19th Century Trade Directories

Trade directories have been irregularly published since the early nineteenth century, and are useful for indicating who was doing what in a community. They are by no means definitive, as an individual's inclusion may have been dependent on the publisher being paid a fee, or on whom was considered to be a person of prominence, but they do provide an invaluable insight into the social fabric of the community. The following are extracts relating to Hebden from a selection of nineteenth century directories:

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1822: Edward Baines's Directory and Gazetteer

Edward Baines (1774–1848) was the editor and proprietor of the Leeds Mercury, and author of important gazetteers / directories for Yorkshire and Lancashire, both published in two volumes. The Hebden section is contained on page 520 in Volume 1 of the "History, Directory & Gazetteer of the County of York", published in 1822.

HEBDEN, in the parish of Linton and wap. and liberty of Staincliffe; 8 miles SSE. of Kettlewell. Pop. 377.

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1857: Kelly's Directory of West Riding of Yorkshire

Kelly's Directory, first published in 1837, was a trade directory in England that listed all businesses and tradespeople in a particular city or town, as well as a general directory of postal addresses of local gentry, landowners, charities, and other facilities

Hebden is a township with a population of 460, and an acreage of 3,583. Here is a chapel of ease.

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1880: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - Is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; ministers - Rev. J.E. Torbett and Rev. B.A. Pomeroy. Week-night services every Thursday in the Day School. Preachers: Revs. J.E. Torbett and B.A. Pomeroy. Sunday School: number of scholars, 20;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sunday, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and on every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. W. Jones. Sunday School commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars between 30 and 40.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services at Hebden are - morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0. (See quarterly plans.) Minister, Rev. J. Garratt. Sunday School commences at 9-0 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Number of scholars, 53; teachers, 14; number of members, adults and juvenile, 50.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. John Walker, rector of Linton; Rev. J.E. Torbett, B.A. (correspondent). Ralph Bowden, Joseph Mason, Thomas Stockdale (treasurer), David Joy, William Hawley, and James Hodgson; master, W.J. Mason.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £7 10s. Beckett's Charity amounts to £3 10s per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Bayne Moor, snr., Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Pickles, Wm. Moor, Thos. Stockdale, junr., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowden; treasurers, Francis Hammond and B. Moor, snr; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Mrs. Bennett's day school opens at 9-0 a.m., and closes at 4-30 p.m.

Independent Order of Oddfellows, M.U. - "Star of Hope" Lodge, established 1851 - Members 90; meets every fourth Saturday, at the Oddfellows Arms; capital £780; secretary, J.C. Brown.

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1881: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - Is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; minister - Rev. J.E. Torbett. Sunday School: number of scholars, 20;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sunday in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and on every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. W. Jones. Sunday School commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars between 30 and 40.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0. (See quarterly plans.) Minister, Rev. J. Garratt. Sunday School commences at 9-0 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Number of scholars, 50; teachers, 10; number of members, adults and juvenile, 40.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. John Walker, rector of Linton; Rev. J.E. Torbett, B.A. (correspondent). Ralph Bowden, Joseph Mason, Thomas Stockdale (treasurer), David Joy, William Hawley, and James Hodgson; master, W.J. Mason.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £7 10s. Beckett's Charity amounts to £3 10s per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Bayne Moor, snr., Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, Wm. Pickles, Wm. Moor, Thos. Stockdale, junr.,Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowden; treasurers, Francis Hammond and B. Moor, snr; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Mrs. Bennett's day school opens at 9-0 a.m., and closes at 4-30 p.m.

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1881: Kelly's Directory of West Riding of Yorkshire

Kelly's Directory, first published in 1837, was a trade directory in England that listed all businesses and tradespeople in a particular city or town, as well as a general directory of postal addresses of local gentry, landowners, charities, and other facilities

Hebden Township, situated 2½ miles east on Hebden Beck which flows into the Wharfe, had a population in 1871 of 362, and an area of 3,583 acres; rateable value £1,872 3s. The chapel of St. Peter consists of chancel, nave, aisle and tower with 1 bell; divine service, conducted by one of the curates of Linton, is held every Sunday. The Welseyans have a place of workship here; the principal landowner is the Rev. Canon Chamberlain.

Post Office: Ralph Bowdin, receiver. Letters arrive from Skipton at 9:50 a.m.; dispatched at 3:40 p.m. The nearest money order office is at Grassington.

Insurance agent: Royal, T.F. Hammond, Hebden.

Schools: National, Hebden, William John Mason, master.

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1882: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - Is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; ministers - Revds. E.G.Wales and W.T. Robson who change every alternate Sabbath. Sunday Schoo - Number of scholars, 20;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sunday, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and on every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. W. Jones. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars between 30 and 40.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0. (See quarterly plans.) Minister, Rev. J. Coxon; chapel keeper, C. Tattersall. Sunday-chool commences at 9-0 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Number of scholars, 45; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 40.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. John Walker, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowden, Joseph Mason, Thomas Stockdale (treasurer), David Joy, William Hawley, and James Hodgson; master, W.J. Mason.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £7 10s. Beckett's Charity amounts to £3 10s per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Bayne Moor, snr., Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Pickles, Wm. Moor, Thomas Stockdale, junr.,Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowden; treasurers, Francis Hammond and B. Moor, snr; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Mrs. Bennett's day school opens at 9-0 a.m., and closes at 4-30 p.m.

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1883: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - Is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; ministers - Revds. E.G.Wales and W.T. Robson who change every alternate Sabbath. Sunday Schoo - Number of scholars, 20;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sunday, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and on every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. H.Needle. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars between 30 and 40. Chapel keeper, Mr. R. Rodwell.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0. (See quarterly plans.) Minister, Rev. J. Coxon; chapel keeper, C. Tattersall. Sunday-school commences at 9-0 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Number of scholars, 45; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 40.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. John Walker, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowden, Joseph Mason, Thomas Stockdale (treasurer), David Joy, William Hawley, and James Hodgson; master, W.J. Mason.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5. Beckett's Charity amounts to £30 per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Bayne Moor, snr., Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Pickles, Wm. Moor, Thomas Stockdale, junr., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowden; treasurers, Francis Hammond and B. Moor, snr; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Mrs. Bennett's day school opens at 9-0 a.m., and closes at 4-30 p.m.

Star of Hope Lodge - Held at Oddfellows' Inn, Hebden.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-20 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-20 a.m. and returns at 3.0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Penny Savings Bank at Day School - Open last Saturday evening in every month.

Registration of Births at Mrs. Hardacre's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Mr. Richard Joy, Garnshaw.

Hebden Moor Township - Award and plan kept by the township overseers, and allowed to be inspected during reasonable hours.

Hebden Moor Bar Master, Mr. William Hawley.

Hebden Moor Mining Co. Office, Beck Bottom, Hebden.

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1884: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - Is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; ministers - Rev. E.W. Brereton. Sunday School - Number of scholars, over 20;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. H. Needle. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars between 30 and 40. Chapel keeper, Mr. W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, about 20.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - morning 10-0, evening 6-20, and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0. (See quarterly plans.) Minister, Rev. T. Shaw; chapel keeper, C. Tattersall. Sunday-school commences at 9-0 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Number of scholars, 35; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 27.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. E.W. Brereton, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin, Joseph Mason, Thomas Stockdale (treasurer), David Joy, William Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5. Beckett's Charity amounts to £30 per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Bayne Moor, snr., Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Pickles, Wm. Moor, Thomas Stockdale, junr., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurers, Francis Hammond and B. Moor, snr; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Mrs. Bennett's day school opens at 9-0 a.m., and closes at 4-30 p.m.

Star of Hope Lodge - Held at Oddfellows' Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Penny Savings Bank at Day School - Open last Saturday evening in every month. Number of depositors, 27; amount deposited, £258 3s 1d.

Registration of Births at Mrs. Hardacre's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Mr. Richard Joy, Garnshaw.

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1885: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of about 300 inhabitants, 8 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir William Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - Is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 3-0 p.m.; minister, rector - Rev. E.W. Brereton. Sexton, Mr. Thomas Brown; church keeper, Mr. Stephen Pickles. Sunday-school - Number of scholars, 38;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. A. Brigg and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars between 30 and 40. Chapel keeper, Mr. W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, about 28.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - morning 10-0, evening 6-20, and every alternate (sic) Minister, Rev. T. Shaw. Sunday-school commences at 9-0 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Number of scholars, 36; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 27.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. E.W. Brereton, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin (treasurer), Joseph Mason, Thomas Stockdale, R. Bowdin, David Joy, William Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5. Beckett's Charity amounts to £30 per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.E. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Pickles, Wm. Moor, Thomas Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Mrs. Bennett's day school opens at 9-0 a.m., and closes at 4-30 p.m.

Star of Hope Lodge - Held at Oddfellows' Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Penny Savings Bank at Day School - Open last Saturday evening in every month from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock. Number of depositors, 28; amount deposited, £296 17s 5d. Manager, Mr. W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mrs. Hardacre's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Mr. Richard Joy, Garnshaw.

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1886: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of about 300 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 3-0 p.m.; minister, rector - Rev. E.W. Brereton. Sexton, Mr. Thomas Brown; church keeper, Mr. Stephen Pickles. Sunday School - Number of scholars, 28;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. A. Brigg and local preachers. Sunday School commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars 20. Chapel-keeper, Mr. W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, about 26.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - morning 10-0, evening 6-20, and every alternate Tuesday night at 7-0 (see quarterly plans). Minister, Rev. J. Kent. Sunday-school commences at 9-0 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Number of scholars, 36; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 20.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. E.W. Brereton, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin (treasurer), Jos. Mason, Thos. Stockdale, R. Bowdin, David Joy, William Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5. Beckett's Charity amounts to £30 per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Moor, Thos. Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Star of Hope Lodge - Held at Oddfellows' Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Penny Savings Bank at Day School - Open last Saturday evening in every month from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock p.m. Number of depositors, 51; amount deposited, £358 10s 4d. Manager, Mr. W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mrs. Hardacre's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Mr. Richard Joy, Garnshaw.

Carrier between Hebden and Skipton - Edward Waddilove.

1887: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of about 250 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 3-0 p.m.; minister, rector - Rev. E.W. Brereton. Sexton, Mr. Thomas Brown; church-keeper, Mr. Stephen Pickles; churchwarden, W. Henry Hebden. Sunday School - Number of scholars, 35;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. A. Brigg and local preachers. Sunday School commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars 20. Chapel-keeper, Mr. W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, about 26.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday night at 7-0. Minister, Rev. J. Kent. Sunday-school commences at 9-15 a.m. and 1-15 p.m. Number of scholars, 30; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 20.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. E.W. Brereton, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin (treasurer), Jos. Mason, Thos. Stockdale, R. Bowdin, David Joy, William Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars, 68.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5. Beckett's Charity amounts to £25 per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Moor, Thos. Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Star of Hope Lodge - Held at Oddfellows' Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Penny Savings Bank at Day School - Open last Saturday evening in every month from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock p.m. Number of depositors, 39; amount deposited, £578 18s 11d. Managers, Wm. Henry Hebden and Robt. Hargreaves. Actuary, Mr. W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mrs. Hardacre's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Mr. Wm. H. Hebden.

Carrier between Hebden and Skipton - Edward Waddilove.

Bar Master - Mr. Wm. Hawley.

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1888: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of about 250 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 3-0 p.m.; minister, rector - Rev. E.W. Brereton. Sexton, Mr. Thomas Brown; church-keeper, Mr. Stephen Pickles; churchwarden, W. Henry Hebden. Sunday School - Number of scholars, 34;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. A. Brigg and local preachers. Sunday School commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Scholars 20. Chapel-keeper, Mr. W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, about 26.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday night at 7-0. Minister, Rev. T. Parsons. Sunday-school commences at 9-15 a.m. and 1-15 p.m. Number of scholars, 32; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 20.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. E.W. Brereton, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin (treasurer), Jos. Mason, Thos. Stockdale, R. Bowdin, David Joy, William Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars, 68.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5. Beckett's Charity amounts to £25 per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Moor, Thos. Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Star of Hope Lodge - Held at Oddfellows' Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Penny Savings Bank at Day School - Open last Saturday evening in every month from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock p.m. Number of depositors, 39; amount deposited, £621. Managers, Wm. Henry Hebden and Robt. Hargreaves. Actuary, Mr. W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mrs. Hardacre's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Mr. Wm. H. Hebden.

Carrier between Hebden and Skipton - Edward Waddilove. Keeps a conveyance for hire.

Bar Master - Mr. Wm. Hawley.

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1889: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of about 250 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 3-0 p.m.; minister, rector - Rev. E.W. Brereton. Sexton, Mr. Thomas Brown; church-keeper, Mr. Stephen Pickles; churchwarden, Wm. Henry Hebden. Sunday School - Number of scholars, 30;

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. J.W. Hartley and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m.; scholars 14. Chapel-keeper, Mr. W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - Morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday night at 7-0. Minister, Rev. C. Roberts. Sunday-school commences at 9-15 a.m. and 1-15 p.m. Number of scholars, 32; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 18.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. E.W. Brereton, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin (treasurer), Jos. Mason, Thos. Stockdale, R. Bowdin, David Joy, William Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars, 68.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5. Beckett's Charity amounts to £25 per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Moore, Thos. Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Star of Hope Lodge - Meets at Clarenden Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Penny Savings Bank at Day School - Open last Saturday evening in every month from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock p.m. Number of depositors, 43; amount deposited, £627. Managers, Wm. Henry Hebden and Robt. Hargreaves; actuary, Mr. W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mr. Mason's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Mr. Wm. H. Hebden.

Carrier between Hebden and Skipton - Edward Waddilove. Keeps a conveyance for hire.

Bar Master - Mr. Wm. Hawley.

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1890: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of about 250 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; Minister, Rector - Rev. E.W. Brereton. Sexton, Thomas Brown; church-keeper, Stephen Pickles; churchwarden, Henry Hebden. Sunday-school - Number of scholars, 21; teacher, W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. J.W. Hartley and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m.; Chapel-keeper, W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - Morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday night at 7-0. Minister, Rev. C. Roberts. Sunday-school commences at 9-15 a.m. and 1-15 p.m; number of scholars, 42; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 18.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, The Rev. E.W. Brereton, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin (treasurer), Jos. Mason, Thos. Stockdale, B. Bowdin, David Joy, William Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars, 58.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5 5s, Beckett's Charity amounts to £21 10s per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Moore, Thos. Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Star of Hope Lodge - Meets at Clarendon Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Penny Savings Bank at Day School - Open last Saturday in every month from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock p.m. Number of depositors, 47; amount deposited, £1,085. Managers, Wm. Henry Hebden and Robt. Hargreaves; actuary, W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mr. Mason's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Wm. H. Hebden.

Bar Master - Wm. Hawley.

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1891: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of about 250 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; Minister, Rev. Dr. Aston, rector; sexton, Thomas Brown; church-keeper, Stephen Pickles; churchwarden, Henry Hebden. Sunday-school - Number of scholars, 25; teacher, W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. J.W. Hartley, and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m.; Chapel-keeper, W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - Morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday night at 7-0. Minister, Rev. S. Laycock. Sunday-school commences at 9-15 a.m. and 1-15 p.m; number of scholars, 28; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 18.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, Rev. Dr. Aston, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin (treasurer), Jos. Mason, Thos. Stockdale, B. Bowdin, D. Joy, Wm. Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars, 50.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5 5s, Beckett's Charity amounts to £21 10s per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Moore, Thos. Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Star of Hope Lodge - Meets at Clarendon Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Yorkshire Penny Bank - Open last Saturday in every month, in the school-room, from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock p.m. Number of depositors, 50; amount deposited, £1,274. Managers, W.H. Hebden and Robt. Hargreaves; actuary, W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mr. Mason's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Wm. H. Hebden.

Bar Master - Wm. Hawley.

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1892: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of 209 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; Minister, Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector; sexton, Thomas Brown; church-keeper, Stephen Pickles; churchwarden, Henry Hebden. Sunday-school - Number of scholars, 23; teacher, W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. S. Jones, and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m.; Chapel-keeper, W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - Morning 10-0, evening 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday night at 7-0. Minister, Rev. E. Kershaw. Sunday-school commences at 9-15 a.m. and 1-15 p.m; number of scholars, 28; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 18.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector of Linton; Ralph Bowdin (treasurer), Jos. Mason, Thos. Stockdale, B. Bowdin, D. Joy, Wm. Hawley, and Richard Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars, 53.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5 5s, Beckett's Charity amounts to £21 10s per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Moore, Thos. Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Star of Hope Lodge - Meets at Clarendon Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robert Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Yorkshire Penny Bank - Open last Saturday in every month, in the school-room, from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock p.m. Number of depositors, 51; amount deposited, £1,298. Managers, W.H. Hebden and Robt. Hargreaves; actuary, W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mr. Mason's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Wm. H. Hebden.

Bar Master - Wm. Hawley.

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1893: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of 209 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

Hebden Church (St. Peter's) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m.; Minister, Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector; sexton, Thos. Brown; church-keeper, Stephen Pickles; churchwarden, Henry Hebden. Sunday-school - Number of scholars, 24; teacher, W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Friday at 7-0 o'clock. Minister, Rev. S. Jones, and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m.; Chapel-keeper, W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - Morning 10-60, evening 6-30; and every alternate Tuesday night at 7. Minister, Rev. R.H. McFarlane. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-30 p.m; Number of scholars, 28; teachers, 8; number of members, adults and juvenile, 18.

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector of Linton; R. Bowden (treasurer), Jos. Mason, Thos. Stockdale, B. Bowdin, D. Joy, Wm. Hawley, and R. Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars, 47.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5 5s, Beckett's Charity amounts to £21 10s per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: Francis Hammond, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, Wm. Moore, Thos. Stockdale, jun., Wm. Hawley, David Joy, and R. Bowdin; treasurer, F. Hammond; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

Star of Hope Lodge - Meets at Clarendon Inn, Hebden. Secretary, Robt. Hargreaves.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 7-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Yorkshire Penny Bank - Open last Saturday in every month, in the school-room, from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock p.m. Number of depositors, 61; amount deposited, £1,755. Managers, W.H. Hebden and Robt. Hargreaves; actuary, W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births at Mr. Mason's - Last Saturday in every month.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Wm. H. Hebden.

Bar Master - Wm. Hawley.

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1895: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of 209 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

St. Peter's Church) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m. Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector; sexton, Thos. Brown; church-keeper, Stephen Pickle; churchwarden, Daniel Bowdin, jun. Sunday-school: Number of scholars, 20; teacher, W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0 p.m. Minister, Rev. A. Palmer, and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m.; Chapel-keeper, W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - The services are - Morning 10-30; evening 6-30; and every alternate Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Minister, Rev. R.H. McFarlane. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-15 p.m; Number of scholars, 28; teachers, 5; number of members, adults and juvenile, 18.

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1896: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of a glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of 209 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley. The township originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir Wm. Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these having become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley, the population has decreased by the removal of miners.

St. Peter's Church) - This is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton; services on Sundays at 2-30 p.m. Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector; sexton, T. Brown; church-keeper, S. Pickles; churchwarden, D. Dowdin, jun. Sunday-school: Number of scholars, 18; teacher, W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Service on Sundays, in the afternoon at 2-0, and in the evening at 6-30; and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0 p.m. Minister, Rev. A. Palmer, and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m.; Chapel-keeper, W. Rodwell. Number of members of Society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - Licensed for the solemnisation of marriages. The services are - Morning 10-30; evening 6-30; and every alternate Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Minister, Rev. G.K. Smith. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-30 p.m; Number of scholars, 28; teachers, 5; number of members, adults and juvenile, 18.

Parish Council - Meets once a month. Members, M. Archer (chairman), R. Bowdin (vice-chairman), T.F. Hammond, H. Knowles, and J. Wellock (clerk).

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers, Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector of Linton; R. Bowdin (treasurer), J. Mason, D. Joy, M. Archer, D. Bowdin, and R. Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars, 40.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income about £5 5s, Beckett's Charity amounts to £21 10s per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's Day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees: T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, W. Moore, W. Hawley, D. Joy, and R. Bowdin; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

For the convenience of the public, J. Metcalfe runs a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.; and every Fair Monday a 'bus leaves at 6-20 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Yorkshire Penny Bank - Open the last Saturday night in each month, in the school-room, from 7-0 to 8-0 o'clock. Number of depositors, 68; amount due to depositors, December 1894, £2,215. Manager, R. Hargreaves; actuary, W.J. Mason.

Registration of Births - Last Saturday in every month at Mr. Mason's.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Wm. H. Hebden.

Bar Master - William Hawley.

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1897: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of the glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of 200 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley.The town originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir William Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these have become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley. The population has decreased by the removal of miners.

St. Peter's Church - this is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton. Service on Sunday at 2-30 p.m. Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector; sexton, T. Brown; churchkeeper, S. Pickles; churchwarden, D. Dowdin, jun. Sunday-school: scholars, 23; teacher W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Services on Sunday, in the afternoon at 2-0 and in the evening at 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0 p.m. Minister, Rev. A. Palmer, and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Chapelkeeper, W. Rodwell. Members of society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - Licensed for the solemnisation of marriages. The services are: Morning, 10-30; evening 6-30; and every alternate Thursday at 7 p.m. Minister, Rev. F. J. Hadfield. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-30 p.m. No. of scholars, 20; teachers, 5; members (adult and juvenile), 20.

Parish Council - Meets once a month. Members, M. Archer (chairman), R. Bowdin (vice-chairman),T.F. Hammond, N. Worsley, and J. Wellock (clerk).

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers: Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector of Linton, R. Bowdin (treasurer), J. Mason, D. Joy, M. Archer, D. Bowdin and R. Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars 33.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income, about £5 5s. Beckett's Charity amounts to £21 10s. per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided equally amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, W. Moore, W. Hawley, D. Joy, and R. Bowdin; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

For the convenience of the public in general, Messrs. J. Metcalfe and Thomas Hargraves run a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every day (Sundays excepted); leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returning at 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m., and every Fair day a 'bus leaves at 7-0 a.m., and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Yorkshire Penny Bank - Open on the last Saturday night in each month, in the school-room, from 7-0 to 8.0 p.m. Number of depositors, 68; amount due to depositors, December 1895, £2,350. Manager, R. Hargreaves; actuary, W.J. Mason.

Registration of births - Last Saturday in every month at Mr. Mason's.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Wm. H. Hebden.

Bar Master - William Hawley.

Overseers - W. Moore and D. Bowdin, jun.

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1897: Kelly's Directory of West Riding of Yorkshire

Kelly's Directory, first published in 1837, was a trade directory in England that listed all businesses and tradespeople in a particular city or town, as well as a general directory of postal addresses of local gentry, landowners, charities, and other facilities

Hebden is a township, 2½ miles east on Hebden Beck, which flows into the Wharfe, and over which is a stone bridge of one arch erected in 1827. The village is supplied with water from springs rising at Alleker and the Great Field, collected in tanks and conveyed hither in pipes, the works being the property of the Skipton Rural District Council and of Mr. Ralph Bowdin respectively. St. Peter's chapel of ease, erected in 1841, is a building of stone in the Gothic style, consisting of chancel, nave and a western tower with pinnacles, containing one bell: there are 200 sittings: divine service is conducted once every Sunday by the rector of Linton. There are also Primitive Methodist and Wesleyan chapels. Thomas Beckett's charity for this township produces £21 10s. a year and Ibbotson's £2. The principal landowners are the Rev. Canon Thomas Foster Chamberlain M.A. of Limber Magna, Lincs., Mrs. Hebden and Mr. R. Bowdin. The area is 3,583 acres; rateable value, £1,871; the population in 1891 was 209.

Post Office, Hebden. - Ralph Bowdin, sub-postmaster. Letters arrive from Skipton at 8:45 a.m.; dispatched at 4.15 p.m. Postal orders are issued here, but not paid. The nearest money and telegraph office is at Grassington.

School: Church of England, Hebden, erected in 1874, for 100 children; average attendance,30. William John Mason, master.

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1898: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of the glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of 209 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley.The town originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir William Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these have become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley. The population has decreased by the removal of miners.

St. Peter's Church - this is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton. Service on Sunday at 2-30 p.m. Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector; sexton, T. Brown; churchkeeper, S. Pickles; churchwarden, D. Dowdin, jun. Sunday-school: Number of scholars, 20; teacher W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Services on Sunday, in the afternoon at 2-0 and in the evening at 6-30, and every alternate Tuesday at 7-0 p.m. Minister, Rev. J. Howard, and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Chapelkeeper, W. Rodwell. Members of society, 16.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - Licensed for the solemnisation of marriages. The services are: Morning, 10-30; evening 6-30; and every alternate Thursday at 7 p.m. Minister, Rev. J. Toyne. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-30 p.m. No. of scholars, 20; teachers, 5; members (adult and juvenile), 20.

Parish Council - Meets once a month. Members, T.F. Hammond (chairman), N. Worsley (vice-chairman), M. Archer, R. Bowdin, and J. Wellock (clerk).

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers: Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector of Linton, R. Bowdin (treasurer), J. Mason, D. Joy, M. Archer, D. Bowdin and R. Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars 32.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income, about £5 5s. Beckett's Charity amounts to £21 10s. per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided equally amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, W. Moore, W. Hawley, D. Joy, and R. Bowdin; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

For the convenience of the public in general, Messrs. J. Metcalfe and Thomas Hargraves run a 'bus from Hebden to Skipton every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returning at 3-0 p.m and 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Yorkshire Penny Bank - Open on the last Saturday night in each month, in the school-room, from 7-0 to 8.0 p.m. Number of depositors, 72; amount due to depositors, December 1898, £2,509. Manager, R. Hargreaves and D. Bowdin; actuary, W.J. Mason.

Registration of births - Last Saturday in every month at Mr. Mason's.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Wm. H. Hebden.

Bar Master - William Hawley.

Overseers - D. Bowdin, jun., and W. Moore.

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1899: The Craven Household Almanack

The Craven Household Almanack was compiled and published by Edmondson & Co., Skipton. The first was published in the early 1860s, and they ceased publication in 1918.

Hebden, from Heb high and dene valley, so given because of the glen running through the village, and meaning the high valley, is a village of 209 inhabitants, 10 miles N.N.E. of Skipton, in the Wharfe valley.The town originally belonged to the Mowbrays, who sold it to Osborne de Arches, who held it in the Domesday Survey in 1080. In 1271 the manor of Hebden was held in the hands of William de Hebden, in whose family it continued until the 15th century, when the Tempests of Bracewell came into possession thereof. The estates were parcelled out early in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and the patronage of the church sold to Sir William Craven. The manorial rights are now vested in many owners. The church was built in 1840. Lead mining formerly gave employment to numerous inhabitants, but these have become unprofitable, like numerous others in the valley. The population has decreased by the removal of the miners in 1891 to 209.

St. Peter's Church - this is a Chapel-of-Ease to Linton. Service on Sunday at 2-30 p.m. Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector; sexton, Jno. Rogers, of Grassington; churchkeeper, S. Pickles; churchwarden, D. Bowdin, jun. Sunday-school: Number of scholars, 19; teacher, W.J. Mason.

Wesleyan Chapel - Services on Sunday, in the afternoon at 2-0 and in the evening at 6-30. Minister, Rev. J. Howard, and local preachers. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-0 p.m. Chapel-keeper, W. Rodwell. Members of society, 14.

Primitive Methodist Chapel - Licensed for the solemnisation of marriages. The services are: Morning, 10-30; evening 6-30; and every alternate Thursday at 7 p.m. Minister, Rev. J.H. Hindle. Sunday-school commences at 9-30 a.m. and 1-30 p.m. No. of scholars, 20; teachers, 3; members (adult and juvenile), 17.

Parish Council - Members, N. Worsley (chairman), D. Bowdin, jun. (vice-chairman), T.F. Hammond, R. Bowdin, and R. Stockdale. W.J. Mason (clerk).

The Charity called Hebden School - Managers: Rev. F.A. Colbatch-Share, rector of Linton, R. Bowdin (treasurer), J. Mason, D. Joy, Jno. Joy, D. Bowdin and R. Joy; master, W.J. Mason. Number of scholars 35.

Hebden Charities - Ibbotson's Apprentice Charity - Income, about £5 5s. Beckett's Charity amounts to £21 10s. per year, and is distributed annually on St. Thomas's day to the poor of Hebden. Ibbotson's Charity consists of 40s. a year, and is divided equally amongst four poor widows or widowers. Trustees, T.F. Hammond, T. Hudson, W. Moore, W. Hawley, D. Joy, and R. Bowdin; secretary, T.F. Hammond.

For the convenience of the public in general, Thomas Hargraves run a 'bus (and in summer, daily) from Hebden to Skipton every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, leaving Hebden at 8-0 a.m. and returning at 3-0 p.m and 5-0 p.m. Every Saturday an extra 'bus leaves Hebden at 11-30 a.m. and returns at 3-0 p.m.

Yorkshire Penny Bank - Open on the last Saturday night in each month, in the school-room, from 7-0 to 8.0 p.m. Number of depositors, 76; amount due to depositors, on October 10th, £2,500. Manager, R. Hargreaves and D. Bowdin; actuary, W.J. Mason.

Registration of births - Last Saturday in every month at Mr. Mason's.

Income Tax and Assessed Tax Collector - Wm. H. Hebden, Threapland.

Bar Master - William Hawley, Grimwith.

Overseers - D. Bowdin, jun., and W. Moore.

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