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Photo of Bilsborrow, Hall c1960

Bilsborrow, Hall c1960
Ref: B743012

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ECCLES FAMILY HISTORY

My great-grandfather, Joseph Eccles, built Bilsborrow Hall. He owned a number of cotton mills in Preston and played cricket for Lancashire. I have just started to look into our family history and will hopefully be able to post more comments later. Thank you for your memory Best wishes Peter Eccles

Shared on 23 November 2009 by Peter Eccles.

Photo of Bilsborrow, Hall c1960

Bilsborrow, Hall c1960
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Bilsborrow Hall Garden

My great grandfather Thomas Bryce (Born 1869) was employed as a gardener at Bilsborrow Hall. He and his family lived in the Lodge at the end of the lane. If anyone has any information please contact me via this board.. Many thanks

Shared on 22 July 2009 by Jacqui Maddock.

Bilsborrow

My dad grew up in Bilsborrow in the house next door to the White Bull pub.    I spent many a happy day at my nanna and granddad's house.  My nanna used to be a cook at Bilsborrow Primary School and my granddad was a bus driver.  They were very involved with the community.   Our first born son is buried with my grandparents in St Hilda's.  I love the place, it is peaceful and beautiful.   When I visit to put flowers on our son's grave we always eat at the Roebuck.      

Shared on 26 August 2008 by Kathryn Heathcote.

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