Knowley

Settlement in Lancashire Chorley

England

Knowley

The Queens
The Queen&#039;s Hotel on Church Street dates back to the 1860s. It closed in 2009 and was falling into disrepair until it was restored and converted to residential use in 2015. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/queens-hotel.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/queens-hotel.html">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> for more details. — The Queens Credit: Gerald England

Knowley is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Skelmersdale, Knowley is part of the West Lancashire district. It is a rural area surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village is characterized by its charming traditional architecture, with a number of old stone cottages and farmhouses dotting the landscape. The local community is close-knit and welcoming, and residents enjoy a strong sense of community spirit.

Knowley is primarily an agricultural area, with farming playing a key role in the local economy. The fertile land surrounding the village is ideal for crop cultivation and livestock rearing. The rolling green fields provide a beautiful backdrop to the village and are often enjoyed by walkers and nature enthusiasts.

Although a small village, Knowley offers some amenities to its residents. These include a local pub, where locals can gather for a drink and socialize, as well as a small convenience store for essential supplies. However, for more extensive shopping and services, residents typically travel to nearby towns.

The village also benefits from its proximity to several natural attractions. Within a short drive, residents can access the stunning Beacon Country Park, which offers scenic walks, wildlife spotting, and recreational activities for all ages.

Overall, Knowley is a charming rural village in Lancashire, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents.

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Knowley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.665908/-2.609695 or Grid Reference SD5918. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Queens

The Queen's Hotel on Church Street dates back to the 1860s. It closed in 2009 and was falling into disrepair until it was restored and converted to residential use in 2015. See Link

for more details.

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall

The Ancient Order of Shepherds Friendly Society was formed in 1826 and was quite prominent in Chorley in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The hall is presently occupied Chorley Fitness Centre and a micro-brewery On the right is the bus station. SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (1). SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (2).

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (1)

Detail on Shepherd's Victoria Hall SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall.

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (2)

Detail on Shepherd's Victoria Hall SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall.

Gerald England

Chorley Bus Station

Gerald England

Chorley Railway Station

As viewed from the bus station across Shepherd's Way (A6).

Gerald England

Steely Lane Level Crossing, Chorley â 1971

This crossing has disappeared completely, together with the signal box, the only evidence being some asphalt visible in the foreground of this view Link . The pedestrian subway on the right does survive.

Alan Murray-Rust

Preston Temple

A view of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) in Hartwood Green, Chorley.

Phil and Juliette Platt

Knowley Brow

In Little Knowley.

Phil and Juliette Platt

The Malt 'n' Hops, Chorley

This building on Friday Street dates from the 1870s and looks as though it might always have been a pub. In fact, it was for very many years a grocer's shop and subsequently found a variety of uses before being converted to a pub in 1989. Today it is renowned for the quality and range of real ales on offer, winning CAMRA's Central Lancashire pub of the year title in 2017.

Stephen McKay

Chapel Street, Chorley

This stretch of Chapel Street runs immediately to the north of St George's Church. Grosvenor Partners on the left is a wealth management and financial planning firm. The larger building on the corner is Shepherd's Hall that originally belonged to the Shepherd's Guild but now houses a gym and a micropub.

Stephen McKay

The Ale Station, Chorley

Taking its name from the nearby rail and bus stations, The Ale Station has adopted the British Transport Commission style of sign over its door. This is one of several micropubs in the immediate vicinity.

Stephen McKay

Stephenson Street, Chorley

Looking along Stephenson Street from its junction with Seymour Street, nine identical ground floor bay windows are in view eight of which are white and one is maroon.

Stephen McKay

Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Chorley

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal skirts the eastern edge of Chorley although now the town has spilt over to the far side as this new development shows. The street is called Tate Fold, named after Chorley's most famous son, Sir Henry Tate, who made his money from sugar refining and funded the building of the Tate Gallery.

Stephen McKay

Footbridge to Mariner Walk, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

At one time there was a workhouse on the eastern side of the canal but now there is an estate of new housing. This rather narrow footbridge gives access to it.

Stephen McKay

Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Chorley

The canal skirts the eastern edge of Chorley and here it is overlooked by houses on Mariner's Walk.

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Froom Street Bridge, Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Many bridges on the canal network are very attractive but not so this utilitarian concrete affair in the Chorley suburbs. Froom Street at this point is more like a country lane.

Stephen McKay

Montcliffe Road, Chorley

Montcliffe Road has a mixture of houses and semi-detached bungalows. It runs parallel to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal although that is not obvious from here.

Stephen McKay

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Knowley is located at Grid Ref: SD5918 (Lat: 53.665908, Lng: -2.609695)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Chorley

Police Authority: Lancashire