Market Weighton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Market Weighton |
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From the top, The High street, Statue of the Yorkshire Giant, All Saints Church
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 Market Weighton
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| Population | 7,459 |
| OS grid reference | SE879417 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO43 |
| Dialling code | 01430 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Market Weighton (/ˌmɑːrkɪt ˈwiːtən/ WEE-tən) is a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is also a civil parish, which is a local area with its own council. The town is found in the Yorkshire Wolds, a beautiful area of rolling hills. It sits right in the middle of Hull and York, about 20 miles (32 km) from each city. In 2021, the town had a population of 7,459 people. This was a good increase from 5,212 people in 2001.
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History of Market Weighton
Some people believe that Market Weighton might be the site of an old Roman army camp called Delgovicia. This camp has not been found yet. The town was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. Back then, it was called "Wicstun."
In 1251, Market Weighton was given a special permission, called a charter, to become a market town. This meant it could hold regular markets where people bought and sold goods. These markets stopped in the 1800s.
The town has some interesting old buildings. These include a church called All Saints' Church, which has parts built in the Norman style. There's also the Londesborough Arms, an old inn from the 1700s where coaches used to stop. You can also see a Wesleyan chapel and another Methodist chapel. The main street, called the high street, still looks a lot like it did in the 1800s. Other cool places to see are the post office, a duck pond, and Station Farm.
One of the most famous people from Market Weighton was William Bradley. He was known as the Yorkshire Giant. When he was 20 years old, he was an amazing 7 feet 9 inches (2.36 meters) tall! Every May, the town celebrates his life with a festival called Giant Bradley Day.
The main type of work in Market Weighton has always been agriculture, which means farming. The town is also important in geology because a special rock formation, called the Market Weighton Axis, is named after it. The Yorkshire Wolds Way, a long walking path, goes right through the town.
How Market Weighton is Governed
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Town Council
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Mayor
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Cllr Lionel Cashin
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Deputy Mayor
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Cllr Diane Peaks
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Acting Town clerk
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Kevin Keller
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| Seats | 13 Councillors |
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12 / 13
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Yorkshire Party
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1 / 16
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1 / 13
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Last election
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4 May 2023 |
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Next election
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6 May 2027 |
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Market Weighton has its own town council. This council helps manage local services and makes decisions for the town. It works together with the larger East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
In 2003, a group called the Weighton Area Regeneration Partnership (WARP) came up with a slogan for the town: 'The Heart of East Yorkshire'. This slogan shows that Market Weighton is in the middle of the county and has a strong community spirit. Even though WARP no longer exists, the slogan is still used to promote the area.
Important Landmarks
Market Weighton has three churches. These are All Saints’ Church, St John's Methodist Church, and the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. All Saints’ Church is a very old and important building. It was given a special Grade I listed building status in 1967. This means it is protected because of its historical importance. It is now listed in the National Heritage List for England.
Transport in Market Weighton
Market Weighton used to have a train station. It was a busy place where train lines met, going to places like Selby, Driffield, York, and Beverley. The last train ran in 1965. Now, the old train lines to Beverley and Selby are public walking paths called the Hudson Way and Bubwith Rail Trail.
Today, you can travel by bus. East Yorkshire Motor Services provides bus services that connect Market Weighton to nearby towns and cities. These include Beverley, Hull, Pocklington, York, Holme on Spalding Moor, Driffield, and Bridlington.
A new road, called the A1079 bypass, was opened in 1991. This road goes around the town, making it easier for traffic to flow.
There is a group called the Minsters Rail Campaign. They are working to reopen the train line between Beverley and York. If this happens, there would be stops at Stamford Bridge, Pocklington, and Market Weighton. The new railway would go around the edge of the town because the old track has been built over.
Media and News
For local news and TV shows, people in Market Weighton can watch BBC Yorkshire and ITV Yorkshire. These signals come from the Emley Moor TV transmitter. If you have satellite TV like Freesat, you might also get BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire as the main BBC One channel.
There are several local radio stations. These include BBC Radio Humberside, Greatest Hits Radio East Yorkshire, Hits Radio East Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire, Nation Radio East Yorkshire, Capital Yorkshire, and Vixen 101. Vixen 101 is a community radio station just for the town.
The local newspaper that serves Market Weighton is the Hull Daily Mail.
Businesses in Market Weighton
In the 1960s and 1970s, Market Weighton had a special car dealership. It was owned by Robert B Massey and Company Ltd. This dealership sold fancy Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars.
Famous People from Market Weighton
- William Bradley (1787–1820): He was the tallest ever Briton.
- Barbara Foxley (1860–1958): She was a suffragist, which means she fought for women's right to vote. She was also a professor of education.
- William Umpleby Kirk (1843–1928): A well-known photographer.
- Frank Mitchell (1872–1935): A famous cricketer.
- Hilda Lyon (1896–1946): An engineer who invented something called the Lyon Shape.
See also
In Spanish: Market Weighton para niños
