its southern boundary. York lies in the middle of the area.
Geography
Climate
As part of Great Britain, the Vale of York generally has cool summers and relatively mild winters. Weather conditions vary from day to day as well as from season to season. The latitude of the area means that it is influenced by predominantly westerly winds with depressions and their associated fronts, bringing with them unsettled and windy weather, particularly in winter. Between depressions there are often small mobile anticyclones that bring periods of fair weather. In winter anticyclones bring cold dry weather. In summer the anticyclones tend to bring dry settled conditions which can lead to drought. For its latitude this area is mild in winter and cooler in summer due to the influence of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic. Air temperature varies on a daily and seasonal basis. The temperature is usually lower at night and January is the coldest time of the year. The vale is in the rain shadow of the Pennines so has a lower rainfall total than areas to the west. It is also subject to more fog and frosts in winter than other areas because of the tendency of cold air to drain into the vale from surrounding higher ground.
Geology
Beneath the drift deposits of the Vale of York lie Triassic sandstone and mudstone, and lower Jurassic mudstone but these are completely masked by the surface deposits. These deposits include glacial till, sand and gravel and both terminal and recessional moraines left by receding ice sheets at the end of the last ice age. The Escrick moraine extends across the vale from west to east and the York moraine, 8 miles further north, forms a similar curving ridge from York eastwards to Sand Hutton. To the north of these ridges are deposits of clay, sand and gravel left by a glacial lake. There are also areas of river alluvium consisting of clay, silt and sand deposited by the main rivers and streams.[1]
Drainage
The Vale of York is drained southwards by the River Ouse and its tributaries, the Ure, the Nidd and the Foss. To the east of the area the River Derwent drains southwards into the Ouse. There are also frequent stream courses and drainage channels which link with the main rivers crossing the vale. Many of these watercourses are maintained and managed by local internal drainage boards to ensure sustainable water levels are kept across the vale.[2]
Natural history
The landscape is generally low lying and flat although minor ridges and glacial moraines provide some variations in topography. Where there are dry sandy soils there are remnants of historic heathlands and ancient semi natural woodlands. There are some large areas of conifer plantation, mainly Scots Pine, on the infertile sandy areas.
Arable fields dominate the land cover of the area and grasslands are infrequent. There are very few flood meadows left along the river valleys although some significant areas remain on the lower reaches of the River Derwent.[3]
History
The drier land in the Vale of York, away from the river valleys, would have been extensively cleared for pastoral farming and small scale cropping before the Roman era. The area around York was significantly influenced by the Romans who established their legionary fortress of Eboracum there. There is evidence of villas, forts, signal stations and roads constructed by them.[4]
The vale suffered badly from the Harrying of the North when King William I devastated the northern counties of England to punish the population for their resistance to his conquest. Later, in the English Medieval period. manors and villages were established with open fields, some of which survived until the Enclosure Acts of the 18th century. During the English Civil War, between Royalists and Parliamentarians, the Battle of Marston Moor was fought on land to the west of York.[1]
Economy
The soils, formed from glacial till, sand and gravel are generally fertile and nearly all the land is in arable use growing large areas of wheat, sugar beet and potatoes. There is a steady move away from livestock rearing and dairy farming.
The city of York tends to dominate the vale economically and is a centre for tourism, retail, commerce, light engineering and food processing. The University of York and its associated science park are also major economic assets.[1]
Transport
The A1 and A19 trunk roads pass through the vale carrying traffic in a north-south direction and a number of other major roads radiate from York. The East Coast Main Line railway connecting London with Edinburgh traverses the vale from north to south and there are a number of east-west rail links to Leeds, Harrogate and Scarborough.[5]
Places of interest
Settlements
The largest settlement in the vale, apart from York, is Haxby. Other villages typically exhibit a linear form with houses of mottled pink brick and pantiled roofs facing each other on either side of a main street.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vale_of_York
Vale of York
The Vale of York is an area of flat land in the north-east of England. The vale is a major agricultural area and serves as the main north-south transport corridor for Northern England.
The Vale of York is often supposed to stretch from the River Tees in the north to the Humber estuary in the south. More properly it is just the central part of this area which is truly the Vale of York, with the Vale of Mowbray to its north and the Humberhead Levels to its south. It is bounded by the Howardian Hills and Yorkshire Wolds to the east and the Pennines to the west. The low lying ridge of the Escrick moraine marks its southern boundary. York lies in the middle of the area.
Geography
Climate
As part of Great Britain, the Vale of York generally has cool summers and relatively mild winters. Weather conditions vary from day to day as well as from season to season. The latitude of the area means that it is influenced by predominantly westerly winds with depressions and their associated fronts, bringing with them unsettled and windy weather, particularly in winter. Between depressions there are often small mobile anticyclones that bring periods of fair weather. In winter anticyclones bring cold dry weather. In summer the anticyclones tend to bring dry settled conditions which can lead to drought. For its latitude this area is mild in winter and cooler in summer due to the influence of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic. Air temperature varies on a daily and seasonal basis. The temperature is usually lower at night and January is the coldest time of the year. The vale is in the rain shadow of the Pennines so has a lower rainfall total than areas to the west. It is also subject to more fog and frosts in winter than other areas because of the tendency of cold air to drain into the vale from surrounding higher ground.
Geology
Beneath the drift deposits of the Vale of York lie Triassic sandstone and mudstone, and lower Jurassic mudstone but these are completely masked by the surface deposits. These deposits include glacial till, sand and gravel and both terminal and recessional moraines left by receding ice sheets at the end of the last ice age. The Escrick moraine extends across the vale from west to east and the York moraine, 8 miles further north, forms a similar curving ridge from York eastwards to Sand Hutton. To the north of these ridges are deposits of clay, sand and gravel left by a glacial lake. There are also areas of river alluvium consisting of clay, silt and sand deposited by the main rivers and streams.[1]
Drainage
The Vale of York is drained southwards by the River Ouse and its tributaries, the Ure, the Nidd and the Foss. To the east of the area the River Derwent drains southwards into the Ouse. There are also frequent stream courses and drainage channels which link with the main rivers crossing the vale. Many of these watercourses are maintained and managed by local internal drainage boards to ensure sustainable water levels are kept across the vale.[2]
Natural history
The landscape is generally low lying and flat although minor ridges and glacial moraines provide some variations in topography. Where there are dry sandy soils there are remnants of historic heathlands and ancient semi natural woodlands. There are some large areas of conifer plantation, mainly Scots Pine, on the infertile sandy areas.
Arable fields dominate the land cover of the area and grasslands are infrequent. There are very few flood meadows left along the river valleys although some significant areas remain on the lower reaches of the River Derwent.[3]
History
The drier land in the Vale of York, away from the river valleys, would have been extensively cleared for pastoral farming and small scale cropping before the Roman era. The area around York was significantly influenced by the Romans who established their legionary fortress of Eboracum there. There is evidence of villas, forts, signal stations and roads constructed by them.[4]
The vale suffered badly from the Harrying of the North when King William I devastated the northern counties of England to punish the population for their resistance to his conquest. Later, in the English Medieval period. manors and villages were established with open fields, some of which survived until the Enclosure Acts of the 18th century. During the English Civil War, between Royalists and Parliamentarians, the Battle of Marston Moor was fought on land to the west of York.[1]
Economy
The soils, formed from glacial till, sand and gravel are generally fertile and nearly all the land is in arable use growing large areas of wheat, sugar beet and potatoes. There is a steady move away from livestock rearing and dairy farming.
The city of York tends to dominate the vale economically and is a centre for tourism, retail, commerce, light engineering and food processing. The University of York and its associated science park are also major economic assets.[1]
Transport
The A1 and A19 trunk roads pass through the vale carrying traffic in a north-south direction and a number of other major roads radiate from York. The East Coast Main Line railway connecting London with Edinburgh traverses the vale from north to south and there are a number of east-west rail links to Leeds, Harrogate and Scarborough.[5]
Places of interest
Settlements
The largest settlement in the vale, apart from York, is Haxby. Other villages typically exhibit a linear form with houses of mottled pink brick and pantiled roofs facing each other on either side of a main street.
Arriva Selby are in the process of some big changes, part of this may see some vehicles swopped with other fleets. Evaluating an option has seen this volvo b7 number 7485 (LJ51DJD) move to the depot from the North East and a more modern vehicle go the other way. Here 7485 is seen at speed near Escrick with a 415 from York.
New to Bristol Omnibus 11/65 as C7219 w/d 1978, to dealer Norths sold to Brentwood Coaches 8/78 - 4/80 used for non PSV use by College in Enfield till about 1986, acquired by Kentish Bus via Ensignbus early 1989 w/d 10/91 to dealer Norths, purchased for caravan use then to Escrick Preservation Group early 2003
He was the son of Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham (who was executed in 1649) and of Elizabeth Morrison, daughter and heir of Sir Charles Morrison of Cassiobury in Hertfordshire, and was baptized on 2 January 1632.
In June 1648, then a sickly boy of sixteen, he was taken by Lord Fairfax's soldiers from Hadham to Colchester, which his father was defending, and carried every day around the works with the hope of inducing Lord Capel to surrender the place.
At the Restoration he was created Viscount Malden and Earl of Essex (20 April 1661), the latter title having previously died out with Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex. It was granted with special remainder to the male issue of his father, and Capel was made lord-lieutenant of Hertfordshire and a few years later Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire.
Early on, he showed himself antagonistic to the court, to Roman Catholicism, and to the extension of the royal prerogative, and was coupled by Charles II with Denzil Holles as "stiff and sullen men," who would not yield against their convictions to his solicitations. In 1669 he was sent as ambassador to King Christian V of Denmark, in which capacity he gained credit by refusing to strike his flag to the governor of Kronborg.
In 1672 he was made a privy councillor and lord-lieutenant of Ireland. He remained in office till 1677, and his administration was greatly commended by Burnet and Ormonde, the former describing it "as a pattern to all that come after him." He identified himself with Irish interests, and took immense pains to understand the constitution and the political necessities of the country, appointing men of real merit to office, and maintaining an exceptional independence from solicitation and influence.
The purity and patriotism of his administration were in strong contrast to the hopeless corruption prevalent in that at home and naturally aroused bitter opposition, as an obstacle to the unscrupulous employment of Irish revenues for the satisfaction of the court and the king's expenses. In particular he came into conflict with Lord Ranelagh, to whom had been assigned the Irish revenues on condition of his supplying the requirements of the crown, and whose accounts Essex refused to pass. He opposed strongly the lavish gifts of forfeited estates to court favourites and mistresses, prevented the grant of Phoenix Park to the duchess of Cleveland, and refused to encumber the administration by granting reversions. Finally the intrigues of his enemies at home, and Charles's continual demands for money, which Ranelagh undertook to satisfy, brought about his recall in April 1677.
He immediately joined the country party and the opposition to Lord Danby's government, and on the latter's fall in 1679 was appointed a commissioner of the treasury, and the same year a member of Sir William Temple's new-modelled council. He followed the lead of Lord Halifax, who advocated not the exclusion of James, but the limitation of his sovereign powers, and looked to the Prince of Orange rather than to the Duke of Monmouth as the leader of Protestantism, incurring thereby the hostility of Lord Shaftesbury, but at the same time gaining the confidence of Charles.
He was appointed by Charles together with Halifax to hear the charges against the Duke of Lauderdale. In July he wrote a wise and statesmanlike letter to the king, advising him to renounce his project of raising a new company of guards. Together with Halifax he urged Charles to summon the parliament, and after his refusal resigned the treasury in November, the real cause being, according to one account, a demand upon the treasury by the duchess of Cleveland for £25,000, according to another "the niceness of touching French money," "that makes my Lord Essex's squeasy stomach that it can no longer digest his employment."
Subsequently his political attitude underwent a change, the exact cause of which is not clear—probably a growing conviction of the dangers threatened by a Roman Catholic sovereign of the character of James. He now, in 1680, joined Shaftesbury's party and supported the Exclusion Bill, and on its rejection by the Lords carried a motion for an association to execute the scheme of expedients promoted by Halifax. On 25 January 1681 at the head of fifteen peers he presented a petition to the king, couched in exaggerated language, requesting the abandonment of the session of parliament at Oxford. He was a jealous prosecutor of the Roman Catholics in the popish plot, and voted for Lord Stafford's attainder, on the other hand interceding for Archbishop Plunkett, implicated in the pretended Irish plot. He, however, refused to follow Shaftesbury in his extreme courses, declined participation in the latter's design to seize the Tower in 1682, and on Shaftesbury's consequent departure from England became the leader of Monmouth's faction, in which were now included Lord Russell, Algernon Sidney, and Lord Howard of Escrick.
Essex took no part in the wilder schemes of the party, but after the discovery of the Rye House Plot in June 1683, and the capture of the leaders, he was arrested at Cassiobury and imprisoned in the Tower.
His spirits and fortitude appear immediately to have abandoned him, and on July 13 he was discovered in his chamber with his throat cut. His death was attributed, quite groundlessly, to Charles and James, and the evidence points clearly if not conclusively to suicide, his motive being possibly to prevent an attainder and preserve his estate for his family. Lord Ailesbury wrote: "The Earl asked very coldly for a razor to cut his nails, and being accustomed so to do gave no manner of suspicion. He went into a small closet," where his servant afterward found him "dead and wallowing in blood"... the assumption being that the reason he "cutt his own throat with a knife" was because of his knowledge of the Rye House Plot. If not killed by them, he was, however, undoubtedly a victim of the Stuart administration, and the antagonism and tragic end of men like Essex, deserving men, naturally devoted to the throne, constitutes a severe indictment of the Stuart rule.
Taken from a print in my collection, no further details known.
GCR class 8F, built by Beyer Peacok entering service numbered 1104 July 1904. Became LNER class B4 July 1924. Original allocated 1946 number 1499 not used, instead renumbered 1489 January 1947. Withdrawn July 1947. Became class B4/3 February 1938.
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Skipwith Common is Natural England's newest National Nature Reserve and it has a wide variety of wildlife that anyone can enjoy.
Skipwith Common NNR
Occupying 274 hectares within the fabulous Escrick Park Estate, Skipwith Common is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year.
Species lovers can spend time discovering the variety of rare heathland plants and rich collection of dragonflies and other insects. There are also a huge array of birds that can be spotted in and around the reserve.
If you are interested in history you will enjoy the many bronze and iron age features that are scattered about the reserve. There are also the remains of Riccall airfield, where Halifax bomber crews were trained in the Second World War.
Where: North Yorkshire, between Selby and York
Main habitats: Wet and dry heathland and scrub woodland
Events
Throughout the year we have a wide variety of events taking place at Skipwith NNR. From fungus forays in the autumn to dawn chorus walks in the spring. Join us on one of our guided walks, as we look for residents of the common and share more about the enigmatic species found here.
Find out when our next event is taking place.
Friends of Skipwith Common
The Friends of Skipwith Commonexternal link were set up in 2003 and contribute a large number of hours of practical management, help look after the animals which are used to graze the site and take a particular interest in the archaeology on Skipwith Common NNR. They have a programme of guided walks and events both on the common, and at local community functions. They produce a quarterly newsletter and maintain their own website.
friendsofskipwithcommon.org.uk/
Skipwith: how to get there
Skipwith Common is in North Yorkshire
Skipwith Common can be accessed from the A19 from the village of Riccall or from A163 passing through the village of North Duffield.
We encourage the use of sustainable transport whenever possible
By train
The nearest train stations to Skipwith are Wressleexternal link and Selbyexternal link.
By bus
Bus services to and from Skipwith are provided by East Yorkshire Motor Serviceexternal link and York Pullman Bus Companyexternal link.
By car
There are three main access points to the reserve: Riccall Village along King Rudding Lane, Skipwith Village along Common Lane, Barlby (A163 Market Weighton Road, then up Cornelius Causeway).
There is a car park with two designated disabled parking bays on the site.
Additional travel information for the area is provided by Yorkshire Travelexternal link
Accommodation
Local accommodation includes a holiday park and camping and caravan sites near Skipwith and Cliffe villages. For details of where to stay locally visit the Yorkshire Tourismexternal link web site.
Additional information
Please keep dogs on leads and under close control throughout the year due to ground nesting birds and grazing livestock.
Refreshment facilities and basic services can be found in the nearby villages of Riccall, Skipwith and Barlby.
Skipwith Common: school and community groups
Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve offers exciting and engaging outdoor learning opportunities.
School visit to Skipwith Common NNR © Natural England
Bring a group to Skipwith to learn about its connection to World War II, try your hands at a real archaeological dig with experts or learn some wild science – it’s up to you!
Spectacular habitats to explore
Curriculum linked sessions
Equipment such as gps, environmental games and science resources available for use on site
Groups can: learn about the site and its archaeology, help with surveying key species on the site, see seasonal highlights, or get involved with practical conservation challenges on the NNR.
Practical information
Facilities: once you have left your coach or cars, the Common has no facilities, however, adult groups may be able to make use of the nearby public house in Skipwith Village for a lunch time break.
Toilets: there are no toilet facilities on site and most sessions will be arranged for a half day due to this.
Access: Skipwith Common is very flat and there is a good path network, woodland areas provide excellent outdoor classrooms kept clear thanks to our browsing livestock! There is an easy access route on the site which groups can use to see a selection of the World War II features. It is best to stick on or near the paths as there are inaccessible areas of the site, which help preserve its feel of a wilderness and its value as a National Nature Reserve.
More information
For further information or to see if anyone can assist with your visit, please contact Craig Ralston on 07917088021, or e-mail craig.ralston@naturalengland.org.uk
www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designatio...
Skipwith Common is Natural England's newest National Nature Reserve and it has a wide variety of wildlife that anyone can enjoy.
Skipwith Common NNR
Occupying 274 hectares within the fabulous Escrick Park Estate, Skipwith Common is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year.
Species lovers can spend time discovering the variety of rare heathland plants and rich collection of dragonflies and other insects. There are also a huge array of birds that can be spotted in and around the reserve.
If you are interested in history you will enjoy the many bronze and iron age features that are scattered about the reserve. There are also the remains of Riccall airfield, where Halifax bomber crews were trained in the Second World War.
Where: North Yorkshire, between Selby and York
Main habitats: Wet and dry heathland and scrub woodland
Events
Throughout the year we have a wide variety of events taking place at Skipwith NNR. From fungus forays in the autumn to dawn chorus walks in the spring. Join us on one of our guided walks, as we look for residents of the common and share more about the enigmatic species found here.
Find out when our next event is taking place.
Friends of Skipwith Common
The Friends of Skipwith Commonexternal link were set up in 2003 and contribute a large number of hours of practical management, help look after the animals which are used to graze the site and take a particular interest in the archaeology on Skipwith Common NNR. They have a programme of guided walks and events both on the common, and at local community functions. They produce a quarterly newsletter and maintain their own website.
friendsofskipwithcommon.org.uk/
Skipwith: how to get there
Skipwith Common is in North Yorkshire
Skipwith Common can be accessed from the A19 from the village of Riccall or from A163 passing through the village of North Duffield.
We encourage the use of sustainable transport whenever possible
By train
The nearest train stations to Skipwith are Wressleexternal link and Selbyexternal link.
By bus
Bus services to and from Skipwith are provided by East Yorkshire Motor Serviceexternal link and York Pullman Bus Companyexternal link.
By car
There are three main access points to the reserve: Riccall Village along King Rudding Lane, Skipwith Village along Common Lane, Barlby (A163 Market Weighton Road, then up Cornelius Causeway).
There is a car park with two designated disabled parking bays on the site.
Additional travel information for the area is provided by Yorkshire Travelexternal link
Accommodation
Local accommodation includes a holiday park and camping and caravan sites near Skipwith and Cliffe villages. For details of where to stay locally visit the Yorkshire Tourismexternal link web site.
Additional information
Please keep dogs on leads and under close control throughout the year due to ground nesting birds and grazing livestock.
Refreshment facilities and basic services can be found in the nearby villages of Riccall, Skipwith and Barlby.
Skipwith Common: school and community groups
Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve offers exciting and engaging outdoor learning opportunities.
School visit to Skipwith Common NNR © Natural England
Bring a group to Skipwith to learn about its connection to World War II, try your hands at a real archaeological dig with experts or learn some wild science – it’s up to you!
Spectacular habitats to explore
Curriculum linked sessions
Equipment such as gps, environmental games and science resources available for use on site
Groups can: learn about the site and its archaeology, help with surveying key species on the site, see seasonal highlights, or get involved with practical conservation challenges on the NNR.
Practical information
Facilities: once you have left your coach or cars, the Common has no facilities, however, adult groups may be able to make use of the nearby public house in Skipwith Village for a lunch time break.
Toilets: there are no toilet facilities on site and most sessions will be arranged for a half day due to this.
Access: Skipwith Common is very flat and there is a good path network, woodland areas provide excellent outdoor classrooms kept clear thanks to our browsing livestock! There is an easy access route on the site which groups can use to see a selection of the World War II features. It is best to stick on or near the paths as there are inaccessible areas of the site, which help preserve its feel of a wilderness and its value as a National Nature Reserve.
More information
For further information or to see if anyone can assist with your visit, please contact Craig Ralston on 07917088021, or e-mail craig.ralston@naturalengland.org.uk
Best viewed Original size.
This view of "Deltic" 55007 "Pinza" heading north on 1S33 13:00 King’s Cross to Aberdeen (which it would work as far as Edinburgh) is on the original route of the East Coast Main Line near Escrick to the south of York - 05/03/1978.
The track bed at this location is now part of the A19 trunk road following the diversion of the railway to avoid mining subsidence when the new Selby coal field was developed in the early 1980s.
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During Friday Jan 19th 2018 Stephensons of Easingwold announced they were to cease trading with effect from Monday Jan 22. NYCC have issued emergency tenders for their contracted services and school runs, with ConnexionsBuses gaining Fulford school service 094S to Escrick (and beyond). Former Whippet of Cambridgeshire Scania L94UB Wright Solar X471 AHE has the afternoon duty away from the school. The bus was new to Apcoa of Sunbury as vehicle 71
During Friday Jan 19th 2018 Stephensons of Easingwold announced they were to cease trading with effect from Monday Jan 22. NYCC have issued emergency tenders for their contracted services and school runs, with ConnexionsBuses gaining Fulford school service 094S to Escrick (and beyond). Former Whippet of Cambridgeshire Scania L94UB Wright Solar X471 AHE has the afternoon duty away from the school. The bus was new to Apcoa of Sunbury as vehicle 71
A colourful Autumn scene near Escrick, North Yorkshire on the footpath/cycle track heading towards Selby. It is hard to believe that this was the former East Coast Main Railway line from Edinburgh to Kings Cross and would have seen all the famous trains hauled mainly by ex-LNER Pacific locomotives. The line was abandoned in 1983, following the diversionary route from Chaloners Whin Junction via Colton Junction to Temple Hirst Junction, south of Selby. Little remains to identify the railway, although Naburn station building can still be seen and is a refreshment stop for walkers and cyclists.
Best viewed Original size.
47216 in charge of an up express on the old ECML somewhere in the Ricall / Escrick area just to the south of York - 13/06/1976.
I believe 1Gxx headcodes were used for internal ER special workings.
© 2018 - 53A Models of Hull Collection. Scanned from the original 35mm colour transparency; photograph by the late David R Vickers.
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A rather basic MR9555/50 in the tipping shed at Henry Oakland's tileworks at Escrick in North Yorkshire on 22 December 1978. The locomotive has since been preserved.
Pentax SP1000/50mm
Ilford FP4
Monument carved by Nicholas Stone with the kneeling figures of Thomas 1st Baron Knyvett of Escrick & wife Elizabeth Hayward who both died in 1622
"Thomas Knyvett, from a good and illustrious family of Buckingham in the county of Norfolk, a magnanimous, dignified, wise & devout man who earned credit at the court with honourable tasks and was exalted by the ever sacred Elizabeth. in the privy council, he performed the office delegated to him with the utmost praise. And afterwards to James King of Great Britain, with wisdom from horrendous betrayal, (from gunpowder) Was made Baron of Escrick & a a member of the council to Queen Anne.
His wife the most beautiful lady Elizabeth, was the daughter of Roland Hayward esq, & widow of Richard Warren, companion of Queen Ann whilst in the county; Astonishingly he was made the protector with much parental love, of the daughters of their Majesties, Mary & Sophia, in place of no man".
Thomas was born c 1545, the 2nd son of Henry Knyvett 1574 by Anne daughter of Sir Christopher Pickering of Killington and Jane Lewknor / Lewkenor (Anne was the widow of Francis Weston one of the supposed lovers of Anne Boleyn and m3 John Vaughan)
His brother Henry Knyvett is at Charlton
His niece, Catherine Knyvet flic.kr/p/6LoRKk m Thomas Howard, 1st Earl of Suffolk flic.kr/p/6KoYB4
Another niece Frances Cary m1 Ralph son of Edward Baeshe at Stanstead Abbots www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/8ANn2S ; m2 George Manners 7th Earle of Rutland dsp 1641 flic.kr/p/JpwnUE
Thomas matriculated from Jesus College, Cambridge in 1565 but did not take a degree; he was admitted to the bar at Greys Inn in 1566.
He was a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Queen Elizabeth and in 1592 was made Master at Arms. He was MP for Thetford in 1601 and was responsible for valuing the monarch's jewels after her death. He served as Warden of the Royal Mint from 1599 to 1621
He m 1597 Elizabeth eldest surviving daughter of Sir Rowland Hayward 1593 (three times mayor of London) and 1st wife Joan daughter of William Tillesworth / Tylesworth, goldsmith of London. Elizabeth was the widow of Sir Richard Warren 1597 of Claybury, Essex, son of Ralph Warren and Joan Trelake
Her sister Anne was the wife of Edward Crayford of Mongham flic.kr/p/34mzeQ
Her sister Susan m Henry flic.kr/p/dhs3GT son of Sir Robert Townshend at Ludlow flic.kr/p/dhrYKi
Her father m2 Katherine flic.kr/p/2LwGTf daughter of Thomas "Customer" Smith / Smythe and Alice Judd www.flickr.com/photos/52219527@N00/1349696979/ who m2 John Scott of Nettleshead
Their daughter, Elizabeth's half sister Catherine m2 Sir Richard son of Sir Michael Sondes and Mary Fynch of Throwley www.flickr.com/photos/52219527@N00/1772812018/
He was granted the manor of Stanwell in 1603 & knighted in 1604
It was Thomas and Edmund Doubleday who conducted a search of the cellars underneath Parliament, in the early hours of 5th November 1605 arresting Guy Fawkes there shortly after midnight, and finding the barrels of gunpowder hidden under piles of firewood and coal.
Thomas was given charge of the education of the short-lived Princesses Mary 1605 - 1607 & (the inscription says also Princess Sophia (22 June – 23 June 1606) . He was created Baron Knyvett of Escrick in 1607 (their monument is in Westminster Abbey www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/royals/jam... ) He built new lodgings near his London house for Princess Mary's attendants in 1605 and supervised improvements to St James's Park.
He was appointed a Privy Councillor, member of the council to Queen Anne, and Warden of the Mint.
In 1613, the manor of Staines was granted him outright.
He maintained a long-running feud with Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford causing personal injury and to their servants - Thomas' niece, Anne Vavasour, was the Earl's mistress, and on 21 March 1581 bore his illegitimate son, Edward Vere.
Thomas died at his home "Knyvett House" +++ in Westminster 27th July 1622 (the first house known on the site of 10 Downing Street, now the residence of the British Prime Minister) in his day a large timber and brick building with an L-shaped garden, which had been first leased to him in 1581 by Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth died shortly after 5th September 1622
They had no surviving children
They are buried under a black marble gravestone next to the monument www.flickr.com/gp/52219527@N00/96szku
His will provided for the foundation of a free-school in Stanwell — the Lord Knyvet School of 1624 .
+++ "...built part wth Bricke and part wth Tymber and Flemish qalle and covered with Tyle, consistinge of a Large and spacious hall, wainscoted round, well Lighted, and Paved wth brick Pavements, two parls whereof one is Wainscoted round from the seelinge to ye floor, one Buttery, one seller, one Large kitchen well paved with stone and well fitted and Joynted and well fitted wth dreser boards….
"And above stayres in the first story one large and spacious dyneinge Roome, Wainscoted round from the seelinge to the floore, well flored, Lighted and seeled, and fitted wth a faire Chimney wth a foote pace of Paynted Tyle in the same. Also 6 more Roomes and 3 Closetts in the same flore all well lighted and seeled. And in the second story 4 garretts..."
The house passed to his niece, Elizabeth Hampden, aunt of Oliver Cromwell, and renamed Hampden House. When the lease expired in 1682, George Downing redeveloped the site and adjoining premises, giving his name to the famous street
Provision was made in the foundation of Lord Knyvett's School for 6s. 8d. to be spent on cleaning the Knyvett monument: his was being done as late as 1932
www.wikitree.com/wiki/Knyvett-50
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Knyvet,_1st_Baron_Knyvet
Picture with thanks - copyright Chiswick Chap CCL commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tomb_of_Lord_Knyvett_in_S...
