Church

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Church

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

Church, Lancashire is a small town located in the borough of Hyndburn, England. Situated in the county of Lancashire, it lies approximately 3.5 miles northeast of Blackburn and 15 miles northwest of the city of Manchester. With a population of around 9,000 people, Church is a close-knit community that offers a charming and peaceful atmosphere.

The town has a rich history, dating back to the medieval period when it was primarily an agricultural area. Over time, it evolved into a thriving industrial town, with textile mills and coal mines playing a significant role in its development. Today, remnants of this industrial past can be seen in the form of old mill buildings that have been repurposed or preserved as part of the town's heritage.

Church is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities, making it an attractive place to live for commuters. The M65 motorway, which runs through the town, provides easy access to nearby urban centers. Additionally, the town is served by a railway station, offering convenient transportation links to Blackburn, Manchester, and beyond.

Despite its modest size, Church boasts a range of amenities and services to cater to its residents' needs. There are several shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and pubs in the town, providing a variety of options for shopping and dining. The local schools have a good reputation, making Church an appealing place for families.

With its picturesque surroundings, historical significance, and convenient location, Church, Lancashire offers a peaceful yet well-connected lifestyle for its residents.

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Church Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.757188/-2.385219 or Grid Reference SD7429. 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

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

Approaching Whalley Road Bridge with some old mill walling on the bank opposite the towpath

Kevin Waterhouse

Entering Rishton on Hermitage Street

At the end of Holt Mill Bridge with the former Rishton Paper Mill ahead and the climb up into Rishton

Kevin Waterhouse

Modern housing estate

On Bold Venture Way near the boundary with Altham

Kevin Waterhouse

Oswaldtwistle Mills

Steve Daniels

Shops on Union Road in Oswaldtwistle

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