Northonthorpe Mills, formerly premises of woollen manufacturers
Scissett grew up around the woollen industry in the 19th century as mill owners built houses in the area for their workers. The nearby coalfields also provided employment. These industries are now gone and some of the mills are now retail units.
The Scissett Baths (and leisure centre) is one of the main attractions for the surrounding area.
Scissett has first and middle schools to provide education for children ages 4 to 13.
Scissett Youth Band began life in the village in 1978 but moved to Shelley Methodist Hall in 1991.
Scissett is home to Nortonthorpe Sports Club (NSC) based at the top of Springfield Avenue. NSC has been in existence for 75 years, since 1949, and has been a registered charity since 1978. Its primary purpose is to provide recreational facilities for the benefit of the people of Scissett and surrounding areas and is overseen by a number of trustees. Scissett FC, a local school and a charity dedicated to our armed forces veterans all combine to help deliver recreational services in pursuit of our charitable objectives. http://nortonthorpesportsclub.co.uk/
Etymologyedit
The etymology is doubtful, although some sources suggest it may be from Old Englishside "hillside, talus, slope" (related to Old Norsesiða, of similar meaning), but nothing is confirmed. The first element is uncertain. However, another source[2] claims a completely different etymology, that it was named after "Scissett Wood", itself named after a woman.
Historyedit
Sir Percy Richard Jackson, J.P., LL.D., died on 24 December 1941 at his home, The Woodlands, Scissett.[3] He was a county councillor, from 1904 to 1937, and came to play an important role as chair of the West Yorkshire Local Education Authority (1917-1937).[4] He was also a member of the consultative committee of the Board of Education, and of the Yorkshire Council for Further Education. Since 1918, he had been a member of the Court of Governors of Leeds University. He had been president of the Association of Education Committees and chairman of the education committee of the County Councils Association (for 6 years). Furthermore, as well as his role in Education, he played an important role in agriculture as the chairman of the Land Settlement Association. He was also chairman of the Yorkshire Council for Agricultural Education and a member of the Agricultural and Small Holdings Committee of the West Riding County Council. Moreover, he was a life member and vice-chairman of the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust. He was knighted in 1925.[5]
Notable peopleedit
Dr Colin Booth (1924 in Scissett - 2003), a mycologist and a leading authority on fusaria[6] He was educated at the village school.[7]
Daniel Kitson (born 1977), an English comedian, actor, performer and writer, he attended Scissett Middle School
Jodie Whittaker (born 1982), an English actress, she attended Scissett Middle School
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^Sutton, Brian C.; Butterfill, Gill B. (November 2003). "Colin Booth (1924–2003): a leading authority on fusaria". Mycological Research. 107 (11): 1372–1375. doi:10.1017/S0953756203008645.
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News In A Nutshell
January 01, 1970
scissett, village, west, yorkshire, england, miles, south, east, huddersfield, miles, north, west, barnsley, according, 2001, census, village, population, halfway, between, villages, clayton, west, skelmanthorpe, denby, dale, a636, road, wakefield, post, offic. Scissett is a village in West Yorkshire England It is 8 miles 13 km south east of Huddersfield and 10 miles 16 km north west of Barnsley According to the 2001 census the village had a population of 1 324 1 Scissett is halfway between the villages of Clayton West Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale on the A636 road to Wakefield ScissettPost officeScissettLocation within West YorkshirePopulation1 324 OS grid referenceSE242130Metropolitan boroughKirkleesMetropolitan countyWest YorkshireRegionYorkshire and the HumberCountryEnglandSovereign stateUnited KingdomPost townHUDDERSFIELDPostcode districtHD8Dialling code01484PoliceWest YorkshireFireWest YorkshireAmbulanceYorkshireList of places UK England Yorkshire 53 35 16 N 1 37 37 W 53 587802 N 1 626834 W 53 587802 1 626834 River Dearne runs through the village which was affected by the 2007 United Kingdom floods Northonthorpe Mills formerly premises of woollen manufacturers Scissett grew up around the woollen industry in the 19th century as mill owners built houses in the area for their workers The nearby coalfields also provided employment These industries are now gone and some of the mills are now retail units The Scissett Baths and leisure centre is one of the main attractions for the surrounding area Scissett has first and middle schools to provide education for children ages 4 to 13 Scissett Youth Band began life in the village in 1978 but moved to Shelley Methodist Hall in 1991 Contents 1 Sport 2 Etymology 3 History 4 Notable people 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksSport editScissett is home to Nortonthorpe Sports Club NSC based at the top of Springfield Avenue NSC has been in existence for 75 years since 1949 and has been a registered charity since 1978 Its primary purpose is to provide recreational facilities for the benefit of the people of Scissett and surrounding areas and is overseen by a number of trustees Scissett FC a local school and a charity dedicated to our armed forces veterans all combine to help deliver recreational services in pursuit of our charitable objectives http nortonthorpesportsclub co uk Etymology editThe etymology is doubtful although some sources suggest it may be from Old English side hillside talus slope related to Old Norse sida of similar meaning but nothing is confirmed The first element is uncertain However another source 2 claims a completely different etymology that it was named after Scissett Wood itself named after a woman History editSir Percy Richard Jackson J P LL D died on 24 December 1941 at his home The Woodlands Scissett 3 He was a county councillor from 1904 to 1937 and came to play an important role as chair of the West Yorkshire Local Education Authority 1917 1937 4 He was also a member of the consultative committee of the Board of Education and of the Yorkshire Council for Further Education Since 1918 he had been a member of the Court of Governors of Leeds University He had been president of the Association of Education Committees and chairman of the education committee of the County Councils Association for 6 years Furthermore as well as his role in Education he played an important role in agriculture as the chairman of the Land Settlement Association He was also chairman of the Yorkshire Council for Agricultural Education and a member of the Agricultural and Small Holdings Committee of the West Riding County Council Moreover he was a life member and vice chairman of the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust He was knighted in 1925 5 Notable people editDr Colin Booth 1924 in Scissett 2003 a mycologist and a leading authority on fusaria 6 He was educated at the village school 7 Daniel Kitson born 1977 an English comedian actor performer and writer he attended Scissett Middle School Jodie Whittaker born 1982 an English actress she attended Scissett Middle SchoolSee also editListed buildings in Denby DaleReferences edit Table KS02 Age structure 5 February 2012 Archived from the original on 5 February 2012 Retrieved 11 March 2021 Letter Mailbag Speaking of Scissett Free Online Library www thefreelibrary com Retrieved 11 March 2021 The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online ed Oxford University Press 2004 doi 10 1093 ref odnb 63811 Subscription or UK public library membership required Pathe British News In A Nutshell www britishpathe com Retrieved 11 March 2021 Anonymous 27 December 1941 OBITUARY SIR PERCY JACKSON The Manchester Guardian p 8 Sutton Brian C Butterfill Gill B November 2003 Colin Booth 1924 2003 a leading authority on fusaria Mycological Research 107 11 1372 1375 doi 10 1017 S0953756203008645 Colin Booth TheGuardian com 2 May 2003 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Scissett Scissett Middle School website Scissett Youth Band website Scissett Football Club website Scissett Baths amp Fitness Centre website The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online ed Oxford University Press 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