Interesting Fact - The Black Bull

The black bull at great smeaton ( where we stayed last night) was once
a 17th century jail. The most famous inmate was one dick Turpin who
was held there when finally captured. He was held for 3 days at the
black bull before being transferred to York where he was tried and hung.

His horse - black Bess - was taken into the yard at the back and shot
then buried in the rear field ( now the car park).

There you go - entertainment and knowledge all on the blog!!!