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The earliest record of the Old Bridge Inn is from 1307. It was then the home of the early Yeoman Clothier Robert of Brigge of Soyland whose descendants built many fine houses in the area, including Somerset House in George Street, Halifax.

The lower bar is of cruck frame construction, whilst the top bar is typical of a very early yeoman clothier’s construction complete with outshut, plank and muntin and wattle and daub walls, later encased in stone.

Situated next to the River Ryburn, and on the main York to Chester road, the inn would provide a welcome repose for the weary traveller. Before there was a bridge, the river was forded and very much prone to flooding.