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1895 - 7th January. South Skelton Mine, William Barker, a deputy aged 44 was killed. "While preparing to set some timber a fall of roof took place." He was buried at Skelton under an iron tombstone. 2nd March - Parish Magazine - A deputation consisting of Messrs R W Stevenson, William Brown, W B Robinson and Joseph Crouch, on behalf of subscribers, waited upon the Rev F Kennedy on Saturday to present him with a testimonial, a purse of gold, on his leaving Skelton.
May - We were glad to hear the other day that our new Urban District Council had ordered certain steps to be taken
with a view to local improvements.
27th July - North Skelton - |
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The Ninth Exhibition by the Horticultural Society was held. Besides plants, cut flowers, fruit and vegetables, a large number prizes were given for different articles of ladies' work, freehand drawing, carving, fretwork and penmanship. There were also several classes of poultry, rabbits etc.
18th August - A Special Service was held for members of the Parent's Union.
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![]() Thomas Rooks was aged about 7 and lived at 8 Thomas St, New Skelton. He fought in the First World War and survived. This image and others on this site have been kindly donated by his son, Owen. |
25th August - The Convalescent Home Committee held a Church Parade. Meeting at the Lodge Room they proceeded to
Dr Merryweather's, corner of Boosbeck Rd, where they met the Boosbeck brethren.
Accompanied by Skelton Brass Band and members of the Clubs in full regalia they marched via the High Green, Park Street
and up the High St to the Parish Church, collecting on the way. October - Parish Mag - Mr Batty, the librarian of the Sunday School Libary, after arranging the old books and purchasing ten pounds worth of new ones, proposes to open it to the children of our Sunday Schools on December 1st.
21st December - The Rectory Club finished up its seventh year of existence,
Each year prizes were given for attendance at the Sunday Schools.
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