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Wetherby was a perfect place for people to stop because it is half way between London and Edinburgh. This meant that lots of travellers stopped at Wetherby to rest and eat as they knew that they were halfway towards their destination. Coaching inns could provide food, drink , a place to sleep and stables for their horses. This led to coaching inns becoming a major part of Wetherby's history. The coaching inn was a vital part of the inland transport infastructure until the development of the railway, providing a resting point for people and horses. The Inn served the needs of travellers for food, drink and rest.
Wetherby was a perfect place for people to stop because it is half way between London and Edinburgh. This meant that lots of travellers stopped at Wetherby to rest and eat as they knew that they were halfway towards their destination. Coaching inns could provide food, drink , a place to sleep and stables for their horses. This led to coaching inns becoming a major part of Wetherby's history. The coaching inn was a vital part of the inland transport infastructure until the development of the railway, providing a resting point for people and horses. The Inn served the needs of travellers for food, drink and rest.
How Did The Coaching Inns Benefit Wetherby?
How Did The Coaching Inns Benefit Wetherby?
The Wetherby Coaching inns were a very important part of Wetherby , which was located on the Great North Road. These coaching inns provided a resting spot for people and horses providing them with food and water. The benefit of these very good inns was that it helped Wetherby's income and increased the population.
The Wetherby Coaching inns were a very important part of Wetherby , which was located on the Great North Road. These coaching inns provided a resting spot for people and horses providing them with food and water. The benefit of these very good inns was that it helped Wetherby's income and increased the population.
The Swan & Talbot.
The Swan & Talbot.
The Swan and Talbot is located on North street. It was known as high street between 1822 and 1841. The pub was originally named the Dog and Swan. It was perfect for an over night stay.
The Angel Inn.
The Angel Inn.
The Angel Inn became an important place in Wetherby between 1760 and 1840. After the decline in the coaching trade, the inn was bought by Mr Henry Crossley, who converted it into a court and a printing works.
Ghost Story
Ghost Story
There is a haunted story which was placed in the Swan and Talbot in room 3 upstairs. This room is haunted by 2 urchin boys who died doing work at Wetherby work house in the 1800s.
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