Enfield

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Enfield

Enfield is a small town located in the county of Lancashire, in the north-west of England. Situated approximately 10 miles north of the city of Preston, Enfield is known for its picturesque countryside and charming rural setting. The town falls within the administrative district of Ribble Valley.

Enfield is home to a population of around 2,000 residents, making it a close-knit community where people often know each other. The town itself is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses, which add to its historic charm. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with rolling hills and lush green fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Despite its relatively small size, Enfield offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. The town has a primary school, a village hall that hosts community events, and a few local shops and businesses. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, residents can easily access the nearby towns of Preston and Clitheroe.

Enfield's location in the heart of Lancashire provides residents with easy access to the stunning Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty renowned for its scenic landscapes and walking trails. The nearby River Ribble also provides opportunities for fishing and other outdoor activities.

Overall, Enfield is a tranquil and idyllic town, offering a peaceful lifestyle amidst beautiful countryside surroundings.

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Enfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.767238/-2.3768186 or Grid Reference SD7530. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Empress Garage

Anthony Parkes

Old Bridge Marker on the A680 Whalley Road

Bridge Marker inscribed on two stones in the parapet of Whalley Road Bridge, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, on the east side of the A680 Whalley Road. In Clayton le Moors parish until 1974 when it was abolished. Milestone Society National ID: LA_CLAYLM01br

D Phillips

Footpath from Newhouse Road

Entrance for the footpath leading from Newhouse Road on Huncoat Industrial estate.

Steve Houldsworth

Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Enfield.

Peter McDermott

M65 The M65 Motorway seen from the Leeds &amp; Liverpool Canal.

M65

The M65 Motorway seen from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Peter McDermott

Derelict swing bridge No.116

On the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Lower Clough Bank, this bridge referred to as Smiths swing bridge, needs at least a new deck.

Kevin Waterhouse

Livestock Barn

At Moorside Farm with plenty of winter feed adjacent

Kevin Waterhouse

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Just after passing Pilkington Canal Bridge. The towpath now has competition from an illuminated housing estate path that follows the other bank.

Kevin Waterhouse

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

The towpath is approaching some green security fencing that comes down to the canal from the local school.

Kevin Waterhouse

Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Approaching Whalley Road Bridge with some old mill walling on the bank opposite the towpath

Kevin Waterhouse

Entering Rishton on Hermitage Street

At the end of Holt Mill Bridge with the former Rishton Paper Mill ahead and the climb up into Rishton

Kevin Waterhouse

Modern housing estate

On Bold Venture Way near the boundary with Altham

Kevin Waterhouse

Accrington station from the footbridge

In the days of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, this was a triangular junction station, of which only one pair of curved platforms remains, heading west towards Blackburn and north-east towards Burnley. The southern route no longer exists between here and Stubbins. Tesco Extra is built on the site of the former goods shed and sidings.

Stephen Craven

Accrington station footbridge

There are no ticket barriers on this station, so the bridge acts as a general public route for customers of the Tesco Extra that occupies the southern part of the original station site, as well as for rail passengers.

Stephen Craven

Accrington station access ramp

Still in construction, to provide easier access from Paxton Street to the eastbound platform.

Stephen Craven

Sprinter arriving at Accrington station

Unit 150102 calls with the 09.34 all-stations service to Colne.

Stephen Craven

Infant Street, Accrington â 1971

Although taken with the bus as the main subject, the view is of interest for the inscription on the tall building in the background. This reads “God says: do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou nor thy sons with thee”. The building is shown on older OS maps as 'Hall' and was presumably a Temperance hall. The quotation, from Leviticus, is clearly aimed at total abstinence from alcohol, although the text actually continues “when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation”, which clearly indicates a more limited abstinence than total. Also of interest is the inscription on the Accrington Provident Co-operative Society building, since demolished. The bus is Accrington Corporation 26, a Bristol RE with East Lancs bodywork, new in 1968. Rhyddings Street is in neighbouring Oswaldtwistle. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Accrington railway station, Lancashire

Opened in 1848 by the East Lancashire Railway, soon to become part of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, this station was a major junction where the company's Burnley-Blackburn-Liverpool/Preston and Burnley-Bury-Manchester lines diverged. The latter line and platforms closed in 1966. View north east towards Huncoat and Burnley. In former times there was a bay platform to the immediate right and a large goods shed. Platforms to Bury were in the distance, beyond the footbridge, which used to have a roof. By the 1980s, it had become a very basic station - see SD7528 : Accrington railway station, Lancashire, 1983 but has since received a new booking office (2012) and step free ramps from street level (2022). For more information, see Link