Malton has a population of 4000 plus, and has been the historic centre of Ryedale since Roman times. North of the Roman fort site, is the original town of Old Malton, with ancient stone houses and quaint dwellings in the centre of which stands the most beautiful Gilbertine Priory in use in England - St Mary's. The building of a Norman Castle near to the river crossing encouraged the growth of a second town, the modern day Malton. Over the river and joining Malton is Norton on Derwent. The two towns are really one but the locals have a keen sense of locality with both insisting they come from either Malton or Norton. Much building has taken place in the last one hundred years, mostly residential, but many old shops and houses in the town centre have been demolished to build new shops. The visible difference can be seen in a selection of photos from 1910 and 1999 A Strategy for Malton Town Centre WSP Group and Atisreal Report for Ryedale District Council and Yorkshire Forward. The council have been at it again. Spending your money, asking a London based company what should happen to our town. The report has been presented to Ryedale Council and Yorkshire forward and they should keep it. The observations of our little town, by the London firm, are excellent, BUT their conclusion beggars belief. Getting rid of over 40 car parking spaces in the market place will only chase off the very pedestrians needed to fill the trendy pedestrian terraces that will replace the car park spaces. That's only the start, so please download the PDF file below (sorry about the size), take the time to read it, and then let the council or this web site know what you think. I know we can't compare Malton directly with Monks Cross, but I bet they are not thinking of getting rid of one parking space.  Don't be complacent, these people are messing about with out town and if we don't act now they will ride rough shod over the lot of us. (Download PDF) - Strategy for Malton         Email - ryedale.co.uk             Email - The Council  Milton Rooms 'Malton's Marvellous Music Hall'.   This will take place on Friday, Saturday 23rd and 24th May 2008.  7.30 pm.  All tickets £6.50 obtainable from Malton TIC or on the door.  Produced and directed by Graham Underhill, musical direction by Bill Scott Ryedale building conservation and heritage fair Click here for more details Suddabys Jazz Nights Coming soon!  Jazz at Suddabys - Thursday 21st February Click here to check the website for more details . This page is sponsored by Click here to find out how to sponsor this page

Malton Station - A Brief History

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