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Embsay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Embsay is a village in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England and is situated about 2 miles north-east of Skipton and has around 1750 residents. Embsay also has a recreational ground found at the north end of the village fondly known as 'the rec' and as its name suggests is exactly that. Embsay has two pubs, the Elm Tree Inn at the north end of the village, and the Cavendish Arms at the southern end of the village near the station.The Cavendish Arms is a homely village pub serving hearty food. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Embsay   (467 words)

BBC - WW2 People's War - Evacuation to Embsay: Some Cockneys in Yorkshire Embsay had a few shops, but there was a limit as to what was for sale because of rationing. Embsay Quarry was an industry where many men from the village found work. He was laid to rest in Embsay Churchyard, his bearers (at their request) were his workmates from the village. www.bbc.co.uk /ww2peopleswar/stories/05/a1996905.shtml   (1557 words)

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - Photogallery - Embsay Station   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) Embsay station also houses the railway's Bookshop which is a 'must' for the avid browser. York No. 1 is seen with the NER Director's Saloon as well as the Altrincham Electric coaches approaching Embsay in a very similar view to the previous photo, still with the double track in existence. Beatrice, Slough and Bellerophon are all seen at Embsay in 1988 as part of the Harvest of Steam event. www.pogo.org.uk /railway/embsayst.html   (2163 words)

Dales Trails The vicinity of the mill is quite attractive with the millstream alongside the road, overlooked by imposing house with a 1665 datestone. Embsay is a large straggling village just a few miles north of Skipton. Industry in the past was centred on the mills and quarries, but today its main claim to fame is being the home of the Yorkshire Dales steam railway, which chuffs the few miles along the valley to Bolton Abbey. www.dalestrails.freeserve.co.uk /Embsay.htm   (669 words)

FH - pafg58 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File Ethel ROBINSON was born in 1881 in Embsay, Yorks. Edith ROBINSON was born in 1881 in Embsay, Yorks. Annie THOMPSON was born in 1878 in Embsay, Yorks. home.clara.net /dixons/Genealogy/JADfh/pafg58.htm   (571 words)

Holiday Cottage, Embsay, Skipton, Yorkshire Dales - Elm Garth Cottage It is possible to park on the village street outside the cottage, and there is a private parking space at the rear. Embsay is one and a half miles north east of Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and bordered by splendid open countryside. Embsay is a good centre for walkers and those touring by car. www.yorkshirenet.co.uk /stayat/elmgarthcottage/index.htm   (384 words)

SW Corner of Raygill Delf The quarry contains Embsay (Carboniferous) limestone, the mineral barytes and a view of the crest of the Lothersdale Anticline.  It also demonstrates one elegant solution to reclaiming disused quarries by converting it to a Trout Fishery.  This has the advantage of preserving the quarry faces for geologists to view. The trend of the anticline is consistent with the trend WSW - NEN of the Ribblesdale Fold Belt. The dominating outcrop of Embsay Limestone represents the flank of the Lothersdale Anticline.  This deposit is sourced from the Central Lancashire High (CLH) and is of Arundian age. www.kabrna.com /cpgs/craven/lothersdale/lothersdale_anticline.htm   (303 words)

Two Priests for Embsay Alongside these duties, he will also assist Canon Adrian Botwright, Rector of Holy Trinity Skipton, and Priest-in-Charge-designate of Embsay with Eastby in his responsibilities for the parish of Embsay of Eastby, and throughout the North Skipton area. John will have responsibility for the day-to-day priestly ministry in Embsay with Eastby, while also performing his diocesan role in the other half of his time. Commenting on this new role, John said “Barbara and I have fond memories of Embsay as the starting point for many a moorland ramble. www.embsay.bradford.anglican.org /twopriests.php   (456 words)

Preservation of the Class 107s Class 107 Ltd bought these two vehicles in 1996 when the EKRM was asked to leave Shepherdswell, and first went to the Eden Valley Railway in Cumbria, and then to Crewe, where considerable progress was made with their restoration. They then moved to the Embsay Steam Railway, and trailer car 59791 was then bought from its owners on the Battlefield Line, although it remained at Shackerstone for some time before moving. In January 2001 they were bought by Class 107 Ltd, and were expected to remain stored at Bridge of Dun on the Brechin line for a year until they finished restoring the Swindon and Cricklade set, which may have hen gone on hire to the Brechin Railway, subject to sponsorship from Angus Council. www.railcar.co.uk /his100-109/107pres.htm   (452 words)

Sentinel No. 7232 ANN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) This was a high point in the Sentinel’s rebuild because at this stage the real problem surfaced as it was discovered that the locomotive required a new boiler, the original one being completely beyond repair for steaming at the operating pressure of 275 psi.. The exact date when the locomotive returned to Embsay is uncertain and it is safe to say it returned considerably lighter than when it left with the additional weight being made up of boxes of stripped down components. The Embsay Sentinel is back together after many years of being a collection of bits and pieces spread far and wide around the YDR site. www.ncordingley.demon.co.uk /Ann/ann.htm   (1535 words)

BBC - Leeds - Junior Football - Embsay Wolves 1-2 Stanningley Albion Reds The Reds were on the road for the third week running this time at Embsay Wolves. With Macrae and Pearson missing the Reds had to play Wright and Wrigglesworth in goals, the game started brightly for the Reds creating three or four chances which were not taken. Embsay then scored against the run of play to lead 1-0. www.bbc.co.uk /leeds/content/articles/2006/11/20/jnrft06_embsay_stanningley_u16_20061119_feature.shtml   (221 words)

Embsay & Eastby Welcome to the villages of Embsay & Eastby, North Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. Embsay and Eastby have come together over the years to form a thriving village community. This is a 'living' website for the two communities and will continue to develop with input from the residents of Embsay & Eastby. www.embsay.com   (122 words)

Embsay Steam Railway Embsay is situated 1.5 miles north of Skipton, about 30 minutes drive from Pendle. Embsay Station is about 2 miles from Skipton town center, and is signposted off the A59 Skipton by-pass. The long awaited extension to the Embsay railway happened late 1997. www.pendle.net /Attractions/embsay.htm   (460 words)

rockwood house Rockwood House is situated in the heart of the village of Embsay. The house enjoys open views of the crag and moors and yet the village is just a 5 minute drive to the bustling market town of Skipton. Local inns are close by and serve a range of good quality food and real ales. www.stayinyorkshire.co.uk   (55 words)

Carnforth Chronicle No. 24 Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, gave an illustrated talk to a well attended meeting of the Friends of Carnforth Station, at the Station Hotel, Carnforth. Eventually we boarded the train and were conveyed from Bolton Abbey to Embsay by steam train in reserved accommodation. On arrival at Embsay we were taken on an interesting visit to the Loco Sheds and then returned to Bolton Abbey for our lunch break. home.clara.net /gw0hqd/friends/chronicle/chronicle24/chronicle24.htm   (2967 words)

Bed & Breakfast Skipton, North Yorkshire, B&B Skipton Ilkley Otley Harrogate A leisurely stroll will take you up past the local school to the duck pond and if you are a little more energetic you can follow the path further to watch the windsurfers and boats sailing on the reservoir. The local inn which is only a stones throw away, serves both snacks and full meals, it has a good reputation for beers and ales, as well as being one of the most popular inns in the area for food. At the other end of the village the Embsay Steam Railway steams up on Tuesdays and the weekends (every day during the summer months) with steam train excursions to Bolton Abbey only 3 miles away. www.bedandbreakfastexplorer.co.uk /fulldetail.asp?ID=78   (354 words)

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (EandBASR) is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Midland Railway branch from Skipton to Ilkley : the EandBASR runs from Embsay via Holywell Halt to Bolton Abbey station, a distance of 4 miles miles (6km). The rolling stock on the line consists of 20 ex-industrial locomotives, the oldest of which was built in 1908; three diesel-multiple units; and ten other diesel locomotives. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Embsay_and_Bolton_Abbey_Steam_Railway   (165 words)

Welcome to St Mary's Church, Embsay with Eastby St Mary's Church is situated between the two villages of Embsay and Eastby on the Southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, close to Skipton. Louise Spraggett is staying in Embsay, while Fiona Jenkins has moved to take up a curacy in Settle. Louise has worked in the church for most of her life, but it is only in her seventies that she has felt the call to the priesthood. www.embsay.bradford.anglican.org   (324 words)

Adam's UK Photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) These are the photos of my house and the other astounding highlights of Embsay. This is a ruined church outside of Embsay. The photos include the Abbey and the Embsay steam train station we used to get there. www.geocities.com /adamsukphotos   (126 words)

Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) Umpleby, built in the 1890s in the Dales village of Embsay, is named after the farming brothers who originally owned the land, and has everything a party of up to six people could need for a relaxing holiday. The famous Embsay steam railway is no more than ten minutes walk from the house; and twenty minutes amble up Pasture Road brings you to Embsay reservoir where - if you're feeling energetic - a scramble to the summit of Embsay Crag will offer fine views of Skipton and the surrounding countryside. There is a regular bus service from Embsay to (and from) the historic market town of Skipton, less than two miles distant. www.cjlunnon.co.uk   (312 words)

Embsay Methodist Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) From Skipton, at the north end of the High Street, follow signs to Embsay. Continue through the village until you reach the village car park on the left. Embsay village has many activities and Methodists are involved in many of them. www.skiptonandgrassingtonmethodist.org.uk /php/church.php?ch=embsay   (177 words)

[No title] Embsay Crafts is a creative craft product business with seven retail outlets and has been trading since 1948. Embsay Crafts also run craft classes on topics such as card making, embroidery, and Christmas decorations for more details please visit the website. Pollenation have also written a case study for this project to cover the scope of the project and our approach. www.pollenation.net /news/56   (247 words)

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - Location   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) Embsay Brackenley Road is the stop in Embsay for the Railway and is located at the bottom of the station drive. For Embsay Station, continue past Bolton Abbey Station, and follow the road, alongside part of the railway, towards Skipton. To get to Embsay Station, turn right at the dual carriageway section, signposted Skipton, Embsay, 'Embsay Steam Railway', and continue to follow signs taking you to the station. www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk /map.html   (648 words)

Embsay: St Mary the Virgin, Embsay, North Yorkshire | Diocese of Bradford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) Embsay: St Mary the Virgin, Embsay, North Yorkshire Diocese of Bradford » embsay: st mary the virgin, embsay After school club meeting in Embsay Primary School during term time. www.achurchnearyou.com /venue.php?V=912   (126 words)

Embsay Crag from Embsay Reservoir Walking The Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England walks Embsay Crag from Embsay Reservoir Walking The Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England walks Embsay Crag from SE corner of Embsay Reservoir Embsay Crag from path North of Embsay Reservoir www.go4awalk.com /userpics/johnhogg2.php   (292 words)

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) Travel between Embsay station, built in 1888, and the new award-winning station at Bolton Abbey. Ample free parking is available at both Embsay and Bolton Abbey stations. The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway is run by the volunteers of the Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust and new members are always very welcome. www.pogo.org.uk /railway   (382 words)

Class 107 Ltd. Latest News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) The Embsay Steam Railway runs between Embsay Station (near Skipton in Yorkshire) to a station at Bolton Abbey, over part of the old Skipton to Ilkley line. It was the infamous Dr Beeching who decided that in March 1965 the line would be closed from Embsay Junction to Ilkley. Class 107 Ltd have been operating over the Embsay Steam Railway for several years. www.class107.co.uk /embsay.htm   (141 words)

BBC NEWS | England | North Yorkshire | Mince pie danger to be assessed Council bosses say posters will have to be displayed at the party in Embsay, in the Yorkshire Dales, warning villagers the pies contain nuts and suet pastry. Mr Dobson said he learned of the regulations after writing to Craven District Council to ask if he could use a car park outside Embsay village hall to hold the free party for the community. He planned a fireworks display, mulled wine, Santa's grotto and free mince pies made by members of Embsay and Eastby Women's Institute. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/6207970.stm   (456 words)

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage Now you can travel on a train pulled by a steam locomotive from the historic station at Embsay, built in 1888, or Bolton Abbey Station. The culmination of a dream stretching back almost thirty years, the newly completed track extension and the opening of the award winning Bolton Abbey station offers a whole new experience for the visitor. Linger a while at Embsay Station, the headquarters of the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, and enjoy its amenities, the café, the Railway's gift and book shop (an absolute must for the avid 'browser'!), see the extensive collection of or just watch the world go by from the adjoining picnic area. www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /museum_gfx_en/MW899.html   (380 words)

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