Halton, From The River Lune c.1955
Photo ref: H506010
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At the time of the Domesday Book, Halton was the main administrator of the area, and Lancaster was 'under' Halton, which lies three miles north-east of Lancaster. The River Lune runs south of the village, which has Saxon and Roman remains under today's sprawling housing estates. In the Domesday Book it was spelt as it is today; the name comes from either 'halgh', an ancient word for hill, or from an Icelandic invader named Hella who settled here.

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A Selection of Memories from Halton

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 Halton

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My dad's family lived in Halton for many years. My aunties and uncles went to the old school on the hill. I moved to Halton in 1963 with my dad, mam and sisters. I also went to the same school, I was 4 years of age, Mrs Tompson and Mrs Prill were teachers, I had very happy times there. I still call at Halton as my mum and dad are in the new graveyard. I still go to the new school on Pennystone Road to pick my grandaughter up...it brings all my happy times back.