Rainow, The Village c.1955
Photo ref: R307006
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All those cotton mills needed spun cotton, and this village, sitting right on the edge of the Peak District National Park, was once an important spinning centre. It seems far removed from any industrial activity now, and is probably once again a place for ravens - apparently the name Rainow means 'the hill frequented by ravens'.

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