Hollins

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Hollins

Edgar Wood The former Dusty Miller <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2666576">SD8605 : Dusty Miller</a> is now the Edgar Wood. A Craft Union pub. It is named after the world acclaimed Middleton architect, Edgar Wood <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://middletonheritage.co.uk/arts-and-crafts-trail/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://middletonheritage.co.uk/arts-and-crafts-trail/">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>

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6992739">SD8605 : Sign of the Edgar Wood</a>. — Edgar Wood Credit: Gerald England

Hollins is a small village located in the borough of Rossendale, within the county of Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 15 miles north of Manchester, Hollins is nestled amidst the picturesque countryside of the Rossendale Valley.

The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 2,000 people. It is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. Hollins offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a primary school, a post office, a convenience store, and a few local businesses.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Irwell Valley and the Rossendale Way offer stunning views and scenic walks for nature enthusiasts. Additionally, the village is within easy reach of the stunning Hollingworth Lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, and picnicking.

Transportation links in Hollins are convenient, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The M66 motorway is also easily accessible, providing quick access to Manchester and other major cities in the region.

Hollins is rich in history, with some notable landmarks in the area. The St. Thomas Church, a beautiful Victorian-era structure, stands as a testament to the village's heritage. The nearby towns of Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom offer additional attractions, including museums, parks, and a thriving local food scene.

Overall, Hollins offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a balance between rural tranquility and proximity to urban amenities.

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Hollins Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.563945/-2.196998 or Grid Reference SD8707. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Edgar Wood

The former Dusty Miller SD8605 : Dusty Miller is now the Edgar Wood. A Craft Union pub. It is named after the world acclaimed Middleton architect, Edgar Wood Link

SD8605 : Sign of the Edgar Wood.

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Sign of the Edgar Wood

Sign for the Edgar Wood SD8605 : Edgar Wood.

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Tesco Extra

The filling station at the superstore which was built on the site of the former Middleton civic buildings. In the background is the now derelict Grade II listed Link

Warwick Mill.

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Warwick Mill

The Grade II listed Link

Warwick Mill is presently in somewhat derelict state.

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Warwick House

The property dated 1990 appears to be the offices for a large number of companies with addresses divided between Conway House, Balmoral House and Windsor House. Note: Photograph is for record purposes only. The photographer has no personal connection with any of the businesses depicted.

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Middleton Arena

Construction of the Middleton Arena was completed in December 2008 and the Arena officially opened for business on 4th January 2009. It was built on Corporation Street (since renamed LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way) on the site formerly occupied by the Hippodrome Nightclub (previously The Empire Cinema) and the old civic amenity site. To make way for construction the Hippodrome was levelled in August 2007. Operated by yourtrust (formerly Link4Life) the arena comprises a gymnasium, swimming pools, sauna and steam rooms, sports hall & squash and a cafe. Link

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Middleton Arena

Construction of the Middleton Arena was completed in December 2008 and the Arena officially opened for business on 4th January 2009. It was built on Corporation Street (since renamed LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way) on the site formerly occupied by the Hippodrome Nightclub (previously The Empire Cinema) and the old civic amenity site. To make way for construction, the Hippodrome was levelled in August 2007. Operated by yourtrust (formerly Link4Life) the arena comprises a gymnasium, swimming pools, sauna and steam rooms, sports hall & squash and a cafe. Link

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Middleton Market Place

At the junction of the A664 Assheton Way and the B6189 Market Place. #1 on the left is the Assheton Arms. Originally a J.W.Lees pub it now only operates as a B&B SD8706 : Sign of the Assheton Arms Hotel. #3 in the middle is the Grade II listed Link

building built in 1892 for the Manchester and Salford Bank. The local architect Edgar Wood was responsible for its design comprising buff-coloured terracotta with a clay tile roof, 3 bays and 3 storeys. There is a panelled round-arched door between bays 2 and 3 with blocked archivolt and coat of arms above. Three 3-light mullion and transom basket-arched windows within segmental recesses on the ground floor. Secondary doors to extreme left and right. Similar 4-light windows on the first and second floor the latter within bold gabled dormers. All windows have leaded lights. The gabled dormers are only narrowly divided by the plane of the roof which continues down to a deep eaves projection. Elaborate rainwater heads with rosette motifs and downpipes with flamboyant brackets convey the rainwater to a trough at first floor sill level. The trough has bead-and-reel enrichment and channels water to an internal drain. Bold ridge chimney stacks. It became a Williams Deacon bank and subsequently the Royal Bank of Scotland. Having stood empty for many years plans to turn it into a nightclub were rejected. It has recently opened as the Lekki Lounge Link

describing itself as having the best Afro Caribbean cuisine in Manchester. #5 on the right has for many years been a branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland but that too has now closed.

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Lekki Lounge

#3 Market Place, Middleton is the Grade II listed Link

building built in 1892 for the Manchester and Salford Bank. The local architect Edgar Wood SD8706 : Edgar Wood (1860 - 1935) was responsible for its design comprising buff-coloured terracotta with a clay tile roof, 3 bays and 3 storeys. There is a panelled round-arched door between bays 2 and 3 with blocked archivolt and coat of arms above. Three 3-light mullion and transom basket-arched windows within segmental recesses on the ground floor. Secondary doors to extreme left and right. Similar 4-light windows on the first and second floor the latter within bold gabled dormers. All windows have leaded lights. The gabled dormers are only narrowly divided by the plane of the roof which continues down to a deep eaves projection. Elaborate rainwater heads with rosette motifs and downpipes with flamboyant brackets convey the rainwater to a trough at first floor sill level. The trough has bead-and-reel enrichment and channels water to an internal drain. Bold ridge chimney stacks. It became a Williams Deacon bank and subsequently the Royal Bank of Scotland. Having stood empty for many years plans to turn it into a nightclub were rejected. It has recently opened as the Lekki Lounge Link

describing itself as having the best Afro Caribbean cuisine in Manchester.

Gerald England

Former Bricklayers Arms

Former Gartside's pub now Domino's Pizza.

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Edgar Wood (1860 - 1935)

The plaque on what is now the Lekki Lounge SD8706 : Lekki Lounge reads: MIDDLETON CIVIC ASSOCIATION EDGAR WOOD ARCHITECT (1860 - 1935) MANCHESTER AND SALFORD BANK 1892 GRADE II LISTED BUILDING ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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