Kettlewell - St. Mary's Church - William Briscoe

Long gone - William Briscoe and his wife Sarah ..

Monument found in St.Mary's church, Kettlewell

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Kettlewell - St. Mary's Church

I'm away for a few weeks so just a few photographs scheduled for release while while I'm away.

The interior of St. Mary's church in Kettlewell.

I was taken with this stained glass window - very beautiful ..

This tableau is part of the scarecrow festival I assume - Noah and his Ark.

High altar - a typical Dales church I would say.

Busy with people cleaning and arranging flowers for the Sunday service..

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Kettlewell - St. Mary's Church

The church built in 1885 was one of a series - the first church on this site originated in 1120.

What I have always found unusual here are the types of gravestones - normal slabs cut by a mason but also lumps of rock cut out of the hillside and a plaque attached . Cheapness perhaps or a fashion statement / local custom ?? Anyone know ??

It is certainly a peaceful setting.

Very pretty area ...

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Kettlewell - River Wharfe

The valleys of this region are known as "Dales" hence the name Yorkshire Dales.

From the old Norse word "Dalr"

Kettlewell lies in Wharfedale ...

Named after the River Wharfe which flows through the dale ... Seen here above. Looking quite tranquil for a change .

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Kettlewell - Cam Gill Beck

The word "Beck" is of Middle English origin and originates from the old Norse "Bekkr".

It is used in northern parts of England to mean brook or mountain stream.

Here Cam Gill Beck flows gently through Kettlewell to merge into the River Wharfe.

Not always a gentle stream it can be a raging torrent during heavy rain ..

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Kettlewell - Kings Head

Kettlewell's third pub can be found around the back streets - the Kings Head with it's distinctive black and white exterior.

Somewhere to stop on a hot day and quench your thirst ...

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Kettlewell - Village Store

No large supermarkets in Kettlewell - just a village store to provide all your needs ..

Yes the assistants at the door are scarecrows !!

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Kettlewell - Blue Bell Inn

Kettlewell has three pubs - here is one of the them the Blue Bell Inn.

To be found situated in the centre of the village ..

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Kettlewell - Winding road ...

This winding road leads around the back streets of Kettlewell and takes us up to the church - typical houses of the region ..

All very quiet ... !!

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Kettlewell - Busy centre ..

Here the busy little centre of Kettlewell with it's pubs and cafes .

Looking quaint and sleepy this village was 150 years ago a centre of lead mining - this industry has long gone but there are still traces of the miners activity on the moors and hills that surround the village.

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Kettlewell - Scarecrow Festival - More !!!

More scarecrow pictures from Kettlewell.

Dancing around the Maypole .. !!

Time to get wed .. !!

Swine flu control centre .. !!

Tug of war .. !!

Need a fireman .. !!

Plus many many more around the village ....

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Kettlewell - Scarecrow Festival

Kettlewell is about 60 miles from Manchester yet it is a different world - set in Wharfedale in the rolling hills and valleys of the Yorkshire Dales.

Every year since 1994 in order to raise funds for the local community a Scarecrow Festival has been held with a 100 plus scarecrows on display around the village.

This certainly attracts the tourists - today the first day of the Festival attracted quite a large crowd. I'm certainly glad I was there early morning at 9 a.m.

Here are a few of the displays you'll find ..

Busy gardening ... !!

House husband ... !!

Not sure .. !!

Racehorse and jockey .. !!

You'll find lots of information on Kettlewell at www.kettlewell.info

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