Plock Wood

Wood, Forest in Lancashire Chorley

England

Plock Wood

The Queens
The Queen&#039;s Hotel on Church Street dates back to the 1860s. It closed in 2009 and was falling into disrepair until it was restored and converted to residential use in 2015. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/queens-hotel.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://chorleyinnsandtaverns.blogspot.com/p/queens-hotel.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for more details. — The Queens Credit: Gerald England

Plock Wood, located in the county of Lancashire, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Situated near the town of Poulton-le-Fylde, it is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, Plock Wood is characterized by its dense forest of predominantly deciduous trees, such as oak, beech, and birch. The wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including bluebells, ferns, and various bird species, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The wood offers a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind through the trees, providing visitors with opportunities to explore and appreciate the natural surroundings. These paths are suitable for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes, catering to different levels of fitness and preferences.

A notable feature of Plock Wood is its tranquil pond, which serves as a serene focal point amidst the verdant landscape. The pond is home to a variety of aquatic life, including ducks and dragonflies, and adds to the overall charm and tranquility of the wood.

Plock Wood is easily accessible, with ample parking available nearby. The wood is open to the public year-round, and visitors are encouraged to respect the environment and adhere to any signage or guidelines provided.

Overall, Plock Wood in Lancashire offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for individuals seeking a natural escape, with its lush forest, diverse wildlife, and well-maintained paths ensuring a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Plock Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.636785/-2.6424722 or Grid Reference SD5715. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Queens

The Queen's Hotel on Church Street dates back to the 1860s. It closed in 2009 and was falling into disrepair until it was restored and converted to residential use in 2015. See Link

for more details.

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall

The Ancient Order of Shepherds Friendly Society was formed in 1826 and was quite prominent in Chorley in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The hall is presently occupied Chorley Fitness Centre and a micro-brewery On the right is the bus station. SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (1). SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (2).

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (1)

Detail on Shepherd's Victoria Hall SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall.

Gerald England

Shepherd's Victoria Hall: Architectural detail (2)

Detail on Shepherd's Victoria Hall SD5817 : Shepherd's Victoria Hall.

Gerald England

The Bob Inn, Chorley

Occupying what is effectively a stall in Chorley's covered market, this is a particularly small micropub. As it forms part of the market it is closed on Sundays.

Stephen McKay

Ben's Tap & Bottleshop, Chorley

This is one of several micropubs in the centre of Chorley and is almost opposite the Bob Inn. It is the brewery tap for Ben's microbrewery and opened in March 2022.

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Chapel Street, Chorley

Chapel Street connects Chorley town centre with the bus and rail stations; the stretch here is pedestrianised. On the left is a charity shop supporting Cancer Research UK.

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Chapel Street, Chorley

This stretch of Chapel Street runs immediately to the north of St George's Church. Grosvenor Partners on the left is a wealth management and financial planning firm. The larger building on the corner is Shepherd's Hall that originally belonged to the Shepherd's Guild but now houses a gym and a micropub.

Stephen McKay

St George's Church, Chorley - tower

St George's Church was designed by Thomas Rickman, an architect with a particular interest in the Gothic Revival, and built between 1822 and 1825. It was a 'commissioner's church', funded by a grant made available under the Church Building Acts of 1818 and 1824 and administered by the Church Building Commission. The object was to provide churches in the fast-growing urban areas of the industrial revolution and Chorley, a Lancashire mill town, would have been a prime candidate. The building is now grade II* listed. The clock is showing the correct time.

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The Ale Station, Chorley

Taking its name from the nearby rail and bus stations, The Ale Station has adopted the British Transport Commission style of sign over its door. This is one of several micropubs in the immediate vicinity.

Stephen McKay

St Mary's Catholic Church, Chorley

In 1851 The Roman Catholic church purchased the Mount Pleasant estate from the Catholic Harrison family for the purpose of building a new church and school. The Mount Pleasant name is believed to have come about because of the views to the eastern hills from here. The building was designed by Joseph A. (or John - sources differ) Hansom (of 'Hansom cab' fame), with the tower added in 1894. It is now grade II listed.

Stephen McKay

Devonshire Road, Chorley

This is the view towards the junction with St Thomas's Road where the road has been resurfaced recently with new markings that look very bright in the June sunshine.

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Southport Road, Chorley

With a curious dearth of traffic and badly faded road markings, this scene looks as though it could have been taken sometime before about 1960 - all it needs is a man in overalls and a flat cap cycling towards the photographer on a vintage bicycle. This is in fact a stretch of the A581 leading west of Chorley town centre.

Stephen McKay

Chorley Town Hall

No industrial town in the north of England would be complete without an impressive Victorian town hall and Chorley's, designed in the Italianate style by John Ladds and William Henry Powell, was completed in 1879. The flagpole is flying a Coronation flag. Below that is a roll of honour for those who fell in the Second World War but it would need very good eyesight to pick out individual names from the street below.

Stephen McKay