Ferryhill Workingmen's Club dominates the skyline, both from the Market Place and even more so when approaching Ferryhill from the north. There was a fire in 1938 and the club had to close for 12 months whilst repairs were done. The new concert room was opened in 1958. The Wheatsheaf Public House used to stand to the west of the club, before being demolished in the 1960's. It was once a local courthouse.
Ferryhill Market Place was the area around which the old town was built. On an old map of 1861 there is little building developed anywhere in Ferryhill other than here (see A drawing of Ferryhill Village after 1851). In Medieval times the town probably had a boundary wall and there were lots of narrow passages running between the buildings on the north and south sides. This made the village easier to defend against invaders (see Spooky Alley).
The Market Place can be regarded as the centre of Ferryhill, with most of the shops located here. Ferryhill Market Place is particularly well served by fast food outlets, including 3 pizzerias, 2 chinese Takeaways and an Indian Takeaway, too. There are also 2 supermarkets (Safeway and Co-op).
As well as food, Ferryhill is served by a number of pubs. In the Market Place there are The White Horse, The Greyhound, The Post Boy and Llewellyn's, as well as Ferryhill Workingmen's Club. Other pubs that have since closed are The Wheatsheaf, The Bay Horse Inn, The Red Lion. Also on Durham Bank were The Kings Head and The Saddlers Arms.
View the Market Place from all angles
The Market Place is home to...
Amusements : C Cooper & Sons Amusements
Bargains : Aladdins Cave
Butcher : Allisons of Ferryhill
Finance : Little and Neil
Finance : Natwest Bank
Health : C Higginbottom (Chemist)
Health : Higginbottom Pharmacy
Health : Suntanna
Legal : Meikles Solicitors
Pubs : Llewellyn's
Pubs : The Greyhound
Pubs : The Post Boy
Pubs : The White Horse
Supermarket : KwikSave
Takeaway : Bravo Pizza
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More information...
A drawing of Ferryhill Village after 1851
Eric Thompson Watercolours of Ferryhill
Ferryhill Street Map
Market Place at the turn of the Century
The White Horse Inn
County Durham Journey Planner - Timetables Online
Durham County Council Information Service - A goldmine
The Ferryhill and Chilton Chapter - Our Free Newspaper
The North East Forum - Ferryhill Section
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