Freehold

Settlement in Lancashire Lancaster

England

Freehold

Lancaster Canal The Lancaster Canal was originally planned to run from Westhoughton in Lancashire to Kendal in South Cumbria. The section around the crossing of the River Ribble was never completed.The southern part, from Johnson&#039;s Hillock to Wigan Top Lock, remains navigable as part of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The planned continuation to Westhoughton was never built.

The Lancaster canal is currently only open to navigation for 42 miles from Preston to Tewitfield near Carnforth. The northern terminus at Kendal can no longer be reached; the canal north of Tewitfield having been severed in three places by the construction of the M6 motorway, and by the A590 road near Kendal in the 1960s

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Freehold is a small village located in the County of Lancashire, in the northwest of England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, Freehold offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for its residents. The village is situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the city of Preston and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

Freehold is known for its rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to Roman times. The village has retained much of its traditional charm, with quaint stone cottages lining the narrow streets. The local church, St. Mary's, is a prominent landmark in the village, boasting stunning architecture and a peaceful atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Freehold offers a range of amenities for its residents. There is a local primary school, providing education for the village's younger population. The village also has a community center, where residents can participate in various activities and events throughout the year. Additionally, there are a few local shops and pubs, providing essential services and a place for residents to socialize.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The village is also situated near several nature reserves, allowing residents to explore and appreciate the local flora and fauna.

Overall, Freehold is a charming and close-knit village, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle for its residents, while still providing essential amenities and access to the beautiful Lancashire countryside.

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Lancaster Canal

The Lancaster Canal was originally planned to run from Westhoughton in Lancashire to Kendal in South Cumbria. The section around the crossing of the River Ribble was never completed.The southern part, from Johnson's Hillock to Wigan Top Lock, remains navigable as part of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The planned continuation to Westhoughton was never built. The Lancaster canal is currently only open to navigation for 42 miles from Preston to Tewitfield near Carnforth. The northern terminus at Kendal can no longer be reached; the canal north of Tewitfield having been severed in three places by the construction of the M6 motorway, and by the A590 road near Kendal in the 1960s Link

Canal Junction Link

Wikipedia Link

Lancaster Canal Trust

N Chadwick

Lancaster Station

Originally built in 1846, extended in 1906 and remodelled with electrification in 1973, Lancaster is one of the principal stations on the West Coast Main Line between London and Glasgow. It serves as an interchange for trains to Morecambe, Leeds (via Skipton), Barrow and the Cumbrian Coast, and Windermere.

N Chadwick

Lancaster Station

N Chadwick

Lancaster Station

N Chadwick

River Lune

The River Lune rises in the North Pennines and flows generally westward to its mouth just west of Lancaster, a total length of 44 miles. Wikipedia: Link

N Chadwick

Quernmore : M6 Motorway

The M6 Motorway between Junction 34 and Junction 33.

Lewis Clarke

Farmland east of the M6 motorway

JThomas

Quernmore Road

JThomas

Newlands Road towards Lancaster

JThomas

M6, southbound

The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby to the Gretna junction (J45). Here it becomes the A74(M) and M74 which continues to Glasgow. The M6 is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom (232 miles) and one of the busiest. It incorporates the first length of motorway opened in the UK (the Preston bypass in 1958) and forms part of a motorway "Backbone of Britain", running north-south between London and Glasgow via the industrial north of England. It is also part of the east-west route between the Midlands and the east coast ports.

N Chadwick

M6, southbound

N Chadwick

Sheep near Lancaster

Two Lancaster landmarks are visible here in the evening light, the Ashton Memorial and Moor Hospital. The M6 runs between: it can be heard but not seen.

Bill Boaden

Grumpy climbs the hill â 1978

In July 1978 Lancaster City Transport celebrated its 75th anniversary with a parade of buses based on the Hornsea Pottery site. It used some of its open-top buses – normally used on the Morecambe sea front – to provide a special service between the pottery site and the city centre. The open-top buses were all named after the dwarves from Snow White. 'Grumpy' is a Leyland PD2 with East Lancs bodywork which was new in 1963 and converted to open-top in 1977. It is seen here climbing Wyresdale Road to its junction with Coulston Road. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust