Doffcocker

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Doffcocker

Middlebrook Valley Way, Lady Bridge Lane Combined cycle and pedestrian path and river, Middle Brook, at road bridge; the bridge continues to the left over the railway line. In 1978 the path was not named or designted as a cycle route. — Middlebrook Valley Way, Lady Bridge Lane Credit: M J Roscoe

Doffcocker is a small village located in the metropolitan borough of Bolton, Lancashire, England. Situated approximately four miles northwest of Bolton town center, it is nestled between the neighboring suburbs of Heaton and Smithills.

The village is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by lush green fields and woodland. Doffcocker Brook, a small stream that runs through the area, adds to the natural beauty and tranquility of the village. The brook is also home to various species of wildlife, including ducks, herons, and kingfishers.

Doffcocker has a rich history dating back to the 18th century, with several historical landmarks still standing today. One notable landmark is the Doffcocker Lodge, a Grade II listed building that was once a hunting lodge for the local gentry. The lodge is now privately owned but remains an important part of the village's heritage.

The village offers a close-knit community feel, with a range of amenities to cater to its residents. These include a primary school, a community center, and a local convenience store. Doffcocker is also well-connected to surrounding areas, with regular bus services and easy access to major road networks.

Residents of Doffcocker also benefit from its proximity to nearby attractions. Smithills Country Park, a large green space offering scenic walks and outdoor activities, is just a stone's throw away. The village is also within reach of Bolton's vibrant town center, which offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Overall, Doffcocker is a charming village that combines natural beauty, a rich history, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque setting in Lancashire.

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Middlebrook Valley Way, Lady Bridge Lane

Combined cycle and pedestrian path and river, Middle Brook, at road bridge; the bridge continues to the left over the railway line. In 1978 the path was not named or designted as a cycle route.

M J Roscoe

Bolton Steam Museum

This centrifugal governor has appeared on display since my last visit here. It is the speed control governor from a 2500 horsepower horizontal tandem compound extraction engine built by John Musgrave of Bolton in 1923/4 for the east Lancs Paper Mill, Radcliffe. The engine also had an extraction governor to maintain pressure in the pass-out process main. The Museum also has this engine's barring engine. The governor is seen with the cover raised to show the weights and springs within.

Chris Allen

Bolton Steam Museum - Corliss valve gear

These components are the Corliss steam (inlet) valve trip gears from the low pressure cylinder of a horizontal tandem compound engine that was at Primrose Mill, Harle Syke. The engine was by Pollit & Wigzell of Sowerby Bridge and produced 700 horsepower. The intention is to reassemble these and drive them by an electric motor to demonstrate the trip gear in action. The green and red item behind is a barring engine from another site.

Chris Allen

Bolton Steam Museum - Robey cross compound engine

Seen running at about normal working speed of 120 rpm. Built by Robey of Lincoln in 1935 as a teaching engine for the Manchester College of Technology. The engine was removed in 1947 and stored for 40 years for possible resale. One of the society's members bought it and loaned it in 1987.

Chris Allen

Bolton Steam Museum - main entrance

This is the museum of the Northern Mill Engine Society and contains one of the best collections of stationary steam engines in the country.

Chris Allen

Bolton Steam Museum - 'Elsie'

The audience are admiring 'Elsie' during a run on live steam. The engine is a J & W McNaught of Rochdale horizontal tandem compound from Wasp Mill, Wardle. Bolton steam Museum is the country's finest collection of textile mill type engines and they can all be demonstrated in steam.

Chris Allen

Bolton Steam Museum - Robey uniflow engine

I have a real soft spot for this 'modern' design of reciprocating steam engine. This design has the efficiency of a much more complicated triple expansion engine in a much smaller footprint. This is because wasteful condensation is reduced by ensuring the steam flows in one direction only from the hot cylinder heads to the cooler exhaust ports in the centre of the cylinder. Because of the temperature gradient and differential expansion the cylinders were bored in a barrel shape with a wider bore in the cool centre. At operating temperature the bore became parallel. Another special feature was the need to provide compression relief when the engine was running without a good vacuum produced by condensing the steam. Many uniflows had manually operated valves on the sides of the cylinder that opened auxiliary clearance spaces. This engine has automatic auxiliary exhaust valves. These operate all the time in the Museum because there is no condensing plant in operation. This engine was built in 1926 and supplied to the Baltic Sawmills, Ammanford. From 1938 it was used as a test engine in the laboratories of the Manchester College of Technology. It was removed by a local machinery merchant in 1947 and stored until acquired by the Northern Mill Engine Society in 1987. The cylinder is 13.5" bore by 16" stroke and it ran at 200 revolutions per minute on superheated steam at 200 pounds per square inch.

Chris Allen

Mowers on Deane Golf Course

Keeping the fairway in trim. This is viewed over the hedge from Armadale Road.

Bill Boaden

Closure of Lady Bridge Lane

The bridge over the railway has been closed due to electrification work on the line. The diversion is a long way round.

Bill Boaden

Woodland by Deane Golf Club

Viewed from one of the paths giving access round the course.

Bill Boaden

Newsagent on Markland Hill

Bill Boaden

Junction of Towncroft Lane and Verdure Avenue

Quite a desirable part of town.

Bill Boaden

Path down to Old Hall

Old Hall is in the dip, and now comprises a number of residences.

Bill Boaden

Grassland on Dob Hill

From here there is a good view over the Cheshire Plain, and the Clwyd Hills can be seen far right.

Bill Boaden

Mobile phone mast on Dob Hill

There is also a large phalanx of Himalayan balsam.

Bill Boaden

Himalayan balsam

Very attractive!

Bill Boaden

Private ground on the edge of Bolton

It is private as stated by Bolton MBC, but they haven't done much to keep it private.

Bill Boaden

Devonshire Road Heaton

View south down Devonshire Road towards the junction with Lonsdale Rd. The junction with Lowndes St is just behind the photographer. Most of the houses are between the wars semi-detached red brick houses.

Nigel Mykura

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Doffcocker is located at Grid Ref: SD6810 (Lat: 53.591496, Lng: -2.470582)

Unitary Authority: Bolton

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

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