Author turns ghost hunter in stockton teesside live. Part of the ketton ox public house, yarm 72071 historic. Nz 24112 ne yarm silver street north side 37671 no 2 part of the ketton ox. Yarm is a town on the south bank of the river tees in north yorkshire, and became part of the unitary authority of stocktonontees in 1996. A number of yarm s old inns still survive including the ketton ox, named after a famous ox bred near darlington. Black bull, cross keys, crown inn, fleece, george and dragon, green tree, ketton ox, lord nelson, red lion, three tuns, tom brown, and union. Shopping and commercial premises picture stockton archive. The bridge at yarm marked the furthest reach of tidal flow up the river tees until the opening, in 1995, of the tees barrage, which now regulates river flow above stockton. Yarm is a small town and civil parish in the unitary authority of stocktonontees in north east england. Having a ladies wot lunch in yarm and as we have a 2 for 1 book voucher chose the ketton ox. Special offers on all restaurants reservations near the ketton ox in yarm, choose from a massive range of yarm restaurants. At the time of the domesday book, yarm belonged directly to the. Spencerchurchills estate on the 20 th june 1919 at the george hotel stamford. Visit your local bookshop in yarm today for a great selection of books and gifts.
Nz 24112 ne yarm silver street north side 37671 no 2 part of the ketton ox public house qv. The ketton ox is a pub, not a real restaurant, and the staff had been great. Check out the similar venues below or view events in yarm. Conservation area appraisal borough of stocktonontees. With a large variety of places to eat and beautiful landmarks including yarm viaduct and yarm s 18th century town hall, there is plenty to feast your eyes on here. Ii part of the ketton ox public house yarm, stocktonontees, ts15 ii 104, high street yarm, stocktonontees, ts15 ii 106, high street yarm, stocktonontees, ts15 ii, poplar court yarm, stocktonontees, ts15 ii 123, high street yarm, stocktonontees, ts15 ii 127 and 127a, high street yarm, stocktonontees, ts15. The bridge at yarm marked the farthest reach of tidal flow up the river tees until the. This famous pub was originally a coaching inn named the ketton ox, after the famous durham ox of 1802 fame, bred by charles colling of ketton near newton aycliffe, darlington. The george and dragon was the site of the 1820 meeting at which the decision was made to. The ketton ox pub this is one of the oldest buildings on yarm high street and was named after an ox raised by a man called charles colling. Our friendly booksellers are here to help you find your next favourite book. Metcalfes has been replaced by waterstones book shop and the double bay fronted town house next door is now. Apr 06, 2012 until the building of the bridge at stockton in 1771, the aging structure at yarm was the nearest crossing point on the tees to the sea.
Wasnt impressed with meal, even 2 for 1 wont be using the remaining vouchers. Picture stockton archive a pictorial history of stocktonon. According to one story the name of this place apparently arose after a. You can take a train from hartlepool to yarm, the ketton ox via thornaby and allens west in around 1h m. The town is on the south bank of the river tees and is historically part of the north riding of yorkshire.
The ketton ox public house, a finelooking affair at no. Crown inn, fleece, george and dragon, green tree, ketton ox. Alternatively, you can take a bus from hartlepool to yarm, the ketton ox via stockton, high street stand g and stockton, high street stand j in around 1h 27m. Jan, 2011 called haunted stocktonontees, bobs book already has a host of ghoulish tales in its collection including ghosts at norton mill, the ketton ox in yarm, yarm school and the blue bell at. Hartlepool to yarm, the ketton ox 4 ways to travel via. This is an old print that i have from my great aunt who had a millinery shop in stockton when i was just a kid in the 1940s.
Furthermore, yarm represents pretty much the tidal and navigational limit of the river, so the town understandably became an important spot for trade and commerce. The ketton ox is the best pub in yarm and sophie is absolutely the best bar c. Its got all that history and one could argue its the most important building in yarm. History yarm is situated in the south of the borough of stocktonontees close to the border with north yorkshire. No future events currently found at the ketton ox in yarm view past events. Ketton ox, cockpits, yarm hidden teessidehidden teesside. A number of yarms old inns still survive including the ketton ox, named after a famous ox bred near darlington. In the th century yarm was classed as a borough but this status did not persist.
Jan 25, 2020 yarm is a small town in north yorkshire, england. Ketton hall is a mansion in the tudor style, standing in a park of 70 acres. Ketton ox in yarm is a friendly venue offering delicious food, great drinks and unforgettable experiences. Yarm has a beautiful georgian high street locked within a meander of the river tees. A good resource for those interested in the history of yarm ontees or yarum as once known. The village grew out of its importance as a major road and later rail crossing over the river tees, and remains today the main crossing in the area. Yarm was first mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, and was originally a chapelry in the kirklevington parish in the north riding of yorkshire. A warm and welcoming place to socialise for a quiet pint, family lunch or a weekend night out. A collection of old photos and video of the high street and eaglescliffe. London stansted airport stn to yarm, the ketton ox 11. Yarms oldest pub the ketton ox reopens after a quarter. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings.
We are located on yarm high street and are open from 9. The george and dragon was the site of the 1820 meeting at which the decision was made to build the stockton and darlington railway. Modern, independentfeel highstreet pubs open for breakfast and trading late, these sites provide a premium food and drink experience. The ketton ox is the oldest pub in yarm, and its reopened its doors today where brand new stylish and modern surroundings are ready to. The animal was born in march 1796 and was bred by charles colling of ketton hall, brafferton, near darlington in northeast england. Bred by charles colling of ketton hall, near darlington, it hit the headlines after being exhibited in darlington in 1799. Part of the ketton ox public house is a grade ii listed building in yarm, stocktonontees, england. Mar 12, 20 the ketton ox was seymour pub back in the 1700s when the cockfighting went on. Dominican friars settled in yarm about 1286, and maintained a friarage and a hospital in the town, until 1583. An historical reference site on yarm in the borough of stocktonontees, cleveland.
The 690m long, 43 arch, yarm viaduct was built at a cost of. Come and visit our recently refurbished pub, which is perfect for any occasion including lunchdinner visits, birthdays and all other special occasions. In 1801, john day bought the beast and renamed it the durham ox, showing it to gawping crowds far and wide across the land spending most of 1802 in london alone. The population of the ward in stockton unitary authority was 9,745 at the 2011 census.
Also listed was cross keys beside the leven bridge. You can see what events are coming up, explore its amenities. The ketton ox is located at high street, yarm, cleveland. Yarm view guest house and cottages is located in yarm. Their memory is preserved in the names of friarage and spital bank. See william farrers translation in the victoria history of the county of york vol. Media in category yarm the following 79 files are in this category, out of 79 total. Wasnt impressed with meal, even 2 for 1 wont be using the.
Called haunted stocktonontees, bobs book already has a host of ghoulish tales in its collection including ghosts at norton mill, the ketton ox in yarm, yarm. Yarm was first mentioned in the domesday book of 1086 and was originally a chapelry in the kirklevington parish in the north riding of yorkshire. All info on ketton ox in yarm call to book a table. Yarm was first mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, and was. Colling, together with his brother robert, who farmed at nearby barmpton, was one of the pioneers of the cattlebreeding movement of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This giant bull the ketton ox weighed 34cwt and 11ft around the girth and was exhibited at local fairs and shows. May 07, 2020 history of yarm yarm 5,011 views yarm was first mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, and was originally a chapelry in the kirklevington parish in the north riding of yorkshire. The ketton quarries, about a mile n of the village, are noted for their excellent freestone. Yarm was first mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, and c1286 dominican friars black friars settled in the town and maintained a friarage and a hospital there, until 1583.
The old town of yarm lies on a peninsula formed by. A number of yarms old inns still survive including the ketton ox, named after a. A brief history of yarm the name of the town is thought to be derived from the old norse word yarum meaning an enclosure to catch fish or from the old english gearum with the same meaning. The living is a vicarage, united with the perpetual curacy of tixover, in the diocese of peterborough. County durhams equivalent of the domesday book in 1183, when the land was. St marys cathedral and middlesbrough transporter bridge are local landmarks, and the areas natural beauty can be seen at preston park and butterfly world.
It was from this sea bed made up of deposits of sand and shells that the oolitic limestone, for which ketton is famous, was formed. Metcalfes has been replaced by waterstones book shop and the double bay fronted town house next door is now the cafe uno otherwise the changes are not too obtrusive, i did notice that at the very end of the high street on the corner of bridge street is a white. Yarm was first mentioned in the domesday book of 1086, and c1286 dominican friars black friars. Under the heading lands of the king it says in iarun yarm hawart had 4 carucates for geld. Full of history and with the river tees flowing through it, yarm sticks out as one of the most outstanding scenic towns within the region.
At the time of the domesday book, yarm belonged directly to the king. My great grandmother used to herd pigs to market in stockton. Here you can find out all about this large village, situated in the east of rutland, close to the historic town of stamford. The ketton ox public house, yarm 19901 historic england. S with residence, in the gift of the bishop of peterborough. The oldest inn public house in yarm is probably the ketton ox, neatly situated at no. In fact i would return and, in the midweek before the weekend deluge of revellers make their friday and saturday night pilgrimages to yarm would happily take my young daughter in this clean, pleasant pub. Part of the ketton ox public house, yarm, stocktonontees. If youre looking to book a table or area in the next 24 hours then please give the venue a call direct. Heritage list entry summary for part of the ketton ox public house. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. The meeting spent the majority of time continuing with studying and discussing the sale of capt. In the jurrasic period, the regional area around ketton was the bed of a shallow tropical sea.
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