The Old High Street Viewed from Great Ayton Bridge
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The Old High Street Viewed from Great Ayton Bridge
Image: © Mick Garratt Taken: 2 Oct 2005
The road opposite used to be the main high street of Great Ayton before the High Green was developed. Notice the word "Ayton" has been cut out of the bridge parapet. This was done during the second world war to fox German paratroopers in case of an invasion.
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