Kinsley, Yorkshire
| Kinsley | |
| Yorkshire West Riding | |
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| Grid reference: | SE417145 |
| Location: | 53°37’34"N, 1°22’12"W |
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| Local Government | |
| Council: | Wakefield |
Kinsley is a village in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
This is a rural, ex-mining village. Its neighbouring villages are Fitzwilliam to the north, to which it is conjoined, and Hemsworth to the south-east.
The village is on the B6273 Wakefield Road, about seven miles from Wakefield to the north-west and a similar distance from the towns of Pontefract and Castleford to the north. A railway station at Fitzwilliam gives access to Wakefield, Leeds, Doncaster and Sheffield.
History
The village is probably best known for the Kinsley evictions of 15 August 1905, when 25 families were evicted from their homes by police during a strike at Hemsworth Colliery.[1] They were made temporarily homeless, and eventually set up camp at Outwood Hall farm in Outwood.[2]
Landmarks
Kinsley Greyhound Stadium is at the centre of the village on Wakefield Road.
To the south of the greyhound stadium and Hoyle Mill Road, is Hemsworth Water Park & Playworld, which has two lakes: the larger lake is used for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches; the smaller lake is in a more secluded area which attracts wildlife. Both lakes are stocked for fishing. Grassed areas provide for picnics and games, contain an outdoor adventure playground for children, and a miniature railway.
At the south of the Water Park is Vale Head Park, with 9-hole golf course, tennis court, crazy golf and play park facilities.
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References
- ↑ Routledge, Paul (1994). Scargill: the unauthorized biography. London: Harper Collins. p. 6. ISBN 0-00-638077-8.
- ↑ "Outwood Hall Farm and evicted miners", Wakefield Express, page 30, 12 December 2014