The Crown Hotel
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Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 6 Feb 2008
The largest hotel in the town, dating back to the time when the Great North Road passed the front door and stage coaches stopped here to change horses and allow passengers refreshment or accommodation. There was once stabling for 100 horses.
