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Masham, Market Place 1908
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A real sense of space is offered here in the market place. Masham market was granted trading rights from 1393. At one time 40,000 sheep could be traded in one day. Richmond complained about the competition, because Masham's market was always free of tolls. The coaching inn the King's Head (right) was also the tax and licence office until 1850. The church of St Mary dates from the 12th century, and outside is an even earlier carved Saxon cross. Also in the market place is the old grammar school, now holding primary classes. A stray German bomb fell here in 1941 after a raid on Teesside, and completely destroyed the White Bear Inn.

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A Selection of Memories from Masham

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 Masham

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2014 Now A Quality B&B
We have run Bank Villa as a comfortable and relaxing B&B since 2002. Dr Dodd's son has stayed with us and shared his memories. The property is listed so looks very much the same today. Guests love exploring the nooks and crannies of the interior. Many of features can be dated back to the days when there was live in staff.
Masham, Bank Villa and Avenue 1908
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Added 12 February 2014

Memories Of Masham
In the 1950's and 60's, Bank Villa belonged to Dr Dodds, in partnership with Dr Holroyd whose surgery was in Kirkby Malzeard. Dr Dodds' surgery was within Bank Villa. Dr Dodds was invalided out of the Royal Navy having served on the Russian convoy routes, which is why his wife Anne, who herself was the daughter of a senior Navy man, was always very supportive of the Lifeboat Service and fundraising in Masham. The ...see more
Masham, Bank Villa and Avenue 1908
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Memories Of Masham
This photo, looking West South West shows the weir across the River Ure which serviced the former corn/flax(?) mill just downstream and on the far bank of the river. In the 1892 ordnance survey map, The Grotto described the wood named Grotto Plantation. At some stage in the 1920's a house was built there adjacent to the road, and named The Greens, and occupied by the Burrill family. In the 1930's, the weir was ...see more
Masham, from the Grotto 1908
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Silver St, Masham Scene
The Bay Horse Inn would then likely belong to T & R Theakston Ltd, which became a limited company in 1905. Now, 2012, the pub belongs to Greene King plc. The chimney in the background belongs to Lightfoot's Brewery, Wellgarth Masham. The same scene today still has the chimney, but reduced by the top section, taken down before the 39/45 War. Halfway along Silver Street to the left, obscured by buildings, was ...see more
Masham, Silver Street 1908
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Added 22 September 2012

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