Milnshaw

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Milnshaw

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 — Old Bridge Marker on the A680 Whalley Road Credit: D Phillips

Milnshaw is a small residential area located in Lancashire, England. Situated in the borough of Hyndburn, Milnshaw is part of the larger town of Accrington. It is positioned in the North West region of England and falls within the ceremonial county of Lancashire.

Primarily known for its residential properties, Milnshaw features a mix of housing types, including terraced homes, semi-detached houses, and a few detached properties. The area is home to a diverse community, with residents from various backgrounds and age groups.

Milnshaw benefits from its proximity to Accrington town center, which is approximately a 15-minute walk away. This provides residents with easy access to a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes. The area also benefits from good transportation links, with several bus routes serving the locality, connecting it to neighboring towns and cities.

For recreational activities, residents of Milnshaw can take advantage of the nearby parks and green spaces. Oak Hill Park, located just a short distance away, offers a peaceful retreat with its well-maintained gardens and walking paths.

Milnshaw is also close to several schools, making it an attractive area for families. The local education options include primary and secondary schools, ensuring that children of all ages have access to quality education close to home.

Overall, Milnshaw provides a convenient and peaceful residential area within easy reach of essential amenities and recreational facilities.

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Milnshaw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.758122/-2.373852 or Grid Reference SD7529. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

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

Modern housing estate

On Bold Venture Way near the boundary with Altham

Kevin Waterhouse

Oswaldtwistle Mills

Steve Daniels

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