Dent, Main Street 1924
Photo ref: 75625
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This view looks in the opposite direction from photograph No 75624. This time, two children are filling their bucket from the fountain, and the George and Dragon Hotel, which welcomed members of the Cyclists' Touring Club, is the prominent building on the right.

A Selection of Memories from Dent

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 Dent

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In 1946-7 I lived at Peggleside. I can remember the German POWs (who were billeted at Sedbergh Workhouse) clearing the snow off the road to Dent with shovels. Not sure how often the school taxi got us to school but I can remember sitting in class with our overcoats on. There were 3 teachers, Miss Clark (seniors), Mrs Smith (juniors) and Mrs Lilley (infants). I remember one year (1947?) starting school after the summer ...see more