Glaisdale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glaisdale |
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| Population | 1,018 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | NZ775054 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WHITBY |
| Postcode district | YO21 |
| Dialling code | 01947 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Glaisdale is a charming village in North Yorkshire, England. It's located inside the beautiful North York Moors National Park. Glaisdale is also a "civil parish," which is like a small local area with its own council.
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Discover Glaisdale
Where is Glaisdale?
Glaisdale is found at a spot called NZ775054 on the map. It sits right by the River Esk. You can find it between the villages of Lealholm and Egton Bridge. It's about 8 miles (13 km) west of Whitby.
You can easily get to Glaisdale by train. The Glaisdale railway station is on the Esk Valley Line. If you love walking, Glaisdale is a great spot! It's on two popular walking routes: the Esk Valley Walk and the famous Coast to Coast Walk.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2011, a count of people called a census happened in the UK. This census showed that 1,018 people lived in Glaisdale parish. This was a small increase from the 2001 census, which recorded 974 people.
Glaisdale's Church
Glaisdale has a church called St. Thomas. It's one of five churches in the Middle Esk Moor area. The church you see today was built in 1793. Before that, there was an older church on the same spot. It was built in 1585 and had a straw roof! You can still see a stone from that old church near the steps to the tower.
The Story of Beggar's Bridge
On the eastern side of Glaisdale, there's a special bridge called Beggar's Bridge. A man named Thomas Ferris built it in 1619. The story behind it is quite romantic!
Thomas was a poor man who wanted to marry the daughter of a rich local squire. To become wealthy enough for her, he planned to sail from Whitby to make his fortune. On the night he was leaving, the River Esk was very full from rain. He couldn't cross it to say goodbye to his love one last time.
Eventually, Thomas came back from his travels as a rich man. He married the squire's daughter, just as he had hoped. To make sure no other lovers would be separated by the river like they were, he built Beggar's Bridge. Today, this bridge is a very important historical building, known as a Grade II* listed structure.
Sports in Glaisdale
Glaisdale has its own cricket club! The Glaisdale Cricket Club is located east of the village. It's right behind the train station, next to Beggar's Bridge. The cricket ground is very pretty, with the River Esk surrounding it on three sides.
The club has three main teams for older players. One team plays on Saturdays in the Scarborough Beckett Cricket League. There are also two teams that play during the week in the Esk Valley Evening League. Plus, Glaisdale Cricket Club has a special section for younger players. These junior teams play in the Derwent Valley Junior Cricket League.
See also
In Spanish: Glaisdale para niños
