Muker, From Rigg Road c.1955
Photo ref: M150006
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Photo ref: M150006
Photo of Muker, From Rigg Road c.1955

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This is a classic view of the picturesque former lead mining village of Muker in Swaledale, taken from over the Straw Beck from the Rigg Road. This scene has hardly changed today, although the unsightly telegraph pole has been removed.

Memories of Muker, from Rigg Road c1955

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. These memories are of Muker, From Rigg Road c.1955

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I cycled with my friend Mike Porter and also several times with another friend Derrick Wheatley when we were in the Richmond Cycling Club.