Living In The Market Town Of Northallerton

Northallerton is a town in North Yorkshire in England

. It is situated at the northern end of the Vale of York, in the Vale of Mowbray and is the county town and administrative centre for North Yorkshire. First settled by the Romans, the land was gifted to the Bishop of Durham by King William II in the 11th century which led to its growth into an important religious centre. It was at the centre of many battles between the Scots and English, including the Battle of the Standard in 1138 which saw English forces triumphing, with huge losses on the Scottish side. Northallerton was declared a market town by Royal Charter in 1200 and still has a market today, continuing to be an important centre for retail in the surrounding area.

Northallerton lies between the Pennines to the west and the North York Moors to the east, which affects the regional weather and can produce some unique conditions. North Yorkshire is one of the driest counties in the UK with an average of less than 600mm of rain per year due to the shelter of the Pennines, but the proximity of these hills can create super geostrophic winds and dense long lasting fog.

Northallerton is directly on the route from the north east to London, which has been to both its benefit and detriment over the years. There is a Roman road nearby and relics have been found to suggest it was the site of a Roman military post, with a signal station on nearby Castle Hills. In 1069 William the Conqueror and his armies almost entirely destroyed the town in their campaign to put down a rebellion in the area, but it was rebuilt and a castle was built in 1130 by Bishop Rufus. The castle was rebuilt and added to many times, becoming a palace and popular overnight venue for royalty and the aristocracy travelling between Durham and York. Northallerton's location made it important in the times of coaching, with many inns serving travellers and coachmen on their way to and from the north.

The 17th century writers Thomas Burnet and Thomas Rymer were from Northallerton, as was John Fisher who was Bishop of Rochester before being executed by Henry the eighth for refusing to acknowledge him as Head of the Church. John Radcliffe, physician to William of Orange and founder of the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford was also born here. More recently the mountaineer Alan Hinkes, the first Briton to climb all of the world's 14 highest peaks was born in Northallerton and footballers Andy and Michael Dawson both began their careers at Northallerton Town.

Northallerton is now a thriving market town, the population has more than doubled in the last 40 years. As well as the markets, which include regular livestock auctions, many businesses based in the town revolve around supporting and serving the large agricultural industry in the region. North Yorkshire County Council has its headquarters here and the nearby RAF Leeming provides employment for many Northallerton residents.

by: David Fisher

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