The Old Bridge Inn beside the historic bridge in Ripponden

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Flaggon of ale on wooden table outside front of old bridge inn ripponden

Pub History · 23 September 2026

The brew that kept the village going

It’s easy to think of a pint as a treat nowadays, something you enjoy after work, with a meal, or when you’re catching up with friends. But back in the 1300s, things were very...

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