Bolton By Bowland, Stocks And War Memorial c.1950
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Photo ref: B856002
Photo of Bolton By Bowland, Stocks And War Memorial c.1950

More about this scene

The village is listed in the Domesday Book as Bodeton. The great age of the market cross, with its uneven steps and remains of the punishment stocks, is apparent. A Market Charter was granted in the 14th century. The group stands in what is the smaller but definitely the older of the two village greens. In 1970 a village hall was built to accommodate the varied activities of a growing population.

A Selection of Memories from Bolton-by-Bowland

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bolton-by-Bowland

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I lived with Mum, Dad and brother Richard here for around 10 years from 10 yrs to 20 yrs old. I went to Riversmead School in Grindleton. Some very happy times in this beautiful place are in my memory. It's great to find this photo on line. I live in Australia now but will eventually come for a memory visit.
Right on the end of this barn, hidden from view was a small irregular building with it's own door. It had been a small butchers shop some time before my Mum and Dad bought it as a hairdressing salon for my mum to use as a little business. It had no heating, just two yellow sinks and chairs, a couple of work stations and a telephone table where the phone, appointment book and till sat. ...see more