Fishlake historical timeline with key dates.
687
Death of St Cuthbert our patron saint.
875 to 883
St Cuthbert’s body is said to have been transported by monks (the wanderings) through Northern Britain rested at Fishlake during that period.
1066
Norman conquest. Construction of the present stone church.
1086
Fishlake gets a mention in the Doomsday Book, being part of the estates of William Warren.
1170
About this time the fabulous South Doorway of the church constructed.
1094 about
First mention of a church at Fishlake when 2nd William de Warrane (1088-1138) granted the rights of Fishlake church to the Priory at Lewes. Rectory.
1200-1300.
Much of the present church dates from this period.
1300-1400
Chancel arch, Great West window, Lady Chapel to the North and Trinity Chapel to the South and Octagonal front all added.
1387
Fishlake became a vicarage when the church was granted to Prior and Convent, later Dean and Chapter of Durham.
1500
The Rood Screen installed.
1505
Death of Rev Richard Marshall vicar of Fishlake and a magnificent alter tomb constructed in his memory.
1561
Fishlake Parish Baptism, Marriage and Burial registers begun.
1582
Bylaw books dates from.
1610
Fishlake Hall originally built.
1627
Crown granted the manor of Fishlake to Cornelius Vermyuden.
1638
Manor of Fishlake bought by Sir Arthur Ingram, Lord Irwin, who remained Lords of the manor for the next 300 years.
1641
Endowed Grammar School Established as a charity by Rev Richard Rands.
1652
Death and burial of Barnarbus Allerbus at Fishlake, a Belgian military general of the horse of the commonwealth of England. Considered a VIP funeral.
1664
The first recorded village school master, John Brogden
1685
Thomas Alleyn founded a charity to provide poor relief in the village.
1686
Fishlake recorded 4 guest beds and 8 stabling for horse in an Inns and Ale house survey.
1697
Major flooding in the area causing much damage.
1720
The first pictorial representation of Fishlake village by Samuel Buck.
1765
Thomas Gabbitas elected Mayor and Alderman.
1766
Richar Wharam elected Mayor and Alderman.
1768
A substantial stone bridge at Stainforth replacing wooden one, proving an important crossing from and to Fishlake.
1773
31 st December 1773. A Mayor's feast was held at Frances Saul's in the township of Fishlake. Attended by the Mayor and Alderman.
1795
Major village flood.
1802
Stainforth and Keadby Canal fully opened. Marked the beginning of decline of water traffic on the River Don along with the railways in 1850’s.
1825
Fishlake Enclosure Act. Remaining common lands enclosed.
1814
Zion Chapel built then restored as a Methodist New Connexion in 1832.
1847 New vicarage built, overseen by Rev J Leeson.
1850
Appointment of Canon George Ornsby vicar of Fishlake and distinguished antiquarian.
1854
Major church restoration began under Rev Ornsby. Buried stone relics unearthed can still be seen in the vicarage garden. 2/3 funded by Ornsby and friends.
1860
Separate Parochial district of Sykehouse created.
1887
Jubilee Bridge opened.
1890
Primitive Methodist Chapel opened.
1901
The Census gave the population as 482.
1901
Church clock installed and dedicated in the Spring by Rev E Flecker.
1902
Village Hall erected.
1904
The village Endowed Grammar school became an Elementary school based on 1902 Act.
1904-1908
Monkey business. Winifred Gould teaching Darwin theory of evolution and its consequences for the village.
1907
Set of clock chimes dedicated by Bishop of Beverley 22 May 1907. Quarterly chimes.
1911
The formation of ‘Fishlake United Charities’ bringing together the Alleyns Charity and various other smaller charities.
1914 1918 WW1
11 Fishlake men died.
1923
Major local Fishlake flooding.
1926
First bus service provided by Walter Roe.
1930-32
Electricity connected to the village.
1930
The River Ouse (Yorkshire) Catchment Board took over responsibly for drainage and flood defences.
1932
Another major flood affecting a large part of the village.
1945
Women's Institute Fishlake branch founded.
1939 1945. WW11.
2 Fishlake men died.
1953
River Don diversion scheme completed to straighten the river taking it away from its former route by the village.
1956
Piped water arrived in the village.
1968
Cricket Club established.
1969
Junior Football Club formed.
1975
Village gets street lighting.
1994
Village School Closes.
1987
Rev John Osgerby first vicar of the Benefice of Fishlake, Sykehuse, Kirk Bramwith and Moss.
2002
Main drains installed, so good bye septic tanks!
2007
In September The HRH Princess Royal visited Fishlake church and uncovered a plaque.
2008
Village shop and post office closed.
2015
Village butchers shop closed.
2015
Local History Society formed.