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Malton
History
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Purpose
Through this site I would like to build and share a picture of the
heritage of Malton. How did the town evolve? What have been
the key events? Who lived here? Where can you find out more
information?
What's New?
The site was last updated on Thursday 27th March 2008.
I try and add something new every week, but sometimes I'm busy with
other things so do bear with me. Click
here to see what's new.
Warning
Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure information on this site
is accurate. However, please confirm availability of documents at
stated locations before travelling - holdings and their locations can
change.
Where is Malton?
Some twenty-one miles equi-distant from both York and Scarborough on the
A64, Malton is a medium sized market town in the North Riding of
Yorkshire. It is separated from Norton, its East Riding neighbour,
by the river Derwent.
Malton? New Malton?
In 1138, Malton was burned down by the then Archbishop of York in order
to flush out the Scots occupying it at the time. Subsequent to the
rebuilding, it became known as 'New Malton' and this is its more correct
designation today. This also provides a clear distinction from
'Old Malton' just about one mile away. This website primarily
focuses on 'New Malton' but due to proximity will occasionally stray
into Old Malton and Norton.
Can you help?
I will share what I know but I am hopeful that others will want to
contribute information and sources. Please
contact me if you can
contribute any historical information about Malton.
All the information on this site is shared with you. If you would
like to contribute to the expenses of running this site, a CD - "Malton-on-a-Disk"
containing everything on this site can be purchased for £10. Click
here to order.
Can I Help?
I can also research the history of any family based in the Malton area.
This will normally include your line of ancestry back to the early
1800s. You will get a report and family tree, together with ideas
for further investigation. This could satisfy your own curiosity
or be a gift for a family member. The charge for this is £35 -
this is done on a "no find, no fee" basis. The process is started
by me sending you a simple questionnaire to determine what you already
know about your ancestors. Click here for more information.