Cowling

Settlement in Lancashire Chorley

England

Cowling

The Queens
The Queen&#039;s Hotel on Church Street dates back to the 1860s. It closed in 2009 and was falling into disrepair until it was restored and converted to residential use in 2015. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/queens-hotel.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/queens-hotel.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more details. — The Queens Credit: Gerald England

Cowling is a small village located in the Craven district of Lancashire, England. Situated in the beautiful countryside of the South Pennines, it lies approximately 7 miles north-west of the town of Keighley and 12 miles south-west of the city of Bradford. The village is nestled within the Aire Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque landscapes.

With a population of around 1,800 residents, Cowling maintains a close-knit community feel. The village is known for its quaint stone-built houses, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, adding to its charm and character. The local architecture is predominantly traditional, reflecting the area's rich history.

Cowling is well-served by amenities, including a primary school, a church, a post office, and a village hall. The village also boasts several local shops, pubs, and eateries, providing essential services and meeting places for residents and visitors alike.

For nature enthusiasts, Cowling offers ample opportunities to explore the great outdoors. The surrounding countryside provides a range of walking and hiking trails, offering breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The village is also a popular base for outdoor activities such as cycling, horse riding, and fishing.

Overall, Cowling offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle, while still providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. Its natural beauty, community spirit, and historic charm make it a delightful place to live or visit.

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Cowling Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.645218/-2.615646 or Grid Reference SD5916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Queens

The Queen's Hotel on Church Street dates back to the 1860s. It closed in 2009 and was falling into disrepair until it was restored and converted to residential use in 2015. See Link

for more details.

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall

The Ancient Order of Shepherds Friendly Society was formed in 1826 and was quite prominent in Chorley in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The hall is presently occupied Chorley Fitness Centre and a micro-brewery On the right is the bus station. SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (1). SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (2).

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (1)

Detail on Shepherd's Victoria Hall SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall.

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (2)

Detail on Shepherd's Victoria Hall SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall.

Gerald England

Chorley Bus Station

Gerald England

Chorley Railway Station

As viewed from the bus station across Shepherd's Way (A6).

Gerald England

Steely Lane Level Crossing, Chorley â 1971

This crossing has disappeared completely, together with the signal box, the only evidence being some asphalt visible in the foreground of this view Link . The pedestrian subway on the right does survive.

Alan Murray-Rust

The Malt 'n' Hops, Chorley

This building on Friday Street dates from the 1870s and looks as though it might always have been a pub. In fact, it was for very many years a grocer's shop and subsequently found a variety of uses before being converted to a pub in 1989. Today it is renowned for the quality and range of real ales on offer, winning CAMRA's Central Lancashire pub of the year title in 2017.

Stephen McKay

The Bob Inn, Chorley

Occupying what is effectively a stall in Chorley's covered market, this is a particularly small micropub. As it forms part of the market it is closed on Sundays.

Stephen McKay

Ben's Tap & Bottleshop, Chorley

This is one of several micropubs in the centre of Chorley and is almost opposite the Bob Inn. It is the brewery tap for Ben's microbrewery and opened in March 2022.

Stephen McKay

Chapel Street, Chorley

Chapel Street connects Chorley town centre with the bus and rail stations; the stretch here is pedestrianised. On the left is a charity shop supporting Cancer Research UK.

Stephen McKay

Chapel Street, Chorley

This stretch of Chapel Street runs immediately to the north of St George's Church. Grosvenor Partners on the left is a wealth management and financial planning firm. The larger building on the corner is Shepherd's Hall that originally belonged to the Shepherd's Guild but now houses a gym and a micropub.

Stephen McKay

St George's Church, Chorley - tower

St George's Church was designed by Thomas Rickman, an architect with a particular interest in the Gothic Revival, and built between 1822 and 1825. It was a 'commissioner's church', funded by a grant made available under the Church Building Acts of 1818 and 1824 and administered by the Church Building Commission. The object was to provide churches in the fast-growing urban areas of the industrial revolution and Chorley, a Lancashire mill town, would have been a prime candidate. The building is now grade II* listed. The clock is showing the correct time.

Stephen McKay

The Ale Station, Chorley

Taking its name from the nearby rail and bus stations, The Ale Station has adopted the British Transport Commission style of sign over its door. This is one of several micropubs in the immediate vicinity.

Stephen McKay

Stephenson Street, Chorley

Looking along Stephenson Street from its junction with Seymour Street, nine identical ground floor bay windows are in view eight of which are white and one is maroon.

Stephen McKay

Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Chorley

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal skirts the eastern edge of Chorley although now the town has spilt over to the far side as this new development shows. The street is called Tate Fold, named after Chorley's most famous son, Sir Henry Tate, who made his money from sugar refining and funded the building of the Tate Gallery.

Stephen McKay

Footbridge to Mariner Walk, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

At one time there was a workhouse on the eastern side of the canal but now there is an estate of new housing. This rather narrow footbridge gives access to it.

Stephen McKay