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"FERRY FRYSTON, a parish in the wapentake of Osgoldcross."
"FERRYBRIDGE, is a village in the parishes of Pontefract and Ferry Fryston, about 2 miles and a half from Pontefract. At this place is a beautiful bridge over the river Aire, and here are three excellent inns, affording accommodation to travellers equal to any on the north road. The population of the parish is about 800."
Note: The directory entry for Ferrybridge in Pigot's 1829 Directory is included with Pontefract.
[Transcribed from
Pigot's National Commericial Directory for 1828-29
]
by Colin Hinson ©2007