The Institute
Our afternoon walk a couple of days ago took us up through Barrow Bridge again. The bank way into the village from Lightbounds takes one to the “Workers Model Dwellings” … Continue reading
Pendle Waters Meeting
After almost incessant rain over the last few weeks, it seems such a delight to have a forecast of a full sunny day. So we planned a walk that would … Continue reading
Burnt Edge Colliery Brickworks
Was up to doing a circuit of Burnt Edge yesterday. At the end of the old tramway is the Colliery; Brickworks and farm ruins. This time of year the vegetation … Continue reading
Smithills Estate Demonstration Event
Earlier this week, I was invited to a demonstration event at the new Woodland Trust Estate here in Smithills. This estate starts just across the road, I can see … Continue reading
Wilderswood Rescue
I was going to blog about Wilderswood today. This is the small piece of ancient woodland off Georges Lane on the way up to Rivington Pike. But a more exciting … Continue reading
Barrow Bridge Post Box
It’s been a bit wet about here recently. Even our walking Hound has at times refused to put her nose out of the door. So walks have had to be … Continue reading
Long Preston Beck
We took a trip out to one of our old haunts – the first Rohan Shop in Long Preston. Many years ago we often drove along this now very busy … Continue reading
Smithills Waterfall
Having some wet weather recently so just walking around our home area to stretch the legs and those of the dog. This is the ornamental waterfall in Smithills Hall, which … Continue reading
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