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The River Nidd flows through the steep gorge spanned by the 8th century bridge. "High Bridge", on whose banks can be found St. Robert's Cave, home of the 12th century hermit healer. The Prophetess, Mother Shipton, was reputedly born in a cave outside the town in 1488. The twin towers of the main gate and the dungeon are all that remain of the 14th century castle, demolished by the Roundheads in 1646. The chemist's shop in the market square is the oldest in England (est. 1720). The town also has a famous Dropping Well in which objects are turned to stone.
Illustration: Background of this print is pure white
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