Norton-on-Derwent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Norton-on-Derwent |
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 Commercial Street, Norton |
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 Norton-on-Derwent
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| Population | 7,387 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SE 795 714 |
| • London | 150 mi (240 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MALTON |
| Postcode district | YO17 |
| Dialling code | 01653 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Norton-on-Derwent, often called just Norton, is a town in North Yorkshire, England. It is a civil parish, which is a local area with its own council. Norton is right next to the market town of Malton. The River Derwent separates the two towns. In 2011, about 7,387 people lived in Norton.
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A Glimpse into Norton's Past
The name "Norton" means "north farm" or "village." It was likely a settlement located to the north of another place.
What Was Norton Like Long Ago?
In a very old book called the Domesday Book, Norton is mentioned three times. This book was like a huge survey of England. It was put together by William the Conqueror way back in 1086.
Near the bridge between Norton and Malton, there was once a hospital. It was called St Nicholas and was built by Roger de Flamvill. This was during the time of King Henry II.
In 1823, Norton had about 1,017 people. Many different jobs were common then. People worked as farmers, blacksmiths, butchers, and shoemakers. There were also horse jockeys and trainers.
How Norton is Governed
Norton has two main levels of local government. First, there is the Norton-on-Derwent Town Council. This is a parish council, which is the closest government to the people. Second, there is the North Yorkshire Council. This is a larger unitary authority that covers a wider area. The Town Council has its main office at the Old Courthouse on Commercial Street.
Norton-on-Derwent is part of the Thirsk and Malton area for national elections. This area chooses a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent it in the UK Parliament.
Changes in Norton's Local Government
Norton used to be part of the East Riding of Yorkshire. In 1832, it became part of the Malton parliamentary area. Later, in 1854, Norton was governed as part of Malton.
Things changed in 1889. Norton was moved to the North Riding of Yorkshire. This happened because new county councils were set up. However, people wanted Norton to be back in the East Riding. So, later that year, Norton was moved back.
In 1890, Norton got its own local government district. These districts were later called urban districts in 1894.
The Norton Urban District ended in 1974. The area then became part of the Ryedale district in North Yorkshire. A new parish was created, and it was officially named "Norton-on-Derwent." Before this, it was just called "Norton."
Life in Norton
Norton is important in the horse racing world. Many horse stables are located here, along with Malton.
If you like golf, there's a large 27-hole golf course called Malton & Norton Golf Club. It's located off Welham Road. A famous golfer named Simon Dyson calls this club his home.
Norton has several schools. These include Norton Primary School and Norton College secondary school. Norton College is also a Technology College and has a sixth form for older students. There is also a playgroup for younger children.
For sports, Norton has a swimming pool and a skate park. The Norton College gym is also open to the public.
The Malton Bacon Factory in Norton is a big employer. It provides many jobs for people in Norton, Malton, and the surrounding area.
Getting Around Norton
Norton is close to the A64. This main road connects Leeds and York to Scarborough. The A169 road goes to Pickering and Whitby.
Both the Malton bus station and Malton railway station are actually located in Norton.
Bus Services in Norton
Norton is home to Yorkshire Coastliner, a bus company. Their buses run from Leeds and York. They pass through Norton and Malton on their way to Pickering, Whitby, and Scarborough. There are also regular buses to places like Castle Howard and Hovingham. Other local bus routes serve the area too.
Train Travel from Norton
Malton railway station is on the TransPennine Express route. Fast trains run every hour from Scarborough to York, Leeds, Manchester, and Liverpool.
There are also plans to reopen the train line between Malton and Pickering. If this happens, there could be a new train service from Malton to Whitby. Studies have shown that reopening this section is possible.
Media and News
People in Norton can watch TV from BBC Yorkshire and BBC North East and Cumbria on BBC One. They can also watch ITV Yorkshire and ITV Tyne Tees on ITV1.
For local radio, you can listen to BBC Radio York (103.7 FM). There's also Greatest Hits Radio York & North Yorkshire (104.7 FM) and Coast & County Radio (97.4 FM).
The local newspaper for the town is the Gazette and Herald.
Norton Skatepark
Norton skatepark is on Norton Road. It has wooden ramps on a tarmac base. Ryan Swain has been leading a worldwide effort to get the skatepark fixed. He even got famous skateboarder Tony Hawk to support his campaign!
The park has been recently updated and repaired by King Ramps, with Ryan Swain helping. The halfpipe ramp, which opened 21 years ago, is believed to be the last free-to-use one in the country. It is the only one in the north of England. A special blue plaque has also been placed at the park. It honors Tom Warrington, a much-loved BMX rider from the area.
See also
In Spanish: Norton-on-Derwent para niños
