Netherby, North Yorkshire

Netherby is a village in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It lies at grid reference SE333468, on the north bank of the River Wharfe, which forms the boundary with West Yorkshire here. The nearest town is Wetherby, 7 km to the east. This reach of the Wharfe is called Netherby Deep, and was the scene of a tragedy when two children drowned at a treacherous bathing place, which is recorded on a plaque there.^[1] The village lies in the Church of England parish of Kirkby Overblow and Sicklinghall.^[2]

Netherby
Netherby seen across the River Wharfe
Netherby Location within North Yorkshire
OS grid reference	SE333468
Civil parish	Kearby with Netherby
Unitary authority	North Yorkshire
Ceremonial county	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	WETHERBY
Postcode district	LS22
Police	North Yorkshire
Fire	North Yorkshire
Ambulance	Yorkshire
List of places UK England Yorkshire 53.917°N 1.494°W / 53.917; -1.494

Until 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire.^[3] From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Harrogate, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.