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Northallerton
Northallerton, the county town of North Yorkshire, is the largest market town in Hambleton District. It is located between the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The town originated as a Saxon settlement, Alfred's Farm, but gained significance after the Norman Conquest under the Lords of the Manor of the time, the Prince Bishops of Durham. They built an imposing summer palace, used throughout the Middle Ages by themselves and their royal guests. The Battle of the Standard was fought in 1138 to the north of the town, with the Anglo-Normans winning over the Scots. The town's affluence was assured when various monarchs granted fair and market rights. Wednesday and Saturday markets, and an annual May Fair, continue to this day.
Northallerton is on the East Coast Main Line with services to London, Scotland and the North East. The A1 can be accessed via the A684 at Leeming Bar and the A1(M) via the A167 at Darlington. Durham Tees Valley Airport is also easily accessible (15 miles).
Find out more about Northallerton at www.northallertonweb.co.uk
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For more information, please contact:
Beth Carss
Delivery Manager
49n Market Place
Thirsk
YO7 1HA
Contact at Yorkshire Forward:
Jacquie Boulton
Rural Renaissance Manager – Rural Capitals
Yorkshire Forward
Spitfire House
Aviator Court
Clifton Moor
York
YO30 4GY
Tel 01904 696 711
Email: (jacquie.boulton@yorkshire-forward.com)
Northallerton Town Team Minutes
The town team in Northallerton is called Northallerton and Villages Community Forum. You can download the minutes from their meetings here.
Northallerton Strategy
On this page you can find documents which relate to the Northallerton town team, the town’s delivery plan and other documents.
Chopsticks case study
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