- 1845 a neat CORN EXCHANGE, in the Corinthian order, was erected in Yorkersgate, at the expense of EARL FITZWILLIAM. The front is relieved by four pilasters, upholding a cornice and pediment.
- Malton is a station of the North Eastern Railway, and junction on the York to Scarborough line and it is situated about midway between the two. It was also the junction between Whitby, Driffield and Thirsk branches, which were connected with all the main lines at York for the north and the south, and also at Thirsk for the north. When the railway arrived in 1845, the approach to the station was over a wooden bridge.
- Houses in Yorkersgate were demolished to make a new road called New Bridge Road. The wooden bridge was demolished and an Iron Bridge was built in 1870 to carry the railway track to the MALTON BISCUIT COMPANY, this later became B.A.T.A. The building has since been refurbished and made into housing.
- R Yates & Son established.
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- Hurtley's new Mill – 1847/49.
- 1856 Richard Hurtley – Miller & Corn Factor. Richard was killed in an accident, he slipped and came in contact with a fly wheel.
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- Thirsk & Malton Railway was opened in 1853.
- DEFOE'S DESCRIPTION Taken from the Malton Messenger 3rd February 1855. This town is divided into two parts, by the river, which parts are called Old and New Malton. The Old is the Camalodunum of the Romans, and was burnt by Thurston, Archbishop of York, in King Stephen's cause, against Eustace, the Lord of it, who had betrayed part of this county into the hands of the Scots; but Eustace, being afterwards received into favour, rebuilt it, and it has been ever since called 'New Malton'. Here has been a famous abbey, and the church is still standing, but very ruinous; though the castle is quite demolished.
- The town is well-built and inhabited, and has two well-supplied weekly markets, which are held by prescription; for it is not incorporated. It is the best market in the county for horses, cattle, and provisions; and is noted for utensils in husbandry. It has likewise three handsome parish churches, and a good stone bridge over the Derwent, and sends two Members to Parliament. Near this town is a well, whose water is said to have the same virtue as that of Scarborough. (Tour through Great Britain).
- The author of 'Robinson Crusoe' is not the only writer who has erroneously placed New and Old Malton on opposite side of the Derwent.
- The old 'Lock-up' which was in Finkle-street, and certainly a very damp-looking, dingy and dismal place, has been converted into a dwelling-house; and a new and commodious one has been erected, on an elevated site, at the north-west corner of the Cattle-market. It includes a residence for Mr Ord, the Chief Constable. (Taken from Malton Messenger 11th August 1855.)
- Malton was given a Cannon, which was captured at Sebastopol by allied armies in 1855; it stood outside the Town Hall but was moved to the top of Yorkersgate in 1883. It was removed for scrap metal during the 2nd World War.
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- 31st March: Royal Adelphi Theatre – Cattle Market, Malton. Boxes 1s. Pit 6d. Gallery only 3d.
- The Town Hall (which now houses Malton Museum), which stands in the Market Place was enlarged and refronted in 1856.
- Malton 29th August 1856. Wm. Mennell begs to acquaint the inhabitants of Malton and its vicinity, that he has his Steam Machine yet in the Market Place, and shall be happy to Grind all kinds of Cutlery on reasonable terms.
- Joseph Horsley made Town Crier on the death of George Wells ( Town Crier for many years.)
- Persons made Constables. - May 1856.:St. Michael's Ward. - Geo. Harrison (Bookseller), John Snarry (Vet. Sur.), John Speigelhalter (Watchmaker), Thomas Kettlewell (Butcher), all in Market Place.
- St. Leonard's Ward. - Ed. Medd (Rope Maker – Wheelgate), Thomas Taylor (Grocer – Castlegate, Coultas Skelton (Watch Maker – Butcher Corner), William Lambert (Whitesmith – Old Maltongate.).
- The CAMALODUNUM LODGE of FREEMASONS (Number 660) was established in 1856, and met on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday in each month. The Freemason’s Hall was in the Subscription Rooms, now the Assembly Rooms, in Yorkersgate.
- April 1856. - A vessel to be sold called 'THE VICTORIA' of 70 tons, further with all her stores, in first-rate repair, and well calculated for River of Humber work :- Apply to Messrs. Jas. Russell & Son, Malton at whose yard she is now lying.
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- The National School, situated in St Michael Street, was erected in 1857 at a cost of £700 and enlarged by the addition of a classroom in 1886.
- April 25th 1857: The Tea Duty Reduction on all Teas 4d per lb had now take place. Congou 2/8lb. Good Congou 3/-lb. Fine Congou 3/4lb. Fine Strong Pekoe Flavour 3/8lb Very Fine Pekeo Flavour 4/-lb Green Teas 2/8lb upwards. Fine Coffee 1/- upwards at J.RIEVELEY'S.
- Martha Stainton, Low Street, Malton begs to acquite the Public that she will be very glad to take into her house Clothes to Wash on reasonable terms.
- CEMETERY – The new cemetery for New Malton is to be shortly formed in a field adjoining the Malton and Thirsk Railway, at the bottom of the Pasture Lane, now in the occupation of Thomas Teesdale esq. The situation is in every respect suitable. (From Malton Messenger May 23rd 1857).
- 16th May 1857. - Malton Cow Club.
- 19th June 1858 – FOOTRACE. A Foot Race came off on the York Road on Wednesday night between Jno Dodsworth and Jno Wake for 5s.0d a side which ended in a dead heat. Distance 100 yards. In running over again Dodsworth beat his opponent by half a yard after a very hard race. Wake is not satisfied with his defeat and intends running Dodsworth again within a short time on the same road.
- GRAND BOAT RACE, LONGSTER'S SPA GARDENS, MALTON.
- THE FITZWILLIAM STAKES of 2s 6d each, added to a Liberal Subscription to be run for by Boats pulled by two persons with one pair of oars, on the 4th August 1858. The entry closes on Thursday next, the 22nd of July to Mr. Longster, Malton, of whom every information may be obtained. Was won by Messrs Foster's by a boat length and a half.
- Longsters Spa and Pleasure Gardens 17th July 1858: On Wednesday evening last, these grounds were visited by a larger number of the inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood than have hitherto assembles there at one time. The principal cause of attractions was a boat contest, accompanied with a balloon ascent, fireworks etc. At half-past seven o'clock upwards of 450 persons had passed the entrance gate, and were anxiously waited to see the race for the 'Spa Stakes'. Four boats were entered for competition, but as there is only room for two boats at once on the river, they were started in pairs, and the winners of the first two races rowed for the deciding heat, which was won by F. Anderson, a Waterman on the river. Between the boat race a balloon was sent up, the weather was every thing that could be desired for a balloon ascent, and it went up beautifully, but would not go a great distance as there was scarcely a breath of wind. The Malton & Norton Sax-horn Band was in attendance as usual.
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- FOR SALE. A PEW in the North Gallery of St Michael's Church, New Malton, being the second from the front, in the second arch. The pew is freehold, will seat eight persons, and commands an excellent view of the interior. It will afford one of the BEST POSITIONS for witnessing the PERFORMANCE OF THE GRAND CHOIR at the opening services. The original deed will be delivered to the purchaser. Apply to Mr. C. Monkman, Malton, the owner
- Mr. Mewburn was Station Master, he left Malton to go to Morpeth. He was presented with a purse of gold value £60.
Advertisements Malton Messenger dated 1859:
- Griffin Brewery is selling yeast.
- Joseph Gilmoor – Umbrella Maker.
- Wheelgate – Good treacle 2d per pound at Henry Taylor's.
- Greengate. - Good strong Congou 3s 8d and 4s per lb, fine currants, 5d and 6d per lb at L. Bellerby.
- Market Place – Mrs Frank Warwick- Milliner and Dressmaker opposite the Royal Oak Inn.
- Newbegin - John Ward. Ladies & Gentlemen's Pegg'd Boot & Shoe Maker.
- The NEW MALTON CEMETERY was opened in 1859, and it has two mortuary chapels and it stands in about 5 acres.(it was enlarged in 1912 and comprises about 8 acres).
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