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About Hamer Stansfeld
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941 about Hamer Stansfeld Name: Hamer Stansfeld Probate Date: 27 Jul 1865 Death Date: 9 Jun 1865 Death Place: Westmorland, England Registry: Wakefield
In 1844, impressed by a cold water cure devised by a silesian peasant and taken to grafenberg in germany: hamer (later mayor of leeds) and 4 friends built in the fields above the village of ben rhydding a grand hydropathic establishment (the 1st in england). It was built in the scottish baronial style and named the ben rhydding hydropathic hotel. The name, rather than being reminiscent of the scottish highlands, may have derived from nearby bean rhydding or bean clearing. In the early days men came as far afield as london and were mostly gentlemen of the professional classes- ladies also attended. When, in 1865, the railways came to the district, ben rhydding station was especially built for the visitors to the "hydro". It was a small wooden station with a booking office, waiting room and retiring room for ladies. There is still a station at ben rhydding but of a rather different character! Horse drawn carraiges would be sent, usually by prior arrangement, to collect visitors and the hotel had its own stables where accommodatiox was provided for gentlemen's own carraiges and 20 horses. Gateway to the Yorkshire DalesIlkley, Verbia of the Romans and Ylcanley of Saxon time. For over four thousand years the area has been populated by various tribes. None more so than the Victorians and present crew! Rombalds Moor of which Ilkley Moor is but a small part, covers an area from Hawkesworth in the east to Skipton in the West, with Dales of Wharfe and Aire being North and South respectively.The Town has been in existence only a comparatively short time. In 1800 was nought but a mucky little hole with a beck running through it. A scattering of farms and thatched cottages, a population of around three hundred (give or take the odd dying wretch) and not much else apart from a cold spring high on the Moor. A few years earlier, the then Squire Myddleton, built what was to become the Country's first Cold Water Spa. So it was these small buildings became the Foundation of Modern Ilkley. Over a passage of time the 'Well' or 'Bath' house became known as White Wells.The taking of 'spring' water which brought about such change to Wharfedale and it's effects on the local countryside were astronomical. Hamer Stansfeld (Lord Mayor of Leeds) put Ilkley and Wheatley on the map! One might say he turned "Water into wine" or as they say in yorkshire "Water into brass". Large Hydropathic establishments grew from the virgin earth, such was the demand for this remarkable substance. The first of many mill owners, industrialists and their families moved to the countryside for fresh air without fumes. Not only had Ilkley become a fashionable watering hole, it was now a commuter town.Modern Ilkley is a commuter town with an ever growing population. The town boasts a thriving business community with over two hundred outlets and excellent shopping facilities within easy reach of bus, car, rail or nearby Leeds/Bradford airport. Ilkley also boasts many clubs, groups, activities and hosts exhibitions and festivals which have gained the town international acclaim. Quality hotels make the town a popular venue for holidays, conferences, country pursuits or just dining at one of the town's many eating houses. 56. HAMER STANSFELD24 JP (DAVID23 STANSFELD, DAVID22, ELI21, JOHN20, JOSIAS19, JAMES18, NICHOLAS17, LAWRENCE16, THOMAS15, LAWRENCE14, THOMAS13, WILLIAM12, THOMAS11, JOHN10, THOMAS9, WILLIAM8, HENRY7, RAFE6, EDMUND5, RICHARD4, JOHN3, JORDAN2 DE STANSFELD, WYONS1 MARYONS, LORD OF STANSFELD)15 was born 16 February 179715, and died 1865. He married ELLEN TOWGOOD15 1845 in Marylebone15, daughter of MATTHEW TOWGOOD. She was born Abt. 181215.
More About HAMER STANSFELD JP:
Fact 2: 1843, Lord Mayor of Leeds15
Occupation: Magistrate for West Riding15
Residence 1: Burley Grange, Burley in Wharfedale15
Residence 2: Headingley Lodge, Yorkshire
More About HAMER JP and ELLEN TOWGOOD:
Marriage: 1845, Marylebone15
Child of HAMER JP and ELLEN TOWGOOD is:
77. i. HENRY JAMES25 STANSFELD, b. 1849, 'Rhine overseas'; d. 1 April 1908, Bergview, Franklin, Natal, South Africa.
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Hamer Stansfeld's Timeline
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February 16, 1797
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| 1849 |
July 17, 1849
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Bonn, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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| 1865 |
June 9, 1865
Age 68
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