The unassuming bridge has a romantic history behind it.
In the heart of the North York Moors National Park is a bridge that has inspired ballads, poems, and films over the decades. Beggar's Bridge may not look particularly impressive or be unusual in appearance but it carries a lot of significance.
Tom was the son of a poor sheep farmer and wanted to spend his life with Agnes. Unfortunately she came from a squire family and her father did not give Tom permission to marry her as he dismissed him as a beggar. This did not deter Tom however, as he took off to sea with hopes of returning as a rich man. But before he left, Tom and Agnes had to say goodbye for what could be the last time.
Tom's wishes at sea came true and he made a fortune in the Caribbean. He later returned to Yorkshire a wealthy merchant and became the Sheriff of Hull in 1614, before becoming mayor in 1620.
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