100 years ago

Mrs AP Tweedale, of Mount Vale, York, who was in her 97th year, had set an example which, it was suggested, the younger ladies of York might well emulate, for this week she had dispatched to the Lady-in-Waiting at Devonshire House three pairs of socks which she had knitted herself for soldiers at the front.

The socks had been contributed to the gifts from the “Queen and the Women of the Empire”. The socks had only been dispatched a few days before, but already the following acknowledgement from one of the Queen’s Ladies-in-Waiting had been received: “The Lady-in-Waiting presents her compliments and is commanded by the Queen to convey to Mrs Tweedale her most grateful thanks for three pairs of socks received.

Her Majesty is much touched at Mrs Tweedale having given her time and her work in this way, especially at Mrs Tweedale’s great age. The socks will be dispatched to the troops at the front.” Mrs Tweedale, who was still hale and hearty, stated to one of our representatives that she was delighted with the Queen’s message of thanks and she was pleased her efforts had been appreciated by her Majesty.

 

50 years ago

Britain and the United States had drawn up a joint proposal for an East-West treaty to discourage the spread of nuclear weapons to more countries.

The draft proposal made two chief points: 1. Nuclear powers would agree not to give control of nuclear weapons to non-nuclear countries or provide the information needed to make them. 2. Countries without nuclear weapons would sign the treaty promising not to seek such information or control.

US officials said the draft proposal would be tabled in disarmament negotiations if the Russians showed any interest in talking about it.

 

25 years ago

Harrogate’s outdated exhibition halls might be replaced by a Crystal Palace-type building under a £16 million redevelopment scheme.

A special meeting of the council’s planning and public works committee was to try to agree on a draft brief for consultants to carry out a feasibility study. A report by the director of technical services, Mr Ken Corri, outlined highway, parking and planning considerations to be taken into account.

Mr Corrie said part of the redevelopment site was within the Harrogate conservation area, and he emphasised the importance of the scheme blending in with the Grade II listed Royal Hall. He stressed the importance of using natural stone and suggested the original stone columns of the old Spa Assembly Rooms, which had previously occupied the site, should be included into the new development. That would mean their removal from their current home at Harlow Car Gardens.