Hubberholme
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| Hubberholme | |
  Hubberholme shown within North Yorkshire |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| District | Craven |
| Shire county | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRADFORD |
| Postcode district | BD23 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Hubberholme is an old village in Upper Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England, at the point where Langstrothdale meets Wharfedale. It is quite secluded and the nearest village is that of Buckden.[1]
The old Norman church is the resting place of the ashes of the writer and playwright J.B. Priestley.[2] The old inn, The George, is opposite the Church. This is notable for the lit candle that sits on the bar to indicate the pub is open and serving. The tradition dates from a distinctive form of auctions for agricultural land or grazing that were held in The George. The last bid to be received before the candle extinguished was the winner.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Grassington and upper Wharfedale. Retrieved on 2006-12-28.
- ^ Hubberholme Church. Retrieved on 2006-12-28.
- ^ George Inn. Retrieved on 2007-12-08.
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