[2] In these days Crook was predominantly farmland; however, it also had an Inn and a blacksmith shop, consequently the primary field of employment was within the agricultural industry.

The club have also reached the third round of the FA Cup and formed a key role in the development of FC Barcelona, playing a number of friendly matches in the 1910s and 1920s.

[3] An erratic, originally part of the Borrowdale volcanic group and found at Dowfold Hill, is situated in Crook's market place.

[3] The centre of Crook, a designated conservation area, features a variety of shops and businesses with the market held on Tuesday mornings and a few stalls on a Saturday.

[15] Crook Carnival is held in early July and features a parade, rides, stalls and live music.

[16] Crookfest is a one day music festival held on the Sunday of the early May Bank Holiday weekend, across three stages, within Crook AFC's ground.

A once an hour Arriva North East service 1 runs to Tow Law Monday to Saturday.

Approximately 2 miles to the west of Crook on the A689, back towards Wolsingham and Weardale is the surviving World War II Harperley POW Camp 93.