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  Stokesley
Stokesley is a parish and market-town in the western division of Langbaurgh liberty, in the North Riding of Yorkshire, about 238 miles from London, and about 41 miles north of York.
It is in the fertile district of Cleveland, and the town is washed on the south by a remarkably fine trout stream, a branch of the river Leven.
Stokesley is a polling-place for the North Riding, and the township had a population of 1967 in 1831, and 2,310 in 1841, including the hamlet of Tanton, 16 persons in the Union workhouse, 34 in barns, and 270 visitors at the annual fair.
www.oldtowns.co.uk /Yorkshire/stokesley.htm   (275 words)

  
 John Stokesley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1533 he christened the princess Elizabeth, and his later years were troubled by disputes with Archbishop Cranmer.
Stokesley opposed all changes in the doctrines of the Church and was very active in persecuting heretics.
He was a man of learning, writing in favor of Henry's divorce, and with Cuthbert Tunstall, bishop of Durham, a treatise against Cardinal Pole.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Stokesley   (203 words)

  
 Stokesley Links
Stokesley Parish Church - Information about the church and its services, plus a magazine and a guide to special events.
Stokesley Marriage is popular because it combines the maximum of temptation with the maximum of opportunity.
Catch the trade winds in your Stokesley "The last Christian died on the cross." (Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche) With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.
www.welcome-2-europe.com /United_Kingdom_England_North_Yorkshire_Stokesley.html   (1677 words)

  
 John STOKESLEY (Bishop of London)
Stokesley, a staunch opponent of Lutheranism, differed with Cromwell, who urged Henry to look to Germany's Lutheran principalities for an ally.
Stokesley, taken into custody, acknowledged his guilt, implored Cromwell 's intercession, and threw himself on the King 's mercy.
Stokesley was a man of learning, writing in favor of Henrys divorce, and with Cuthbert Tunstall, Bishop of Durham, a treatise against Cardinal Pole.
www.tudorplace.com.ar /Bios/JohnStokesley.htm   (313 words)

  
 Hambleton District Council - Stokesley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Stokesley is an elegant town on the River Leven at the foot of the Cleveland Hills.
The town is also well situated to explore the splendid countryside of the nearby North York Moors.
A popular place to visit is Bilsdale on the B1257 from Stokesley.
www.hambleton.gov.uk /hambleton/tourism.nsf/pages/stokesley.html   (215 words)

  
 Stokesley with photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Stokesley is a small market town nestling close to the northern edge of the North Yorks Moors National Park.
Stokesley is a very old town, how old is not clear, however records in the Domesday Book of 1086 show the presence of a church on the site of the present Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
It may be of interest to those of you who live in Australia to see this plaque which is fixed to the wall of this house on Levenside which was the home of Miss Page.
btinternet.com /~arthur.baker/arthur.baker/Stokesley_with_photos.htm   (300 words)

  
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Stokesley is a small market town in North Yorkshire; population approximately 5000.
Dr Sheila Kirk, architectural historian and one time resident of the town writes in a Foreword, "Stokesley is an unusual small market town because, unlike most, it lost few of its old buildings during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
From the point of view of the Stokesley Pride-in-our-Town Association there is much good in the town to behold; it is a worthwhile town in which to attempt to instil a sense of pride by adding colour and by keeping it in good order.
homepage.ntlworld.com /manorley/spiota/stokesley.htm   (439 words)

  
 Quorn UK :: Business > The Region   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Marlow Foods UK headquarters is based in Stokesley on the northern fringes of the county of North Yorkshire with production facilities at both their Stokesley and Billingham Sites.
Stokesley, a picturesque, rural market town nestling at the foot of the Cleveland Hills and North Yorkshire moors, and about a half hour's journey by car from the eastern coastline, with its attractive towns and villages of Saltburn, Whitby and Staithes.
To the west of Stokesley are the market towns of Northallerton and Darlington and further south Thirsk, York, Harrogate and Knaresborough.
www.quorn.com /uk/business/jobs/region.php   (284 words)

  
 Stokesley Poor Law Union and Workhouse
Stokesley had a parish workhouse accommodating fifty inmates in operation on High Green from as early as 1755.
In 1841, the old workhouse was described as "one of the most unbusiness-like unions with one of the most ineffective workhouses." The dilapidated building lack receiving, sick, and vagrants' wards and was unable to provide segregated accommodation for the different classes of inmate.
Stokesley lost Hemlington and Marton, to Middlesbrough but gained Castle Leavington, Kirk Leavington, High Worsall, Low Worsall, Picton and Yarm from the Stockton union.
users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Stokesley/Stokesley.shtml   (632 words)

  
 GENUKI: Stokesley
"STOKESLEY, a parish in the wapentake and liberty of Langbargh; 9 miles from Guisborough; 9 from Yarm; and 16 from Northallerton.
A small market town of Cleveland, consisting chiefly of one broad street, running east and west, and washed on the south by a principal branch of the river Leven, which is a remarkably fine trout stream.
The buildings are neat, and for the most part in the modern style." (There is further information for Stokesley).
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/NRY/Stokesley   (406 words)

  
 Tyndale: Part 3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
STOKESLEY (after a moment) Master Monmouth, do you believe that the Pope is the vicar of Christ and the rightful head of Holy Church?
STOKESLEY (beat) Then your answer is no. (then) Do you believe that after the words of consecration, in the sacrament of the altar is the real body of Christ?
Stokesley looks intrigued, starts thinking, as More, looking off, chuckles cynically: MORE Such, my Lord Bishop, are the busy trifles of princes.
www.hobrad.com /tyndale3.htm   (5090 words)

  
 Wrightson - Stephen Wrightson of Stokesley - 1788   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Wrightson was born Sept. 1854 in Stokesley, Yorkshire.
Henry Brotten Wrightson was born Mar. 1864 in Stokesley, Yorkshire.
Ella Wrightson was born Jun 1895 in Stokesley, Yorkshire.
www.scottishcelticjewellery.com /wrightson/stokesley.htm   (1307 words)

  
 Stokesley Primary Homepage
The school is located in the picturesque rural town of Stokesley, and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in the north of england.
Within easy reach of major towns and cities such as Northallerton and Middlesbrough, Stokesley offers a wonderful location/environment to bring up and educate children.
Stokesley Primary School has been noted as, one of the most highly effective schools, in North Yorkshire.
www.stokesley-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk   (148 words)

  
 Stokesley chosen for secret ship trials   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Two years ago the company was approached by the Ministry of Defence to design a boat capable of transferring troops across shallow waters of the type encountered in the Far East.
Stokesley residents were aghast as the 50 ton HMS Prima Prilius was hoisted by two cranes from a low loader at the West end of the town, and set down gently in the flood waters.
Later as the boat was returned to the shipyard, a Ministry spokesman confirmed that they had scoured the country to find suitable waters, and the floods in Stokesley High Street had provided a perfect depth of water.
www.nowandthenmag.co.uk /april1999/4.htm   (238 words)

  
 Stokesley News - June 2004, the latest news from Stokesley in North Yorkshire at stokesleynews.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Stokesley Parish Council revealed plans this week to pave the town with gold.
He then went on to justify the plan, stating that 'With the rise in house prices over the past two years, Stokesley is now so rich that it can easily afford such an improvement to it's streets'.
Staff at Stokesley Leisure Centre confirmed that an individual had been banned for running onto the pool cover but refused to confirm or deny that the Son of God was involved.
www.stokesleynews.net /news_0604.htm   (630 words)

  
 Stokesley Flatshare, Flatsharing, accommodation and property for rent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Stokesley Click Flatshare is for rental property and accommodation, if that is accommodation in a flat share, bedsit or self-contained accommodation, in Stokesley.
Stokesley Click Flatshare is created to assist, flatshare and property and accommodation seeking.
There are bits of help dotted about the site about Stokesley sharing and renting, based on my own property and accommodation experiences living in several towns and cities.
www.clickflatshare.co.uk /Stokesley/A.asp   (384 words)

  
 LAND FOR SALE in Stokesley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
We are a specialist land agent, offering land for sale in Stokesley.
Our land for sale comes in smaller acreage (under an acre) or larger acreage over 50 acres and can be bought for business, leisure activities or investment.
Provide your details and we will email you the property particulars when You'll now be one of the very first to hear about the latest land for sale in Stokesley near to existing development.
www.landsaleuk-profit.co.uk /land-for-sale-Stokesley.html   (139 words)

  
 Stokesley Hotels. Hotels in Stokesley - Accommodation UK
All our discount Stokesley hotels are specially selected with guaranteed low internet rates for all our England and UK hotels.
From a cheap Stokesley hotel, to 4 and 5 star Stokesley hotels with special offers, you are sure to find the best Stokesley hotel Accommodation for you.
Take a Picture tour of Stokesley, and please come back after your visit to submit your own.
www.picturesofengland.com /England/North_Yorkshire/Stokesley/hotels2   (828 words)

  
 Local Heritage Initiative - Stokesley Town Trail & Kent Gate Restoration
The project aims to increase local awareness of the old part of Stokesley - a conservation area of considerable interest.
This project combines increasing local awareness of Stokesley's built heritage with restoration of a Grade II Listed gateway of considerable interest.
It is not a single project but a means of cementing together the groups and initiatives that are ongoing in the village.
www.lhi.org.uk /projects_directory/projects_by_region/yorkshire_the_humber/north_yorkshire/stokesley_town_trail_and_kent_gate_restoration/index.html   (239 words)

  
 PAUL NUGENT and FRIENDS | The Home Site of Singer/Songwriter Paul Nugent   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
He and his wife and many others would cycle to Stokesley, sometimes 3 times on a Sunday to share in fellowship with the Chistian believers there.
Many years later, after Bob Nugent had retired the first time around at age 65 yrs from ministry at the Stockton Elim Pentecostal Church, he was asked by the faithful few still at Stokesley Mission if he would be their Minister.
But it was for a season as when Pastor Bob needed surgery at the age of 75 yrs the work in Stokesley closed.
www.freewebs.com /paulnugentandfriends/stokesley.htm   (337 words)

  
 Stokesley : Abrexa.co.uk UK directory
Stokesley Duathlon - Information about an annual duathlon in the town.
Stokesley School Community Net - Information about Stokesley School and its community education programmes.
This directory is powered by the Limey Search UK directory, which includes modified data from the Open Directory Project.
www.abrexa.co.uk /England/North_Yorkshire/Stokesley   (162 words)

  
 Stokesley News - July 2004
It was revealed this week that a house in Malvern Place, Stokesley has been extended into dimension J729~D by the owner, Jan Stowe.
Council officials refused to comment on the U.S. visit to the alleyway, which runs behind Stokesley School to the leisure centre and refused to reveal whether or not the path will ever be cleaned up.
Awaking later in hospital, she had no recollection of what happened, saying only that 'It mus've been a top night cos I don remember a fing!', adding that 'I can't wait to get out of ere cos Next is avin a sale next week'.
www.stokesleynews.net /news_0704.htm   (777 words)

  
 Solicitors in Stokesley North Yorkshire England UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Solicitors in Stokesley North Yorkshire England UK Solicitors Online in Stokesley North Yorkshire, England UK Welcome to Solicitors-England.co.uk, the place to find law firms in your area that can help with your legal issue.
Solicitors in Stokesley England, UK provide you with links to solicitors, lawyers, legal advice throughout all the English regions, towns and cities.
Personal injury lawyers in Stokesley North Yorkshire England, UK can advise you, should you have suffered an injury in the past three years for road accidents, work related accidents, medical negligence, or a simple tip or slip injury.
www.solicitors-england.co.uk /England/North_Yorkshire/Stokesley.htm   (199 words)

  
 Knowhere Contacts UK: Stokesley
If you are single and looking for other singles in Stokesley for dating or just to chat, Knowhere's 2000 local message boards make it easy to get to know people in your area.
Someone else to add to your famous people, is the current health secretary Alan Milburn he is from stokesley and a there is a record producer who's appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks who is also from Stokesley.
Hello Stokesley, as a former Stokesley resident push-biker of the 1950's and 60's, we suffered the wrath of the boys in blue.
www.knowhere.co.uk /board/kb3567   (1001 words)

  
 STOKESLEY ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Stokesley and surrounding area.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
STOKESLEY ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Stokesley and surrounding area.
Let a good number of agents in Stokesley know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all Stokesley Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage is ideal for this.
Standard lending ratios are usually three times the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second, or two and a half times joint gross income.
www.stokesley-estateagents.co.uk   (1172 words)

  
 Stokesley News - May 2004, the latest news from Stokesley in North Yorkshire at stokesleynews.net
The device uses a series of moving cogs and pins to perform complex mathematical calculations, beyond what any human would be capable of.
There was more controversy at Stokesley swimming pool this month as an old man was rescued from the pool after being trapped in a current for 3 days.
The pool is usually divided into slow, medium and fast lanes and it was in the fast lane that the gentleman had become trapped.
www.stokesleynews.net /news_0504.htm   (688 words)

  
 Sanderson Taylor -- Stokesley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Stokesley is an attractive and historic Georgian, North Yorkshire market town at the foot of the Cleveland Hills and close to the
The wide range of facilities within the town includes excellent primary and secondary schooling, shops (including supermarket, chemist and post office), banks, pubs and restaurants, hotel, library, churches, bus station, health centre, dentists, sports club (cricket, tennis, bowls) and a leisure centre which includes squash courts and a swimming pool.
Approximately four miles from Stokesley you will find Newby, a small village which has largely retained its essential rural character.
www.sandersontaylor.co.uk /area/stokesley.asp   (187 words)

  
 AOL Search | Web | Browse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Stokesley Agricultural Society -Information about the society and their annual show.
Stokesley School Community Net -Information about Stokesley School and its community education programmes.
Stokesley Duathlon -Information about an annual duathlon in the town.
search.aol.co.uk /browse?&first=1&last=15&bc=Stokesley&query=506315   (127 words)

  
 The Stokesley wheel that turned full circle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It was demolished by the owners — Farmway — along with the mill cottage in 1983 despite last minute attempts by the Stokesley Society to have it listed as a building of historic significance.
But at least the Society was able to rescue the mill wheel which was buried under the tons of the demolition rubble.
It now has pride of place on a site adjacent to the Stokesley Motors roundabout and serves to remind us of the vigilance needed if we are not to lose other important remains of our industrial past.
www.nowandthenmag.co.uk /november1999/5.htm   (201 words)

  
 The Stokesley River Leven Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The   Aim is        ---        To conserve, for the benefit of Stokesley residents, traders and visitors, a river environment that is well
Ensure long-term conservation by nominating a SRLG successor, for example the Stokesley Parish Council.
The Group would greatly appreciate contributions of tales or recollections of the river from Stokesley residents.
homepage.ntlworld.com /manorley/spiota/srlg.htm   (173 words)

  
 Stokesley, Great Ayton, Hambleton Homes for Sale, Cleveland, England.
Stokesley, Great Ayton, Hambleton Homes for Sale, Cleveland, England.
It is steeped in history and the weekly Friday markets, which are held along the wide cobbled High Street date back to 1223 when Stokesley was first granted a charter to hold fairs.
Stokesley holds a major one day agricultural show in September each year.
www.stokesley-homes-for-sale.co.uk /about_the_area.asp   (236 words)

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