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]
| Wistow | |
|---|---|
 Wistow Centre | |
.svg)  Wistow Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 1,333 (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 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
History and overview edit
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.
References edit
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Wistow Parish (E04007782)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Wistow Parish (36UH086)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "History of Wistow, in Selby and West Riding | Map and description". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of All Saints (1174776)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ "Record coal producing pit closes". BBC News. BBC. 13 May 2004. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ Wistow Parochial. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ Selby High School. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ History @ Village website. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
External links edit
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