Moorclose

Settlement in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Moorclose

Harrington War Memorial Harrington War Memorial is located within the grounds of St. Mary’s Church. The grounds are split in two by the main road. — Harrington War Memorial Credit: Colin Kinnear

Moorclose is a small village located in the county of Cumberland in the northwest of England. Situated near the town of Workington, Moorclose is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic countryside.

The village is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. With a population of around 1,000 residents, Moorclose offers a peaceful and tranquil environment away from the hustle and bustle of larger towns and cities.

Moorclose is predominantly a residential area, with a mix of traditional stone-built houses and modern developments. The village has a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents, including a local shop, a post office, and a pub. There are also several parks and green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and recreational pursuits.

The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas by road, with easy access to nearby towns and cities. The nearby A596 road provides links to Workington, Carlisle, and other major cities in the region. Additionally, there are regular bus services connecting Moorclose to the wider area.

While Moorclose may be small in size, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities, offering residents a peaceful rural lifestyle with access to a range of amenities and opportunities for employment and leisure.

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Moorclose Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.629217/-3.54409 or Grid Reference NY0027. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Harrington War Memorial

Harrington War Memorial is located within the grounds of St. Mary’s Church. The grounds are split in two by the main road.

Colin Kinnear

A596 at Branthwaite Road junction

Colin Pyle

A596 entering Workington

Colin Pyle

Hope, War Memorial

Memorial to those who gave their lives in World Wars 1 and 2 and all wars since then.

ken canham

Fence, walls and grass

Beside Newlands Lane at the junction with High Street, the palisade fence marks the boundary of Ashfield Infant and Nursery School.

Adrian Taylor

Junction of High Street and Newlands Lane

High Street is the A596 from Distington to Workington.

Adrian Taylor

Workington Hall (Ruin), Cumbria

The present house dates back to around 1404 and was built as a fortified tower house. In 1568, Mary, Queen of Scots wrote a letter from Workington Hall to Queen Elizabeth I of England. After the defeat of her forces at the Battle of Langside and disguised as an ordinary woman, Mary crossed the Solway Firth and landed at Workington. She spent her first night in England as an honoured guest at Workington Hall. On 18 May 1568, Mary was escorted to Carlisle Castle after spending a day at Cockermouth. Link

Brian Deegan

LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 at Workington Locomotive Depot

Looking remarkably spruce, although over a year old, No. 46459 (built 6/50, withdrawn 9/65) stands in the yard at Workington Depot, ready to a passenger train to Penrith via Cockermouth - on which this class had fairly recently usurped the ex-LNW 0-6-0s that used to dominate the line. In 1950 Workington (coded 12D) had an allocation of 26:- 3 4-4-0, 8 2-6-0, 12 0-6-0 and 3 0-6-0T.

Ben Brooksbank

Ex-LNW '18" Goods 2F 0-6-0 at Workington Locomotive Depot

No. 58396 (former LMS No. 28512) was one of many Webb 'Cauliflower' 2F 0-6-0s that before Nationalisation had dominated the passenger and freight traffic on the Cockermouth, Keswick & Penrith line; it was one of the last survivors of the 310 (built 1880 - 1902) when withdrawn in 9/53.

Ben Brooksbank

British Steel Corporation Moss Bay Works - steam rolling mill engine

This was the last reversing rolling mill engine in a British steel works and it was due to be retired within a week or so. So this was a real last ditch effort to see it at work, including overnight bus and rail travel. This duplex engine was built by Davy Bros, Sheffield c1890 and rebuilt by Walker Bros, Wigan in 1944. It produced 1200 horsepower from piston valve cylinders 32" bore by 48" stroke. The reversing gear was Allan straight link and there was a steam reverser on the frame more or less in the centre of the picture. George Watkins published a picture of this but you are unlikely to see many others. It appears that this part of the site has now been cleared.

Chris Allen