YARM, a parish in the wapentake and liberty of Langbargh; 4
miles from Stockton, 15 from Guisborough, 16 from Northallerton,
and 44 from York, The town is situated on a low peninsula, and
is nearly surrounded by the river Tees, which winds round in the
form of a horse shoe, and is here navigable for vessels of sixty
tons burthen. The main street runs north and south and is very
spacious. There is not much trade, and no manufacture of any
importance. The commerce in the place consists principally in
corn, flour, cheese, butter, and bacon, which are shipped hence
to London. A great deal of salmon is caught in the Tees, and
this place partakes with Stockton in the advantage of the
fishery. The market day at Yarm is on Thursday. but from the
vicinity of this place to the rising town and port of Stockton,
it had considerably declined, but is again reviving owing to the
erection of several corn mills in the town and neighbourhood.
The fairs, of which there are four annually, are on the Thursday
before the 6th of Ap