Euxton, Runshaw Lane c.1965
Photo ref: E207013
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Photo ref: E207013
Photo of Euxton, Runshaw Lane c.1965

More about this scene

There was a village settlement here in the 13th century, and from time immemorial agriculture was the mainstay. In 1938, however, a large Royal Ordnance factory was opened, working day and night to supply munitions for World War II. In Dawber's Lane the craft of wattle and daub for cruck-built cottages was carried on, but Runshaw Lane has few signs of antiquity today.

A Selection of Memories from Euxton

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 Euxton

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Just found this site. I was born in Euxton in the early 50s, went to school there for a while and finally left in the early 70s. My dad's family had lived in the village since the late 19th century. They came from Wrightington and before that from the Preston area, I believe. I remember Eli - he was a village fixture and everyone knew him. I knew his son too who I seem to remember was the porter at Euxton Balshaw Lane ...see more
I am amazed no one has posted any memories of Euxton as it is a wonderful place with a rich history. I have only lived here for 25 years but even in that short time realise it has been a close knit community with lots of characters, who remembers Eli Heaton? Come on Euxton, rack your brains.