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Andy Beck - A Teesdale Gallery

A selection of photographs taken by Andy whilst out and about in the dale. Please note: The copyright for these photographs belongs to Andy Beck. However if you wish to copy or use any of the images for non-commercial purposes you may do so providing that you acknowledge the originator and add a link to this site. Any abuse of this proviso may result in prosecution.

10th July 2008- Greta Bridge and Brignall Old Church.

Just off the main A66 cross Pennine route lies the small hamlet of Greta Bridge. Once a popular stopping off point for coach travellers the village is now a much quieter place.

The old route of the A66 is now a quiet back lane.

The Morritt Arms Hotel. Once a busy resting place for travellers such as Charles Dickens, J.M.W. Turner and J.S.Cotman. This hotel is now a popular location for wedding parties.

 

Across the old bridge stands the Coach House.

 

The architecture reflects the coaching history of the building.

 

Along the banks of the river Greta a path leads up to Brignall Old Church. From near this location Turner produced a watercolour painting of the church.

 

The churchyard has headstones dating back to before 1699.

 

Rokeby Hall is located on the other side of the A66 from Greta Bridge.

 

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