Wistow, North Yorkshire

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Wistow
Location within North Yorkshire
Population1,333 (2011 census) [1]
OS grid reference SE592356
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SELBY
Postcode district YO8
Dialling code 01757
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53°48′50″N1°06′04″W / 53.81386°N 1.1012°W / 53.81386; -1.1012

Wistow is a small village and civil parish just north of Selby, North Yorkshire, England. In the 2011 Census it had 1,333 residents; [1] an increase from 2001 when there was 1,135. [2] It was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. [3]

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History and overview

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All Saints' Church

All Saints' Church in Wistow is a Grade I listed building erected in the 15th century and expanded in 1901. [4] It continues to hold community services, and has three functioning bells.

From 1983 until 2004 Wistow had a colliery, part of the Selby Coalfield. [5] Wistow railway station provided a passenger service from 1898 to 1929 and continued to provide goods services until total closure in 1960.

Wistow Parochial serves as the village primary school [6] and Selby High School is the nearest provider for secondary education. [7] The Black Swan is the public house in the settlement. There is also a Methodist Chapel, fish & chips vendor, guest house, boarding kennels, a cattery and a nursery.

A notable building to the north-east of Wistow called Jubilee Hall, is used as a place for hosting village events. [8]

William Thompson, a viticulturist credited in California with the development of the Thompson Seedless grape variety, was born and raised in Wistow.

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References

  1. 1 2 UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Wistow Parish (E04007782)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  2. UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Wistow Parish (36UH086)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  3. "History of Wistow, in Selby and West Riding | Map and description". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  4. Historic England. "Church of All Saints (1174776)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 2 December 2019.
  5. "Record coal producing pit closes". BBC News. BBC. 13 May 2004. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  6. Wistow Parochial. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  7. Selby High School. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  8. History @ Village website. Retrieved 27 June 2019.