Hurst Green, The Cross 1950
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H445011
More about this scene
This is the T-junction at the centre of Hurst Green, seen here in the gentle post-war years. This stretch of road has a history all of its own. In 1826 J C Macadam laid a new road surface here as a trial. Hundreds of locals came to see it, and 'tarmacadam' became a huge success. This is the Shirburne's village; it was started by the family to house estate workers, and servants from nearby Stonyhurst, whose entrance is on the left. 'Refreshments', 'Teas', 'Hovis' - these are all signs that show us that this was a tourist spot. The Eagle & Child Inn reflects a marriage with the Stanley family, and the Shirburne Arms (formerly the Three Fishes) is just off camera on the right. Three fishes was on the badge of the Abbot of Whalley in times past, and the sign pops up all over the area.
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