Great Ouseburn, Village Green c.1965
Photo ref:
G113014
Photo ref:
G113014
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Memories of Great Ouseburn, Village Green c1965
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My great-great-grandfather, Robert Langton, was born in 1791. He was innkeeper, farrier and farmer (owning 50 acres). It is said he made the first iron plough in Yorkshire. He was gifted with horses. He employed apprentices and journeymen in his business, which we think operated from the Horseshoes.
He operated with strict principles and no one was alllowed more than two ...see more
Two of the trees either side of the footpath were planted by me in, I believe, 1953.
My family lived in the village and surrounding villages for many years. My Grandparents and subsequently my Aunt & Uncle lived and operated the Toll Gates at Aldwark Bridge, just outside the village. My mother lived on Carr Side in her early life. I moved to the village in 1951, leaving in 1961 but my parents lived there ...see more
The large stone in the photograph was used as part of the millennium seat, which is now situated on the village green.
The building to the left of the picture is 'The Forge' - the Swann family have lived here for over 80 years.
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