The opening of the new Hole in the Wall in 1899. This replaced an earlier Inn which had been demolished a few years earlier and temperance groups unsuccessfully fought to prevent it being replaced.
Similar photos exist for the same time. This would be a starting point for people visiting Hardcastle Crags. The rear of the picture has the words "Dad & Samson & Twinney" probably indicates one of the drivers and two of the horses. Notice the sets…