Knaresborough Chronicles
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Unveiling the stories, struggles & secrets of a medieval town – where history, intrigue and adventure collide.
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📜 #OTD 7 Oct 1825 | Thomas “Noisy Tom” Collins, Conservative MP for Knaresborough & Boston, was born. Known for his loud & combative style in debate, he was both admired & mocked in the Commons. A barrister & Yorkshire magistrate, he served several terms before his death in 1884.
October 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
📜 #OTD 7 Oct 1825 | Thomas “Noisy Tom” Collins, Conservative MP for Knaresborough & Boston, was born. Known for his loud & combative style in debate, he was both admired & mocked in the Commons. A barrister & Yorkshire magistrate, he served several terms before his death in 1884.
The distribution of alms on the Thursday of Holy Week goes back hundreds of years, and the Royal Maundy can be traced back in England to the 13th century.
The first recorded Royal Distribution was at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire by King John in 1210.
The first recorded Royal Distribution was at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire by King John in 1210.
April 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The distribution of alms on the Thursday of Holy Week goes back hundreds of years, and the Royal Maundy can be traced back in England to the 13th century.
The first recorded Royal Distribution was at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire by King John in 1210.
The first recorded Royal Distribution was at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire by King John in 1210.
After his surrender in 1399, Richard II spent a night at Knaresborough Castle before being taken to Pontefract, where he met his uncertain fate on this date 1400.
February 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
After his surrender in 1399, Richard II spent a night at Knaresborough Castle before being taken to Pontefract, where he met his uncertain fate on this date 1400.
On this day, 25 Jan 1328, 15-year-old Edward III married Philippa of Hainaut, nearly 14, at York Minster. The young royals celebrated their union with feasts and music before honeymooning in Knaresborough. A love story that shaped history.
January 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
On this day, 25 Jan 1328, 15-year-old Edward III married Philippa of Hainaut, nearly 14, at York Minster. The young royals celebrated their union with feasts and music before honeymooning in Knaresborough. A love story that shaped history.
On 29th December 1170, after assassinating Archbishop Thomas Becket, Sir Hugh de Morville fled to Knaresborough Castle. This murderous act was no doubt prompted by King Henry II’s infamous remark, “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?”
December 29, 2024 at 9:03 AM
On 29th December 1170, after assassinating Archbishop Thomas Becket, Sir Hugh de Morville fled to Knaresborough Castle. This murderous act was no doubt prompted by King Henry II’s infamous remark, “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?”
Sir Harold Mackintosh (8 June 1891 – 27 December 1964), the Halifax toffee magnate, leased Conyngham Hall and its grounds from 1925 to 1942. In 1936, he conceived the Quality Street product, first made in Halifax and named after a play by J. M. Barrie.
December 27, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Sir Harold Mackintosh (8 June 1891 – 27 December 1964), the Halifax toffee magnate, leased Conyngham Hall and its grounds from 1925 to 1942. In 1936, he conceived the Quality Street product, first made in Halifax and named after a play by J. M. Barrie.
Royalists defending Knaresborough Castle under siege, surrendered on Dec 20th 1644 to Parliamentarian forces. Though largely demolished by 1648 to prevent further Royalist use, locals petitioned to save the castle Keep and Courthouse, halting complete destruction. #380th #anniversary
December 20, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Royalists defending Knaresborough Castle under siege, surrendered on Dec 20th 1644 to Parliamentarian forces. Though largely demolished by 1648 to prevent further Royalist use, locals petitioned to save the castle Keep and Courthouse, halting complete destruction. #380th #anniversary
‘Noisy’ Tom Collins MP was the eldest surviving son of Rev. Thomas Collins of Knaresborough. He was educated at Charterhouse & Oxford. He was a magistrate, deputy-lieutenant for West Yorkshire & returned 5 times as Knaresborough MP. The family home was Knaresborough House.
December 16, 2024 at 11:20 AM
‘Noisy’ Tom Collins MP was the eldest surviving son of Rev. Thomas Collins of Knaresborough. He was educated at Charterhouse & Oxford. He was a magistrate, deputy-lieutenant for West Yorkshire & returned 5 times as Knaresborough MP. The family home was Knaresborough House.
New terms like sponge cities, eco-anxiety & biophilic design might feel unfamiliar now, but with the pace of change in sustainability, don’t be surprised if they’re everyday language this time next year 🌍
November 16, 2024 at 7:07 PM
New terms like sponge cities, eco-anxiety & biophilic design might feel unfamiliar now, but with the pace of change in sustainability, don’t be surprised if they’re everyday language this time next year 🌍