Ramsbottom

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom is a small town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, within the county of Lancashire, England. Situated on the west bank of the River Irwell, it is nestled within the picturesque Rossendale Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside.

With a population of around 17,000 residents, Ramsbottom has a rich industrial heritage that dates back to the 19th century. It was primarily known for its textile mills, which played a significant role in the town's economic growth during the Industrial Revolution. Today, remnants of this industrial past can still be seen in the form of well-preserved Victorian buildings and former mill sites.

Ramsbottom has evolved into a vibrant and charming town, offering a range of amenities and attractions for both locals and visitors alike. The town center features a variety of independent shops, boutiques, and traditional pubs, adding to its unique character. Food lovers are drawn to Ramsbottom for its renowned culinary scene, which includes award-winning restaurants, cafes, and a popular monthly farmers' market.

Nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby countryside, including the stunning Peel Tower, a local landmark that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding area. The town is also home to the East Lancashire Railway, a heritage railway line that allows visitors to take a nostalgic steam train ride through the picturesque landscapes of Lancashire.

Overall, Ramsbottom is a charming town that seamlessly blends its industrial past with its contemporary offerings, making it a delightful destination for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and food connoisseurs alike.

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Ramsbottom Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.646784/-2.33429 or Grid Reference SD7816. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (20)

- Emergency Rendezvous Point, Rostron Road, Ramsbottom, at junction with Victoria Street "ERP 438" looks remarkably fresh, most probably repainted. Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number. SD7816 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (21)

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WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (21)

- Emergency Rendezvous Point, Rostron Road, Ramsbottom, at junction with Victoria Street "ERP 438" Emergency Rendezvous Points (ERP) were designated places in the locality for the coordination of ARP and emergency services during civil emergencies, particularly for those services arriving from outside the area. The signs appear in a variety of designs, but most are diamond shapes framing the ERP locality number. SD8432 : WWII Lancashire: Ghost Signs of the Home Front (22)

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River Irwell, Ramsbottom Weir

Photographed from the Ramsbottom Bridge at Peel Brow. The channel at the left is the old mill stream which served the (now demolished) Holcombe Paper Mill.

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Houses in Tanners Street, Ramsbottom

Built between the mid 1840s and 1890, on the hillside west of the town centre. Lower down the street the original pavement is higher than the modern one.

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Dundee Lane, Ramsbottom

In the 1840s there was only Dundee House and Dundee School along this lane, which wasn't mapped as 'Dundee Lane' until 1891. There were one or two more homes by 1927, but the houses seen here were built between 1927 and 1939.

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Slow on Rawsons Rake, Ramsbottom

A 25% gradient. Slow for vehicles coming down, slow for pedestrians going up.

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Rawsons Rake, Ramsbottom

Descending steeply towards the town centre in the valley bottom.

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Rake Fold, off Rawsons Rake, Holcombe

The lane is shown on the map surveyed in the 1840s, with a building on it, but it is not named as 'Rake Fold' until the 1891 map.

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Houses on Helmshore Road, Holcombe

Seen from Chapel Lane.

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239 metre spot height, Holcombe

At the junction of Chapel Lane and Helmshore Road [B6214], in the centre of the village.

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Flagged path climbing the hillside above Holcombe

The large-scale OS map surveyed in the 1840s shows this path leading to and from a sandstone quarry higher up the hillside.

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Exposed sandstone on the hillside above Holcombe

Fenced off for the protection of people using the public footpath alongside.

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Peel Monument, Holcombe Hill, from the south

The monument commemorates the politician Sir Robert Peel [1788-1850] who was born in Bury. It was built from local stone and completed in 1852.

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Small quarry or delph next to the Peel Monument

Perhaps the source of the stone for the monument? Now used by mountain bikers. There is a 338 metre spot height on the rim.

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Peel Monument, Holcombe Hill, from the north-east

Seen from a public footpath on a private track.

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Higher Tops Farm, Harcles Hill, from the south

A farm is shown here on the large-scale OS map surveyed in the 1840s, but it is just called 'Top'.

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Five ways at Deep Clough

A bridleway, public footpaths and private tracks meet on Moor Road, south of Higher Tops Farm.

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Irwell Sculpture Trail - The Tilted Vase at Ramsbottom

Edward Allington’s giant vase draws its inspiration from the legacy of the Industrial Revolution in the valley. The classical shape of the vase reflects the local architecture, while the manufacture of it is modern, having been built in sections that were bolted together to look like a machine. Allington, an internationally renowned British Sculptor, was selected from over 30 entrants to design a new artwork for the site of the old market in Ramsbottom, a former textile town.

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Ramsbottom is located at Grid Ref: SD7816 (Lat: 53.646784, Lng: -2.33429)

Unitary Authority: Bury

Police Authority: Greater Manchester