Bainbridge, The Village 1924
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Photo of Bainbridge, The Village 1924

More about this scene

Water flows through the village from Semerwater 2 miles away, via the country's shortest river, the Bain. Here, next to the Ure, are mill cottages. Around the charming green we can see the old school (centre), later a billiard hall, now restored as a private house. Behind are High Hall and the Temperance Hall (1910). The Quaker Meeting House came in 1836, and next is Summerfield House, formerly an inn. Finally, on the right is the Wesleyan chapel of 1836. The bridge over the Ure was widened by John Carr in 1785.

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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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

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.