Hubberholme
Coordinates: 54°11′59″N 2°06′53″W / 54.19976°N 2.11467°W
| Hubberholme | |
 Hubberholme
Hubberholme shown within North Yorkshire |
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| OS grid reference | SD926782 |
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| District | Craven |
| Shire county | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SKIPTON |
| Postcode district | BD23 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU 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 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 distinctive 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]
Hubberholme is the mid point of a very popular walk from Buckden, via Hubberholme to Cray (lunch at the White Lion) and along the lower slopes of Buckden Pike back to Buckden - about 6 miles. The views down Wharfedale from above Hubberholme are spectacular and amongst the best in the Yorkshire dales.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ "Grassington and upper Wharfedale". http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/Grassington-1609.html. Retrieved 2006-12-28.
- ^ "Hubberholme Church". http://www.yorkshire-dales.com/hubberholme-church.html. Retrieved 2006-12-28.
- ^ "George Inn". http://www.thegeorge-inn.co.uk/the_inn.cfm. Retrieved 2007-12-08.
[edit] External links
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