The Old Bridge Inn · Ripponden
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There’s a lovely little bit of folklore about John Hirstwood that tells you everything you need to know about the spirit of this inn. They say that back in 1754, John had a...
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If you've ever crossed over the River Ryburn to reach our front door, you’ll know how lucky we are to have the old stone bridge beneath our feet. But back in 1754, when John...
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There’s an old tale that has rattled around our taproom for generations about John Hirstwood, our very first recorded landlord back in 1754.
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