Hooley Brow

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Hooley Brow

WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (14) -
Emergency Rendezvous Point, Baker Street, at junction with Manchester Road, Heywood, Bury

&quot;ERP 235&quot;

Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number.

<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6945289">SD8609 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (15)</a> — WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (14) Credit: Mike Searle

Hooley Brow is a small village located in Lancashire, England. Situated in the borough of Rochdale, it is part of the Pennines, a range of hills and mountains in the northern part of the country. The village is nestled in a picturesque valley, surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills, offering stunning views of the countryside.

Hooley Brow is a historic settlement that dates back centuries, with evidence of human occupation in the area since the Roman times. The village has a rich industrial heritage, with its economy traditionally centered around the textile industry. The nearby River Roch played a crucial role in powering the mills that once dominated the landscape.

Today, Hooley Brow maintains a rural charm, with a small population of residents who enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the countryside. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of old stone cottages and more modern houses. It is a close-knit community, where residents often engage in local activities and events.

Although Hooley Brow is not a major tourist destination, its natural beauty and idyllic setting attract visitors seeking a peaceful retreat. The village offers opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploring the surrounding countryside. Local amenities include a small village hall and a nearby primary school, ensuring a sense of community pride and support.

In conclusion, Hooley Brow is a small, historic village in Lancashire, known for its scenic location and rural charm. With a rich industrial heritage and a close-knit community, it offers a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike.

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Hooley Brow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.599861/-2.219076 or Grid Reference SD8511. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (14)

- Emergency Rendezvous Point, Baker Street, at junction with Manchester Road, Heywood, Bury "ERP 235" Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number. SD8609 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (15)

Mike Searle

WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (15)

- Emergency Rendezvous Point, Baker Street, at junction with Manchester Road, Heywood, Bury "ERP 235" Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number. SD8013 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (16)

Mike Searle

Housing on Shaftesbury Drive

This housing estate has no direct vehicle access across the nearby railway to reach the centre of Heywood. The residents have quite a drive to the nearest crossing.

Kevin Waterhouse

Entrance to Broadfield Business Park

Off Pilsworth Road. There is a public bridleway (by the side of the gatehouse) behind the security fencing - not that you would recognise it.

Kevin Waterhouse

WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (12)

- Emergency Rendezvous Point, Peel Street, at junction with Bury Street, Heywood, Bury "ERP ---?" Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number. SD8410 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (13)

Mike Searle

WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (13)

- Emergency Rendezvous Point, Peel Street, at junction with Bury Street, Heywood, Bury "ERP ---?" Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number. SD8609 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (14)

Mike Searle

Heywood Church Spire - St Lukes

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OS Cut Mark: Heywood - Number 6 Hind Hill Street

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Matthew Moss Lane, Rochdale

Looking towards Bolton Road from Crescent Road, with Matthew Moss High School on the left.

Stephen Armstrong

Matthew Moss Youth Centre, Rochdale

Situated on Matthew Moss Lane, next to the High School.

Stephen Armstrong

The former Phoenix Brewery, Heywood â 1

I haven't worked out what the function of the buildings in the foreground was.

Alan Murray-Rust

The former Phoenix Brewery, Heywood â 2

This range may have been the stable block, now occupied by various small businesses.

Alan Murray-Rust

The former Phoenix Brewery, Heywood â 3

Terracotta date plaque on the stable block. The whole set of brewery buildings appears to date from 1899, although the 1894 6-inch mapping shows buildings with a similar footprint already in existence.

Alan Murray-Rust

The former Phoenix Brewery, Heywood â 4

The brewing tower, now out of use except as a support for communications transmitters.

Alan Murray-Rust

The former Phoenix Brewery, Heywood â 5

The main brewery yard. The brewery closed in around 1960, but the 'Oak Brewing Company' of Ellesmere Port relocated here in 1991 and became Phoenix Brewing Ltd in 1996. It occupies the former maltings and office buildings and doesn't not 'replicate' the original brewery.

Alan Murray-Rust