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Leyburn, Market Place 1889
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Leyburn developed into a market town thanks to a charter granted by Charles I, but unlike Hawes and Askrigg, it never became industrialised. It proved to be a popular retirement place for Yorkshire business people, and the population doubled during the early years of Victoria's reign. In the 1890s the market rights were still owned by Lord Bolton, the charter having been granted by Charles I. Originally markets were held on a Tuesday, but this was changed to Fridays in 1696.

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A Selection of Memories from Leyburn

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 Leyburn

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Home Town
Leyburn is my home town, although, I was born in the Gatehouse to Danby Hall and lived there for the first 2 years of my life. I remember marching up and down the market place with the army bands. We never had many ameneties in those days but it was a wonderfull place to have a childhood, with lots of countryside to roam around. August bank holiday was the time of the Miss Wensleydale contest. Although a small town we ...see more
Leyburn, the Market Place c1960
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Childhood Visits To Leyburn.
My grandmother's sister and brother-in-law (Elsie and Harry Walton) lived most of their married life in Leyburn. I have happy memories of going there with my grandmother, and staying there with them in the school holidays. I remember going to the old tea-rooms in the Market Square, and having tea-cakes and cream cakes, they were delicious. Sadly my great-aunt and uncle are no longer here, but I still have good memories of them, and of Leyburn.    Brenda.
Leyburn, High Street c1954
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Autons Of Leyburn

My gggggrandfather,lived At Hammer Gate in 1841. His son James moved with his family to Grove Square.1851 James's brother William lived at 24 Market place in 1861 The family of James Autons then moved to 74 Commercial Square1861 Only my gggg Uncle William stayed in Leyburn .He was a Solicitors Clerk. He and his wife.ran the Stamp office at 43 High St, they were also Glass and China Dealers. 1891.In 1901 uncle William moved to 6 Commerial Sq Some of my cousins lived at Grove Square.
Leyburn, High Street c1954
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Norman Barber Watchmaker And Jeweller
The jaguar on the right belonged to Norman Barber and was parked outside his shop in Leyburn. At this time my husband, Cedric Barber, was probably in class at Leyburn County Primary School (now an old peoples' home). Cedric's second cousin, Janet Green, lives a short distance from the scene of this photograph.
Leyburn, High Street c1954
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