Bainbridge, The Rose And Crown c.1960
Photo ref: B5010
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Photo ref: B5010
Photo of Bainbridge, The Rose And Crown c.1960

More about this scene

The whitewashed façade of the Rose and Crown Hotel is a landmark on the main road through Wensleydale in the village of Bainbridge, once the 'capital' of Upper Wensleydale, which was known in the 12th century as the Forest and Manor of Bainbridge. Note the RAC approved sign in the centre of the photograph.

A Selection of Memories from Bainbridge

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bainbridge

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My grandfather, Guy Metcalfe, played in Bainbridge Brass Band; nearly half the band were Metcalfes, all related. One of my ancestors (on my mother's side) was the famous hornblower on the village green.