Fridaythorpe
Village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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::summary Village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox UK place"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| country | England |
| coordinates | |
| official_name | Fridaythorpe |
| static_image | Fridaythorpe - geograph.org.uk - 120149.jpg |
| static_image_caption | Fridaythorpe |
| population | 319 |
| population_ref | (2011 census) |
| civil_parish | Fridaythorpe |
| unitary_england | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| lieutenancy_england | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| constituency_westminster | Bridlington and The Wolds |
| post_town | DRIFFIELD |
| postcode_district | YO25 |
| postcode_area | YO |
| dial_code | 01377 |
| os_grid_reference | SE875590 |
| london_distance_mi | 170 |
| london_direction | S |
| :: |
| country = England | coordinates = | official_name = Fridaythorpe | static_image = Fridaythorpe - geograph.org.uk - 120149.jpg | static_image_caption = Fridaythorpe | population = 319 | population_ref = (2011 census) | civil_parish = Fridaythorpe | unitary_england = East Riding of Yorkshire | region = Yorkshire and the Humber | lieutenancy_england = East Riding of Yorkshire | constituency_westminster = Bridlington and The Wolds | post_town = DRIFFIELD | postcode_district = YO25 | postcode_area = YO | dial_code = 01377 | os_grid_reference = SE875590 | london_distance_mi = 170 | london_direction = S Fridaythorpe is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 mi north-east of Pocklington town centre and lies on the A166 road. It is 550 ft above sea level, making it the highest village in the Yorkshire Wolds. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0e/St_Mary's_Church,_Fridaythorpe.jpg" caption="St Mary's Church, Fridaythorpe"] ::
According to the 2011 UK census, Fridaythorpe parish had a population of 319,{{NOMIS2011 | id = 1170211183 | title = Fridaythorpe Parish | accessdate = 18 February 2018}} an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 183.{{NOMIS2001 | id = 00FB054 | title = Fridaythorpe Parish | accessdate = 29 February 2020
The name means "village of a man named Fridag", from an Old English name Frigedæg (or a similar Old Scandinavian name Frijádagr) and Old Norse þorp "village".
St Mary's Church, Fridaythorpe was restored in 1902–3 with the addition of a new north aisle designed by C. Hodgson Fowler and stained glass by Burlison and Grylls. In January 1967 the church was designated a Grade I listed building and is now recorded in the National Heritage List for England, maintained by Historic England. It is on the Sykes Churches Trail devised by the East Yorkshire Churches Group.
The Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail, a long distance footpath passes through the village and the village is the midpoint of the trail.
Village amenities include a Mace general shop and petrol filling station, an agricultural store, a vehicle mechanic business, and a cafe.
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/14/Seaways_Cafe_Fridaythorpe.jpg" caption="Seaways Cafe"] ::
In 1823 Fridaythorpe inhabitants numbered 275. Occupations included eleven farmers, three wheelwrights, two blacksmiths, two grocers, two shoemakers, three tailors, a tanner, and the landlords of the Cross Keys and Hare & Hounds public houses. Carriers operated between the village and Driffield every Thursday, and York every Saturday. In the village was a Methodist chapel.
The village previously hosted the World Championship Flat Cap Throwing Competition at its summer fete. The championship was last contested in 2014.
References
References
- Smith, A. H.. (1970). "The Place-names of the East Riding of Yorkshire and York". Cambridge University Press.
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- "Sykes Churches Trail Southern Route". East Yorkshire Historic Churches Group<!--.
- (8 March 2008). "Time called at Fridaythorpe's Farmers Arms". Johnston Press Digital Publishing.
- Baines, Edward. (2013). "History, Directory & Gazetteer of the County of York".
- (11 July 2007). "World Flat Cap Throwing Championships". Driffield Times & Post.
- (7 September 2014). "Flat cap throwing championships at Fridaythorpe". Beverley Guardian.
- "World Championship: Flat Cap ThrowingHistory". Fridaythorpe Parish Council.
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