Caton, Gresgarth Hall c.1955
Photo ref: C473020
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Photo ref: C473020
Photo of Caton, Gresgarth Hall c.1955

More about this scene

Standing in its own grounds, this fine house is thought to have been built as a monks' rest-house at the end of the 12th century for the convenience of the abbot of Furness when visiting his estates in Yorkshire. Although parts of the original building remain, it has been much altered and added to over the years.

A Selection of Memories from Caton

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 Caton

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In August 1939 I was evacuated frm Salford to Caton. I had my gas mask, a small parcel of food and a label on my clothing. We arrived at the then beautiful station, adorned with flowers. Then we walked to the Village Institute, where villagers were waiting for us and to choose their evacuees. I was lucky to be chosen by a lovely old couple, George and Mary Thexton, who then lived at 4 Gable Houses, now ...see more