I thought this was Elmswell Old Hall - wrong!! |
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It is in fact the home of the early twentieth century local archaeologist J. R. Mortimer at Fimber |
Sheep being driven along Beverley Road |
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Imagine trying to do that these days... |
There doesn't seem to be anywhere else on the web containing many old pictures of Driffield - if you know of a site,
email me and I shall provide a link
The corner of Eastgate South and New Road |
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The building on the left is now flats, as is the site of the shop on the right |
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Elmswell Old Hall built 1634 by Henry Best |
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He was the author of a famous account of 17th century agriculture |
All Saints Church, Driffield |
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It looks pretty much the same these days - although the gravestones are gone |
The Poor Law Institution on Bridlington Road. |
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It later became part of the East Riding General Hospital, but has since been demolished |
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