Timble | |
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Location within North Yorkshire | |
Population | 142 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SE179529 |
Civil parish | |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | OTLEY |
Postcode district | LS21 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
Timble is a village in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the slopes of the Washburn valley, north of Otley and close to Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs.
In 1988, the diaries of local man John Dickinson were published,[2] providing considerable insight into the history of the village and the surrounding area. In the 17th century, the village was home to The Witches of Timble, who were accused of witchcraft by local poet Edward Fairfax, and tried but acquitted twice at York.[3]
The village has one pub, the Timble Inn. It was closed in 2004 but was re-opened in September 2009 as a Free House following an extensive refurbishment.
The Yorkshire Water Way goes through Timble.[4]