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About Our Village
Hurworth-on-Tees
The church of All Saints is situated in the middle of the village. There may have been a church on the site as early as the 12th century. The church was extensively rebuilt in the 1830s and again in 1871.
There was a school at Hurworth before 1770, when it was refounded.
The Hurworth Grange Community Centre is based in a manor house built in 1875 by the Backhouse family. Hurworth Grange was once visited by Rudyard Kipling; it is claimed that 'The Roman Centurion's Song' is based on a sarcophagus he saw there.
The Stockton and Darlington Railway Company opened a branch line in 1829 which ran from Darlington and terminated within Hurworth parish, close to Croft Bridge. The settlement that grew up around it became known as Hurworth Place, described in 1834 as a hamlet in the township of Hurworth, growing rapidly under the influence of the railhead and coal depot. In 1841, the Great North of England Railwayopened the main line between Darlington and York, passing through Hurworth parish; the previous branch line and terminus remained as goods facilities. A passenger station was built on the new line in Hurworth Place, although it was named Croft Station and later renamed Croft Spa Station after the village of Croft-on-Tees which faces Hurworth Place on the opposite bank of the Tees.
There has been a settlement at Hurworth since at least as far back as the 12th century. In 1665, the Great Plague almost wiped out the village population of 750 leaving only around 75 survivors. The plague struck many other nearby villages including Birkby and South Cowton. Three dips in the village green mark the site where as many as 1,500 people were buried in massive lime pits. According to old records, bodies from other nearby villages were ferried across the River Tees for burial in Hurworth.
Perhaps the most famous person to have lived in Hurworth was William Emerson, an eminent mathematician born in Hurworth in 1701. He was educated at Newcastle upon Tyne and York and then devoted himself to mathematics. He died at Hurworth in 1782 and has a monument in the church of All Saints.
The church of All Saints is situated in the middle of the village. There may have been a church on the site as early as the 12th century. The church was extensively rebuilt in the 1830s and again in 1871.
There was a school at Hurworth before 1770, when it was refounded.
The Hurworth Grange Community Centre is based in a manor house built in 1875 by the Backhouse family. Hurworth Grange was once visited by Rudyard Kipling; it is claimed that 'The Roman Centurion's Song' is based on a sarcophagus he saw there.
The Stockton and Darlington Railway Company opened a branch line in 1829 which ran from Darlington and terminated within Hurworth parish, close to Croft Bridge. The settlement that grew up around it became known as Hurworth Place, described in 1834 as a hamlet in the township of Hurworth, growing rapidly under the influence of the railhead and coal depot. In 1841, the Great North of England Railwayopened the main line between Darlington and York, passing through Hurworth parish; the previous branch line and terminus remained as goods facilities. A passenger station was built on the new line in Hurworth Place, although it was named Croft Station and later renamed Croft Spa Station after the village of Croft-on-Tees which faces Hurworth Place on the opposite bank of the Tees.
There has been a settlement at Hurworth since at least as far back as the 12th century. In 1665, the Great Plague almost wiped out the village population of 750 leaving only around 75 survivors. The plague struck many other nearby villages including Birkby and South Cowton. Three dips in the village green mark the site where as many as 1,500 people were buried in massive lime pits. According to old records, bodies from other nearby villages were ferried across the River Tees for burial in Hurworth.
Perhaps the most famous person to have lived in Hurworth was William Emerson, an eminent mathematician born in Hurworth in 1701. He was educated at Newcastle upon Tyne and York and then devoted himself to mathematics. He died at Hurworth in 1782 and has a monument in the church of All Saints.
About Our Village Hall www.hurworthvillagehall.org.uk
Located between the Parish Church and the Emerson Arms, Hurworth Village Hall facilities include the main hall, committee room and kitchen. Large and smaller tables are available with chairs. There is also a small elevated stage available.
Address
Hurworth Village Hall Church Row Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AQ E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hurworthvillagehall.org.uk Contact Person Rooms for Hire Main Hall - seating for 100 Small hall - seating for 12 |
Facilities
The hall is also available for private functions, children’s party’s, meetings, receptions etc. If you would like further information about what your village hall can offer you please contact Bill Drumm on 01325 720694 or email at [email protected] |
Regular Events
Monday Morning
INDOOR BOWLS - 10.00am - 12.00pm - Jilly Lawrence on 01325 720177 Monday Afternoon ALOLA YOGA - 7.00pm - 8.30pm Karen Thursby on 07900 697868 [email protected] [email protected] 
Tuesday Morning
PILATES - 10.30am - 11.30am - Sue Camidge on 07932 312104 [email protected] Beginner’s Pilates 12.00 – 1.00pm Tuesday Afternoon Jolly Fit Liz Jolly Tel. 07976 882370 2.00 – 3.00 [email protected] Tuesday Night ART CLASS - 7.00pm - 9.00pm - Bridget Emmerson on 01325 721260 or 0753146253 [email protected] 
Wednesday Morning BODY CONTROL PILATES - 9.30am-10.30 & 10.45 – 11.45am Helen Dixon 07407 053162 Wednesday Afternoon Pumpkin Pottery Design Kay Howes Tel. 07377 650799 (To commence in May 2020) Wednesday Night IYENGAR YOGA - 7.30pm - 9.00pm - Carol Johnson on 07779 571390 [email protected] [email protected][email protected] 
Thursday Morning
LINE DANCING - 9.45am - 11.00am Vera Garbutt on 01325 721347 Thursday Afternoon LATIN DANCE - 1.00pm - 2.00pm - Sue Camidge on 07932 312104 [email protected] Thursday Night INDOOR BOWLS - 7.00pm - 9.00pm Jilly Lawrence on 01325 720177 |
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Every 3rd Wednesday in the month FLOWER CLUB 1.30pm - 4.00pm - Barbara Lawrence on 01325 720177 .
Once a month there is also a flower arranging class. For more information please contact Barbara Lawrence on 01325 720177.
Once a month there is also a flower arranging class. For more information please contact Barbara Lawrence on 01325 720177.
THE VILLAGE HALL CINEMA The 2 nd Sunday of every month @ 4.00pm
Tel. Jilly Lawrence on 01325 720177 NB. Entry is always by donation
Tel. Jilly Lawrence on 01325 720177 NB. Entry is always by donation
Special Events
How To Book The Facilities
Contact: Bill Drumm , [email protected]
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Information on this page is provided by the hall committee. Hiring will be subject to a formal Hiring Agreement between the hall committee and the hirer. Current hire charges can be obtained from the contact person named above.
