Newbold Brow

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Newbold Brow

Rochdale Metro station and Mosque in Maclure Road Credit: Raymond Knapman

Newbold Brow is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwestern part of England. Situated amidst picturesque countryside, this charming village offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors alike.

The village is characterized by its traditional English architecture, with rows of quaint cottages and stone-built houses lining its streets. The surrounding landscape is dominated by rolling green hills, providing stunning panoramic views that attract nature enthusiasts and hikers. The village is also home to a number of farms, which contribute to the rural ambiance.

Despite its small size, Newbold Brow has a strong sense of community. The locals are friendly and welcoming, and there are several community events and gatherings that take place throughout the year. The village pub, a focal point of the community, serves as a meeting place for residents and visitors, offering a range of traditional British dishes and locally brewed ales.

Newbold Brow is conveniently located near several larger towns and cities, such as Blackburn and Preston, which provide access to a wider range of amenities and services. The village is well-connected by road and public transportation, making it easily accessible for both residents and tourists.

Overall, Newbold Brow is a charming and peaceful village, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its beautiful countryside, strong community spirit, and proximity to nearby towns make it an appealing place to live or visit for those seeking a slower pace of life and a closer connection to nature.

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Newbold Brow Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.618667/-2.1361242 or Grid Reference SD9113. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rochdale Metro station and Mosque in Maclure Road

Raymond Knapman

The Old Fire Station (Fireground Museum)

The old Fire Brigade Station on Maclure Road dates from 1933 (SD8912 : Fire Brigade Station Detail). It became redundant when new premises were built near Halifax Road. (Archive Link

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services) It is now the home of the Fireground museum Link

David Dixon

Rochdale Fire Station Hose Drying Tower

The original tower at the fire station was built, not for practising but, for drying the hoses which would have rotted if put away wet.

David Dixon

Rochdale Fireground Museum

The Fireground Museum is housed in the former fire station on Maclure Road in Rochdale. Twenty-five larger exhibits make up the museum’s appliance fleet, and this is supported by other items of firefighting equipment, uniforms, models, medals and insignia, paintings, curios and other objects. See the museum’s website (Link

) for more information.

David Dixon

Rochdale Fireground, Pump Street

As well as the ‘appliance room’ with six full-size fire engines lined up, many of the museum’s objects are displayed in Pump Street, a recreated Victorian street complete with houses, shops, a police station and a fire station.

David Dixon

Fire Marks at Rochdale Fireground

A small selection of insurance companies' fire marks Link

displayed at the fireground museum inside the old Rochdale Fire Station.

David Dixon

Cranberry Street, Rochdale Fireground

As well as the Victorian Street (SD8912 : Rochdale Fireground, Pump Street), the Fireground museum also contains this recreation of a war-time scene, "Cranberry Street" displaying objects relating to the Manchester Blitz Link

of December 1940.

David Dixon

Rochdale Fireground, The Appliance Room

) for more information.

David Dixon

The Appliance Room, Rochdale Fireground

) for more information.

David Dixon

Duke Street Mill, Rochdale

Mid to late 19th century, with stone facades to Queen Street and Duke street, although the principal build material is brick.

Alan Murray-Rust

Duke Street Mill, Rochdale

Mid to late 19th century, with stone facades to Queen Street and Duke street, although the principal build material is brick. The grey building is the former Mount Pleasant Inn. Between it and the main mill is the engine house for the mill, with a blocked tall round-headed window. This would probably have housed a beam engine.

Alan Murray-Rust