A BRIEF HISTORY OF TADCASTER
A Brief History of Tadcaster
Tadcaster is just off the main A1 south to north road and is an ideal base for exploring York, Leeds, Harrogate and surrounding areas in Yorkshire.
Tadcaster is situated on the River Wharfe.
'Tadcaster Riverside Walk' conducts visitors around the town and gives an interesting insight into the town's past. Leaflets on the Trail are available from 'The Ark' and the Library and include details of historic buildings along the walk.
The ancient market town of Tadcaster has a long and chequered history. Originally named Calcaria (place of limestone) by the Romans.
The quality of the local water led to Tadcaster becoming a famous brewery town, with our beers and lagers drunk throughout the world. The oldest of our three present breweries is Samuel Smiths, dating from 1758.
For more information on Tadcaster's historic sites please contact the clerk@tadcastertowncouncil.gov.uk AND Click on the following link Historical Society which will take you to the Historical Society's Website in which you will find fascinating and interesting information about Tadcaster and its past.