Those of us walking along the north side of Grange Lane alongside the playing field have recently been experiencing the sword of Damocles. Not literally, that was just to grab your attention, and anyway it wasn’t the sword but the way the walls were closing […]
It pays to behave in Burghwallis. in January 1666 apprentice Edward Rusholme was slung out on his ear for misbehaving and being a ‘tea leaf’ or furuncle, which is an aerobic microscopic parasite or thief, in case you ask. But this pales to the actions of our […]
After a protracted delay the history of Burghwallis Hall moves into a new era. Built in 1485 Burghwallis Hall was the new location for the Anne family who had built the new Hall around 250 metres north of the original location in Burghwallis Park, which […]
It would appear that some skulduggery was afoot in Burghwallis in 1673 The following extract from the magistrates court is logged at the Wakefield archives. Unfortunately we are left hanging (not literally ) as to the outcome. Possible a little late for the sequel. Wakefield, […]
One of the strange knock-on effects of the Covid restrictions has been the trend towards discovering those hidden local walks none of us knew existed. But there have been a few kick backs when a defined walk becomes a traipse that has been trashed by […]
The village flag has today been lowered to mark the passing of John Moses, of Grange Lane. In accordance with our protocols, the flag will remain lowered for a period of 7 days.
Brian Hudson of Old Village Street has produced another of his tours around parts of Burghwallis. Featuring gardens in bloom it gives a gentle reminder that our flora and fauna has no knowledge of pandemic but that our gardeners have used ‘lockdown time’ to relish […]
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON 25TH MAY 2021 BURGHWALLIS POOR’S FIELD CHARITY In Attendance: Chairman: Councillor Laming Councillors: Councillor Hudson Councillor Grimes Councillor Maxwell Councillor R Lomas Clerk: Ms Halsall To receive apologies of absence – None To […]
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON 25TH MAY 2021 BURGHWALLIS PLAYINGFIELD CHARITY In Attendance: Chairman: Councillor Maxwell Councillors: Councillor Hudson Councillor Grimes Councillor Laming Councillor Lomas Clerk: Ms Halsall To receive apologies of absence – None To approve […]
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD ON 25TH MAY 2021 In Attendance: Councillors: Councillor Hudson Councillor Grimes Councillor Maxwell Councillor Laming Councillor Lomas Clerk: Ms Halsall Residents of the Village (2) 1 Minutes of the last meeting held 14th […]