Walworth Gate
Walworth Gate | |
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Darlington | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Darlington |
Postcode district | DL2 |
Dialling code | 01325 |
Police | Durham |
Fire | County Durham and Darlington |
Ambulance | North East |
UK Parliament | |
Walworth Gate is a
Geography
The
History
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The origin of the name, Walworth Gate, is made up of three elements. "Wal" was the
New Moor Farm
New Moor Farm, run by John Archer and his father Robert,
Walworth Gate today
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Sport and gardening
Lorna Herron won one of the Area Number One gardening prizes for her garden in the hamlet in 2001.[21] Because of its crossroads, Walworth Gate regularly finds itself on local cycling routes; for example the Darlington Freewheelers ride through it.[22] In 2005 and 2006 the crossroads was on three of the cycling routes organised for the Bike It project and Darlington Bike Week.[23][24][25] In 2008 the hamlet was on the route of Darlington Rotary Club's Quaker Triathlon charity event.[26]
Crime
In 2003 a quad bike was stolen from premises in Walworth Gate.[27] In 2006 some residents in the hamlet were targeted by two men, pretending to be water board officials, who allegedly attempted to gain entry to dwellings with the intent to rob.[28] In 2007 two joyriders were arrested in Walworth Gate after allegedly crashing one vehicle, attempting to steal another and trying to evade arrest.[29]
References
- ^ Simpson, David (2009). "Roots of the region". Place-Name Meanings T to Y: Walworth (County Durham). Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Keys to the past". Local History: Heighington (County Durham). DBC. 2010. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Changes to bus services start. Newsquest Media Group. 2 July 2005. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Bus service launched to serve villages. Newsquest Media Group. 27 October 2001. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Keys to the past". Walworth, Walworth Gate; Roman road. (Walworth), Site 1. DBC. 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
- ^ "Keys to the past". Walworth, Walworth Gate; Roman road. (Walworth), Site 2. DBC. 2010. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Keys to the past". Walworth Gate; Smithy (Walworth). DBC. 2010. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ Council, Durham (England : County) (1869). Register of voters for the southern division of the county of Durham, 1868-9. T. Reed [for R.L. Pemberton]. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ a b "The Northern Echo". Cold comfort farm. 23 June 2009. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ a b c Bridgen, Mike (22 January 2010). "The Northern Echo". Dairy farm launches veal meat business. Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Hope for crisis end as D zones are lifted. Newsquest Media Group. 4 July 2001. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". More restrictions lifted. Newsquest Media Group. 3 July 2001. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Fiction with more than ring of truth for Jessica. Newsquest Media Group. 21 June 2001. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Archers Jersey ice cream". The History of the Farm. Archers. 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ a b "The Northern Echo". The yearly ritual of returns. Newsquest Media Group. 23 December 2005. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Archers Jersey ice cream". The Jersey herd. Archers. 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Wanted: Tasty new ideas for parlour. Newsquest Media Group. 1 December 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Growing up fast on milk diet. Newsquest Media Group. 14 May 2007. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ Bridgen, Mike (26 May 2008). "The Northern Echo". Hundreds expected to join farmers for annual open day. Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "Archers Jersey Ice Cream". The Station. Archers. 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". And some fell on stony ground, and blossomed. Newsquest Media Group. 17 August 2001. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". News in brief: Recognition for credit union. Newsquest Media Group. 8 July 2002. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Pedal power is the way forward. Newsquest Media Group. 17 May 2005. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Schools turn their thoughts to pedal power. Newsquest Media Group. 3 April 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Guided rides offered in cycling week. Newsquest Media Group. 15 June 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Triathlon group aims to raise £4,000 at event. 16 May 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". News in brief: Police seek attack clues. Newsquest Media Group. 23 September 2003. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ "The Northern Echo". Bogus workers targeting elderly. Newsquest Media Group. 19 September 2006. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ Amos, Owen (6 November 2007). "The Northern Echo". Four arrested after stolen car overturns. Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
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