The Kings Arms, Temple Sowerby 1972
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This authentic 1970s colour photograph, captured in 1972, features the exterior of The King’s Arms in the village of Temple Sowerby, Cumbria. The archival image documents the traditional hospitality architecture of the Eden Valley, showcasing the inn’s distinctive local red sandstone construction and slate roof. The facade is adorned with a prominent “The King’s Arms” sign and a colourful Whitbread coat of arms above the central entrance. Several period vehicles are parked on the gravel area in front of the building, including a white Austin 1800 with the registration KSD 774F and a maroon Mk1 Ford Cortina. To the left, an adjoining pale green building with white-trimmed windows and dormers complements the main structure. A stone bench sits against the wall, and a manicured green lawn with a stone border is visible in the foreground. This factual record preserves the quiet, rural character of this historic Cumbrian coaching inn during 1972.
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