Memorials

War Memorials and Memorials are a rich source of information for the family historian. They are also a focal point for a community and now almost 100 years and possibly 60 years later they are still revered by families and relatives. Although this blog is meant to be primarily a source of information, let us not forget those brave people who put their lives on the line and stood and were counted - if only by chance at times.We salute you!

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Whalley - By the old Grammar School

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Whalley - part of the Pilgrims way. allegedly this was a destination from Pilgrims Cross. Possibly a central point of commerce. Packways c...

Belmont War memorial

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 Situated about halfway between Preston and Bolton, Belmont nestles in the lee of Winter Hill. In my motorbike days, we used to ride out t...
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Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Four Lane Ends Congregational Church

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Between Tottington and Affteside is Four Lane ends. It sits at the junction of Bradshaw road and Harwood road. Tiny community, just a handf...
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Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Winter Hill plane crash 1958

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The route of the Anglezarke Amble passes three memorials on its route to the Belmont Road. This little memorial plaque is placed on a gate...
Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Lytham St Annes Memorial home.

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This mini estate was built in 1950. I have driven and cycled past so many times! I didn't know there was an inscription on the wall unt...
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