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Settle is the name of a small market town in Craven district, North Yorkshire, England. The town has a population of 2,500 people (2012 estimate). It is about 47 km (29 mi) from Leeds Bradford Airport.
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Settle, North Yorkshire, England
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More on Settle
The history of Settle goes back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It was first settled by the Anglians in the 7th century. Following the Norman Conquest, it was one of the towns that suffered from William the Conqueror's "Harrying of the North", when many of the towns and villages of northern England were laid waste for resisting Norman rule. It reduced Settle to a skeleton of its former self. The town took a while to recover.Settle was granted a market charter by King Henry III to Henry de Percy in 1248. This was when the market square at the heart of town was developed. The market is still being held weekly on Tuesdays, taking place inside Victoria Hall as well as outside in the market square itself.
In the late 18th and 19th centuries the economy of Settle was supported mainly by the cotton spinning industry. Today the town has evolved to make tourism one of the mainstays of its economy. It has a number of well-preserved historic houses worth visiting.
Town Hall, Settle
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Visiting Settle
From London, take the A1(M) motorway to Junction 47, then continue west on the A59 road to Skipton. Continue on the A65 road heading north till you reach Settle.Places of Interest in Settle
- The Gallery on the Green
Said to be the smallest art gallery in the world, it occupies a former telephone kiosk and displays drawings, paintings and photographs. - The Museum of North Craven Life
Also called the Museum at the Folly, this is a district museum showcasing local history. It is housed in The Folly, built in 1679 by Richard Preston and today a Grade I listed heritage building.
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