Grassington School 1914. Part 1.

[Z00tegem]

Yep I was right it is Raines Lane.

That use to be my doctor's house before he retired. It was beautiful inside.
I walked past it everyday on the way to the river to walk the dog.
On Google street view you can almost make out it's name over the doorway.

Amazing.

Ben

[charlotteCH]

Yes, it was/is a lovely house inside and out, and very comfortable.

Funny isn't it that we both know it

charlotte

[Z00tegem]

Hi Charlotte,

Small world.

I do not know if you can see from the photograph but it shows the start of building on 'The Ridge'

If you would like a higher res scan you will need to let me know how to do it as its not a good idea to post email addresses on public sites.

Ben

[charlotteCH]

Ben, You may be able to answer a question that has had me wondering for years.  When was The Ridge built, even approximately?

Another question.  Wasn't there a Wilsons Arms Hotel in Grassngton in 1950s?

charlotte

[Z00tegem]

Hi Charlotte, I can not say with any certainty & this card is not dated so you will have to guess from the clues on the picture.

I will try & find out for you as I will be in Grassington tomorrow visiting my daughter.

As far as I know there has been a Wilson's Arms in Grassington since the coming of the railway in 1902. It is in actually in Threshfield and is now a retirement home. There is a postcard for sale, on ebay at present, which probably shows the Wilson Arms in the 50's.

Ben

[charlotteCH]

Thanks Ben.

May I ask another question please?

As one drives into G.market square,up the incline  on the left hand side was a smallish pub [I think it was a pub or cafe]. It was also a B&B with 2 bedrooms upstairs.  Maybe it was number 7 or 9.
This was so in 1986.  Is it still there and functioning?

charlotte

[Z00tegem]

Hi Charlotte,

Sorry but there was nobody in when I tried to call at The Ridge so could not ask the question about it's date. I will keep enquiring though.

The pub on the left hand side of the square is the Devonshire Arms. I would have imagined it had more than 2 bedrooms though. Just off the square is the Forresters & The Black Horse.

On the right of the square is Grassington House. Grassington is now awash with B&B's & holiday cottages.

Ben

[charlotteCH]

Thank yoi very much, Ben, for troubling yourself and calling at The Ridge.  I wish I could do that


Perhaps that B&B we stayed at was a cafe, not a pub.  It was small with a lovely open fire downstairs.  Altogether delightful.
charlotte

[Z00tegem]

When I get home at the weekend I will post a photograph of that side of the square & then you can tell me which one it is.
If it was just back from the square, top left, it could have been Ashfield House. We shall see.

Ben