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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 01-01-1970

Morritt, Greta Bridge

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Situated on the important A66 route across to Scotland.In Roman times there was a large settlement at Greta Bridge and today is hotel is built upon its ruins. In fact the ramparts of a Roman Fort support part of the present-day

Through the 17th Century and the rise of the mail coach, Greta Bridge was the second overnight stop for the London-Carlisle coach, bringing with it a considerable number of visitors.

In 1839 Charles Dickens visited Greta Bridge to research Nicholas Nickelby and highlight the hardship inflicted on their boys by certain Yorkshire schools. Infamy came to Dotheboys Hall in Bowes, which is still visible today along with the headmaster's grave in Bowes church cemetery. Dickens stayed at one of the inns in Greta Bridge - possibly The Morritt - and in the novel was the meeting point between Nicholas and Wackford Squeers.

Information for this venue is provided by the Darlington Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
02/11/2022
Last surveyed
02/10/2022
Pub ID
DAR/2075
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: II

Probably dating back to the 18th century, this building has an intact bar from 1946 with the walls covered in murals of Pickwick-ian characters painted by J. V. Gilroy of Guinness advertising fame. The curving bar counter, bar back and marble and wood surround fireplace all date from this time (as does the stuffed bear say bar staff !). The public bar has its own separate entrance at the far left of the hotel. Another small bar, now for food service , is from the 1950s. Splendid early 20th century stone fireplaces can be found throughout the hotel, along with parquet floors and a carved wood fireplace. The main gents retains old massive urinals.

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General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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3m SE of Barnard Castle, off A66.

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