Bramham, West Riding

Description
Bramham, a village a township, and a parish in the W.R. Yorkshire. The village bears the name of Bramham-with-Oglethorpe, lies 2 1/2 miles SW of Newton-Kyme railway station, and 4 W of Tadcaster, and has a post, money order, and telegraph office, of the name of Bramham, under Boston Spa. Acreage of township, 4108; population, 1034. The parish contains part of the township of Clifford-with-Boston. Bramham Park, now the property of the Fox family, belonged formerly to the Lords Bingley; was built in the time of Queen Anne; consists of centre and wings, in the Grseco-Italian style; contained till recently a portrait of Queen Anne, given by her in acknowledgment of her being entertained ; and was visited by George IV. The proprietor of it has abandoned it as a residence, but maintains the grounds around it in good order, and resides in a handsome neighbouring mansion. A pack of fox-hounds is kept. Bramham Moor has large remains of Watheng Street, and is a resort of sportsmen. Excellent limestone is quarried. Sir Thomas Rokeby in 1408, on the part of Henry IV., fought and defeated the Earl of Northumberland at Bramham. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of York; net value, £246 withe residence. Patron, Christ Church, Oxford. The church as restored consists of nave, aisles, and chancel, with tower and short spire, and has a fine pointed doorway. The vicarages of Boston Spa and Clifford are separate benefices. Bramham College, a fine building amid ornate grounds, is an educational institution for young gentlemen. There are two Methodist chapels, an endowed school, and charities.