The Old Laundry at Hall Waberthwaite

08/12/2024

We've just had an accessible pathway put to link St John's church to the Old Laundry. When the grass grows through it will give easy wheelchair access to the toilets now on site.
We've uncovered evidence of the Laundry's use by the discovery of a flat iron which had somehow got buried near the main door. Despite its poor condition, it will go on display inside the building.

01/04/2024

Why not come along to Waberthwaite Village Hall on Friday April 5th to enjoy one of Maurice Steele's slideshows. There will be local photos, as well as pictures of iconic trees further afield. It starts at 7.00 and there will be homemade refreshments.

04/03/2024

17/02/2024

If you're interested in history you might like to use this link to find out about the older of the two cross fragments at St John's Church. It was made by York Archaeological Trust after they had cleaned and recorded the sandstone slab. It's now temporarily stored in the Old Laundry.

This High cross shaft is likely late 9th century in date, which pre-dates the 13th century Church of St John. The stone was found in 1825 whilst the church was undergoing renovation work on the church porch and is believed to be a part of the “Waberthwaite 02” stone. Crafted from local r...

03/02/2024

Playing with our QR codes.....where does this take you

03/02/2024

Meeting room and bread oven

03/02/2024

Our Reception/Kitchen/Washroom

03/02/2024

A Beautiful Day @ the old laundry

27/01/2024

We have a new website under development/testing. Please provide any comments or suggestions for additions.
https://www.hugofox.com/community/the-old-laundry-hall-waberthwaite-20555/home

21/01/2024

Thanks to all the individuals and organisations who helped us with this project.