Masham, Silver Street 1908
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Masham straddles the River Ure. One of Masham's distinctive features is its large market place, where fairs would see as many as 70,000 to 80,000 sheep and lambs up for sale. Masham's claim to fame is that it is the home of Theakstons, brewers since 1827. The Bay Horse Inn was one of several hostelries serving the needs of visitors and locals alike.

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The Bay Horse Inn would then likely belong to T & R Theakston Ltd, which became a limited company in 1905. Now, 2012, the pub belongs to Greene King plc. The chimney in the background belongs to Lightfoot's Brewery, Wellgarth Masham. The same scene today still has the chimney, but reduced by the top section, taken down before the 39/45 War. Halfway along Silver Street to the left, obscured by buildings, was ...see more