Middleham, Market Place c.1955
Photo ref:
M70075
Photo ref:
M70075
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The weathered steps of the ancient Market Cross at Middleham show the antiquity of this medieval township at the mouth of Wensleydale. It is now famous for its race horses and historic castle, once the home of Richard, Duke of York and later King Richard III. The elegant, mainly Georgian houses which surround the square include the Black Bull and White Swan Inns.
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A Selection of Memories from Middleham
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 Middleham
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My great grandfather, Christopher, owned Bridge House next to the bridge when this photo was taken, having moved there from Spennithorne where he had been the landlord of the Old Horn Inn.
We believe the cart driver was my great Uncle Herbert who had a cart business in the Dale - his sisters the 'Miss Hauxwells' ran a fish business from their home.
Herbert was killed, following a fall from the cart on his way ...see more
My ancestors The Bywells were from Middleham in the 1700's. I wonder if there are any Bywells still living there
I used to stay with a friend in the 1950's in Middleham. Her parents had a grocers shop in the square and her father also had a mobile shop which he went round rural areas with. They also had a few hens and cows. Her father's name was Bob Doother. The living quarters were above the shop. I have been back to Middleham recently but cannot find the building. If anyone reads this and can give me any ...see more
This picture is Middleham Suspension Bridge.
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