Glaisdale

At the eastern edge of the village lies Beggar's Bridge, built by Thomas Ferris in 1619. According to local legend, Ferris was a poor man who hoped to wed the daughter of a wealthy local squire. In order to win her hand, he planned to set sail from Whitby to make his fortune. On the night that he left, the Esk was swollen with rainfall and he was unable to make a last visit to his intended. He eventually returned from his travels a rich man and, after marrying the squire's daughter, built Beggar's Bridge so that no other lovers would be separated as they were. The bridge is now Grade II* listed. == In popular culture ==

The Beggar's Bridge is a song telling the story of Tom Ferris by Vin Garbutt, recorded on his 1999 album Word of Mouth. == Sport ==

Glaisdale Cricket Club is situated east of the village behind the train station, adjacent to Beggars Bridge. The picturesque ground is surrounded by the River Esk on three sides. The club have three senior teams: a Saturday 1st XI that compete in the Scarborough Beckett Cricket League, two Midweek Senior XI teams in the Esk Valley Evening League, and a junior section that compete in the Derwent Valley Junior Cricket League. ==See also==