Bingley's Old Main Street has buildings dating back to to at least the mid 17th century, one of them a coaching inn sited strategically by Ireland Bridge over the River Aire. It was on the Leeds to Kendal coach route and coaches would have stopped here for refreshment and perhaps a change of horses. The inn has the characteristic stone lanterns on its gable (above), identifying that it once belonged to the Knights of the Order of St John. The street is still cobbled and is quite attractive, though it always has cars parked along its length. The main road was moved in 1904 to the other side of the church (to the right of my photo above) slicing through the church's graveyard.
The church has an interesting old sundial on its tower, underneath the clock.
Thanks for this bit of history, accompanied by some lovely photos. The old sundial is especially interesting. I don't recall ever seeing a sundial being mounted vertically on a building facade.
ReplyDeleteI love the sundial! And would like to see the interior of The White Horse.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that there is a company name on the sundial.
ReplyDeleteNeat photos, the sundial is a nice change from round clocks.
ReplyDeleteI wonder where the graves were relocated when they put a road through the cemetery! We have a nice music venue/night club here in Black Mountain called the White Horse...much younger of course.
ReplyDeleteLike one other person commented, it would be great to see the interior of The White House once the pubs are opened again. A vertically mounted sundial did seem unusual and I wondered about its accuracy too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice inn and loving the sun dial, wonder what the history is on the place?
ReplyDeleteI honestly had no idea that Bingley was that interesting, or attractive. Another one for the list! Hope you're keeping safe and well.
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