Grindleton, The Village c.1960
Photo ref: G64004
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Photo ref: G64004
Photo of Grindleton, The Village c.1960

More about this scene

Two bus stops are opposite each other: one is outside the shop advertising Zebrite, a black lead used to clean iron grates and the ranges found in most cottages. The circular window in the stone building (right) is a witch window. Some houses had ledges fitted near chimneys for a witch to rest upon and be appeased. It was always wise to keep on the right side of a witch - their malice was a real fear in Pendle country!

A Selection of Memories from Grindleton

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 Grindleton

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I remember in the 1950s my sister Annette and I used to spend some time on a farm owned by Mr Thomas Holgate who was a friend of the family and really enjoyed those times. The farm was called Townley House and my dad used to help with the hay making. I also used to go there occasionally to do jobs when I worked for Roland Ford plasterers and slaters in the 1960s. I now live in Australia.