Knaresborough, The Old Chemist Shop, Interior 1914
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More about this scene

Knaresborough boasts the oldest chemist's shop in England. When this picture was taken, a Mr Lawrence was the apothecary in charge, who ground his potions in a pestle and mortar. Note the pestles and mortars used for grinding up ingredients. Until 1840 some of this work was carried out by a dog that powered the giant pestle and mortar.

A Selection of Memories from Knaresborough

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 Knaresborough

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My husband and I spent our honeymoon at Ye Olde Feathers Hotel, sadly no longer there. It will always have a special place in my heart.
I am seeking Jean Diane Burgoyne born on 5th September 1962 in Catterick, North Yorkshire - adopted in Knaresborough.