Waddington

In this picture we can see the small stream that runs down from Waddington Fell and the Moorcock Inn as it runs right through the centre of the village to join the Ribble. It was at Waddington Old Hall that Henry VI took refuge after leaving Bolton-by-Bowland, and it was here that he was betrayed and captured in nearby Clitheroe Wood. The church of St Helen, with its 15th-century tower, can be seen on the skyline. It was largely rebuilt, but in keeping with the original style, in 1901. Many of the Parker family from nearby Browsholme Hall are buried here in the church, and they have their own chapel and pews.
An extract from from"Heart of Lancashire Photographic Memories".

In this picture we can see the small stream that runs down from Waddington Fell and the Moorcock Inn as it runs right through the centre of the village to join the Ribble. It was at Waddington Old Hall that Henry VI took refuge after leaving Bolton-by-Bowland, and it was here that he was betrayed and captured in nearby Clitheroe Wood. The church of St Helen, with its 15th-century tower, can be seen on the skyline. It was largely rebuilt, but very much in keeping with the original style, in 1901. Many of the Parker family from nearby Browsholme Hall are buried here in the church, and they have their own chapel and pews.
An extract from from"Heart of Lancashire Pocket Album".

The apron, or uniform, on the lady in our photograph reminds us that these almshouses were also referred to as Waddington Hospital. The child on the donkey next to her could have been recuperating. In 1706 Robert Parker paid for the building of these almshouses to accommodate twenty-nine widows and spinsters of the parish. They were moved to this site around the village green just over a century later.
An extract from from"Heart of Lancashire Photographic Memories".

The apron, or uniform, on the lady in our photograph reminds us that these almshouses were also referred to as Waddington Hospital. The child on the donkey next to her could have been recuperating. In 1706 Robert Parker paid for the building of these almshouses to accommodate twenty-nine widows and spinsters of the parish. They were moved to this site around the village green just over a century later.
An extract from from"Heart of Lancashire Pocket Album".

Behind The Sun Inn (right) was a small industry where chairs and bobbins were made. There was also a tannery, sited well away from the cottages because of its smell. Ribble Valley archaeological finds are on display at Ribchester Museum, including the replica of a Romano-Celtic head and metal objects from the Iron Age hill fort at Portfield, Whalley.
An extract from from"Clitheroe Photographic Memories".