Articles about the Walton le Dale area
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture. It takes place every September when thousands of volunteers across England organise events to […]
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Destruction of An Ancient Relic
Destruction and Removal of An Ancient Relic In August 1867, the Preston Chronicle published two letters protesting the removal of the last surviving fragment of […]
Walton-le-Dale Catholic Chapel
OUR COUNTRY CHURCHES AND CHAPELS: THEIR PAST AND PRESENT, WITH VIEWS OF THEIR CLERGY AND CONGREGATIONS.(BY “ATTICUS.”)WALTON-LE-DALE CATHOLIC CHAPEL.Perhaps 350 yards on the eastern side […]
Gas for Walton-le-Dale
GAS FOR WALTON-LE-DALE.TO THE EDITOR OF THE PRESTON CHRONICLE.SIR,-I was glad to observe a lotter in your correspondence columns, a week or two ago, having […]
Where are the police?
Never where they are wanted THE POLICE OF WALTON-LE-DALE.TO THE EDITOR OF THE PRESTON CHRONICLE. SIR,-I respectfully claim a corner in your valuable journal in […]
Burn Down Your Premises at Mosney
“… burn down your Premises both at Mosney and at Manchester …” The following was printed in The London Gazette Publication on 7th February 1786. […]
Freemasonry in West Lancashire
FREEMASONRY IN WEST LANCASHIRE. On Wednesday at noon last, the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of West Lancashire was held at the Adelphi Hotel, […]
Destruction of a Factory by Fire
DESTRUCTION OF A FACTORY DY FIRE. On Tuesday morning last, before day-break, the factory of Messrs. Thomas and William Eccles, spinners, at the Withy Trees, […]
Mason’s Marks in Walton le Dale
Mason’s Marks Mason’s marks are an interesting aspect of stone masonry. There are several types, with different functions. However, these examples are of ‘Banker marks’. […]
Invasive Plant Species in Walton le Dale
Invasive non-native species in and around Walton le Dale primarily include problematic riverside plants like Himalayan balsam and giant hogweed, alongside aquatic and woodland threats […]
Dreadful and Revolting Outrages
Dreadful and Revolting Outrages,With Loss of Life. The inhabitants of Penwortham and Farington during the night of Monday last, were placed in the greatest state […]
Mock Corporation of Walton
WALTON-LE-DALE MOCK CORPORATION. –Saturday night last the members of the above Corporation met at the “Moot Hall” for the purpose of holding the annual Mayor’s […]