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{{Short description|Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England}}
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'''Upper Poppleton''' is a village and [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in the [[unitary authority]] of the [[City of York]] in [[North Yorkshire]], England. It is situated by the west bank of the [[River Ouse, Yorkshire|River Ouse]] adjacent to [[Nether Poppleton]], and west of [[York]] close to the [[A59 road|A59]] from York to Harrogate. The village is served by [[Poppleton railway station]] on the [[Harrogate Line]]. According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,961,<ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2001: Parish Headcounts: York|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790287|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|accessdate=13 July 2012}}</ref> increasing to 1,997 at the 2011 Census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11129992&c=Upper+Poppleton&d=16&e=62&g=6383025&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1455962766188&enc=1|title=Civil Parish population 2011|publisher=Office for National Statistics|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|accessdate=20 February 2016}}</ref> Before 1996, it was part of the [[Borough of Harrogate]].
'''Upper Poppleton''' is a village and [[civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in the [[unitary authority]] of the [[City of York]] in [[North Yorkshire]], England. It is situated by the west bank of the [[River Ouse, Yorkshire|River Ouse]] adjacent to [[Nether Poppleton]], and west of [[York]] close to the [[A59 road|A59]] from York to Harrogate. The village is served by [[Poppleton railway station]] on the [[Harrogate Line]]. According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,961,<ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2001: Parish Headcounts: York|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790287|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|access-date=13 July 2012}}</ref> increasing to 1,997 at the 2011 Census.<ref name="NOMIS"/> Before 1996, it was part of the [[Borough of Harrogate]].


The name is derived from ''popel'' (pebble) and ''tun'' (hamlet, farm) and means "''Pebble Farm''" because of the gravel bed upon which the village was built.<ref name="Origin of name">{{cite web|url=http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Popplestone|title=Origin of name|accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref> Upper Poppleton has been referred to as "Land Poppleton" and the neighbouring village of Nether Poppleton as "Water Poppleton" indicating their position relative to the river.
The name is derived from ''popel'' (pebble) and ''tun'' (hamlet, farm) and means "''Pebble Farm''" because of the gravel bed upon which the village was built.<ref name="Origin of name">{{cite web|url=http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Popplestone|title=Origin of name|access-date=14 November 2010}}</ref> Upper Poppleton has been referred to as "Land Poppleton" and the neighbouring village of Nether Poppleton as "Water Poppleton" indicating their position relative to the river.


The village is mentioned in the ''[[Domesday Book]]'' and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles.<ref name="Origin of name"/> It became a [[Conservation Area]] in 1993.
The village is mentioned in the ''[[Domesday Book]]'' and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles.<ref name="Origin of name"/> It became a [[Conservation Area]] in 1993.
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During the reign of [[Richard II of England|Richard II]] the village was the scene of the murder of a Mayor of York.<ref name="Bulmers"/>
During the reign of [[Richard II of England|Richard II]] the village was the scene of the murder of a Mayor of York.<ref name="Bulmers"/>


In 1644 the 25,000 strong Scottish and Parliament Armies, led by the Earl of Manchester, laid siege to the city of York. To facilitate communications, they built a "Bridge of Boats" at Poppleton. This bridge was eventually taken by Prince Rupert and his Royalist Forces, but he subsequently lost the battle at Marston Moor.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/military/1644-york-march-marston-moor.htm |title=Civil War |accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref>
In 1644 the 25,000 strong Scottish and Parliament Armies, led by the Earl of Manchester, laid siege to the city of York. To facilitate communications, they built a "Bridge of Boats" at Poppleton. This bridge was eventually taken by Prince Rupert and his Royalist Forces, but he subsequently lost the battle at Marston Moor.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/military/1644-york-march-marston-moor.htm |title=Civil War |access-date=14 November 2010}}</ref>


The village benefitted from the growth in the railways in the 19th century, when the York, Knaresborough and Harrogate Railway routed their line through Poppleton and erected a station.<ref>{{cite book |title=The York, Knaresborough and Harrogate Railway |year=2001 |publisher= C.T.Goode |isbn=1-870313-22-4 }}</ref>
The village benefitted from the growth in the railways in the 19th century, when the York, Knaresborough and Harrogate Railway routed their line through Poppleton and erected a station.<ref>{{cite book |title=The York, Knaresborough and Harrogate Railway |year=2001 |publisher= C.T.Goode |isbn=1-870313-22-4 }}</ref>

The village was historically part of the [[West Riding of Yorkshire]] until 1974. It was then a part of the [[Borough of Harrogate]] in [[North Yorkshire]] from 1974 until 1996. Since 1996 it has been part of the City of York unitary authority.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of Upper Poppleton, in Harrogate and West Riding {{!}} Map and description|url=https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/13923|access-date=2020-11-28|website=www.visionofbritain.org.uk}}</ref>


==Governance==
==Governance==
Upper Poppleton lies within the Rural West Ward of the [[City of York]] [[Unitary Authority]]. As of the 2011 elections it is represented by Councillors Ian Gillies, Paul Healey and Chris Steward who are all members of the local Conservative Party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://democracy.york.gov.uk/mgFindCouncillor.aspx?XXR=0&AC=WARD&WID=362|title=Councillors|accessdate=6 November 2010}}</ref> It is also a part of the UK Parliamentary Constituency of [[York Outer]] as well as the EU region of [[Yorkshire and the Humber]].
Upper Poppleton lies within the [[Rural West York]] ward of the [[City of York]] [[Unitary Authority]]. As of the 2011 elections it is represented by Councillors Ian Gillies, Paul Healey and Chris Steward who are all members of the local Conservative Party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://democracy.york.gov.uk/mgFindCouncillor.aspx?XXR=0&AC=WARD&WID=362|title=Councillors|access-date=6 November 2010}}</ref> It is a part of the UK Parliamentary Constituency of [[York Outer]]. Until January 2020 it also fell within the boundaries of the [[Yorkshire and the Humber (European Parliament constituency)|Yorkshire and the Humber]] European Parliament constituency.


Locally there is a Parish Council with eight council members.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poppleton.net/uppc/councillors.html |title=Parish Council |accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref>
Locally there is a Parish Council with eight council members.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poppleton.net/uppc/councillors.html |title=Parish Council |access-date=14 November 2010}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==
The Poppletons were formerly agricultural settlements with many farms, but the modern village is mostly a dormitory for commuters to the nearby towns and cities. It has benefited from its good road and rail links. The village has local retail facilities, including a Post Office, and some small enterprises.
The Poppletons were formerly agricultural settlements with many farms, but the modern village is mostly a dormitory for commuters to the nearby towns and cities. It has benefited from its good road and rail links. The village has local retail facilities, including a post office, and some small enterprises.


==Demography==
==Demography==
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==Community==
==Community==
There are two allotment sites in the village of Upper Poppleton. One is located at the end of Beech Grove and the other is in Main Street next to the Library. There are eight allotments on the Beech Grove Allotments, each approximately 300 square metres. The land is owned by the Parish Council. Main Street Allotments have seven plots.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poppleton.net/uppc/allotments.html |title=Allotments |accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref>
There are two allotment sites in the village of Upper Poppleton. One is located at the end of Beech Grove and the other is in Main Street next to the Library. There are eight allotments on the Beech Grove Allotments, each approximately 300 square metres. The land is owned by the Parish Council. Main Street Allotments have seven plots.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poppleton.net/uppc/allotments.html |title=Allotments |access-date=14 November 2010}}</ref>


There is a Youth Club and Scout Troop in the village.
There is a Youth Club and Scout Troop in the village.


==Education==
==Education==
In 1797, local ironmonger John Dodsworth founded a Church of England School. This was converted into accommodation for the School Master when a new building was built in 1850.<ref name="Bulmers"/> As of 2010 Poppleton Ousebank Primary provides primary education for both Poppletons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.york.gov.uk/education/Schools_and_colleges/Primary_schools_list/Poppleton_Ousebank_Primary/ |title=Primary education |accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref>
In 1797, local ironmonger John Dodsworth founded a Church of England School. This was converted into accommodation for the School Master when a new building was built in 1850.<ref name="Bulmers"/> As of 2010 Poppleton Ousebank Primary provides primary education for both Poppletons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.york.gov.uk/education/Schools_and_colleges/Primary_schools_list/Poppleton_Ousebank_Primary/ |title=Primary education |access-date=14 November 2010}}</ref>


For secondary education, the village is in the catchment area of [[York High School, York|York High School]] on Cornlands Road in nearby Acomb, though the nearest secondary school is Manor CE on Millfield Lane.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.york.gov.uk/content/45255/31906/Secondary_school_places/YORK_HIGH_SCHOOL.pdf |title=Secondary Education }}{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Manor is a Church of England School and has its own admissions policy separate from the local City Council.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mce.york.sch.uk/parent-information/student-admissions.html|title=Manor CE School Admissions|accessdate=14 November 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502223613/http://www.mce.york.sch.uk/parent-information/student-admissions.html|archivedate=2 May 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It was originally built in 1813 at Kings Manor and has moved several times before being sited in Millfield Lane.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mce.york.sch.uk/about-mce/history.html |title=Manor CE School |accessdate=14 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203020638/http://www.mce.york.sch.uk/about-mce/history.html |archive-date=3 December 2010 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
For secondary education, the village is in the catchment area of [[York High School, York|York High School]] on Cornlands Road in nearby Acomb, though the nearest secondary school is Manor CE on Millfield Lane.<ref>{{cite web|title=Guide to School Catchment Areas|url=https://www.york.gov.uk/downloads/file/237/guide_to_school_catchment_areas|website=york.gov.uk|access-date=3 February 2020|page=64|format=PDF}}</ref> Manor is a Church of England School and has its own admissions policy separate from the local City Council.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mce.york.sch.uk/parent-information/student-admissions.html|title=Manor CE School Admissions|access-date=14 November 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502223613/http://www.mce.york.sch.uk/parent-information/student-admissions.html|archive-date=2 May 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It was originally built in 1813 at Kings Manor and has moved several times before being sited in Millfield Lane.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mce.york.sch.uk/about-mce/history.html |title=Manor CE School |access-date=14 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203020638/http://www.mce.york.sch.uk/about-mce/history.html |archive-date=3 December 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
[[File:Poppleton railway station MMB 03.jpg|thumb|right|Poppleton railway station]]
[[File:Poppleton railway station MMB 03.jpg|thumb|right|Poppleton railway station]]
[[Harrogate Coach Travel]] buses run past the village as part of the York to Ripon route.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swiersnet.co.uk/HCT/timetables/143.php |title=Transport |accessdate=8 November 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091028050625/http://www.swiersnet.co.uk/HCT/timetables/143.php |archivedate=28 October 2009 }}</ref>
[[Yorkshire Coastliner]] buses run past the village as part of the York to Ripon route.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swiersnet.co.uk/HCT/timetables/143.php |title=Transport |access-date=8 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091028050625/http://www.swiersnet.co.uk/HCT/timetables/143.php |archive-date=28 October 2009 }}</ref>


[[First York]] buses operate in the village as part of the Nether Poppleton route to York/Stamford Bridge. [[Transdev York]] used to run evening services but First has now won the entire contract.
[[First York]] buses operate in the village as part of the Nether Poppleton route to York/Stamford Bridge. [[Transdev York]] buses operate in the village, as part of the Nether Poppleton route to York/Stamford Bridge,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yorkbus.co.uk/times.jsp?subSiteID=3 |title=Transdev York |accessdate=11 April 2013}}</ref> As well as through the village, as part of the Askham Bar/Acomb to Clifton Moor/Monks Cross/University route.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yorkbus.co.uk/times.jsp?routeID=16 |title=Transdev York |accessdate=17 May 2011}}</ref> Eddie Brown buses run past the village as part of the York to Boroughbridge/Ripon route.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://c0668632.myzen.co.uk/images/Timetable%20of%20Service%20142&143.PDF |title=Eddie Brown Coaches |accessdate=17 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110813001916/http://c0668632.myzen.co.uk/images/Timetable%20of%20Service%20142%26143.PDF |archive-date=13 August 2011 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


A Park and Ride (Poppleton Bar) was constructed by the A59 in 2015, with Park and Ride buses (route 59) running from Poppleton to York centre, generally every ten minutes.
A Park and Ride (Poppleton Bar) was constructed by the A59 in 2015, with Park and Ride buses (route 59) running from Poppleton to York centre, generally every fifteen minutes. In 2020 the site was used as a drive-through COVID-19 testing centre. This has now been reopened as a park and ride.


Northern Rail operates a stopping service on the line between York and Leeds via Harrogate. [[Poppleton railway station|Poppleton station]] is the first station after [[York railway station|York]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.northernrail.org/travel/networkmap |title=Rail links |accessdate=14 November 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129080239/http://www.northernrail.org/travel/networkmap |archivedate=29 November 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Northern Rail operates a stopping service on the line between York and Leeds via Harrogate. [[Poppleton railway station|Poppleton station]] is the first station after [[York railway station|York]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.northernrail.org/travel/networkmap |title=Rail links |access-date=14 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129080239/http://www.northernrail.org/travel/networkmap |archive-date=29 November 2010 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Trains from Leeds via Harrogate are billed with Poppleton as the final destination on the boards at Leeds but the train will continue to York.


==Religion==
==Religion==
[[File:All Saints Church - geograph.org.uk - 11577.jpg|thumb|right|All Saints Church]]
[[File:All Saints Church - geograph.org.uk - 11577.jpg|thumb|right|All Saints Church]]
The old Norman 'Chapel of All Hallows' in Upper Poppleton was demolished in 1890 to make way for the Victorian Church of All Saints. The 'new' church was designed by Hodgson Fowler of Durham.<ref name="Bulmers"/>
The old Norman 'Chapel of All Hallows' in Upper Poppleton was demolished in 1890 to make way for the Victorian [[All Saints' Church, Upper Poppleton|All Saints' Church]]. The 'new' church was designed by Hodgson Fowler of Durham.<ref name="Bulmers"/>


In 1866, the two Poppleton Parishes were united to form the Parish of Nether Poppleton with Upper Poppleton. All Saints' Church is situated on The Green in Upper Poppleton.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.achurchnearyou.com/upper-poppleton-all-saints/ |title=All Saints Church |accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref>
In 1866, the two Poppleton Parishes were united to form the Parish of Nether Poppleton with Upper Poppleton. All Saints' Church is situated on The Green in Upper Poppleton.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.achurchnearyou.com/upper-poppleton-all-saints/ |title=All Saints Church |access-date=14 November 2010}}</ref>


The present Methodist Chapel on the Green replaced two previous buildings on the site built in 1817 and 1819 respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poppleton.net/poppletonmethodist/ |title=Methodist Church |accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref>
The present Methodist Chapel on the Green replaced two previous buildings on the site built in 1817 and 1819 respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poppleton.net/poppletonmethodist/ |title=Methodist Church |access-date=14 November 2010}}</ref>


==Sports==
==Sports==
Poppleton United 1st XI play in York Football League Premier Division, as of 2010, and play next to the Community Centre on Main Street. The 2nd XI play in Reserve Division C.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yorkleague.co.uk/ |title=Poppleton United |accessdate=14 November 2010}}</ref> Poppleton Tigers Junior Football Club is located in Nether Poppleton, but serves both villages.{{citation needed|date=December 2013}}
Poppleton United 1st XI play in York Football League Premier Division, as of 2010, and play next to the Community Centre on Main Street. The 2nd XI play in Reserve Division C.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.yorkleague.co.uk/ |title=Poppleton United |access-date=14 November 2010}}</ref> Poppleton Tigers Junior Football Club is located in Nether Poppleton, but serves both villages.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cash boost for Poppleton Tigers Junior Football Club |url=https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/8622118.cash-boost-for-poppleton-tigers-junior-football-club/ |access-date=3 February 2020 |work=York Press |date=6 November 2010 |language=en|url-access=limited}}</ref>


There is a Lawn Tennis Club with artificial and all weather courts in Main Street. As of 2010 the Men's 1st and second team play in Division One of the Tyke Petroleum Tennis League and the 3rd team play in Division Six. The Ladies 1st team also compete in the Ladies section of the same League, with the 1st team playing in Division One, the 2nd team in Division Three and the 3rd team in Division Three as of 2010. They also enter five teams in the Mixed Section in Divisions One, Two, Six Eight and Eleven.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poppletontennisclub.co.uk/teamsandmatches.html# |title=Tennis Club |accessdate=14 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100331100331/http://www.poppletontennisclub.co.uk/teamsandmatches.html |archive-date=31 March 2010 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
There is a Lawn Tennis Club with artificial and all weather courts in Main Street. As of 2010 the Men's 1st and second team play in Division One of the Tyke Petroleum Tennis League and the 3rd team play in Division Six. The Ladies 1st team also compete in the Ladies section of the same League, with the 1st team playing in Division One, the 2nd team in Division Three and the 3rd team in Division Three as of 2010. They also enter five teams in the Mixed Section in Divisions One, Two, Six Eight and Eleven.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poppletontennisclub.co.uk/teamsandmatches.html# |title=Tennis Club |access-date=14 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100331100331/http://www.poppletontennisclub.co.uk/teamsandmatches.html |archive-date=31 March 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.upperpoppletonpc.org.uk Upper Poppleton Parish Council website]
* [http://www.upperpoppletonpc.org.uk Upper Poppleton Parish Council website]


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Upper Poppleton is located in North Yorkshire
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Population1,997 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceSE5554
• London175 mi (282 km) SSE
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53°58′48″N 1°09′11″W / 53.980°N 1.153°W / 53.980; -1.153

Upper Poppleton is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of the City of York in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated by the west bank of the River Ouse adjacent to Nether Poppleton, and west of York close to the A59 from York to Harrogate. The village is served by Poppleton railway station on the Harrogate Line. According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,961,[2] increasing to 1,997 at the 2011 Census.[1] Before 1996, it was part of the Borough of Harrogate.

The name is derived from popel (pebble) and tun (hamlet, farm) and means "Pebble Farm" because of the gravel bed upon which the village was built.[3] Upper Poppleton has been referred to as "Land Poppleton" and the neighbouring village of Nether Poppleton as "Water Poppleton" indicating their position relative to the river.

The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles.[3] It became a Conservation Area in 1993.

History

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In 972, the village was recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles as "Popeltun" and in the Domesday Book as "Popeltune".[3] The villages and lands were given by Osbert De Arches to the Abbot of St Mary's in York. It was, therefore, under the ecclesiastical rule of the Parish of St Mary-Bishophill Junior.[4]

During the reign of Richard II the village was the scene of the murder of a Mayor of York.[4]

In 1644 the 25,000 strong Scottish and Parliament Armies, led by the Earl of Manchester, laid siege to the city of York. To facilitate communications, they built a "Bridge of Boats" at Poppleton. This bridge was eventually taken by Prince Rupert and his Royalist Forces, but he subsequently lost the battle at Marston Moor.[5]

The village benefitted from the growth in the railways in the 19th century, when the York, Knaresborough and Harrogate Railway routed their line through Poppleton and erected a station.[6]

The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. It was then a part of the Borough of Harrogate in North Yorkshire from 1974 until 1996. Since 1996 it has been part of the City of York unitary authority.[7]

Governance

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Upper Poppleton lies within the Rural West York ward of the City of York Unitary Authority. As of the 2011 elections it is represented by Councillors Ian Gillies, Paul Healey and Chris Steward who are all members of the local Conservative Party.[8] It is a part of the UK Parliamentary Constituency of York Outer. Until January 2020 it also fell within the boundaries of the Yorkshire and the Humber European Parliament constituency.

Locally there is a Parish Council with eight council members.[9]

Economy

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The Poppletons were formerly agricultural settlements with many farms, but the modern village is mostly a dormitory for commuters to the nearby towns and cities. It has benefited from its good road and rail links. The village has local retail facilities, including a post office, and some small enterprises.

Demography

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In the 19th century the population has varied between 284 and 346.[4] The census of 2001 recorded the population as 1,961.

Community

[edit]

There are two allotment sites in the village of Upper Poppleton. One is located at the end of Beech Grove and the other is in Main Street next to the Library. There are eight allotments on the Beech Grove Allotments, each approximately 300 square metres. The land is owned by the Parish Council. Main Street Allotments have seven plots.[10]

There is a Youth Club and Scout Troop in the village.

Education

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In 1797, local ironmonger John Dodsworth founded a Church of England School. This was converted into accommodation for the School Master when a new building was built in 1850.[4] As of 2010 Poppleton Ousebank Primary provides primary education for both Poppletons.[11]

For secondary education, the village is in the catchment area of York High School on Cornlands Road in nearby Acomb, though the nearest secondary school is Manor CE on Millfield Lane.[12] Manor is a Church of England School and has its own admissions policy separate from the local City Council.[13] It was originally built in 1813 at Kings Manor and has moved several times before being sited in Millfield Lane.[14]

Transport

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Poppleton railway station

Yorkshire Coastliner buses run past the village as part of the York to Ripon route.[15]

First York buses operate in the village as part of the Nether Poppleton route to York/Stamford Bridge. Transdev York used to run evening services but First has now won the entire contract.

A Park and Ride (Poppleton Bar) was constructed by the A59 in 2015, with Park and Ride buses (route 59) running from Poppleton to York centre, generally every fifteen minutes. In 2020 the site was used as a drive-through COVID-19 testing centre. This has now been reopened as a park and ride.

Northern Rail operates a stopping service on the line between York and Leeds via Harrogate. Poppleton station is the first station after York.[16] Trains from Leeds via Harrogate are billed with Poppleton as the final destination on the boards at Leeds but the train will continue to York.

Religion

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All Saints Church

The old Norman 'Chapel of All Hallows' in Upper Poppleton was demolished in 1890 to make way for the Victorian All Saints' Church. The 'new' church was designed by Hodgson Fowler of Durham.[4]

In 1866, the two Poppleton Parishes were united to form the Parish of Nether Poppleton with Upper Poppleton. All Saints' Church is situated on The Green in Upper Poppleton.[17]

The present Methodist Chapel on the Green replaced two previous buildings on the site built in 1817 and 1819 respectively.[18]

Sports

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Poppleton United 1st XI play in York Football League Premier Division, as of 2010, and play next to the Community Centre on Main Street. The 2nd XI play in Reserve Division C.[19] Poppleton Tigers Junior Football Club is located in Nether Poppleton, but serves both villages.[20]

There is a Lawn Tennis Club with artificial and all weather courts in Main Street. As of 2010 the Men's 1st and second team play in Division One of the Tyke Petroleum Tennis League and the 3rd team play in Division Six. The Ladies 1st team also compete in the Ladies section of the same League, with the 1st team playing in Division One, the 2nd team in Division Three and the 3rd team in Division Three as of 2010. They also enter five teams in the Mixed Section in Divisions One, Two, Six Eight and Eleven.[21]

References

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  1. ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Upper Poppleton Parish (E04000621)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Census 2001: Parish Headcounts: York". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b c "Origin of name". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e Bulmer's Topography, History and Directory (Private and Commercial) of North Yorkshire 1890. S&N Publishing. 1890. ISBN 1-86150-299-0.
  5. ^ "Civil War". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  6. ^ The York, Knaresborough and Harrogate Railway. C.T.Goode. 2001. ISBN 1-870313-22-4.
  7. ^ "History of Upper Poppleton, in Harrogate and West Riding | Map and description". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Councillors". Retrieved 6 November 2010.
  9. ^ "Parish Council". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  10. ^ "Allotments". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  11. ^ "Primary education". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  12. ^ "Guide to School Catchment Areas" (PDF). york.gov.uk. p. 64. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  13. ^ "Manor CE School Admissions". Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  14. ^ "Manor CE School". Archived from the original on 3 December 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  15. ^ "Transport". Archived from the original on 28 October 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2010.
  16. ^ "Rail links". Archived from the original on 29 November 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  17. ^ "All Saints Church". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  18. ^ "Methodist Church". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  19. ^ "Poppleton United". Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  20. ^ "Cash boost for Poppleton Tigers Junior Football Club". York Press. 6 November 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  21. ^ "Tennis Club". Archived from the original on 31 March 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
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