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The Old Bridge Inn Ripponden
Giclée Print
The Old Bridge Inn is a cosy little pub hideaway nestled at the bottom of the Ryburn valley in the village of Ripponden. A favourite spot for locals and travellers from afar, if its whitewashed walls could talk I bet they would tell the juiciest of tales.
This is a signed giclée print of my original pen and ink drawing.
£45.00
In stock (can be backordered)
Details
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paper size375mm x 223 mm
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paper typeNatural white, 310 gsm acid-free, Hahnemühle German Etching fine art paper
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printProfessionally made by specialist printers, using high-quality, fade-resistant inks.
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Signed?Yes. Signed and dates in the border.
Why did I draw it?
The backstory
I grew up in this valley and we used to regularly pass The Old Bridge Inn pub en route to the park or my grandparents house. Returning to this spot as an adult makes you realise how dinky the place really is. Also makes a difference being able to order a beer (or two), it’s nice to sit inside, especially during winter months, and get all cosy next to the log fire.
Choosing to draw this spot was driven by some good old fashioned nostalgia, and a pint of bitter…
inspired by history
You know I’m a sucker for old buildings – especially ones I have personal memories of. I’ve known this place my whole life. As a kid my sisters and I would run up and down Priest Lane on the way to the park and visits to my grandparents. As an adult, well, it has beer so what more do I need to say…
The Old Bridge Inn on Priest Lane, Ripponden is believed to be one of the oldest in Yorkshire with it first appearing in records from the year 1307. It hasn’t always looked like this, of course. Like us, age brings with it a changing appearance. According to Malcolm Bull’s Calderdale Companion, The Old Bridge inn was originally a timber-framed building which was later encased in stone.
Sandwiched between the vicarage and St Bartholomew’s Church, it’s no surprise to learn that the Inn had connections to the church for a period during its long age. From around 1653 to 1897, the Inn was actually church property.
Nowadays it’s a popular cosy hideaway for locals and travellers afar. During summer months, the cobbled area outside the Inn is a perfect sun trap, and often plays host to local events. Through winter, the Inn’s numerous log fires are a natural draw to sit and sip a few beers, away from the bitter Yorkshire chill outside.