The Shepherds Hall, Lealholm (1)
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The Shepherds Hall, Lealholm (1)
Image: © Mike Kirby Taken: 17 Feb 2012
Before the modern era of benefits local people often had their needs looked after by Friendly Societies. Weekly subscriptions were paid into a fund which could be drawn on in times of need, for example for medicines, burial or to help when hard times hit. As this was an agricultural district, the shepherds of the area formed an aid society of their own. The dedication stone above the door of the Shepherds Hall showed that this hall belonged to the Ancient Shepherds Friendly Society. http://www.historyshelf.org/shelf/friend/10.php
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Image Location
Latitude
54.458612
Longitude
-0.826543