New Ridley

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New Ridley
Northumberland
The Dr. Syntax - geograph.org.uk - 1056661.jpg
The Dr Syntax public house
Location
Grid reference: NZ058593
Location: 54°55’44"N, 1°54’40"W
Data
Post town: Stocksfield
Postcode: NE43
Dialling code: 01661
Local Government
Council: Northumberland
Parliamentary
constituency:
Hexham

New Ridley is a hamlet in the county of Northumberland. It is in the parish of Stocksfield. It is one of four "Ridleys" in the parish, along with Old Ridley, East Ridley and Ridley Mill.[1]

Services in New Ridley include Stocksfield Golf Club[2] and the Dr Syntax public house.[3] The pub is named after a racehorse of the same name which was in turn named after a fictional character created by the writer William Combe.

Outside links

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References

  1. Browell, Robert; Harding, Dennis (2000). A Pleasant Retreat, Bywell Stocksfield and District. ISBN 0952588897. 
  2. Stocksfield Golf Club
  3. 'Dr Syntax, New Ridley: Whatpub.com