Comment: I recently visited Brandesburton and the surrounding area whilst researching my family history. My ancestors of the area the Freear's, Metcalf's, Acklam's etc date back to the first parish records. I instantly loved the place and its setting and hope to bring the family back soon. The fish and chips were great as well!!

Comment: I recently visited Brandesburton and the surrounding area whilst researching my family history. My ancestors of the area the Freear's, Metcalf's, Acklam's etc date back to the first parish records. I instantly loved the place and its setting and hope to bring the family back soon. The fish and chips were great as well!!

Comment: I am visiting the village next week and just had to say that this website is wonderful. I am really looking forward to my trip now, what a wonderful village!

Comment: I used to live at Hempholme. Left UK for Australia in 1969. Have revisited twice in 1974 & 2003. I often go on the net and take a trip down memory lane. So I will Say G'Day to anyone who remembers me and thanks to this site for the opertunity.

Comment: I plan to visit Brandesburton in 2009 -have a particular interest in the village as my late grandmother was born there - Katherine Lucy Beswick - in 1901. Her parents were John and Mary and they were married at St Mary's Church on May 29th 1895. Her brother Edwin Ezard Beswick was killed in WW1 and his name was/is ?? on the village war memorial. Looking forward to a visit next year. Thanks for introducing me to the village via your wonderful website!

Comment: I have really enjoyed your Brandsburton pages.My Gt Granadad John Reed was born Brandsburton 1846 he being the son of Ann Reed. I would love to hear from any Reed family who are from Brandsburton, I have visited your School and the Church which is beautiful. My Grandma Hannah Mary Reed married George Wilkinson a Saddler at your local church in 1895, They came to Halifax in 1900, Hannah died age 38 leaving a family of nine, George is buried in Keswick Cumbria. Enquiries welcome Valerie

Comment: I, like many others, am researching my family history and have traced one branch back to Brandesburton. The person is Robert Hall born in 1822 and he ended up in Northampton in the shoe industry. He married a lady from Hanslope in Buckinghamshire. Does anyone else know of these people, any information would be useful. I do hope to visit Brandesburton in the near future.

Comment: I recently visited Brandesburton and the surrounding area whilst researching my family history. My ancestors of the area the Freear's, Metcalf's, Acklam's etc date back to the first parish records. I instantly loved the place and its setting and hope to bring the family back soon. The fish and chips were great as well!!

Comment: Geneology as others brought me to your site.I am checking for information on my grandfather Arthur Hainsworth whose name is remembered in your local golf course. He built Burton Holme which is now I am told part of the club house.During the second world war he extracted the gravel from what is now I believe your water sports centre

Comment: I have happy/sad memories of Brandesburton.My sister and I were in the childrens home on Frodingham Road for a few years in 1947 and it left me with a great love of the countryside.I remember many of the people who lived there and was also terrified (like Barbara Reyna) of Mr&Mrs Robinson, having three strikes of the cane for laughing with a friend during a lesson.We walked to the Methodist Church twice every Sunday two by two,in all weathers.

Comment: A village that I grew up in, went to school, attended the church choir. My paternal grandparents are laid to rest very close to my much loved Dad. A village that I will always view as home and how wonderful it is to find this website.

Comment: My wife and I visited the village in April of 2009, my Grandmother Lily Scott came from here. Her brother Harold Scott was a Wolds Waggoner in WW1. The Scotts have lived in the village since the 1820's. I met Carol from Home Farm who is a distant relation via the Reed family. We had a wonderful time and have pleasant memories of the village. I would love to hear from any other distant relatives.

Comment: I am moving to Brandesburton in September, and relocating my business there. I found this website useful.

Comment: I have researched the 6 Congo pygmies who were in Brandesburton 1905-7 when they weren't touring. My next talk is at BEVERLEY ARCHIVES 6 Nov 09. Fresh information welcome! Does anyone have their 78 rpm records from 1905 or snap shots? Or details of Harrison's American wife from Illinois or California? Best wishes!

Comment: I work at Premier Interlink (Waco UK Ltd) in Brandesburton. It's on the site of the old Catfoss airfield, and we have a war memorial at the entrance of the road to our company. It would be really interesting to read about the history (and see photos?) about the airfield.

Comment: Like others i am researching my family tree. My father was Harry Sissons, son of John and Emma Sissons nee Hunt. They lived at Wold view for many Years. John had a brickworks in the village for a time and was a regular visitor to the "Mucky Duck". I used to play in the grounds of the "home for the unwell" as my Granny used to say. If anyone remembers the family or has any memories/photos i would be very pleased to hear from them.

Comment: I am trying to find original site plans and layout of bransburton hospital research for my sister who now lives there

Comment: Just visiting the area - Bridlington - in July. Checking out pubs in the area to meet relatives, from Beverley, for evening meal. Good idea of the village to come up with this web site - good site - just browsed it because it came up when 'googling' Brandesburton.

Comment: I am researching my family tree and would welcome any info relating to my deceased mother-in-law Francis (Nan) TRACY who worked at Brandesburton in the 1920/30s as the 'cook' for Canon TAPPER and met her 1st husband Albert BLAKE.

Comment: Like others I am tracing my family lineage. I have a Leeds marriage in 1845 between a John Ford Wainwright and a Margaret Harrison who was born 1822/23 in Hempholme daughter of a Samuel Harrison. Is Samuel any connection to Jonathon Harrison Esq. of Brandsburton/Hempholme. Can anyone help further?

Comment: Hi just looking at your web as i lived @Frodingham & worked @ Hempholme in the 50s & worked with J Daltons son Mike & was friendly with the Coates @ plantation cottages,belonged Burton young farmers etc. my parents are in Frodingham cemetory so come over often Thanks for your site very good to go down old memorys lane now i am in my 70s

Comment: I lived in Brandesburton from 1947 to 1957. My grandparents were Lillian and Thomas Speed and owned the farm on Main Street across from the rectory. I really enjoyed this website. It brought back lots of memories.

Comment: Well informed site. thank you

Comment: Does anyone remember the Watson family who lived in Breeze House between around 1930 and 1941. John (Jack) Watson and Emily Watson (nee Richardson)were my grandparents. Their youngest son Ray (Ted) is my Dad and still going strong aged 86. He tells me there were big celebrations in the village for the Silver Jubilee in 1935 and he won 3rd prize in a fancy dress competition as a jockey. I wonder if anyone had any photos of it? I have a photo of the Brandesburton football team celebrating a championship win in the late 1930s. I am happy to share if anyone thinks their relations may be on it. It would be good to put some names to faces.

Comment: I have previously traced one of my ancestral relatives to a JOHN BRADSHAW, former Rector of Brandesburton from 1809 to 1829, and I know that there is a Memorial to him and his wife Tabitha inside the church. I have recently discovered that John's brother, WILLIAM BRADSHAW, was a farmer in Brandesburton in the early 1800's and was still living in the village, with a Robinson family, in 1851. I believe William died in mid 1854 and I am wondering if he was buried in the churchyard and, if so, if there is a headstone to his grave. Any information on William would be much appeciated.

Comment: trying to find the Shipley family Children of jack n winnie in brandesburton

Comment: found old friends in brans via this link made contact after many years so pleased with this result