An earlier "Chappell of Glaisdale", a cruciform straw-thatched building, was located on the same site: a date stone of 1585 may be seen in the side of the steps leading to the present church tower.

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.

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

Glaisdale Cricket Club is situated east of the village behind the train station, adjacent to Beggars Bridge.