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Picture source: Alicia Thresh

The Black Lion originally known as the Boot Inn was at the top of Castle Hill. Present by 1853, it closed during the First World War and became Carter’s boot & shoe repair shop. The shop was demolished in 1971 when a new entrance to North Street was made.

Source: Pete Dakin

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