Wensley, From Church Tower 1893
Photo ref: 33134
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Once a busy market until the plague forced customers away, the village was then eclipsed by Leyburn. Holy Trinity church contains a Saxon cross, found in the 19th century, and the Bolton family pews, which came from the theatre in London's Drury Lane. It is said that the Duke fell in love with a singer in 'The Beggar's Opera' and kept her as his mistress for many years.

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A Selection of Memories from Wensley

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 Wensley

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My ancestors The Bywells were originally from Wensley in the 1700's and then moved to Middleham and also west Witton. I wonder if any Bywells still live there