Caton, Hornby Road c.1955
Photo ref: C473014
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Photo ref: C473014
Photo of Caton, Hornby Road c.1955

More about this scene

Stone-built cottages lend charm to Caton, which is proud of its ancient oak and fish stones. In the 1950s, Hornby Road featured Henty's confectioners and the post and telegraph office (left). The useful railway link with Wennington was lost in 1966, but the return of Caton's annual Gala, like the one at Poulton-le Fylde, was won by vociferous demand from villagers in about 1970. Caton once had an important market.

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