Bolton By Bowland, The Village c.1955
Photo ref:
B856008
Photo ref:
B856008
More about this scene
This part of the village is immediately behind the church. Bolton Hall Estate own most of the property here; no new houses have been built, nor is there employment other than in agriculture. In 1865, when the estate was owned by a Mr Wright, he employed almost the whole village as workers.
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A Selection of Memories from Bolton-by-Bowland
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 Bolton-by-Bowland
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I lived with Mum, Dad and brother Richard here for around 10 years from 10 yrs to 20 yrs old. I went to Riversmead School in Grindleton. Some very happy times in this beautiful place are in my memory. It's great to find this photo on line. I live in Australia now but will eventually come for a memory visit.
Right on the end of this barn, hidden from view was a small irregular building with it's own door. It had been a small butchers shop some time before my Mum and Dad bought it as a hairdressing salon for my mum to use as a little business. It had no heating, just two yellow sinks and chairs, a couple of work stations and a telephone table where the phone, appointment book and till sat. ...see more
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