Caton, Penny Bridge c.1960
Photo ref:
C473054
Photo ref:
C473054
More about this scene
Well before it became a favourite bathing and picnic spot, the Lune's beauties at Caton were extolled by the poets Wordsworth and Gray, and Turner came to paint the scene. The first bridge was built in 1806, but it collapsed in 1881 and travellers had to resort to the original ford until the present structure was opened two years later.
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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
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