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Selby

Selby is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated on the banks of the River Ouse about 14 miles south of York.^[1] The town centers around Selby Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery established in 1069 by the monk Benedict of Auxerre with the support of William the Conqueror, which remains one of the few surviving examples of a complete Norman abbey church in England after surviving the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539.^[2]^[3] The civil parish recorded a population of 14,731 in the 2011 United Kingdom census.^[1] Historically, Selby's development stemmed from its abbey's prominence and its advantageous location on the navigable River Ouse, fostering trade, shipbuilding, and markets that persist today.^[2] The town's economy long depended on agriculture, coal extraction from the Selby Coalfield starting in the 1970s, and energy production at nearby facilities such as Drax Power Station, though underground mining operations concluded in the early 21st century.^[4] Currently, manufacturing accounts for about 19% of local employment, complemented by ongoing energy sector activities and agricultural processing.^[5] The area has faced recurrent flooding from the Ouse, with notable events in 1947, 1983, and 2000.^[2]

History

Origins and early settlement

The settlement of Selby originated in the early medieval period along the River Ouse, with its name deriving from Old Norse Seleby, meaning 'farmstead or village near sallow-trees' (a species of willow), indicative of Viking linguistic influence in the region.^[6]^[7] The toponym first appears in records around 1030 as Seleby in a Yorkshire charter, though an earlier form Seletun is attested in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for AD 779, describing a Mercian attack on Northumbria in the vicinity.^[6]^[2] Archaeological evidence for settlement remains limited, with no substantial pre-Anglo-Saxon occupation identified in key excavations, such as those at Bridge Wharf, where late prehistoric or Roman activity was absent from the trenches.^[8] While the area's proximity to Roman routes along the Ouse suggests possible transient activity, desk-based assessments confirm no direct Roman settlement within Selby's core study areas.^[9] Antiquarian traditions posited a Roman foundation under the name Salebeia, implying a classical origin, but these lack corroboration from material finds.^[10] Early inhabitants likely exploited the river's navigability and surrounding alluvial soils for subsistence farming and small-scale trade, establishing a nucleated village pattern that persisted into the Norman era.^[2] This modest agrarian base predated the transformative founding of Selby Abbey in 1069, which later amplified the site's prominence.^[11]

Medieval development and Selby Abbey

Selby Abbey was founded in 1069 as a Benedictine monastery by William the Conqueror, three years after the Norman Conquest, on land along the River Ouse.^[12] ^[13] The establishment followed a legend in which the monk Benedict of Auxerre experienced a vision of St. Germanus accompanied by three swans, leading to the discovery of the saint's relics at the site, which drew royal patronage and initial endowments.^[13] As the first major monastic foundation north of Peterborough after 1066, the abbey predated prominent northern establishments like those in York and Durham, positioning Selby as an early center of Norman ecclesiastical influence in the region.^[14] The abbey's growth fostered the medieval development of Selby, originally known as Seletun, transforming it from a modest settlement into a thriving market town.^[2] The monks owned extensive lands and promoted economic activity, including the establishment of markets and fairs, while the town's strategic location on the navigable River Ouse enabled it to serve as a trade hub, with exports to the Low Countries facilitated by abbatial initiative.^[7] ^[6] By the 13th century, the abbey had become wealthy through donations and pilgrimage, achieving mitred status in 1256, which allowed its abbot to wear pontifical insignia and exercise limited episcopal rights.^[3] Architecturally, the abbey church, constructed primarily between 1069 and the 15th century, represents a rare surviving example of the evolution from Romanesque to Early English Gothic styles, with notable features including a nave begun around 1100 and later perpendicular additions.^[12] Under 34 or 35 abbots from foundation to dissolution, the monastery accumulated gifts and influence until its suppression in 1539 during Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries, after which the church was repurposed for parish worship, sparing it from demolition.^[3] This continuity preserved the abbey's role in local religious and communal life, underpinning Selby's enduring identity as a historic riverside settlement.^[15]

Industrial expansion and coal mining era

The 19th century marked the onset of Selby's industrial expansion, driven by its riverside position on the Ouse, which supported shipbuilding and served as a key port for transporting coal from inland Yorkshire fields via the Selby Canal, constructed in 1778 to link the town to the Aire and Calder Navigation.^[6] Local manufacturing grew modestly, including ironworks and mercantile activities, bolstered by the arrival of the railway, which improved goods handling and connectivity to broader markets.^[16] These developments transformed Selby from a primarily agrarian and abbey-centered settlement into a modest industrial hub, though population and output remained limited compared to larger Yorkshire centers.^[17] The discovery of vast untapped coal reserves in the 1960s catalyzed the town's defining industrial era. The National Coal Board (NCB) began exploratory drilling in 1964, identifying over 600 million tonnes of high-quality, low-sulphur Barnsley Seam coal at depths of around 300-400 meters across an area spanning sites like Kelfield, Whitemoor, and Cawood.^[18] ^[19] Further boreholes in 1972 confirmed the reserves' extent, prompting inclusion in the NCB's 1974 Plan for Coal, which envisioned a centralized "superpit" complex to replace aging collieries with efficient, high-output mines producing 10-13 million tonnes annually over 25-75 years.^[20] A public inquiry in 1975 addressed environmental and agricultural concerns, leading to planning approval in April 1976.^[19] Development accelerated with shaft sinking starting in October 1976 at Wistow Mine, followed by Riccall in June 1978 and Stillingfleet in September 1978, at a total investment of £400 million.^[17] ^[21] The complex featured five interconnected deep mines—Whitemoor, North Selby, Stillingfleet, Riccall, and Wistow—linked by a 15-mile underground conveyor and rapid transit system for workers, enabling centralized processing at shared facilities.^[22] Initial coal output began in the early 1980s, with full operation by 1992-93 yielding 10 million tonnes yearly; peak production hit 12 million tonnes in 1993-94, positioning Selby as Britain's most efficient coalfield and a cornerstone of national energy security.^[23] ^[22] The mines employed up to 5,000 workers at height, injecting economic vitality into the district through wages, infrastructure, and ancillary industries, though the 1984-85 national miners' strike halted production temporarily and strained community relations.^[24] ^[25] Geological challenges, including variable seam thickness and faulting, alongside privatization in 1994 under RJB Mining (later UK Coal), rising operational costs, and declining domestic demand amid North Sea gas and nuclear shifts, precipitated closures.^[26] Whitemoor shut in 1996, North Selby in 1997, Stillingfleet and Wistow by 2002, and Riccall—the last operational pit—ceased extraction on October 26, 2004, ending the coalfield's 20-year run after extracting around 200 million tonnes total.^[26] ^[27] This era, heralded as a revival for UK coal, ultimately underscored the sector's vulnerability to market and policy changes, leaving legacy infrastructure like rail links repurposed for freight.^[21]

20th century transformations

During the first half of the 20th century, Selby functioned mainly as an agricultural market town, with economic activity centered on farming, local markets, and ancillary transport links via the River Ouse and railways. Urban expansion occurred through the incremental development of suburban housing estates, gradually filling out the town's core while preserving its historical layout around the abbey and market areas.^[28] The most profound changes began in the mid-century with geological surveys revealing the Selby Coalfield's vast reserves beneath the Vale of York, prompting a shift from agrarian roots to large-scale industrial mining. Exploratory drilling programs ran from 1964 to 1968 at sites including Barlow, Camblesforth, and Kelfield to confirm the extent of the Barnsley Seam and other deposits.^[18] Planning for the "superpit" complex accelerated in the 1970s, with the National Coal Board receiving permission on April 1, 1976, from Environment Secretary Anthony Crosland to develop multiple underground mines linked by drift tunnels. The project, designed in 1974 as Europe's most technologically advanced, involved sinking 10 shafts and constructing 124 miles of underground roadways over two decades of preparation. The Duchess of Kent officially inaugurated the Wistow mine site in October 1976, heralding an expected 30 years of high-output production.^[17]^[29]^[27]^[26] By the 1980s, mining operations commenced at Wistow in 1983, coinciding with infrastructure adaptations like the diversion of the East Coast Main Line to accommodate surface works, and fueled economic diversification including power generation at the nearby Drax station, which began commissioning units from 1974. This influx of jobs—peaking with thousands employed across sites like Whitemoor and Kellingley—drove population increases, new housing, and manufacturing growth, repositioning Selby as a hub of heavy industry while challenging its traditional rural character.^[22]^[2]

Events and developments since 2000

In November 2000, Selby experienced severe flooding from the River Ouse, which burst its banks and inundated parts of the town, contributing to widespread disruption across Yorkshire as part of the UK's "Great Floods" that affected multiple regions.^[30] On 28 February 2001, the Selby rail crash occurred near Great Heck, when a Land Rover and trailer veered off the M62 motorway onto the railway tracks, derailing a freight train that subsequently collided with a Newcastle-to-London passenger train travelling at 125 mph, resulting in 10 deaths and over 80 injuries.^[31]^[32] The incident, caused by the vehicle's driver falling asleep, highlighted vulnerabilities in rail safety protocols at rural crossings.^[31] In 2002, the Selby Coalfield, once Britain's largest underground complex, faced closure announcement by UK Coal due to uneconomic losses exceeding £30 million annually and competition from cheaper imports, leading to the phased shutdown of its three mines (Riccall, Stillingfleet, and Wistow) by 2004 and the direct loss of over 2,000 mining jobs, with broader economic ripple effects including supply chain redundancies.^[33] Government intervention provided £35 million in aid for retraining and regeneration, though the area's economy, previously bolstered by £400 million annual coal output, shifted toward logistics, manufacturing, and renewables.^[34] That same year, Selby Abbey underwent major restoration work addressing limestone deterioration from environmental exposure, averting potential closure and preserving its medieval structure at a cost of several million pounds through public and charitable funding.^[35] In July 2004, local man Mark Hobson perpetrated a spree killing in the Selby area, murdering twin sisters Claire and Diane Sanderson with a hammer in separate attacks, followed by the strangulation of an elderly couple, James and Joan Turner, in nearby Camblesforth; he pleaded guilty to all four murders in 2005 and received a life sentence.^[36] On 1 April 2023, Selby District Council was dissolved as part of broader local government reorganization, with its functions absorbed into the new North Yorkshire Council unitary authority covering the former county districts, aiming to streamline services like planning and waste management amid fiscal pressures. This transition prompted revisions to local development plans, including halted housing targets in Selby due to escalated regional needs. Post-coal closure, economic diversification included growth in food processing and transport hubs, with 2024 proposals emerging to regenerate derelict mine sites for mixed-use development, though facing objections from local stakeholders like breweries concerned over impacts.^[37] The area has also seen intermittent flooding risks mitigated by flood defenses, alongside cultural initiatives to enhance tourism around heritage assets.^[38]

Geography

Location and physical features

![Selby is located in North Yorkshire](./assets/North_Yorkshire_UK_location_map_$2023 Selby is situated in North Yorkshire, England, at approximately 53°47′N 1°04′W, on the right bank of the tidal River Ouse. The town lies about 19 km south of York, within the broader Vale of York, a low-lying plain formed by glacial and fluvial processes.^[39] The physical landscape of Selby is characterized by flat, fertile floodplain terrain typical of the Humberhead Levels, with elevations averaging 7 m above sea level.^[40] This low relief results from alluvial deposits of clay and sand in a former glacial lake, rendering the area agriculturally productive but vulnerable to periodic inundation from the River Ouse and its tributaries, including the Derwent and Wharfe.^[41] The River Ouse dominates the local geography, meandering through the district and supporting historical navigation via structures like the swing bridge; the surrounding region features reclaimed wetlands and drainage channels that mitigate flooding risks.^[41]

Climate and environmental risks

Selby experiences a temperate oceanic climate typical of inland northern England, with mild summers and cool, damp winters. Average high temperatures range from 7°C in January to 21°C in July, while lows vary from 2°C to 13°C over the same period; extremes rarely fall below -3°C or exceed 26°C. Annual precipitation totals approximately 734 mm, distributed fairly evenly across months, with June seeing the highest at around 74 mm and minimal seasonal variation in rainy days.^[42]^[43]^[44] The town's location along the River Ouse exposes it to significant flood risks, particularly in low-lying areas near the riverbanks. The UK Environment Agency maintains flood warning zones covering properties around Selby’s old shipyards, Westfield, Holmes, and Barlby up to the A19 bridge, where high water levels can inundate homes and infrastructure. River gauging at Selby Westmill indicates property flooding becomes possible above 6.55 meters, with the record high of 6.34 meters reached on 28 December 2015 following prolonged heavy rainfall; flood defenses exist but have been tested by events like the 2000 floods that affected Barlby.^[45]^[46]^[46] Historical coal extraction in the Selby Coalfield, operational from the 1980s until closures in the 2000s, has left a legacy of subsidence risks due to underground voids and geological instability in seams. Remediation efforts, such as those at Great Heck near Selby, address surface cracking, structural damage, and drainage issues from panel collapses by UK Coal Mining Ltd., with ongoing monitoring required in former mining districts.^[47]^[47] Air quality in Selby is impacted by the adjacent Drax Power Station, the UK's largest electricity generator, which has historically emitted high levels of particulates and remains a major CO₂ source despite biomass conversion. Environmental groups reported a 135% rise in dust particle emissions from Drax by 2017, contributing to local pollution concerns, though the plant's operators attribute variations to operational changes and claim overall reductions via fuel shifts.^[48]^[49]^[48]

Governance and administration

Historical administrative structure

Selby's administrative origins were tied to the foundation of Selby Abbey around 1070 by William the Conqueror, whose royal charter granted the abbey extensive jurisdictional rights over the town, including sac and soc (rights to hold courts for personal and property matters), toll and theam (market and judicial dues), and infangenthef (execution of thieves caught in the act). These privileges enabled the abbey to function as the primary local authority, maintaining its own court and overseeing manorial lands encompassing much of the settlement.^[11] The abbey's dominance persisted until its dissolution in 1539 under Henry VIII, after which the manor of Selby, including residual administrative rights, was granted to Sir Ralph Sadler in 1541. The town then fell under the broader secular framework of the West Riding of Yorkshire, specifically within the wapentake of Barkston-Ash, where parochial governance via vestries handled poor relief, highways, and ecclesiastical matters under the patronage of the Archbishop of York. Lacking ancient or municipal borough incorporation, Selby relied on manorial lords and county structures for higher authority, with market privileges supporting economic self-regulation.^[10]^[11] By the 19th century, evolving national reforms introduced local boards of health and improvement commissioners to address urban growth, sanitation, and infrastructure, precursors to formalized district governance. Selby operated as an urban district from 1894, managing local services independently within the county until the Local Government Act 1972 restructured it into the Selby District administrative center in 1974.^[50]

Modern local government reforms

In the early 21st century, Selby operated under England's traditional two-tier local government structure, with the Selby District Council handling district-level services such as housing, planning, and waste management, while the North Yorkshire County Council oversaw county-wide functions including education, social care, and transport.^[51] This arrangement, inherited from the 1974 local government reorganisation, persisted until proposals for structural change emerged amid national efforts to streamline administration and reduce duplication.^[52] Proposals for a single unitary authority covering North Yorkshire gained momentum in 2020–2021, driven by arguments for improved efficiency, better-integrated services, and cost savings estimated at £100 million over 10 years by eliminating overlapping roles between tiers.^[53] In July 2021, the UK government approved the reorganisation, rejecting alternative models like multiple smaller units in favor of one large authority excluding York (which remained unitary).^[52] The North Yorkshire (Structural Changes) Order 2022 formalised the changes, mandating the abolition of the seven district councils—including Selby—and their dissolution on 1 April 2023. On 1 April 2023, Selby District Council was abolished, with its responsibilities, assets, and staff transferring to the newly formed North Yorkshire Council, a unitary authority serving over 600,000 residents across a vast rural area. ^[54] The transition involved significant upfront costs, including a £210,000 redundancy package for Selby's chief executive, defended by council leaders as necessary for smooth handover but criticised for fiscal prudence amid taxpayer burdens.^[55] Post-reform, local decision-making shifted toward county-level priorities, prompting concerns from some residents and parishes about diminished focus on district-specific issues like flooding and economic regeneration in Selby, though proponents highlighted unified strategic planning.^[56] No further structural reforms have occurred as of 2025, with the council now developing integrated local plans, including halting Selby's standalone plan in favor of county-wide policies.^[57]

Political representation and elections

Selby is represented in the UK Parliament by the Selby constituency, which encompasses the town and surrounding areas in North Yorkshire. The current Member of Parliament is Keir Mather of the Labour Party, who was elected in the general election on 4 July 2024.^[58] Mather first entered Parliament via the 20 July 2023 by-election in the predecessor Selby and Ainsty constituency, where he secured victory with a 35.3% vote share, overturning a Conservative majority of 20,137 from the 2019 general election and marking one of the largest swings to Labour in a by-election.^[59] This result reflected broader dissatisfaction with the incumbent Conservative government amid economic pressures and local issues like flooding and infrastructure.^[60] In the 2024 election, Mather retained the seat under the redrawn boundaries, defeating the Conservative candidate Charles Richardson, who received 12,593 votes (26%).^[61] Historically, the area had been a Conservative stronghold since the constituency's creation, with Nigel Adams holding Selby and Ainsty from 2010 until his resignation in 2023.^[62] At the local level, Selby falls under the unitary North Yorkshire Council, established in April 2023 following the abolition of Selby District Council. The town is covered by two divisions: Selby East and Selby West, each electing one councillor.^[63] As of 2025, Selby West is represented by two Labour councillors, Melanie Ann Davis and Steve Shaw-Wright, the latter serving as Labour group leader on the council.^[64] These seats were contested in the inaugural North Yorkshire Council election on 5 May 2022, where Conservatives secured an overall majority of 53 seats out of 90, but Labour made gains in urban areas like Selby amid national trends favoring opposition parties.^[65] Prior to unification, Selby District Council (1974–2023) was predominantly Conservative-controlled; in the final 2019 election, Conservatives held 28 of 53 seats, with Labour on 15, independents on 6, and others fewer.^[66] Selby Town Council, the lowest tier of local government, handles services such as markets, allotments, and cemetery management for the town's approximately 19,000 residents. It comprises 15 councillors elected across wards including Selby North, Selby South, and Selby West.^[67] Labour holds the council leadership, with Steve Shaw-Wright as chair, reflecting recent electoral shifts; uncontested or low-turnout parish elections in 2023 and 2025 have seen gains by Labour and Greens at this level.^[68] Voter turnout in local contests remains variable, often below 40%, influenced by the area's rural-conservative base transitioning amid economic changes post-coal mining.^[69]

Demographics

Population growth and trends

The population of Selby District rose from approximately 83,400 in 2011 to 92,000 in 2021, marking a 10.2% increase over the decade according to Census data.^[70] This outpaced the national average growth of 6.6% for England and Wales during the same period, reflecting net in-migration amid low natural population change.^[70] Birth rates stood at about 2.8 per 1,000 residents, while death rates were 2.2 per 1,000, resulting in positive growth primarily from a migration balance of 4.4 per 1,000.^[71] Earlier trends showed continued expansion, with the district's population reaching 83,449 by the 2011 Census following steady rises linked to industrial activity, including the Selby Coalfield operations until its closure in 2004. Post-closure, no significant depopulation occurred, as economic shifts toward logistics, manufacturing, and commuting to urban centers like York sustained inflows. Mid-year estimates indicated further modest growth, with a 2.5% rise from 2011 to 2015 alone, the highest among North Yorkshire districts at the time.^[4] Overall, the area's demographic trajectory underscores resilience to sectoral changes, with population density remaining low at around 150 persons per square kilometer given its rural extent.^[72]

Socioeconomic composition

Selby district's residents exhibit high levels of economic activity and employment, with 87% of the working-age population in employment as of recent assessments, surpassing national averages. Full-time weekly earnings for those living in the district reached £526.50, the highest in North Yorkshire and approaching the England average of £529.60, driven by sectors like manufacturing and services.^[4] Average annual household income in the Selby & Ainsty area stands at £44,648, above the North Yorkshire figure of £41,628.^[73] Deprivation remains low across the mainly rural district, aligning with North Yorkshire's position as one of England's least deprived upper-tier authorities in the 2019 Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD), though pockets exist in urban wards like Selby East and West, which rank highest locally for income and employment deprivation.^[74] Only 1.4% of neighbourhoods fall in the most deprived 20% nationally, affecting around 3,450 people in two lower super output areas within Selby town.^[4] ^[73] Unemployment indicators are minimal, with Jobseeker's Allowance claims at 1.0% and long-term unemployment at 3.1 per 1,000 residents.^[4] Educational attainment lags slightly behind national benchmarks, with 34.8% of adults holding a degree or higher qualification, compared to 37.1% in Great Britain.^[4] Occupational structure reflects the area's industrial and agricultural heritage, with 19.2% in manufacturing, 70.1% in services, and 2.6% in agriculture—elevated relative to national distributions—supporting a socioeconomic base oriented toward skilled trades and mid-level professional roles rather than high-end knowledge economy positions.^[4] Homeownership prevails at 75%, predominantly in detached or semi-detached housing, underscoring stable middle-working-class demographics amid average house prices of £189,650.^[4]

Economy

Traditional industries and coal legacy

Selby's economy prior to the late 20th century was anchored in agriculture, leveraging the fertile soils of the Vale of York for arable farming and horticulture, alongside river-based trade facilitated by the River Ouse and the Selby Canal opened in 1778. Shipbuilding emerged as a key sector, with the town serving as an inland port handling goods from Leeds and supporting vessel construction for navigation on these waterways. Food processing and brewing also contributed, processing local produce and barley, though these were secondary to primary agrarian activities. The discovery of the Selby Coalfield in the 1960s transformed the district, positioning it as Britain's largest untapped coal reserve with seams up to 20 meters thick at depths of 800-1,000 meters.^[75] Development began in the 1970s under the National Coal Board, employing drift-mine technology to access reserves via horizontal adits rather than vertical shafts, with the complex comprising five interconnected sites: North Selby, Gascoigne Wood, Stillingfleet, Riccall, and Whitemoor.^[24] Production ramped up from 1983, peaking at 12 million tonnes annually in 1993-94 and employing over 5,000 workers at its height, marketed as a "mine of the future" for its mechanized efficiency.^[23] ^[76] Closures accelerated in the 1990s amid falling coal demand, high operating costs, and competition from cheaper imports, with North Selby shutting in 1997, Stillingfleet in July 2004, and Riccall—the final pit—on October 26, 2004, ending the coalfield's output after extracting over 300 million tonnes.^[75] ^[24] The 1984-85 UK miners' strike had already strained operations, exacerbating subsequent rationalizations that eliminated 250,000 coal jobs nationwide by the 2000s.^[77] The coal legacy includes significant socioeconomic disruption, with thousands of high-wage jobs lost in a non-traditional mining area, leading to persistent unemployment above regional averages and reliance on government retraining programs.^[78] Former sites have been repurposed into business parks, such as at Stillingfleet, hosting logistics and light industry, though subsidence risks and groundwater contamination from mining persist as environmental challenges.^[78] This shift underscores the broader UK coal industry's contraction, driven by market economics rather than isolated policy failures, leaving a landscape marked by derelict infrastructure and a transition to service-oriented economies.^[79]

Current economic sectors

The economy of Selby District is primarily driven by manufacturing, distribution and logistics, construction, and power generation, which together form the core of local employment and output. Manufacturing accounts for approximately 19.2% of employment, significantly above the North Yorkshire (11.2%) and Great Britain (8.5%) averages, with a focus on food processing and related industries including companies such as Westmill Foods, BOCM Pauls, and Tate & Lyle.^[4]^[80] Power generation remains a cornerstone, exemplified by Drax Power Station, the UK's largest producer of renewable electricity via biomass, employing thousands and supporting ancillary manufacturing and distribution activities.^[81]^[82] Distribution and logistics benefit from Selby's strategic position near major transport routes, including the A1(M) and rail networks, facilitating warehousing and freight operations tied to both local production and regional supply chains.^[83] Construction supports ongoing infrastructure and housing development, with activity linked to economic expansion plans in the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority area. Agriculture persists as a foundational sector, with modern operations in crop production, horticulture (e.g., salad growers like APS and Phytoponics), and associated processing, contributing to the district's rural economic base.^[84]^[81] The visitor economy adds diversity, generating £187.4 million in spending and supporting 4,392 jobs (12.2% of the workforce) as of 2019, with strategies extending through 2025 emphasizing heritage sites and rural tourism to sustain growth amid post-coal transitions. Energy-related employment in Selby is concentrated at five times the national average, underscoring the district's role in regional utilities and low-carbon initiatives.^[85]^[82] Services, including wholesale, retail, health, and accommodation, comprise around 70% of jobs but lag in higher-value knowledge-intensive subsectors compared to national norms.^[4]

Challenges, transitions, and growth initiatives

The closure of the Selby Coalfield between 2002 and 2004 resulted in the loss of approximately 5,000 direct and indirect jobs across the region, with the local district facing up to 910 redundancies and an estimated £130 million annual reduction in economic output.^[34]^[86] These closures, driven by chronic financial losses exceeding £90 million over three years, geological difficulties, and declining coal demand post-privatization, exacerbated unemployment and prompted warnings of a potential economic "black hole" in the area, historically reliant on mining for high-wage employment.^[87] Economic transitions have focused on diversification away from fossil fuels, with nearby Drax Power Station—located within the former Selby district—phasing out coal-fired generation entirely by April 2023 after nearly 50 years, shifting to biomass and pursuing bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technologies to support net-zero goals.^[88] This pivot has sustained thousands of jobs in sustainable energy at Drax, influencing regional supply chains and skills development in Selby, though direct mine-to-renewables job transfers remain limited compared to broader Yorkshire initiatives emphasizing retraining for green sectors like retrofitting and nature restoration.^[89] Growth initiatives include North Yorkshire Council's Town Investment Plan for Selby, launched as part of a county-wide regeneration program across 32 towns, aiming to guide infrastructure and economic investments through community-led priorities.^[90] A £29 million scheme to revitalize the area around Selby railway station, with construction starting in September 2025, seeks to enhance pedestrian access, public realm quality, and connectivity to foster business and tourism.^[91] The York and North Yorkshire Local Growth Plan, a 10-year strategy published in draft form in March 2025, targets inclusive economic expansion via skills alignment, heritage-led regeneration, and carbon-negative transitions, building on Selby's strategic location for logistics and advanced manufacturing.^[92]^[93] Additionally, legacy frameworks like the Selby District Economic Development Strategy promote business attraction and infrastructure to capitalize on post-coal opportunities in food processing and distribution.^[94]

Infrastructure and transport

Road and rail networks

The A63 trunk road forms a primary east-west link through Selby, incorporating the Selby Bypass—a 9.5-kilometre single-carriageway diversion opened on 11 June 2004 to alleviate congestion in the town centre.^[95]^[96] This bypass connects via the Selby Bypass Roundabout to the A1041, providing access towards Goole and local routes.^[97] The A19 complements this as a major north-south artery, with the stretch from Selby to Teesside recognised for its scenic and functional qualities in 2024 assessments.^[98] North Yorkshire Council maintains approximately 9,000 kilometres of highways county-wide, including these principal routes serving Selby, with ongoing programmes allocating £25.3 million for road schemes in the 2024 financial year.^[99]^[100] Selby railway station, established on 22 September 1834 as Yorkshire's first mainline hub via the Leeds and Selby Railway, operates three platforms with frequent services operated by Northern Rail and TransPennine Express to destinations including Leeds, Hull, York, Manchester Piccadilly, and London Kings Cross.^[101]^[102]^[103] The Grade II-listed facility functions as a regional junction, integrating passenger and legacy freight connections.^[104] The adjacent Selby Diversion, engineered in the early 1980s for the East Coast Main Line, reroutes high-speed passenger services south of the town to bypass the anticipated disruptions from Selby coalfield mining, supporting operations at up to 125 mph.^[105]^[106] Following the coalfield's closure, freight patterns shifted, with diversions like the North Doncaster Chord reducing some Selby-specific traffic since 2014.^[106] In September 2025, construction began on the £29 million Selby Station Gateway project, a joint initiative by North Yorkshire Council and former Selby District Council to regenerate the station environs, enhancing pedestrian access, safety, and integration with surrounding transport links.^[107]^[91] This scheme addresses longstanding infrastructure needs amid evolving rail services, including extensions by TransPennine Express to Liverpool.

Waterways and other transport

Selby lies on the River Ouse, a principal navigable river in North Yorkshire that flows from its junction with the River Ure at Swale Nab to Trent Falls, where it meets the River Trent and Humber Estuary. The Ouse remains navigable for much of its course, with tidal influences extending upstream to Naburn Locks, about 16 kilometers north of Selby, facilitating vessel access toward inland ports like Goole. Historically, the river supported commercial traffic, including seagoing vessels reaching Goole, though modern usage centers on leisure boating and occasional freight.^[108] The Selby Canal, completed in 1778, links the River Ouse at Selby to the Aire and Calder Navigation near West Haddlesey, spanning approximately 9.7 kilometers with two locks to bypass the tidal lower River Aire. This narrow-beam waterway, managed by the Canal & River Trust, primarily serves recreational purposes today, including narrowboat cruising, fishing, and towpath trails for walking and cycling, rather than heavy commercial transport.^[109]^[110] Key crossings include the Ouse Swing Bridge, a road bascule bridge on the A63 bypass opened in December 2004, which pivots to accommodate river navigation and reduced town center congestion from over 20,000 daily vehicles. A separate wrought-iron railway swing bridge, constructed between 1888 and 1891 by the North Eastern Railway, spans the Ouse adjacent to Selby station, enabling train passage while swinging for boats; it features hydraulic operation and remains in active use.^[111] Public bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, provide local and regional connectivity from Selby, with routes linking to York, Leeds, and nearby villages; frequencies vary, with peak-hour services supporting commuters. The nearest commercial airport, Leeds Bradford Airport, lies about 40 kilometers northwest, reachable via train to Leeds followed by bus or taxi, with journey times averaging 1-1.5 hours. No regular ferry services operate directly from Selby, though the Ouse's connectivity supports broader inland waterway networks.^[112]

Culture and society

Religious heritage

Selby Abbey, dedicated to St Mary and St Germain, was founded around 1069–1070 by Benedict, a monk from Auxerre, following a legendary vision involving a relic of St German.^[11] The abbey received a foundational grant from William the Conqueror, marking it as the first Benedictine house established in northern England after the Norman Conquest.^[11] As a wealthy monastery, it was ruled by 34 or 35 abbots until its dissolution and gained mitred status in 1256, allowing its abbot to wear a mitre and vote in provincial synods.^[3] The abbey's architecture features early 12th-century Romanesque elements, with later 14th-century Decorated choir additions and 15th-century Perpendicular windows, including the Lathom Chapel built in 1465.^[3] A major fire in 1340 damaged structures, prompting repairs funded by local rectory revenues by 1346.^[3] It stands as the only complete surviving Benedictine church in Yorkshire, preserving significant monastic heritage despite partial reconstructions after a 1906 fire and 1912 south transept rebuild.^[3] The abbey surrendered on December 6, 1539, during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, with 23 monks present and its last abbot, Robert Selby, receiving a £100 pension.^[11]^[3] Unlike many dissolved houses, the nave survived to serve as the parish church from 1618 onward, avoiding demolition.^[3] Today, Selby Abbey functions as an active Anglican parish church, hosting worship and community events while maintaining its historical role at the town's spiritual center.^[113] Other religious sites in Selby include St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, tracing origins to an 18th-century chapel in a steward's house provided by Lord Petre, and St James the Apostle Church, established as a free parish church with notable 19th-century stained glass.^[114]^[115]

Education and community facilities

Selby maintains a range of educational institutions serving primary, secondary, and post-16 levels, primarily under the oversight of North Yorkshire Council. Primary education includes establishments such as Selby Community Primary School, an academy converter for ages 2-11 with 361 pupils and a capacity of 420, and Selby Abbey CofE VC Primary School, a larger-than-average voluntary controlled school emphasizing a caring community and home-school partnerships.^[116]^[117] Secondary education is anchored by Selby High School, a specialist school for arts and science serving ages 11-16, which received a positive Ofsted inspection in October 2023, describing it as thriving and energetic with recognized improvements.^[118]^[119] Post-16 and adult education is provided by Selby College, part of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, offering vocational training and courses for students aged 16 to over 70.^[120] Additionally, a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school was approved in April 2024 to address local provision gaps, despite aesthetic concerns from some residents.^[121] Community facilities in Selby support recreation, social services, and welfare. The Selby Leisure and Wellbeing Hub, operated by North Yorkshire Council, features two swimming pools, a gym with state-of-the-art equipment, fitness classes, a 3G football pitch, and sauna facilities, catering to health and sports needs.^[122] Selby Library, located in Micklegate, provides public access to books, digital services, activities, and a home library option, functioning as a community hub.^[123] The Selby Community Centre includes playgrounds for different age groups, with recent upgrades to equipment for younger children, alongside spaces for events and programs.^[124] The Selby Trust operates the Selby Centre, focusing on collaborative charity and social enterprise initiatives to foster community support and wealth creation.^[125]

Sports, leisure, and cultural activities

Selby Town Football Club, founded in 1919 and known as "The Robins," competes in the Northern Counties East League Division One, with home matches at the Rigid Group Stadium on Flaxley Road. The club's facilities include a £2 million community football stadium supporting youth and senior teams, enhanced in 2023 by the installation of seats from Wembley Stadium after its under-10 team won a regional Premier League title.^[126]^[127]^[128]^[129] The Selby Leisure and Wellbeing Hub provides comprehensive facilities, including two swimming pools for casual, lane, and lesson-based swimming; a gym with modern equipment; a dedicated indoor cycling studio; a sports hall for activities like badminton and five-a-side football; and a 3G synthetic pitch for outdoor sports. Fitness offerings encompass over a dozen weekly classes such as aqua aerobics, bootcamp, boxercise, and Les Mills programs, alongside sauna and steam rooms for relaxation.^[122]^[130]^[131] Community leisure extends to outdoor pursuits coordinated by North Yorkshire Council, featuring walking, cycling, and running groups, as well as regular parkrun events at local parks. Youth programs include gymnastics at Selby Swans Gymnastic Academy and dance classes through providers like The Little Yorkshire Dance Academy.^[132]^[133] Cultural engagements center on seasonal events organized by Selby Town Council, including the annual Food, Drink & Craft Festival on the Market Place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., highlighting local produce alongside global cuisines. Venues like Selby Abbey host exhibitions, such as those by the Selby Textile Art Group, and tribute performances including Tina Turner shows.^[134]^[135]^[136]

Local media

The primary local newspaper serving Selby and its surrounding district is the Selby Times, a paid-for weekly publication that has operated since 1860 and covers news, sports, business, and community events in the area.^[137]^[138] It maintains an online presence through its website and social media, providing updates on local incidents such as health alerts and district council decisions.^[139] The York Press, while based in nearby York, also reports on Selby-specific stories as part of its broader North Yorkshire coverage.^[140] For radio, Selby Radio operates as a community station focused on local content, including shows like "The Breakfast Show" from 6-10 a.m. weekdays and themed segments such as "The 90s Hour."^[141] It broadcasts programming tailored to Selby residents, emphasizing community events and music.^[142] YO1 Radio, a commercial station primarily serving York, extends its signal to Selby on 90.0 FM, offering a mix of music from the 1980s onward alongside local news bulletins.^[143] Regional outlets like BBC Radio York provide additional coverage but are not Selby-specific.^[140] Local television news for Selby falls under BBC Yorkshire's regional programming, which includes segments on district matters but lacks a dedicated Selby channel.^[144] Online platforms, including the Selby Times digital editions and social media feeds from both radio stations, supplement print and broadcast with real-time updates on issues like traffic and council announcements.^[145]^[146]

International relations

Twin towns and partnerships

Selby maintains formal twinning agreements with three international partners to foster cultural, educational, and economic exchanges. These relationships emphasize mutual visits, joint events, and community collaborations, initiated through local council resolutions.^[147]^[148] The longest-standing partnership is with Carentan (now Carentan-les-Vaux), a commune in Normandy, France, established in 1973. This link has endured for over five decades, marked by the Selby-Carentan Twinning Association's organization of reciprocal visits and celebrations, including a 50th anniversary event in 2023 that highlighted ongoing friendships through shared historical commemorations and youth exchanges.^[147] Selby has been twinned with Filderstadt, a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, since 2003. The Selby-Filderstadt Twinning Association facilitates annual visits, cultural programs, and social gatherings to strengthen bilateral ties, with a notable 10th anniversary commemoration in 2013 involving delegations from both communities.^[149] In 2022, Selby formalized a twinning agreement with Greater Napanee, Ontario, Canada, leveraging the coincidental naming of Selby, Ontario—a locality within Greater Napanee—as a point of historical connection dating back over 200 years to early settlers. The pact, signed virtually by mayors Marg Isbester and Michael Dyson, aims to promote transatlantic dialogue and joint initiatives, ratified by Selby Town Council following discussions initiated in early 2022.^[148]^[150]

Notable individuals

Historical figures

Henry I (c. 1068–1135), the fourth son of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders, was reputedly born in Selby, making him the only English king born in what is now Yorkshire.^[151] This birth, dated to late 1068 or early 1069, occurred shortly after the Norman Conquest, during a period when the royal family established ties to the region through the founding of Selby Abbey. Henry's education and early life emphasized scholarship, earning him the epithet "Beauclerc" (fine clerk), and he ascended the throne in 1100 following his brother William II's death, ruling until 1135 amid efforts to consolidate Norman rule and reform administration.^[152] The tradition of his Selby birthplace, preserved in abbey records and local lore, underscores the town's early medieval significance, though some historians note the exact location—possibly near the present town center—remains unverified archaeologically.^[153] Selby Abbey's foundation in 1069 by William the Conqueror further links the town to pivotal Norman figures, with the Benedictine monastery established under the influence of Benedict of Auxerre, a monk who claimed a vision from St. Germanus directing him to build there.^[11] Benedict, originating from the Abbey of St. Germain in Auxerre, France, served as the first sacrist and oversaw initial construction on land granted by the king, transforming Selby into a major religious center that attracted royal patronage and housed 34 or 35 abbots until its dissolution in 1539.^[3] The abbey's wealth and influence drew endowments from subsequent monarchs, including Henry I, reflecting causal ties between royal births, monastic foundations, and economic growth in medieval Selby, though post-Reformation records show diminished direct associations with these early figures.^[154] Members of the Selby family, prominent in northern England from the 16th century, include George Selby (1557–1625), an English politician who served as sheriff of Northumberland and held lands tied to the region's border history, though their primary estates were at Twizell and Biddlestone rather than Selby town itself.^[155] Such families, often involved in local governance and military affairs during the Tudor and Stuart eras, exemplify gentry networks that indirectly elevated Selby's profile through shared nomenclature and proximity, but primary historical prominence remains anchored in the abbey's royal and monastic origins.

Contemporary residents

Eden Taylor-Draper (born 28 October 1997), an actress recognized for portraying Belle Dingle in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 2005, was born and raised in Selby, attending local schools such as Selby Abbey Primary.^[156]^[6] Her early career began with appearances in the series at age eight, establishing her as a prominent figure connected to the town.^[157] Keir Mather has served as the Labour Member of Parliament for Selby since July 2023, following a by-election victory that overturned a significant Conservative majority.^[158] His constituency office is situated at 16 Park Street in Selby, supporting direct engagement with local residents.^[159] As of the 2024 general election, Mather retained the seat, renamed Selby and Kippax, maintaining his role in representing the area's interests in Parliament.^[160] Other contemporary figures linked to Selby include former MP Nigel Adams, a Conservative who held the seat from 2010 to 2024 and focused on energy policy during his tenure.^[161] Local associations with professionals like dog trainer Graeme Hall, born in Selby in 1966 and known for Channel 5 programmes such as Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly, highlight ongoing ties despite relocations.^[162] Selby's resident population features few high-profile celebrities, with prominence largely tied to political and media figures originating from or serving the district.^[6]

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The economy is also dominated by a number of distinctive market towns, such as Knaresborough,. Selby, Skipton, Malton, Northallerton and Richmond, which play a ...
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[PDF] selby district economic development framework
Yorkshire & Humber's film and TV industries have recorded double the growth of other parts of the UK, with the Yorkshire Studios at. Church Fenton a key part of ...
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The A63 Trunk Road (Selby Bypass) Order 1993 No. 286
SCHEDULE 1. The route of the new trunk road is about 9.5 kilometres in length and is in the District of Selby in the County of North Yorkshire.<|separator|>
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[PDF] HS-Report, Fortrac-Selby,UK
The A63 Selby Bypass officially opened on 11th of June. 2004. The scheme consists of 6.1 miles (9.8 km) of a single carriageway road bypassing the town of Selby ...
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Selby Bypass Roundabout - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki
Mar 13, 2025 · Selby Bypass Roundabout forms the junctions of the A63 and the A1041 on the Selby Bypass. The A1041 runs from Selby to East Cowick.
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Why the A19 in North Yorkshire is country's best A road - BBC
Oct 28, 2024 · The stretch of the A19 from Selby to Teesside has charm and history, according to those who use it.Missing: serving | Show results with:serving
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North Yorkshire Council - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki
Aug 30, 2025 · The Council, as Highway Authority, is responsible for some 9,000 kilometres of roads and their associated footways. Their highway network also ...
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Major North Yorkshire roadworks programme starts in Selby
Apr 3, 2024 · The council's highways capital programme totals £53 million for this financial year, of which £25.3 million has been allocated to road schemes.Missing: serving | Show results with:serving<|separator|>
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Selby Station: Yorkshire's First Railway Hub
Opened on 22 September 1834, the station was part of the Leeds and Selby Railway, one of Britain's earliest main lines.
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Selby Station | Train Times - Northern Rail
Selby Ticket office Mon-Sat 06:00 to 19:45 Sun 09:15 to 19:00 Address: Open map Selby station, Station Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4NW
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Selby Station | Trains to Selby - Trainline
The station boasts excellent transport links, with regular trains to Hull, Manchester Piccadilly, York and London Kings Cross.
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Selby - Station Information - Hull Trains
Selby is a Grade II listed station that was originally built in 1834. The station has 3 platforms with direct services to Hull, Leeds and Manchester.Missing: network | Show results with:network
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Selby Diversion Drawings | Science Museum Group Collection
The drawings include alignments of the railway, cross-sections and plans, diversions of roads and footpaths, archaeological sites, as well as detailed drawings.
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Time capsule buried over 40 years ago near Selby restored for ...
Mar 11, 2025 · The Selby Diversion was created to route around the Selby coalfield which had plans to reopen. There were concerns that reopening the coalfield ...
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Selby Railway Station Selby Station Gateway to get underway | York ...
Sep 9, 2025 · A £29 million transformation of the area around Selby Railway Station is set to get underway next month.
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River Ouse - Yorkshire - The Inland Waterways Association
The River Ouse in Yorkshire runs from Swale Nab to Trent Falls, is 60.8 miles long, and has been used for commercial navigation since Roman times.Missing: landscape | Show results with:landscape
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Selby Canal | Canal maps
The Selby Canal is a quiet backwater from the Aire & Calder Navigation, providing a peaceful setting for boating, walking and cycling.
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Selby Canal - The Inland Waterways Association
The Selby Canal runs from the River Aire Navigation at Dole Bank Junction to the Yorkshire Ouse at Selby.
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Selby Swing-Bridge - Fairfield Control Systems
The bridge was built in 1889 by Messrs. Nelson & Co of York and the Cleveland Bridge Company of Darlington to allow river traffic to pass without hindrance ...
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Bus Travel in Selby | Tickets & Times
We operate a number of bus services in and around Selby. Plan your journey, discover live departure times and buy bus tickets here.
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Selby Abbey - At the heart of the community since 1069
Men, women and children have worshipped here and served the wider community for over 900 years. Selby is a small Yorkshire town, 12 miles South of York with one ...History of Selby Abbey · View all events · Visit Selby Abbey · Services
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History
The first Catholic chapel in Selby was provided by Lord Petre. It was a large upper room in the house of his steward in Ousegate and served as the only Catholic ...
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St James the Apostle Church, Selby
St James was built to be Selby's 'free of charge' church. It has two rare Jean-Baptiste Capronnier windows, a unique Bible Timeline jigsaw and was the site ...<|separator|>
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Establishment Selby Community Primary School
Selby Community Primary School, located in Selby, is an academy converter for ages 2-11, opened on 1 December 2017, with 361 pupils and a capacity of 420.
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Selby Abbey CofE VC Primary School
Selby Abbey is a larger than average primary school with a warm, caring community, a busy learning environment, and a positive home-school partnership.Job Vacancies · Governors · Staff List · Remote Learning
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Selby High School - Home
Selby High School is a specialist school for the arts and science, offering a curriculum with enrichment, extra-curricular activities, and a "Selby Challenge".Staff List · Contact Us · Term dates · Ready Steady Learn
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Ofsted Report 2023 - Selby High School
Selby High School is a thriving, successful, vibrant and energetic secondary school, recognised by the DofE as one of the 100 most improved schools in ...Missing: statistics | Show results with:statistics
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Selby College - Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Selby College is a highly rated College in the heart of North Yorkshire, providing education and training opportunities for students aged 16 right up to 70+.School Leavers · Sign up for our newsletter · Learn More · Foundation Learning
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Selby special needs school approved despite 'eyesore' concerns
Apr 11, 2024 · Plans for a new special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school in North Yorkshire have been approved despite criticism it would be ...
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Selby Leisure and Wellbeing Hub - North Yorkshire Council
The centre boasts state-of-the-art equipment, fitness classes, an outstanding 3G pitch and two swimming pools.Missing: libraries | Show results with:libraries
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Selby library - Facebook
Rating 3.0 (2) Selby's public library located in Micklegate. We are open to all and offer books, activities, digital services, a home library service and a warm welcome.Missing: centres facilities
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Selby Community Centre
The Community Centre field has 2 play areas, one for the younger children, which has recently had new equipment installed, and two for the older children. A ...Missing: libraries | Show results with:libraries
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Home | The Selby Trust | Community Centre | England
The Selby Centre is a centre of excellence for collaborative charity and social businesses working together to create community wealth and support.Missing: libraries | Show results with:libraries
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History of the Selby Town FC
The club were formed in 1919, adopting the nickname "The Robins". The first senior club in the town since World War 1, a year later in 1920 they became founder ...
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About Us - Selby Town Football Club
Selby Town Football Club was formed in 1919 and adopted the nickname “The Robins”. STFC were the first senior club in the town since World War 1.
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Webpage about the Community of the Selby Town FC
With the opening of our new £2m community football stadium and our FA Charter Community Club status, we can offer all our players the best facilities in the ...<|separator|>
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Table-topping Selby Town FC handed historic ... - The York Press
Jul 17, 2023 · Seats from Wembley Stadium have been installed at Selby Town FC after the club's under 10 side won the regional Premier League at their first attempt this year.
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Exercise classes and activities at Selby Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
Our exercise classes · Aqua Aerobics · Aqua Zumba · Barbell Pump · Bootcamp · Boxercise · Dynamic Conditioning · Empower Hour · Falls Prevention.
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Selby Leisure Centre
Swimming pools and a top-of-the-range gym with everything you need to get fit, tone up and feel fantastic. Dozens of exercise classes every week. Dedicated.
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Exercise and activities in the Selby area - North Yorkshire Council
Selby offers walking, cycling, and running groups, plus weight loss programs and parkrun activities.Missing: facilities | Show results with:facilities
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Kids classes, camps and activities in selby - ClassForKids
Kids classes in Selby · Malt Shovel · Selby Swans Gymnastic Academy · Fit4Fun · Malt Shovel · Perform North · The Little Yorkshire Dance Academy · Aspire Dance.
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Food, Drink & Craft Festival - Selby Town Council
The annual Food and Drink Festival runs on Market Place from 10am – 3pm. Choose between local produce and cuisine from all over the world, there is plenty for ...Missing: cultural | Show results with:cultural
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Events from 27 September – 25 October - Selby Abbey
Selby Textile Art Group Exhibition · Free ; Tina Turner By Candlelight: Early Show · £30.00 – £35.00 ; Tina Turner By Candlelight: Late show · £30.00 – £35.00.Missing: cultural | Show results with:cultural
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Selby Town Council Special Events - Facebook
Rating 5.0 (11) Selby Town Council Special Events, Selby. 4383 likes · 391 talking about this · 236 were here. Events hosted throughout the year in Selby Town.Missing: cultural | Show results with:cultural<|control11|><|separator|>
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Selby Times: Home
News -. September 18, 2025 · Hosepipe restrictions begin.NewsAnnouncementsContact UsContactSocial
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[PDF] Selby Constituency Profile 2023 - Liberal Democrats
The new Selby Constituency comprises 17 wards from the former Selby District and one ward from the Leeds City Council area (Kippax & Methley). It differs from ...Missing: representation | Show results with:representation
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Schedule | Selby Radio
Selby Radio's schedule includes "The Breakfast Show" (6-10am weekdays), "The 90s Hour" (2-3pm weekdays), "Saturday Breakfast Show" (7-10am Saturdays), and " ...The Breakfast Show · The Mid Morning Show · The 90s Hour
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Selby Radio Station - Facebook
Selby Radio Station, Selby. 1872 likes · 166 talking about this. Local communtiy radio station for Selby coming soon.
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YO1 Radio
YO1 Radio - York's Local Station | YO1 Radio is York's only local commercial station available on all listening platforms.Missing: Selby | Show results with:Selby
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North Yorkshire | Latest News & Updates - BBC
Oct 18, 2025 · Get all the latest news, live updates and content about North Yorkshire from across the BBC.BBC Radio York · York - - Weather warnings issued · Outdoor tidal swimming pool...<|separator|>
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Selby Times - Facebook
Selby Times. 11611 likes · 65 talking about this. Selby Times - your favourite weekly read!
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https://www.instagram.com/selbytimes/
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Town Twinning - Selby Town Council
Twinned with Selby since 1973. In 2023 the Selby-Carentan Twinning Association celebrated 50 years of friendship between the two towns.
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A Tale Of Two Selbys
Selby Town Council has formally approved a twinning agreement with the council of Greater Napanee in Ontario, forever linking our town with its Canadian ...
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Selby marking anniversary of Filderstadt twinning - The York Press
Aug 1, 2013 · This year marks ten years of twinning between Selby and Filderstadt, and plans are taking shape to mark the occasion in September when representatives from the ...
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Selby officially twinned with Selby, UK - Napanee Beaver
Apr 14, 2022 · Greater Napanee Mayor Marg Isbester and Selby, UK Mayor Michael Dyson signed a Twinning Agreement between the two communities as part of the ...Missing: District | Show results with:District
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The Royal Foundation - Selby Abbey
The Abbey of Selby was founded by the issue of a Royal Charter from William I. This was in the year 1069. The Charter was a most generous one.
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Yorkshire's Little Prince - History… the interesting bits!
Dec 11, 2021 · The youngest son of William the Conqueror and Matilda of Flanders, Henry was the only king of England born in Yorkshire. Henry was born in Selby ...
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Selby Abbey - History and Facts
Selby Abbey is a beautiful Norman church in the heart of Yorkshire, England, with a history dating back to 1069 AD.
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SELBY, William III (c.1556-1638), of Branxton, Northumb. and ...
Family and Education. b. c.1556, 1st s. of Sir John Selby, gentleman porter of Berwick, of Branxton and Twizell by his w. Margaret. educ. Peterhouse, Camb.
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Selby schoolgirl's Emmerdale dream - The York Press
Oct 25, 2005 · Eden, of Selby, made her TV debut as little Belle Dingle on ITV soap Emmerdale last week, becoming one of the youngest members of the good-for-nothing Dingle ...Missing: residence | Show results with:residence
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Meet the Belle of the ball - The York Press
May 30, 2007 · Eden is only nine years old, and attends Selby Abbey Primary School. So just how do her parents, Niki and Richard, keep her feet on the ground?Missing: residence | Show results with:residence
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Selby and Ainsty by-election: Labour win brings mixed reaction - BBC
Jul 21, 2023 · After Labour's Keir Mather overturned a 20,000 Tory majority to become the new MP for Selby and Ainsty - and the youngest MP in the House of ...
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Keir Mather MP - Decision Making at the Council
Profile image for Keir Mather MP. Title: MP for Selby. Party: Labour. Contact information. Constituency address: The Office of Keir Mather MP 16 Park Street
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MPS representing Selby (Constituency) - MPs and Lords
Selby is a constituency in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The seat has been held by Keir Mather (Labour) since July 2024.Missing: political | Show results with:political
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How my Yorkshire roots help me communicate with dogs
Apr 22, 2025 · Graeme grew up in Selby where his mother still lives. Later in life he moved down south but he said the Yorkshire mentality has helped him in ...<|separator|>
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Who is Graeme Hall? Everything to know about TV's 'the Dogfather'
Feb 6, 2025 · Originally from Selby in Yorkshire, Graeme didn't always work with dogs – in fact, he spent over 20 years in business before swapping boardrooms ...