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2-10 1930s - Toll gate, pub in backgroun 1987 1990 new porch added. 10 Bridge Street. Built 1848 1861 Census – Sarah Webster (57) Confectioner, born in Penrith, Cumberland. Her niece Mary A Webs (20) Confectioner, born in Scotland. 1881 Census - No10 Bridge Street wa part of the Railway Hotel. 0 Bridge Street Visit the Heritage Gallery, Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library Photographs, artifacts and information on Ramsbottom www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk nd ster as Ramsbottom Station opened 25th 1880s there were 28 trains a Ramsbottom. In the 1930s - 77 train 2-8 Bridge Street. Built in 1848, on th 1848 Grant Lawson Estate lease 119 the garage). 1850 Heap's Directory - Railway Hote 1853 Whellan’s Directory - Railway H 1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – T Inn, Bridge Street. 1861 Census - Railway Hotel, Thoma born in Bolton. His wife Jane Kno Stepsons, John Booth (23) Engraver & both born in Bury. Jane Nuttall (22) Bury. Ellen Tate (29) General Servant 1871 Worrall’s Dir. Thomas Knowles, 1880 Barrett's Directory – Railway Ho 2-10 Bridge Street 1881 Census - No10 Bridge St. was pa 1883 Barrett’s Directory – Railway Ho 1888 Slater’s Directory - Railway Hot 1891 Census - Samuel Wilson (48) L Ramsbottom. His wife Elizabeth (47) End. Their children, Samuel (Jnr) ( Assistant, Joshua S (18) Tailors Appr Walter (9) Scholar, John (5) Scholar Ellen Garland (32) Cook, born in Ma Sapseid (27) Waitress, born in Lon (23) Waitress, born in Laythorpe, Proctor (23) Visitor, born in Ramsbot 1913 NW Counties of England Trade 1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Railway Hote 1939 – Fred Whittaker (51) Innkeepe Housewife & their daughter, Mary Ju Maker. t 1913 - 1915 September 1846 by the a day passing through ns a day. he Great Meadow. to Arthur Low (including el, Thomas Knowles. Hotel, Thomas Knowles. Thomas Knowles, Railway as Knowles (46) Victualler, owles (52) born in Bury. & Abel Booth (17) Student, ) General Servant, born in t, born in Oldham. , Railway, Bridge Street. otel, Robert Hill. art of the Railway Hotel. otel, Robert Hill. tel, Samuel Wilson. Licensed Victualler, born in ) born in Tottington Higher (25), Assistant, Sarah (21) rentice. Annie (13) Scholar, r, all born in Ramsbottom. anchester. Annie Elizabeth ndon. Florence T Staunton , Yorkshire. Niece - Eliza ttom. Dir. – Railway Hotel. el, Charles H Dawson. er, his wife Mary (52) une (29) Baker & Cake

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Page 1: 2-10 Bridge Street...2-10 Bridge Street 1930s - Toll gate, pub in background 1987 1990 new porch added. 10 Bridge Street. Built 1848 1861 Census – Sarah Webster (57) Confectioner,

2-10 Bridge Street

1930s - Toll gate, pub in background

1987

1990 new porch added.

10 Bridge Street. Built 1848

1861 Census – Sarah Webster (57)

Confectioner, born in Penrith,

Cumberland. Her niece Mary A Webster

(20) Confectioner, born in Scotland.

1881 Census - No10 Bridge Street was

part of the Railway Hotel.

10 Bridge Street

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

Toll gate, pub in background

. Her niece Mary A Webster

No10 Bridge Street was

Ramsbottom Station opened 25th September 1846

1880s there were 28 trains a day passing through

Ramsbottom. In the 1930s - 77 trains a day

2-8 Bridge Street. Built in 1848, on the Great Meadow.

1848 Grant Lawson Estate lease 119 to A

the garage).

1850 Heap's Directory - Railway Hotel, Thomas Knowles.

1853 Whellan’s Directory - Railway Hotel, Thomas Knowles.

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – Thomas Knowles,

Inn, Bridge Street.

1861 Census - Railway Hotel, Thomas Knowles (46) Victua

born in Bolton. His wife Jane Knowl

Stepsons, John Booth (23) Engraver &

both born in Bury. Jane Nuttall (22) General S

Bury. Ellen Tate (29) General Servant

1871 Worrall’s Dir. Thomas Knowles, Railway, Bridge St

1880 Barrett's Directory – Railway Hotel, Robert Hill.

2-10 Bridge Street

1881 Census - No10 Bridge St. was part of the Railway Hotel.

1883 Barrett’s Directory – Railway Hotel, Robert Hill.

1888 Slater’s Directory - Railway Hotel, Samuel Wilson.

1891 Census - Samuel Wilson (48) Licensed V

Ramsbottom. His wife Elizabeth (47) born in

End. Their children, Samuel (Jnr) (25), Assistant, Sarah (21)

Assistant, Joshua S (18) Tailors Apprentice. Annie (13) Scholar

Walter (9) Scholar, John (5) Scholar, all born in Ramsbottom.

Ellen Garland (32) Cook, born in Manchester. Annie Elizabeth

Sapseid (27) Waitress, born in London. Florence T Staunton

(23) Waitress, born in Laythorpe, Yorkshire. Niece

Proctor (23) Visitor, born in Ramsbottom.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Railway Hotel, Charles H Dawson

1939 – Fred Whittaker (51) Innkeeper, his wife Mary (52)

Housewife & their daughter, Mary June (29) Baker & Cake

Maker.

10 Bridge Street

1913 - 1915

pened 25th September 1846 by the

1880s there were 28 trains a day passing through

77 trains a day.

, on the Great Meadow.

lease 119 to Arthur Low (including

tel, Thomas Knowles.

Railway Hotel, Thomas Knowles.

Thomas Knowles, Railway

Railway Hotel, Thomas Knowles (46) Victualler,

. His wife Jane Knowles (52) born in Bury.

& Abel Booth (17) Student,

. Jane Nuttall (22) General Servant, born in

rvant, born in Oldham.

1871 Worrall’s Dir. Thomas Knowles, Railway, Bridge Street.

Railway Hotel, Robert Hill.

part of the Railway Hotel.

Railway Hotel, Robert Hill.

Railway Hotel, Samuel Wilson.

Samuel Wilson (48) Licensed Victualler, born in

is wife Elizabeth (47) born in Tottington Higher

Jnr) (25), Assistant, Sarah (21)

(18) Tailors Apprentice. Annie (13) Scholar,

(5) Scholar, all born in Ramsbottom.

Ellen Garland (32) Cook, born in Manchester. Annie Elizabeth

ondon. Florence T Staunton

(23) Waitress, born in Laythorpe, Yorkshire. Niece - Eliza

Proctor (23) Visitor, born in Ramsbottom.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir. – Railway Hotel.

Railway Hotel, Charles H Dawson.

Whittaker (51) Innkeeper, his wife Mary (52)

Mary June (29) Baker & Cake

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Built about 1849, on the Great Meadow.

1849 Grant Lawson Estate lease 232 William Grant & others.

1861 Census – William Falshaw GP (33)

Edinburgh University, LSA London. His wife Sarah (27) both born in

Haslingden. Daughter Edith Emily (6) born in Ramsbottom. Ann

Taveale (22) General Servant, born in Bury.

1871 Worrall's Dir. - Thomas Wilson, Medical D

1880 Barrett's Dir. - Mrs Elizabeth Fenwick, Milliner

1883 Barrett's Dir. - Mrs Elizabeth Fenwick, Milliner

1888 Slater's Directory - Clara Cunliffe, M

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory

Dressmaker.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Mrs Mary Lomax, M

1939 – Charles Lomax (58) Builder & Contractor, his wife Mary J Lomax

(56) Milliner and their daughter Constance M Lomax (19) at school.

1955 – Mary Jane Lomax, Milliner. “In the small side window there was

always a selection of black hats suitable for funerals, but in the large window

a varied selection, some designed and made by Mrs

hats in summer and felt or fur in winter. A curtain was drawn behind t

in the large window, which made the shop rather dark. There was a

daughter, Connie, and as a child I would sometimes go to play with her. We

enjoyed dressing dolls from a wardrobe of clothes she had made from

remnants of material.” From Memories o

Arthur Chadwick owned 16 Bridge Street).

1976 – Mary Jane Lomax (17th

Dec 1883

and was the daughter of Thomas & Maria

Sun, Public House, Carr Street, Ramsbottom.

Jay Jay – Picture Framing Service, 12 Bridge Street,

framed a few paintings owned by RHS.

1996 - Bloomsbury Florists.

2005 - The Flower Gallery.

2013 - Alternative Arrangements, Flower S

12 Bridge Street

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

1913 - 1931

, on the Great Meadow.

1849 Grant Lawson Estate lease 232 William Grant & others.

(33), Graduate Medicine of

His wife Sarah (27) both born in

Haslingden. Daughter Edith Emily (6) born in Ramsbottom. Ann

born in Bury.

Thomas Wilson, Medical Doctor.

Mrs Elizabeth Fenwick, Milliner & Dressmaker.

Mrs Elizabeth Fenwick, Milliner & Dressmaker.

Clara Cunliffe, Milliner.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory - E. Beech, Milliner &

Mrs Mary Lomax, Milliner.

(58) Builder & Contractor, his wife Mary J Lomax

(56) Milliner and their daughter Constance M Lomax (19) at school.

In the small side window there was

always a selection of black hats suitable for funerals, but in the large window

a varied selection, some designed and made by Mrs Lomax herself, straw

hats in summer and felt or fur in winter. A curtain was drawn behind the hats

in the large window, which made the shop rather dark. There was a

daughter, Connie, and as a child I would sometimes go to play with her. We

enjoyed dressing dolls from a wardrobe of clothes she had made from

From Memories of Bridge St by Edna Collier (Father

Arthur Chadwick owned 16 Bridge Street).

1883–1976) was known as Cissie

and was the daughter of Thomas & Maria Stephenson of the Rising

treet, Ramsbottom.

12 Bridge Street, Phone 3884. They

amed a few paintings owned by RHS.

Alternative Arrangements, Flower Shop.

2005 1842 Map

2013

Advert

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Built 1849, on the Great Meadow.

1849 Grant Lawson Estate lease 232 William

& others.

1861 Census - Thomas Allen (58) Designer t

Printer, born in Tamworth, Staffordshire

Jane (43) Confectioner, their son Edward Hobden

Allen (10) scholar and their daughter Amelia Jane

Allen (5) all born in Bury.

1871 Worrall’s Directory – Thomas Allen,

Confectioner, Bridge Street.

1871 Census - Thomas Allen (67) Confectioner, bo

in Leicester, his wife Jane (54), born in Quarlton,

Lancs, their son Edwin(19) Cloth Look

daughter Amelia (15) Scholar, both born in

Ramsbottom. Sister, Elizabeth Booth (52) unmarried,

Dressmaker, born in Quarlton, Lancs.

1873 – Thomas Allen died at the age of 69.

1880 Barrett's Directory - Mrs Jane Allen,

Confectioner, 14 Bridge Street.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Edwin Fletcher,

Confectioner, 14 Bridge Street.

1888 Slater's Directory - William Trills, C

14 Bridge Street.

1891 Census - William Trills (51) Confectioner, born

in West Hyde, Herefordshire, his wife Jane Trills (51),

their daughter Ellen A (26) Cotton Winder, their son

William A (18) Cotton Weaver & Samuel (16) Cotton

Weaver, all born in Ramsbottom.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.

Trills, Wine & Spirit Merchant, 14 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Miss Mary Barlow,

Confectioner, 14 Bridge Street.

1939 – Louie Townend (27), Confectioner and Lilian

Ridehalgh (43) Assistant Confectioner.

1955 - E. G. Thornley, Confectioner.

The Village Bakery.

2011 - Jesse May's, Vintage Shop.

14 Bridge Street

lease 232 William Grant

Thomas Allen (58) Designer to Calico

born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, his wife

Jane (43) Confectioner, their son Edward Hobden

Allen (10) scholar and their daughter Amelia Jane

Thomas Allen,

onfectioner, born

(54), born in Quarlton,

ooker, their

cholar, both born in

ottom. Sister, Elizabeth Booth (52) unmarried,

.

ied at the age of 69.

Mrs Jane Allen,

Edwin Fletcher,

William Trills, Confectioner,

William Trills (51) Confectioner, born

Herefordshire, his wife Jane Trills (51),

their daughter Ellen A (26) Cotton Winder, their sons

Samuel (16) Cotton

England Trade Dir. – Mrs Jane

Trills, Wine & Spirit Merchant, 14 Bridge Street.

Miss Mary Barlow,

Louie Townend (27), Confectioner and Lilian

Ridehalgh (43) Assistant Confectioner.

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

1913 - 1931

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1960 Newspaper

advert

16 Bridge Street

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

1849 - Built on the Great Meadow. The p

James Holden, a Bookseller, with his wife Rebecca. He was also a

schoolmaster at Crow Lane and only had one arm.

1854 Dir. of Mid-Lancs – James Holden, Bookseller, Bridge

1861 Census - James Holden (43) Schoolmaster

born in Haslingden, his wife Rebecca (42) S

Lomeshaye, Lancs. Their children Edward (13) Scholar,

(11) Scholar, Elizabeth A (10) scholar, Susanna (7) Scholar

E (2), all born in Ramsbottom. His sister

(44), Housekeeper, born in Lomeshaye, Lancs

1871 Worrall's Dir. - James Holden, Bookseller, Stationer &

Printer, 16 Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Directory - James Holden,

1883 Barrett's Directory - James Holden, Printer

Thomas Holden, Skip & Basket Manufacturer, 16 Bridge Street.

1888 Slater's Dir. - James Holden, Bookseller, 16 Bridge St

1891 Census - James Holden (73) Letter Press Printer

born in Haslingden, daughter Emma Holden (29) Shop Assistant,

born in Ramsbottom. Sister-in-law Susannah K Sagar (75) Living

on Own Means, born in Loweshaye Lancs

Butterworth (5) born in Ramsbottom. Grandson Frederick Wm

Butterworth (5 months) born in Haslingden.

1895 - James Holden died aged 78.

1900 - Holden & Scholes, Bookbinders &

1913 NW Counties of England Dir. - Thomas Holden, bookseller.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Thomas Holden,

Holden, Poor Rate Collector & Estate Agent, 16 Bridge Street.

Telephone No 108.

1931 - Arthur Chadwick, Fancy Goods, opened.

had an attic in the eaves where I sometimes did my sewing, and

cellars. One cellar was for storing coal delivered through a man

the pavement outside, and the other, the Ink Cellar

of large earthenware jars and smaller bottles of ink. The larger jars

would be used for supplying schools in the district. At the beginning of

the War the Ink Cellar was cleared and became the Air Raid Shelter with

bunks installed by my father. The living room has now become part of

the extended shop area”. From Memories of Bridge S

Collier (Father - Arthur Chadwick).

1939 – Arthur Chadwick (48) Stationer & Newsagent, his wife

Sarah (35). Their daughter Edna (13) at school. John

wife Mary J Chadwick (75) both retired.

1955 – A. Chadwick, Bookseller/Stationer.

1960 – Mr Chadwick, Newspaper Advert

1989 – AE & MV Holmes, Newsagents.

1991 – Dawbers, Newsagents.

Present - Card Talk, Card & Gift Shop.

The property was occupied by

with his wife Rebecca. He was also a

schoolmaster at Crow Lane and only had one arm.

James Holden, Bookseller, Bridge St.

James Holden (43) Schoolmaster & Bookseller,

lingden, his wife Rebecca (42) Schoolmistress, born in

. Their children Edward (13) Scholar, Thomas

10) scholar, Susanna (7) Scholar & Mary

. His sister-in-law Susanna K Sagar

born in Lomeshaye, Lancs.

James Holden, Bookseller, Stationer &

James Holden, Printer & Stationer.

James Holden, Printer & Stationer &

anufacturer, 16 Bridge Street.

ookseller, 16 Bridge St.

James Holden (73) Letter Press Printer & Stationer,

born in Haslingden, daughter Emma Holden (29) Shop Assistant,

w Susannah K Sagar (75) Living

ns, born in Loweshaye Lancs. Granddaughter Mabel

Butterworth (5) born in Ramsbottom. Grandson Frederick Wm

ngden.

ookbinders & Printers. See advert.

omas Holden, bookseller.

Thomas Holden, Bookseller & William

Holden, Poor Rate Collector & Estate Agent, 16 Bridge Street.

oods, opened. “Our shop premises

ometimes did my sewing, and two

cellars. One cellar was for storing coal delivered through a man-hole in

the Ink Cellar, contained shelves

of large earthenware jars and smaller bottles of ink. The larger jars

sed for supplying schools in the district. At the beginning of

the War the Ink Cellar was cleared and became the Air Raid Shelter with

bunks installed by my father. The living room has now become part of

From Memories of Bridge Street by Edna

Arthur Chadwick (48) Stationer & Newsagent, his wife

a (13) at school. John (76) & his

wife Mary J Chadwick (75) both retired.

tationer.

, Newspaper Advert.

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1916

18 Bridge Street.

1849 - Built on the Great Meadow.

1850 Heap’s Directory – William Markland, Skip

& Basket Maker.

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – William

Markland, Skip & Basket Maker, Bridge Street.

19 Sept 1861 - William Markland (68)

at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Abode

Bridge Street, Ramsbottom.

1861 Census - Edwin Markland (51) Skip & Basket

Maker, born in Bury, his wife Elizabeth (25)

in Birtle, Lancashire, their sons Albert (2) and

James (1 month) both born in Bury. John Walsh

(14) Apprentice, born in Liverpool.

1871 Worrall’s Directory - Edwin Markland,

Maker, Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Dir. - James Hutchinson, G

1883 Barrett's Dir. - James Hutchinson,

1888 Slater's Dir. - James Hutchinson, G

1891 Census - John Hutchinson (74) Grocer

in Darwen, his daughter Elizabeth M (39),

Walmersley/Shuttleworth & his son William

warehouseman, born in Tottington Higher End.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory

J.W. Bracewell, Chemist.

1919 The Register of Chemists - John William

Bracewell, 18 Bridge St., registered 2nd

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Taylor's Drug Co

Chemists. Telephone No 90.

1955 – Timothy Whites & Taylors, Chemist S

1991 - Horse Bits, 18 Bridge Street.

20 Bridge Street

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

20 Bridge Street. Built 1849, on the Great Meadow.

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire

Beerhouse, Bridge Street.

22nd

Sept 1854 – Burial of John Kay Parkinson (Infant)

at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Son of Francis & Eliza

Parkinson of Bridge Street.

1861 Census Francis Parkinson (41) Beerseller

Farmer, born in Hacking Hall, Lancashire. His wife Eliza

(41) & daughter Elizabeth Ann (4) scholar both born in

Bury. John Boardman (42) Boarder, a C

Billington, Lancashire.

1871 Worrall’s Directory - Francis Parkinson, B

& Farmer.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Johnathon Birtwistle, Beer

house, Swan Inn.

1888 Slater's Dir - James H Birtwistle, Beer R

1891 Census - 20 Bridge Street, Thomas Sergenson (41)

bestseller, born in Latham. His wife Elizabeth A (50)

born in Summerseat, their daughter Sarah Isherwood

(29) barmaid born in Ramsbottom.

Sergenson (39) General Servant born in Caton, Lancs

20th

April 1904 – Elizabeth Ann Haworth (39) buried

Emmanuel, Holcombe. Abode

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Direc

Inn, 20 Bridge St., John Howo

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory -

Scholes, Beer Retailer.

1926 – Bertram Scholes, Publican, 20 Bridge St.

recorded at the marriage of his son, Houghton.

1939 – William Bedford (43) Licensee & ARP Warden.

His wife Florence Bedford (37).

1955 - W.N. Bowker, Electrical E

1984 – Planning Application granted for Food & Drink.

1991 - Saddlery and Riding Wear, 20 Bridge Street

1913-1915

William Markland, Skip

William

Markland, Skip & Basket Maker, Bridge Street.

William Markland (68) was buried

. Abode – Back

) Skip & Basket

Maker, born in Bury, his wife Elizabeth (25), born

in Birtle, Lancashire, their sons Albert (2) and

John Walsh

Edwin Markland, Skip

James Hutchinson, Grocer.

James Hutchinson, Grocer.

James Hutchinson, Grocer.

John Hutchinson (74) Grocer, born

daughter Elizabeth M (39), born in

son William (30)

born in Tottington Higher End.

de Directory -

John William nd

Oct 1901.

Taylor's Drug Co. Ltd.,

Chemist Shop.

Bridge Street

org.uk

, on the Great Meadow.

Lancashire – Francis Parkinson,

Burial of John Kay Parkinson (Infant)

at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Son of Francis & Eliza

1861 Census Francis Parkinson (41) Beerseller &

armer, born in Hacking Hall, Lancashire. His wife Eliza

daughter Elizabeth Ann (4) scholar both born in

John Boardman (42) Boarder, a Carter born in

Francis Parkinson, Beerseller

Johnathon Birtwistle, Beer

James H Birtwistle, Beer Retailer.

20 Bridge Street, Thomas Sergenson (41)

bestseller, born in Latham. His wife Elizabeth A (50)

born in Summerseat, their daughter Sarah Isherwood

(29) barmaid born in Ramsbottom. His brother John H

Sergenson (39) General Servant born in Caton, Lancs.

Elizabeth Ann Haworth (39) buried at

. Abode – 20 Bridge Street.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory - Swan

John Howorth, Proprietor.

- The Swan Hotel, Bertrum

Bertram Scholes, Publican, 20 Bridge St.

recorded at the marriage of his son, Houghton.

William Bedford (43) Licensee & ARP Warden.

His wife Florence Bedford (37).

W.N. Bowker, Electrical Engineer.

Planning Application granted for Food & Drink.

nd Riding Wear, 20 Bridge Street.

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\\

22 – 26 Bridge Street. Built 1849, on the Great

Meadow at a cost of £900.

Oddfellows Hall, the door (22) leads upstairs

Inscription and date stone just below the guttering.

1849 Grant Lawson Estate lease 232

Grant & others.

1850 Heap Directory – Places of Worship

Oddfellows' Hall, Ramsbottom.

1854 History & Dir of Mid Lancashire

Minister, Rev. Peter Prout

1861 Drake Dir. - Oddfellows' Hall, Ramsbottom

1871 Worrall’s Directory - The Oddfellows' Hall

used for public meetings, concerts.

1888 Slater’s Dir – Oddfellows’ Hall, 22 Bridge St.

1924 Kelly’s Lancs Directory - Oddfellows’ Hall, 22

Bridge Street. William Gardiner, Sec.

1990s - It was a dance studio.

1997 – Planning permission granted for change of

use from a Dance Studio to a Photographic Studio.

2004 - Converted into 5 apartments.

24 Bridge Street

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

, on the Great

) leads upstairs -

Inscription and date stone just below the guttering.

lease 232 - William

Places of Worship - Baptists,

1854 History & Dir of Mid Lancashire – Baptist

Oddfellows' Hall, Ramsbottom.

Oddfellows' Hall, is

Oddfellows’ Hall, 22 Bridge St.

Oddfellows’ Hall, 22

n granted for change of

use from a Dance Studio to a Photographic Studio.

24 Bridge Street. Built 1849

1849 Grant Lawson Estate

& others.

1861 Census - John Ashworth

clogger. His wife Jane (19),

months) all born in Bury.

1871 Worrall’s Dir - John Kay, Clog M

1880 Barrett's Directory - John Barcroft, Confectioner

and Tobacconist,

1883 Barrett's Directory - Mrs. Esther Barcroft,

Confectioner.

1888 Slater's Dir. - John Barcroft, C

1891 Census - Esther Rostron (49) Confe

son Arnold S (21) Painter, her dau

(27) Cotton Weaver, Esther (19) Confectioners

Assistant and her son Tom (11) Scholar, Ann Barcroft

(44) General servant, all born Ramsbottom

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir.- Mrs Annie Raidy

1955 M.E. Grundy, Milliner.

1990 Doreen’s Clothes Shop.

Present - RSPCA Charity Shop

Bridge Street

Built 1849, on the Great Meadow.

state lease 232 - William Grant

John Ashworth (24) shoemaker &

is wife Jane (19), their daughter Sarah (6

John Kay, Clog Maker.

John Barcroft, Confectioner

Mrs. Esther Barcroft,

John Barcroft, Confectioner.

Esther Rostron (49) Confectioner, her

ainter, her daughters Elizabeth A

(27) Cotton Weaver, Esther (19) Confectioners

er son Tom (11) Scholar, Ann Barcroft

all born Ramsbottom.

Mrs Annie Raidy, Milliner.

illiner.

hop.

hop.

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2019

22 – 26 Bridge Street.

Built 1849 at a cost of £900.

Oddfellows Hall, the door (22 Bridge Street)

leads upstairs - Inscription and date stone

just below the guttering.

Present - Converted into apartments.

26 Bridge Street

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

, the door (22 Bridge Street)

Inscription and date stone

into apartments.

Built 1849, on the Great Meadow.

1849 Thomas Heap & family. It was a ‘Grocers S

Heap was also a coal merchant and building contractor. He

built a number of local houses in the mid 19

1853 Whellan’s Dir. – Thomas Heap, Shopkeeper, Bridge St.

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire

Shopkeeper, Bridge Street.

1861 Census - Thomas Heap (36) Master Stonemason,

employed 15 men & 5 labourers, his wife Jane (36), their

daughters Elizabeth (10) Scholar, Mary (8) Scholar, Ellen (7)

Scholar and Effe (2) all born in Bury.

1871 Worrall’s Directory - Thomas Heap, Stone M

Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Dir. - Samuel Empsall, Eating House.

1883 Barrett's Dir. - Dr Haworth Dobson, Eating House.

1888 Slater's Dir. - Dr Haworth Dobson, Eating House.

1891 Census - Doctor H Dobson (30) Restaurant Keeper

Hasllngden and his wife Margaret (26)

Ramsbottom.

1913 NW Counties of England Direct

Dining Rooms.

1924 Kelly's Lancashire Directory -

Rooms, 26 Bridge Street. Lots of mill workers had a full

breakfast here before starting work.

1935, 20th

May, Rachel Ann Schofield (69) wife of Thomas,

was buried at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe.

Bridge Street.

1939 – Samuel W Schofield (41) Widower, Master Baker.

Jean Schofield (21) Single, Shop Assistant. Jean married

Richard Askew in 1939 in Heywood.

1950/60’s Cliff & Mary Pinder, Confectioner and Caterer.

1973 B. Reynolds, Venetian Blind Restoration

Present - Murray's Family Clothing.

1989

, on the Great Meadow.

homas Heap & family. It was a ‘Grocers Shop’. Mr

ant and building contractor. He

r of local houses in the mid 19th

C.

Thomas Heap, Shopkeeper, Bridge St.

Lancashire – Thomas Heap,

Thomas Heap (36) Master Stonemason,

5 labourers, his wife Jane (36), their

cholar, Mary (8) Scholar, Ellen (7)

rn in Bury.

Thomas Heap, Stone Mason, 16

Samuel Empsall, Eating House.

Dr Haworth Dobson, Eating House.

Dr Haworth Dobson, Eating House.

Doctor H Dobson (30) Restaurant Keeper, born

Hasllngden and his wife Margaret (26), both born in

Directory - Thomas Schofield,

- Thomas Schofield, Dining

ots of mill workers had a full

breakfast here before starting work.

May, Rachel Ann Schofield (69) wife of Thomas,

was buried at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Abode – 26

Samuel W Schofield (41) Widower, Master Baker.

Jean Schofield (21) Single, Shop Assistant. Jean married

Richard Askew in 1939 in Heywood.

1950/60’s Cliff & Mary Pinder, Confectioner and Caterer.

Blind Restoration.

Murray's Family Clothing.

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In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now the site of No

48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48 were built, by Messrs Ashton,

(probably in 1820/30s), they called

28 Bridge Street

1820-30s – Dungeon Row was built.

1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of Great Meadow.

1853 Whellan’s Directory – Daniel Campbell, Boot & Shoemaker,

Ramsbottom.

1860 Grant Lawson Estate lease 175 Greenwood

1861 Census – Langston Row, Bridge Street, Daniel Campbell (

Boot & Shoe maker, born in St. Marys

wife Mary (43), son Robert (17) and daughter Martha

Cotton Power Loom Weavers. Boarder

Piecer, all born in Bury. Nephew, Orlando

Power Loom Weaver born in Woolwich, London. Niece Agnes Hook

(9) scholar born in Bury.

1880 Barrett's Directory - John Hayes, Leech A

1883 Barrett's Directory - John Hayes, Leech A

1888 Slater's Dir. - Thomas Scowcroft, Tripe Dealer, 28 Bridge St.

1891 Census – 28 Bridge Street, Thomas Scowcroft (47), Iron

Moulder. His wife Selina Scowcroft (46). Their children, Alice (20)

Dressmaker, Henry (18) Cotton Weaver, Mary Ann (15) Cotton

Weaver, Betsy (12) Cotton Weaver, James

Scholar. All born in Ramsbottom.

1913 NW Counties of England Directory

Draper, 28 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Miss Alice Scowcroft, D

1939 – Stanley Webster (42) Master Tailor, a

His wife Edith Webster (41) Ladies & Childrens Outfitter.

1955 – Webster’s, Hosier & Outfitters

Street.

1968 - Jennie’s Baby Linen Shop.

1980s - Video Shop.

1990s - Toy Station.

Cottage Pine, Furniture Shop.

Present - Ramsbottom Sweet Shop.

28 Bridge Street In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now the site of No

48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48 were built, by Messrs Ashton,

they called them “Dungeon Row”.

shows a building on the edge of Great Meadow.

Daniel Campbell, Boot & Shoemaker,

Greenwood.

ridge Street, Daniel Campbell (40)

Boot & Shoe maker, born in St. Marys, Scilly Isles, Cornwall. His

daughter Martha (15), both

. Boarder, James Hamer (19) Cotton

Orlando Hook (12) Cotton

Power Loom Weaver born in Woolwich, London. Niece Agnes Hook

John Hayes, Leech Applier, 28 Bridge St.

John Hayes, Leech Applier, 28 Bridge St.

Thomas Scowcroft, Tripe Dealer, 28 Bridge St.

Thomas Scowcroft (47), Iron

na Scowcroft (46). Their children, Alice (20)

Dressmaker, Henry (18) Cotton Weaver, Mary Ann (15) Cotton

, James (10) Scholar, Martha (7)

Counties of England Directory – Thomas Scowcroft,

Miss Alice Scowcroft, Draper, 28 Bridge St.

Webster (42) Master Tailor, also an ARP Warden.

Childrens Outfitter.

utfitters. (See advert) also 36 Bridge

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

Ramsbottom Urban District Council

Railless electric trolley bus service

opened 14th August 1913 and closed

31st March

and Hounds, Holcombe Brook to

Market Place

Edenfield. Another service ran from

Market Place to Ramsbottom Station.

1990s

1955

Advert

1980s

Ramsbottom Urban District Council

Railless electric trolley bus service

opened 14th August 1913 and closed

1931. It ran from The Hare

and Hounds, Holcombe Brook to

Market Place, Ramsbottom and onto

Edenfield. Another service ran from

Market Place to Ramsbottom Station.

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In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now

the site of No 48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48

were built, by Messrs Ashton, (probably in 1820/30s),

they called them “Dungeon Row”.

30 Bridge Street

1820/ 30s – Dungeon Row was built.

1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of

Great Meadow.

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – Octavius

Musgrove, Cabinet Maker, & Sarah Musgrove,

Milliners & Dressmakers, Bridge Street.

1860 Grant Lawson Estate lease 175 Greenwood

1861 Census - Langston Row, Bridge Street. Octavius

Musgrove (48) Cabinet Maker born in Dro

his wife Sarah (41) Dress Maker born in Bury and

their son William (18) Cotton Spinner,

Manchester.

1880 Barrett's Directory - Octavius Musgrove, Draper

and Milliner.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Mrs Sarah Musgrove,

Dressmaker and Milliner.

1888 Slater's Directory - Sarah Musgrove, M

1891 Census - Edmund Pickup (27) Butcher born in

Edenfield, sister Ellen (30) living on own means

in Edenfield and their mother Eliza (61)

means, born in Shropshire.

1924 Kelly's Lancashire Directory - Stanley

Fried Fish Dealer.

1939 – William Avery (51) - Fish and Chip Shop

2012 - Taylor's Fish and Chip Shop.

30 Bridge Street In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now

the site of No 48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48

probably in 1820/30s),

them “Dungeon Row”.

shows a building on the edge of

Octavius

Cabinet Maker, & Sarah Musgrove,

Milliners & Dressmakers, Bridge Street.

Greenwood.

Street. Octavius

aker born in Droitwich and

aker born in Bury and

, born in

Musgrove, Draper

Sarah Musgrove,

Sarah Musgrove, Milliner.

Edmund Pickup (27) Butcher born in

Edenfield, sister Ellen (30) living on own means, born

(61), living on own

Stanley Isherwood,

Fish and Chip Shop

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Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

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1930s

1940’s Weekend -2017

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32 Bridge Street

1820/30s – Dungeon Row was built.

1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of

Great Meadow.

1860 Grant Lawson Estate lease 175 Greenwood

1861 Census – Langston Row, Bridge Street, Richard

Taylor (45) Block Cutter Calico Printers

Middleton. His wife Betty (44) born in Bolton. Their

children, Mary (21), Elizabeth (19), Richard (17),

Margaret (15), Jonathon (13) and Sarah (11)

Cotton Power Loom Weavers, all born in Bury.

1871 Worrall’s Directory - Richard Nixon,

Greengrocer, 32 Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Dir. - Richard Nixon, Tripe Dealer.

1883 Barrett's Dir. - Richard Nixon, Tripe Dealer.

1888 Slater’s Dir. – Elizabeth Ashworth, Milliner.

1913 NW Counties of England Directory

Scowcroft, Tobacconist.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Mrs Margaret E.

Warburton, Confectioner.

1955 - Lees & Diggle, Florist.

Age Concern, Charity Shop. On 1 April 2009

Concern, England and Help the Aged joined together

to create a new charity, and officially became Age UK

in 2010.

2010 - Age UK, Bury, Charity Shop.

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now

the site of No 48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48

were built, by Messrs Ashton, (probably in

1820/30s), they called them

“Dungeon Row”.

32 Bridge Street

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Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

shows a building on the edge of

Greenwood.

Bridge Street, Richard

Taylor (45) Block Cutter Calico Printers, born in

tty (44) born in Bolton. Their

Mary (21), Elizabeth (19), Richard (17),

Margaret (15), Jonathon (13) and Sarah (11), all

all born in Bury.

Richard Nixon,

Richard Nixon, Tripe Dealer.

Richard Nixon, Tripe Dealer.

Elizabeth Ashworth, Milliner.

Directory - H G

rgaret E.

1 April 2009, Age

Concern, England and Help the Aged joined together

to create a new charity, and officially became Age UK

Mrs Margaret Warburton

1950s In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now

the site of No 48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48

probably in

them

Remembrance Parade

November 2000

Millennium Festival

Window Display - 2000

Mrs Margaret Warburton

1921

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34 Bridge Street

1820/30s – Dungeon Row was built.

1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of Great Meadow.

Henry Greenwood who purchased Dungeon Row

of the houses into a Tinsmith’s and Ironmonger’s E

1850 Heap’s Dir. – Henry Greenwood,

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – Henry Greenwood, Braziers &

Tinplate Workers, Bridge Street.

1860 Grant Lawson Estate lease 175 Greenwood

1861 Census – Langston Row, Bridge Street

(47) Ironmonger Master, employer 5 men

His wife Martha (47) & their children Mary S (18), Selina (16) both

Cotton Power Loom Weavers, Thomas (13), William Henry (10)

George (7) all scholars. All born in Bury.

1871 Worrall's Dir. – John Booth, Iron & Tinplate W

1880 Barrett's Directory - John Booth, Iron & Tinplate W

Home: 12 Crow Lane.

1883 Barrett's Dir. - John Booth, Iron & Tinplate W

1888 Slater's Dir. - John Booth, Iron & Tinplate W

1891 Census – John Booth had moved to 25 Bridge Street.

1891 Census – 6 Crow Lane, William H Greenwood (40) Tin Plate

Worker (Employer) & his wife Eliza (42) Cotton Weaver, both born

in Ramsbottom. His sister, Mary A Braithwaite, widow (48) Cotton

Rover, born in Bury. Nephew, Henry Greenwood (15) Tin Plate

Workers Apprentice, born in Burnley.

1897 Advert from Stephens & MacKintosh Business Street Map of

Ramsbottom – WH Greenwood,

1913 NW Counties of England Directory

Tinplate Worker, 34 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir - Henry Scowcroft, T

1939 Tom Scowcroft (37) – Wholesale & Retail Tobacconist, also

an ARP Warden, during WW2. His wife Lily Scowcroft (37) Shop

Assistant.

1955 - T. Scowcroft & Co., Wholesale and Retail

1990's - Meredith's - Delicatessen & Fine F

Present - Entwistle's - Delicatessen & Fine F

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now the site

48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48 were built, by Messrs Ashton,

(probably in 1820/30s),they called

34 Bridge Street

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

shows a building on the edge of Great Meadow.

nwood who purchased Dungeon Row converted three

of the houses into a Tinsmith’s and Ironmonger’s Emporium.

Henry Greenwood, Tin Plate Worker, Bridge St.

Henry Greenwood, Braziers &

Greenwood.

Langston Row, Bridge Street, Henry Greenwood

(47) Ironmonger Master, employer 5 men & 2 boys, born in Colne.

their children Mary S (18), Selina (16) both

Cotton Power Loom Weavers, Thomas (13), William Henry (10) &

born in Bury.

John Booth, Iron & Tinplate Works.

John Booth, Iron & Tinplate Works.

oth, Iron & Tinplate Works.

Iron & Tinplate Works.

John Booth had moved to 25 Bridge Street.

6 Crow Lane, William H Greenwood (40) Tin Plate

Worker (Employer) & his wife Eliza (42) Cotton Weaver, both born

in Ramsbottom. His sister, Mary A Braithwaite, widow (48) Cotton

rn in Bury. Nephew, Henry Greenwood (15) Tin Plate

from Stephens & MacKintosh Business Street Map of

1913 NW Counties of England Directory – WH Greenwood,

Henry Scowcroft, Tobacconist.

Wholesale & Retail Tobacconist, also

. His wife Lily Scowcroft (37) Shop

T. Scowcroft & Co., Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists.

Fine Foods.

Delicatessen & Fine Foods.

1950s

dungeon, which is now the site of No

48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48 were built, by Messrs Ashton,

they called them “Dungeon Row”.

1996

2000

Advert

from

1950s

Advert

from

1897

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1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of

Great Meadow.

1860 Grant Lawson Estate lease 175 Greenwood

1861 Census – Langston Row, Bridge Street, Mary

Murphy (69) widow, Keeper of Leeches, born in

Rochdale. Son in Law, John Heys (46) Cotton Power

Loom Weaver, born in Haslingden, Daughter

Hannah Heys (46) born in Bury.

1871 Worrall’s Directory - Jonathon Hedley

ironmonger, 36 Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Directory - Mrs Mary Hedley,

Ironmongers. 36 Bridge Street.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Mrs Mary Hedley,

Ironmongers. 36 Bridge Street.

1888 Slater's Dir. - H & R Hedley, Ironmongers.

1891 Census - Samuel Lord (41) Ironmonger, born

in Edenfield & his wife Hannah (42) born in

Whitefield.

1897 Advert from Stephens & MacKintosh

Street Map – S. Lord, Ironmonger.

1913 NW Counties of England Directory

Halstead, Ironmongers.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Harry Halstead,

Ironmongers. Telephone No 93.

1950’s - Websters Gents’ & Children’s Outfitters

1953 - Henderson’s (Hosiers) Ltd. Specialist in

Menswear.

1995 - Bridge Roll, Confectionery.

2010 - Shimla, Indian Takeaway.

2016 - Pizza Nova, Takeaway.

36 Bridge Street

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Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

1950s

1970s

Parade on

Bridge Street

In the corner of a field was a

dungeon, which is now the

site of No 48. When the

houses Nos 28 to 48 were

built, by Messrs Ashton,

(probably in 1820/30s), they

called them “Dungeon Row”.

1990s

building on the edge of

Greenwood.

Langston Row, Bridge Street, Mary

eeper of Leeches, born in

ochdale. Son in Law, John Heys (46) Cotton Power

Haslingden, Daughter

Jonathon Hedley

Mrs Mary Hedley,

Mrs Mary Hedley,

H & R Hedley, Ironmongers.

Samuel Lord (41) Ironmonger, born

his wife Hannah (42) born in

from Stephens & MacKintosh Business

Directory - Harry

Harry Halstead,

Websters Gents’ & Children’s Outfitters

s (Hosiers) Ltd. Specialist in

1897

Remembrance

Sunday, 2010

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1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of

Great Meadow.

Henry Greenwood who purchased Dungeon Row

converted three of the houses into a tinsmith’s and

ironmonger’s emporium.

1852 Grant Lawson Estate lease 118.

1861 Census - Langston Row, Bridge Street. Mary

Tomlinson (50) widow, Housekeeper and her daughter

Sarah (21) Cotton Worker, both born in

1871 - Martha Greenwood, widow, married to Henry

retired ironmonger.

1880 Barrett's Dir. – Mrs Martha Greenwood, 38

Bridge Street.

1888 Slater’s Dir. - Thomas Haslam, Clogger.

1900 - Albert Farnworth, Boot, Shoe &

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Direct

Lonsdale, Boot & Shoe Maker.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Frederick R. Meyer

& Shoe dealer.

1973 - C. Woods, Footwear Specialist.

1990 - Greenhalgh, Opticians.

1994 - Ramsbottom Flooring Ltd.

2019 – The Ram, Café/Bar.

38 Bridge Street

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Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

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1950s

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now

the site of No 48. When

were built, by Messrs Ashton,

1820/30s

they called them “Dungeon Row”.

shows a building on the edge of

Henry Greenwood who purchased Dungeon Row

converted three of the houses into a tinsmith’s and

Langston Row, Bridge Street. Mary

Tomlinson (50) widow, Housekeeper and her daughter

both born in Blackburn.

, widow, married to Henry,

Greenwood, 38

Thomas Haslam, Clogger.

& Clog Maker.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory - Harry

Frederick R. Meyer, Boot

pecialist.

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now

the site of No 48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48

by Messrs Ashton, (probably in

1820/30s),

them “Dungeon Row”.

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Glass

Door

Panel

1820/30s

1842 Tithe Map

1852 G

1861 Census

Mechanic Turner &

Power Loom Weaver born in Bury, son Thomas Henry (10 months) born in

Bury. Lodger, Lary Connoly male (18

1866 Cottrill &

1871 Worrall'

1880 Barrett's Dir

1880 Barrett's Dir

1883 Barrett's Dir.

1888 Slater's Dir.

1891 Census

Butcher, born in Manchester. His wife Frances (59

Daughter Elizabeth (21), born in Ramsbottom. Son Joseph (16) born in

Ramsbottom. All three Assistant to Pork Butchers. Isabella Smith (27)

General Domestic Servant, born in Manchester.

1899

1913 NW Counties of

40 & 42 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lan

Street

Farmstores

1990s Jeffcock Supplies, H

Present

Improvement M

1905 Rose

42 Bridge Street

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information on Ramsbottom

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1820/30s – Dungeon Row was built.

1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of Great Meadow.

1852 Grant Lawson Estate lease 118.

1861 Census – Langston Row, Bridge Street. Henry Tomlinson (23)

Mechanic Turner & Fitter born in Blackburn, his wife Mary A (21) Cotton

Power Loom Weaver born in Bury, son Thomas Henry (10 months) born in

Bury. Lodger, Lary Connoly male (18) Cotton Winder

1866 Cottrill & Son established 1866, see photo of glass door

1871 Worrall's Directory - George Cottrill, Pork Bu

1880 Barrett's Dir. - Mrs Frances Cottrill, Pork Butcher, 42 Bridge Street

1880 Barrett's Dir. – Mrs Maria Cottrill, Pork Butcher, 208 Bolton St.

1883 Barrett's Dir. - George G Cottrill, Pork Butchers, 40 & 42 Bridge St.

1888 Slater's Dir. - George Johnson Cottrill, Pork B

1891 Census – Living at 2 Cottrell Street – George Johnson Cottrill (55), Pork

Butcher, born in Manchester. His wife Frances (59

Daughter Elizabeth (21), born in Ramsbottom. Son Joseph (16) born in

Ramsbottom. All three Assistant to Pork Butchers. Isabella Smith (27)

General Domestic Servant, born in Manchester.

1899 – See newspaper advert.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory - Cottrill & Son, Pork B

40 & 42 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Cottrill & Son, Pork B

Street & 208 Bolton Street, Ramsbottom. Telephone No 76.

Farmstores.

1990s Jeffcock Supplies, Hardware and Home Improvements.

Present - Woodholme Supplies, Hardware, Garden Products and Home

Improvement Materials.

In the corner of a field was a dungeon,

which is now the site of No 48. When the

houses Nos 28 to 48 were built, by

Messrs Ashton, (

they called

1905 Rose Queen Festival

1990s Jeffcock Supplies

Bridge Street

shows a building on the edge of Great Meadow.

Langston Row, Bridge Street. Henry Tomlinson (23)

Fitter born in Blackburn, his wife Mary A (21) Cotton

Power Loom Weaver born in Bury, son Thomas Henry (10 months) born in

) Cotton Winder, born in Ireland.

Son established 1866, see photo of glass door panel.

utcher, Bridge Street.

utcher, 42 Bridge Street.

Mrs Maria Cottrill, Pork Butcher, 208 Bolton St.

chers, 40 & 42 Bridge St.

George Johnson Cottrill, Pork Butcher, 40 & 42 Bridge St.

George Johnson Cottrill (55), Pork

Butcher, born in Manchester. His wife Frances (59), born in Salford.

Daughter Elizabeth (21), born in Ramsbottom. Son Joseph (16) born in

Ramsbottom. All three Assistant to Pork Butchers. Isabella Smith (27)

Cottrill & Son, Pork Butcher,

Cottrill & Son, Pork Butchers, 40 & 42 Bridge

Telephone No 76.

mprovements.

Woodholme Supplies, Hardware, Garden Products and Home

In the corner of a field was a dungeon,

which is now the site of No 48. When the

houses Nos 28 to 48 were built, by

Messrs Ashton, (probably in 1820/30s),

them “Dungeon Row”.

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1890s

1820/1830s – Dungeon Row built.

1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of

Great Meadow.

1852 Grant Lawson Estate lease 118.

1861 Census – Langson Row, Bridge Street, Peter

Wood (42) Clock & Watch Maker, born in Bury. His

wife Nancy (39) born in Scotland. Children Elizabeth

Jenet (13) Cotton Power Loom Maker, John (9),

Latimia (4) both scholars, all born in Bury.

1871 - Peter Wood, Clock & Watch Maker

shapes and sizes adorned the walls but apparently no

two clocks told the same time!

1880 Barrett's Directory - Hyrum Haworth, G

confectioner & Importer of German Y

Street.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Hyrum Haworth, G

Importer of German Yeast, 44 Bridge Street.

1888 Slater's Directory – Hyrum Haworth, G

Bridge Street. Home: 28 Union Street.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory

Haworth, Grocer, 44 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. – Haworth’s Store

Bridge Street, run by Hyrum Haworth.

1926 Hyrum Haworth (77) died.

1930s - Parry’s Sweet Shop.

Jim & Alice Aspin.

1990s - Price Freeze.

Present - First Impressions, Dry Cleaners

44 Bridge Street

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Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

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1890s

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now the site of No

48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48 were built, by Messrs Ashton,

(probably in 1820/30s), they called

“Dungeon Row”.

shows a building on the edge of

Langson Row, Bridge Street, Peter

Watch Maker, born in Bury. His

hildren Elizabeth

oom Maker, John (9),

all born in Bury.

Peter Wood, Clock & Watch Maker. Clocks of all

shapes and sizes adorned the walls but apparently no

Hyrum Haworth, Grocer,

Importer of German Yeast, 44 Bridge

Hyrum Haworth, Grocer &

east, 44 Bridge Street.

Hyrum Haworth, Grocer, 44

. Home: 28 Union Street.

ade Directory - Hyrum

Stores Grocer, 44

run by Hyrum Haworth.

Dry Cleaners.

1897

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now the site of No

48. When the houses Nos 28 to 48 were built, by Messrs Ashton,

they called them

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46 Bridge Street

1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of Great

Meadow.

1852 Grant Lawson Estate lease 118.

1861 Census – Langson Row, Bridge St.

Born in Todmorden, Yorkshire & his wife Elizabeth Thomas

(28), born in Suffolk. Both Cotton Power Loom Weavers.

1871 Worrall's Dir. - John Dow, Shoe & B

Noah Walsh's toy and sweet shop, the back part being used

as a barber's establishment, Noah and his son Lot being the

"village" barbers for quite a lengthy period.

hairdressing saloon were adorned with circus posters, and it

was here that some of the "owd cocks," to use a

phrase, used to assemble for a chat or a game of draughts or

dominoes. Thomas Holden’s memories of Ramsbottom.

1880 Barrett's Directory - Noah Walsh, H

1883 Barrett's Dir. - Lot Walsh, Hairdresser

1888 Slater's Dir. - Lot Walsh, Hairdresser

1891 Census - Lot Walsh (52) Hairdresser. His wife Eliza(47)

Confectioner Daughters Mary A (15) Confectioners Assistant

and Eliza (11) Assistant. All born in Ramsbottom.

Counties of England Dir. - E Walsh, Confectioner.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir - Miss Isabella Holden, C

1930s - Duro Wine Shop.

1977 - L. Finch, Sweets, Tobacconist &

1990s - Mrs A Tinker, Tobacconist & Toy Shop.

2000 – Teddy & Treasure Shop

2006 - Bluegum Gifts

Bride Sew Beautiful, Wedding Dresses

2019 – Plentiful – Plastic Free Shopping.

46 Bridge Street

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

www.ramsbottomheritage.org.uk

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now the site of No

48. When the houses, Nos 28 to 48, were built, by Messrs Ashton,

(probably in 1820/30s), they called them “Dungeon Row”.

shows a building on the edge of Great

Langson Row, Bridge St., Thomas Thomas (28)

his wife Elizabeth Thomas

orn in Suffolk. Both Cotton Power Loom Weavers.

& Bootmaker.

Noah Walsh's toy and sweet shop, the back part being used

lishment, Noah and his son Lot being the

"village" barbers for quite a lengthy period. The walls of the

adorned with circus posters, and it

that some of the "owd cocks," to use a Lancashire

chat or a game of draughts or

Thomas Holden’s memories of Ramsbottom.

Noah Walsh, Hairdresser.

Lot Walsh, Hairdresser & Toy Dealer.

Lot Walsh, Hairdresser & Toy Dealer.

dresser. His wife Eliza(47)

Confectioner Daughters Mary A (15) Confectioners Assistant

All born in Ramsbottom.1913 NW

onfectioner.

Miss Isabella Holden, Confectioner.

& Toy Shop.

Tobacconist & Toy Shop.

resses, closed 2019.

Plastic Free Shopping.

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is now the site of No

were built, by Messrs Ashton,

them “Dungeon Row”.

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1850 Heap’s Directory – John Low, Grocer, Ramsbottom.

1854 Dir. of Mid-Lancashire – John Low, Shopkeeper, Bridge St.

1861 Census – John Low (40) Grocer, his wife Mary (45) their

daughter Susannah (13), son Robert J (11) scholar and daughter

Mary (4) all born in Tottington.

1871 Worrall’s Directory - John Low, Grocer, 47 Bridge Street and

Holcombe.

1880 Barrett's Directory - John Low, Grocer, 47 Bridge Street.

1883 Barrett's Directory - John Low, Grocer, 47 Bridge Street.

1886 John Low (65) was buried at Emmanuel Church, Holc

the 22 Sep 1886. 1888 Slater's Directory - John T Grime, B

1891 Census - John T Grime (33), Newsagent born in Spotland,

Lancashire, his wife Lydia (33) born in Shuttleworth and their

daughter Lydia (14) born in Spotland

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Robert Smethurst, B

1925 - Robert Smethurst, Stationer & Fancy Goods Dealer.

1955 - J. Davenport, Newsagents.

B. P. Waite, see photo.

1964 - Grant Lawson Estate lease 271

Car Medic, Auto Service & Maintenance

1995 - Bridge Street News, Newsagents, closed

2019 - Hearts for Homes – Gift, Home Décor & Furniture.

Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1995

47 Bridge Street

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John Low, Grocer, Ramsbottom.

John Low, Shopkeeper, Bridge St.

John Low (40) Grocer, his wife Mary (45) their

daughter Susannah (13), son Robert J (11) scholar and daughter

John Low, Grocer, 47 Bridge Street and

John Low, Grocer, 47 Bridge Street.

John Low, Grocer, 47 Bridge Street.

1886 John Low (65) was buried at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe on

John T Grime, Bookseller. Newsagent born in Spotland,

Lancashire, his wife Lydia (33) born in Shuttleworth and their

Spotland.

Robert Smethurst, Bookseller.

Stationer & Fancy Goods Dealer.

lease 271 to Davenport & Davenport.

nce.

ewsagents, closed 2018.

Gift, Home Décor & Furniture.

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

2018

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1989

Advert

1920s

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1990s

1842 Tithe Map - shows a building on the edge of Great Meadow.

1852 Grant Lawson Estate lease 118.

1855 – Maryetta Livsey was buried

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, daughter of

Bridge Street.

1858 - Sarah Jane Livsey was baptized on 7

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Mary Livsey,

Tailor, Bridge Street.

1860 - Elizabeth Livsey was baptized on 4

Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Ma

1861 Census – Langson Row, Bridge Street, Peter Livsey (38) Tailor &

Draper Master, employs 5 men, born in Carlton, Cumberland. His wife

Mary (37). Their children, Margaret (5), Sarah Jane (3) & Elizabeth (1)

all born in Bury.

1865 – Anne Livsey was baptised

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Mary Livsey,

Tailor, Bridge St.

1867 - Ellen Livsey was baptised

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Mary Livsey,

Tailor, Bridge St.

1871 Worrall’s Dir. - Peter Livsey, Tailor

1871 Peter LIvsey (48) was buried at Emmanuel

the 28th

Feb 1871.

1880 Barrett's Dir. - Mrs Alice Lodge, M

1883 Barrett's Dir. - Mrs Alice Lodge, M

1888 Slater’s Dir. – Alice Lodge. Milliner, 48 Bridge Street.

1891 Census - Joseph Hilton (29), Confectioner & Beer Off L

born in Whitefield, Lancashire. His

Assistant. Daughters Mary (10) an

Radcliffe, Lancashire. Martha A Taylor, Niece (5) born in Crumpsall,

Lancashire.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory

Street, Confectioners, Bakery & Dining R

1924 Kelly’s Lancs Dir. - Oswald Nickson, C

Street & 196 Bolton Street. Telephone No 73.

1955 - J. Stott, Wines and Spirits.

1970s - Galleon Wine, Off Licence.

1990s - Augustus Barnett, Off Licence.

1996 – Victoria Wines, Off Licence.

2010 - Bleakholt Animal Santuary Charity

48 Bridge Street

1990s

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is

now the site of No 48. When

to 48 were built, by Messrs Ashton

in 1820/30s), they called

shows a building on the edge of Great Meadow.

was buried on 6th

November 1855 at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Mary Livsey,

baptized on 7th

February 1858 at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Mary Livsey,

baptized on 4th

March 1860 at Emmanuel

Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Mary Livsey, Tailor, Bridge St.

Langson Row, Bridge Street, Peter Livsey (38) Tailor &

Draper Master, employs 5 men, born in Carlton, Cumberland. His wife

Mary (37). Their children, Margaret (5), Sarah Jane (3) & Elizabeth (1)

ised on 3rd

September 1865 at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Mary Livsey,

Ellen Livsey was baptised on 28th

September 1867 at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, daughter of Peter & Mary Livsey,

sey, Tailor & Draper, 48 Bridge Street.

sey (48) was buried at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe on

Mrs Alice Lodge, Milliner, 48 Bridge Street.

Mrs Alice Lodge, Milliner, 48 Bridge Street.

Alice Lodge. Milliner, 48 Bridge Street.

ph Hilton (29), Confectioner & Beer Off Licensee,

His wife Elizabeth Hilton (31),

Assistant. Daughters Mary (10) and Beatrice A (6), all born in

Radcliffe, Lancashire. Martha A Taylor, Niece (5) born in Crumpsall,

rade Directory – F. Nickson, 48 Bridge

Dining Rooms.

Oswald Nickson, Confectioner, 48 Bridge

Telephone No 73.

icence.

Charity Shop.

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=-

In the corner of a field was a dungeon, which is

. When the houses Nos 28

by Messrs Ashton, (probably

they called them “Dungeon Row”.

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This block was described as ‘8 cottages’, later became shops

Built c.1850 - Grade 2 listed building.

1850s - Henry Rhodes, Pawnbroker.

1861 Census – Henry Rhodes (24) Pawnbroker, born

His wife, Mary Ann (29), born in Taristock, Suffolk and their

daughter, Elizabeth (1) born in Bury. 1866 – Burial of Hannah Barlow (10 months) on 10

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Daughter of Richard & Catharine

Barlow of Bridge Street.

1871 Worrall's Directory - Richard Barlow, P

Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett’s Directory - Richard Barlow, Tailor, Draper and

Pawnbroker, 50 & 58 Bridge Street.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Richard Barlow, Tailor & P

58 Bridge Street.

1888 Slater's Directory - Richard Barlow, Pawnbroker

Bridge Street. Also Insurance agent for Alliance, Commercial Union,

Employers’ Liability Assurance Corp., General Assurance, London

Assurance Corp., Northern Accident, Norwich Union, Queen’s, Royal

& Royal Exchange.

1888 Slater's Dir - Richard Barlow, Tailor & Clothier,

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Director

Pawnbroker. 50 & 58 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir – George Marshal

1930s - Nickson's Cafe. Oswald Nickson’s was one of the classier

cafes, catering for commercial staff rather than millwo

Deco decoration can still be seen over the door and windows.

1950s Wilburns TV & Radio, closed 1960.

Monks, Record Shop.

1973 – M. Tuer, Cafe

Yummys - Chinese Takeaway. Closed 2017

2018 Oct – Signature, Bar and Eatery. Closed Summer 2019.

50 Bridge Street

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Nickson’s

van in

Market

Place

1934

described as ‘8 cottages’, later became shops.

Henry Rhodes (24) Pawnbroker, born in Middleton.

His wife, Mary Ann (29), born in Taristock, Suffolk and their

Burial of Hannah Barlow (10 months) on 10

th June 1866 at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Daughter of Richard & Catharine

Richard Barlow, Pawnbroker & Clothier, 50

Richard Barlow, Tailor, Draper and

Richard Barlow, Tailor & Pawnbroker, 50 &

Richard Barlow, Pawnbroker & Jeweller, 50

ridge Street. Also Insurance agent for Alliance, Commercial Union,

Employers’ Liability Assurance Corp., General Assurance, London

Norwich Union, Queen’s, Royal

Richard Barlow, Tailor & Clothier, 58 Bridge St.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory - William Barlow,

George Marshall, Pawnbroker, 50 Bridge St.

Nickson's Cafe. Oswald Nickson’s was one of the classier

cafes, catering for commercial staff rather than millworkers. The Art

Deco decoration can still be seen over the door and windows.

closed 1960.

y. Closed 2017

and Eatery. Closed Summer 2019.

Art Deco

detail

over the

door &

window

Art Deco

over the

&

window

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52 Bridge Street

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Built c.1850 - Grade 2 listed building.

1850s - P Curran, Tailor.

1871 - James Mooney, Merchant

1880 Barrett's Dir. - James Mooney, Tailor

1883 Barrett's Directory - James Mooney, Tailor

Draper, also of Bury.

1888 Slater's Directory - James Mooney, T

1891 Census - James Mooney (46), Merchant T

in Tottington and his wife Annie M (40) born in Irelan

their daughters Mary C (21) Tailo

and Mary A (5) and their sons James (19) Tailor, Vincent

(13), Augustine (12), Ambrose (8), William (7), Robert (4)

and Bernard (2), all born in Ramsbottom. His widowed

mother, Mary Mooney (75) born in Ireland.

1897 - Advert from Stephens & MacKintosh Business

Street Map of Ramsbottom – James Schofield, Pianos,

Organs, Watches and Clocks.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.

Music and Musical Instruments.

1915 – Advert in the Ramsbottom Observer

(08/01/1915) for Fits-U Eyeglasses supplied by Fred

Schofield, D.B.O.A., 52 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - F & H Schofield

Watchmaker and Optician.

1977 - Round Penny Boutique.

1995 - Little Holcombe Books.

1997 - Trains Unlimited, Model Railway Spe

Felicity Hat Hire.

2010 - Hushmoon, Ladies fashion.

1897

Grade 2 listed building.

James Mooney, Merchant Tailor & Draper.

James Mooney, Tailor & Draper.

James Mooney, Tailor &

James Mooney, Tailor.

James Mooney (46), Merchant Tailor, born

in Tottington and his wife Annie M (40) born in Ireland,

ailoress, born in Tottington

and Mary A (5) and their sons James (19) Tailor, Vincent

(13), Augustine (12), Ambrose (8), William (7), Robert (4)

and Bernard (2), all born in Ramsbottom. His widowed

Mary Mooney (75) born in Ireland.

from Stephens & MacKintosh Business

James Schofield, Pianos,

nties of England Trade Dir. - J. Schofield,

nstruments.

Advert in the Ramsbottom Observer

U Eyeglasses supplied by Fred

Schofield, D.B.O.A., 52 Bridge Street.

F & H Schofield,

Round Penny Boutique.

, Model Railway Specialists.

Hushmoon, Ladies fashion.

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Built c.1850 Grade 2 listed building.

It was described as ‘8 cottages’, which

shops.

1850s - Richard Booth – Baker.

1861 Census – Richard Booth (30), Grocer &

Shopkeeper, Wife Sarah Ann (40) and sister

Booth (23), Servant, all born in Bury.

1871 Census – Richard Booth (40), Grocer

Haslingden, his wife Sarah A (50), born in Bury and

their adopted daughter, Margaret Ann

born in Yorkshire.

1880 Barrett’s Directory – Richard Booth, G

1882 Richard Booth (51) was buried at Emmanuel,

Church, Holcombe on the 16th

January 1882.

1883 Barrett’s Directory – Ralph Vause,

Confectioner and Baker.

1888 Slater’s Directory - Stephen Plunkett, Baker.

1891 Census Stephen Plunkett (31) Bread &

Baker, born in Wymondham, Norfolk. His wife

Elizabeth (31) Born in Blackburn. Their daughters

Sarah A (5), Edith (3) and their son Albert (1) all

born in Ramsbottom.

1913 NW Counties of England Directory

Plunkett, Baker.

1917 – Death of Private Edward Burgess

Service No 35422, 2nd

/8th

Battalion Lancashire

Fusiliers, on 19/11/1917, buried at Potijze Chateau

Grounds Cemetery, Belgium. The son of Edward &

Sarah Ann Burgess, 54 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly’s Lancs Directory – Edward Burgess,

Confectioner, 54 Bridge Street.

1939 – Thomas Ashworth of 54 Bridge Street, died

12 Jan 1939 (Gov Probate), left £163 1s 6d to

William Henry Ashworth retired Optician.

1973 – R. Forrester, confectioner.

Present – Room 54, Café.

54 Bridge Street

was described as ‘8 cottages’, which later became

Richard Booth (30), Grocer &

Shopkeeper, Wife Sarah Ann (40) and sister Betty

, Grocer, born in

born in Bury and

nn Fell (15)

Richard Booth, Grocer.

buried at Emmanuel,

January 1882.

Ralph Vause,

Stephen Plunkett, Baker.

1891 Census Stephen Plunkett (31) Bread & Biscuit

Baker, born in Wymondham, Norfolk. His wife

Elizabeth (31) Born in Blackburn. Their daughters

Sarah A (5), Edith (3) and their son Albert (1) all

1913 NW Counties of England Directory - S.

te Edward Burgess (21),

Lancashire

buried at Potijze Chateau

son of Edward &

Edward Burgess,

of 54 Bridge Street, died

12 Jan 1939 (Gov Probate), left £163 1s 6d to

William Henry Ashworth retired Optician. Visit the Heritage Gallery,

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2016

2016

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56/58 Bridge Street

1977 - W&D Scholes, Womens Clothing.

2009 – Removal of canopy along the front of

the shops.

2015 - W&D Scholes, closed.

2016 - Velvet Boutique, Exclusive Ladies Wear.

2018 –Velvet opened a second shop at 15/17

Bridge Street, former NatWest Bank.

56 Bridge Street

Built c.1850. A Grade 2 listed building.

It was described as ‘8 cottages’, which

became shops.

1871 Worrall's Directory - James H Cooper, Boot

and Shoemaker, 56 Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Directory - William Cooke, H

1883 Barrett's Directory - William Cooke, Silk &

Felt Hat Manufacturer.

1888 Slater's Directory - William Cooke, H

1891 Census - William Cooke (52) Hatter, born in

Stockport, Cheshire. His wife Hannah (51) born in

Ashton, Lancashire. Their daughter Jane Mary (21)

Assistant Schoolmistress, son Wilfred (19) Paper

Finisher both born in Denton Lancash

daughter Clara (16) Paper Sorter born in

Ramsbottom.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. – Harry Hartley, O

58 Bridge Street

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s, Womens Clothing.

Removal of canopy along the front of

Exclusive Ladies Wear.

Velvet opened a second shop at 15/17

2016

2015

58 Bridge Street

Built c.1850 Grade 2 listed building.

The rooms above were used as a Liberal Club.

1850 Heap’s Directory - Ebenezer Alston,

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire

Shopkeeper, Bridge Street.

1871 Worrall’s Directory - Edwin

Drapers & Hatters, 58 Bridge Street & Accrington.

1880 Barrett’s Directory - Richard Barlow, Tailor,

Draper and Pawnbroker (also

1883 Barrett’s Directory - Richard Barlow, Tailor &

Pawnbroker (also at 50 Bridge Street).

1888 Slater’s Directory – Richard Barlow, Tailor &

Clothier. (Also at 50 Bridge Street).

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Director

William Barlow, Tailor (also at 50 Bridge Street)

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory

R. Barlow, Clerical, Military and Civilian Tailor

1955 William Barlow, Outfitter.

A Grade 2 listed building.

was described as ‘8 cottages’, which later

James H Cooper, Boot

William Cooke, Hatter.

William Cooke, Silk &

William Cooke, Hatter.

atter, born in

Stockport, Cheshire. His wife Hannah (51) born in

Ashton, Lancashire. Their daughter Jane Mary (21)

stress, son Wilfred (19) Paper

inisher both born in Denton Lancashire, their

orter born in

Harry Hartley, Outfitter.

Bridge Street

Built c.1850 Grade 2 listed building.

The rooms above were used as a Liberal Club.

benezer Alston, Grocer.

Lancashire – Ebenezer Alston,

Shopkeeper, Bridge Street.

Edwin Davy & Sons,

Drapers & Hatters, 58 Bridge Street & Accrington.

Richard Barlow, Tailor,

Draper and Pawnbroker (also at 50 Bridge Street).

Richard Barlow, Tailor &

50 Bridge Street).

Richard Barlow, Tailor &

Clothier. (Also at 50 Bridge Street).

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory -

(also at 50 Bridge Street).

Kelly's Lancs Directory - William Barlow, Tailors.

R. Barlow, Clerical, Military and Civilian Tailor.

utfitter.

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1929

advert

Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

Built 1829.

1833 – Baptism of John Markland, son of Richard, and

Betty at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe on the 29

December 1833. Richard is listed as a Ramsbottom

Shopkeeper.

1841 Pigot & Slater Directory – Richard Markland,

shopkeeper, Water Street, Ramsbottom.

1850 Heap’s Directory – Richard Markland, Grocer

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – Richard Markland,

Shopkeeper, Bridge Street.

1861 Census – Richard Markland (72), grocer born in

Patricroft, his wife Betty (65), daughter Eliza (33),

(26) and granddaughter Betsey Stanfield (16) Scholar.

1862 – Richard Markland (74) was buried at Emmanuel

Church, Holcombe on the 17th

October 1862. Abode

Bridge Street. Cause of death – Disease of the Stomach.

1869 – Marriage on 24th

Aug 1869 at Emmanuel Church,

Holcombe, between George Thorpe (21) School Master,

Holcombe and Mary Priscilla Wood (24) 60 Bridge Street.

Bride’s father, John Wood, Sketch Maker.

6th

March 1870 – Baptism of Gertrude Isabel Renshaw at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Daughter of James and Eliza

Renshaw, Drapers, Bridge Street.

1871 Worrall's Dir. - James Renshaw, D

1880 Barrett's Directory - James Renshaw, Draper; Home:

Ash Mount, Tanners Street, Ramsbottom.

1883 Barrett's Directory - James Rens

Ash Mount, Tanners Street, Ramsbottom.

1888 Slater's Directory - James Renshaw, Draper.

1891 Census – James Renshaw (55) Draper, born in

Holcombe. His wife Eliza(54) born in Ramsbottom. Their

children Gertrude J (21), John HT (17) and

born in Holcombe. Emma Ward (21) Servant, born in

Staffordshire.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.

Grocer.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Charles Shaw,

High Class Family Grocer.

1955 – Wilsons, Grocers.

2003 - Scholfields closes.

2003 - Mannings Confectioners, Sandwic

60 Bridge Street t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

Shaw’s on the corner of

The date stone & inscription on No 60,

just below the gutter

“Richard & Betty Markland 1829”.

It was mentioned in

an illustrated book by John B Taylor.

A copy can be found in the Bury Archives.

1909

Baptism of John Markland, son of Richard, and

Betty at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe on the 29th

December 1833. Richard is listed as a Ramsbottom

Richard Markland,

et, Ramsbottom.

Richard Markland, Grocer.

Richard Markland,

Richard Markland (72), grocer born in

Patricroft, his wife Betty (65), daughter Eliza (33), son John

(26) and granddaughter Betsey Stanfield (16) Scholar.

Richard Markland (74) was buried at Emmanuel

October 1862. Abode -

Disease of the Stomach.

Aug 1869 at Emmanuel Church,

Holcombe, between George Thorpe (21) School Master,

Holcombe and Mary Priscilla Wood (24) 60 Bridge Street.

Bride’s father, John Wood, Sketch Maker.

Baptism of Gertrude Isabel Renshaw at

mbe. Daughter of James and Eliza

James Renshaw, Draper at 60 & 62.

James Renshaw, Draper; Home:

Ash Mount, Tanners Street, Ramsbottom.

James Renshaw, Draper; Home:

Ash Mount, Tanners Street, Ramsbottom.

James Renshaw, Draper.

James Renshaw (55) Draper, born in

Holcombe. His wife Eliza(54) born in Ramsbottom. Their

children Gertrude J (21), John HT (17) and Amy B (11) all

Ward (21) Servant, born in

rade Dir. - Charles Shaw,

Charles Shaw,

Sandwich Shop.

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t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

Shaw’s on the corner of Silver Street

The date stone & inscription on No 60,

just below the gutter

“Richard & Betty Markland 1829”.

It was mentioned in “Stories in Stone”

an illustrated book by John B Taylor.

A copy can be found in the Bury Archives.

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As a boy he worked at Shaw’s Grocers Shop, 60 Bridge Street. I worked every Thursday evening (If it was

school holidays I worked all day Monday) an

Street, Albert Street and Tanners Street. I got a shilling a week for doing that which helpe

my bicycle.

So tell us more about the grocer's shop.

The butter just used to come in big chunks, what was that li

It came from Denmark or Northern Germany, not British butter. Empire butter was looked down upon,

it was rather yellow. The most popular one was Danish. It came in big square and you used to cut it up,

half pound, six ounces, four ounces or whatever

Sugar came in 2 cwt sacks and flour the same. There was no instant coffee and coffee beans had to be

ground and biscuits didn't come pre

and if you wanted assorted biscuits you took some out of there and some out of there. And you didn't

use tongs, you used your fingers to do it. And no sell by date!

Did the biscuits come to the shop in tins?

finished … They were on a shelf that ran round the counter.

What else would you sell?

Raisins, currants and sugar were all weighed out in 2lb or 1lb bags. That was one of the jobs I used to do

on a Monday, weighing sugar out, an

terribly heavy. They used to bring them up from railway station because I couldn't lift a 2cwt sack of

sugar.

What else did you sell at Charlie Shaw's? Did you sell any cooked meat?

Not that I can remember.

What about tea?

Oh yes, tea. That was weighed out too.

So did the coffee come in something like that?

I can't remember how the beans came, because they were beans you see, coffee beans. You didn'

a choice of Columbia and all the rest of it. They were just coffee beans, you know, and all the shops had

a coffee grinder. They'd grind it as you waited, put it in a bag which I never could

up, It was tapered, conical… They gave you sweets like that, twist them round ……….

And then they twisted the knot at the top en

I was going to ask about bacon and eggs, did you sell them?

A lot of confectioners sold eggs. They'd have a big bowl of eggs in the

And were those eggs from local farmers?

I presume that was it yes but I never was a buyer.

We had a bacon slicer. They sold all the main groceries you know, the main staples but they didn't have

the ranges of a supermarket, that's obvious.

So you had a counter, and everything was sold from the counter was it? And somebody served you

And then you used to put people's orders up. They used to send their list in, used to leave a list of what

you wanted like shopping. It was the same every week, really. It didn't vary much, did it

We sold cheese in Shaws?

Was that Cheshire sterilised milk?

No it wasn't. I don't know when Cheshire started coming in,

was delivered by milkmen in those days you know. By farmers,

have a big dairy. Stand in Smithy Street, looking at the Royal Cinema (Theatre). Go down that side

street there and the Co-op Dairies was down there at the back of the Co

Memories of

As a boy he worked at Shaw’s Grocers Shop, 60 Bridge Street. I worked every Thursday evening (If it was

school holidays I worked all day Monday) and I used to take out orders, they were nearly all to Victoria

Street, Albert Street and Tanners Street. I got a shilling a week for doing that which helpe

So tell us more about the grocer's shop.

The butter just used to come in big chunks, what was that like?

It came from Denmark or Northern Germany, not British butter. Empire butter was looked down upon,

it was rather yellow. The most popular one was Danish. It came in big square and you used to cut it up,

half pound, six ounces, four ounces or whatever you wanted. It was in a wooden box with paper inside.

Sugar came in 2 cwt sacks and flour the same. There was no instant coffee and coffee beans had to be

ground and biscuits didn't come pre-packed. All round the shop were tins, pound tins with their lid

and if you wanted assorted biscuits you took some out of there and some out of there. And you didn't

use tongs, you used your fingers to do it. And no sell by date!

Did the biscuits come to the shop in tins? Oh they came in a 7lb tin. You put them

finished … They were on a shelf that ran round the counter.

all weighed out in 2lb or 1lb bags. That was one of the jobs I used to do

on a Monday, weighing sugar out, and it was always in a blue bag, a very stiff blue bag. They were

terribly heavy. They used to bring them up from railway station because I couldn't lift a 2cwt sack of

What else did you sell at Charlie Shaw's? Did you sell any cooked meat?

Oh yes, tea. That was weighed out too. It came in tea chests with the foil lining.

omething like that?

I can't remember how the beans came, because they were beans you see, coffee beans. You didn'

a choice of Columbia and all the rest of it. They were just coffee beans, you know, and all the shops had

a coffee grinder. They'd grind it as you waited, put it in a bag which I never could

y gave you sweets like that, twist them round ……….

And then they twisted the knot at the top end. Everything was manual.

I was going to ask about bacon and eggs, did you sell them?

A lot of confectioners sold eggs. They'd have a big bowl of eggs in the window.

And were those eggs from local farmers?

it yes but I never was a buyer. They definitely had the lion on them.

We had a bacon slicer. They sold all the main groceries you know, the main staples but they didn't have

f a supermarket, that's obvious.

So you had a counter, and everything was sold from the counter was it? And somebody served you

And then you used to put people's orders up. They used to send their list in, used to leave a list of what

It was the same every week, really. It didn't vary much, did it

No it wasn't. I don't know when Cheshire started coming in, I don't remember it because a lot of milk

se days you know. By farmers, Whitewell Dairies

have a big dairy. Stand in Smithy Street, looking at the Royal Cinema (Theatre). Go down that side

op Dairies was down there at the back of the Co-op.

of Harry Sharkey (Born 1923)

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As a boy he worked at Shaw’s Grocers Shop, 60 Bridge Street. I worked every Thursday evening (If it was

they were nearly all to Victoria

Street, Albert Street and Tanners Street. I got a shilling a week for doing that which helped me to buy

It came from Denmark or Northern Germany, not British butter. Empire butter was looked down upon,

it was rather yellow. The most popular one was Danish. It came in big square and you used to cut it up,

you wanted. It was in a wooden box with paper inside.

Sugar came in 2 cwt sacks and flour the same. There was no instant coffee and coffee beans had to be

packed. All round the shop were tins, pound tins with their lids on

and if you wanted assorted biscuits you took some out of there and some out of there. And you didn't

Oh they came in a 7lb tin. You put them on at night when you

all weighed out in 2lb or 1lb bags. That was one of the jobs I used to do

very stiff blue bag. They were

terribly heavy. They used to bring them up from railway station because I couldn't lift a 2cwt sack of

.

I can't remember how the beans came, because they were beans you see, coffee beans. You didn't have

a choice of Columbia and all the rest of it. They were just coffee beans, you know, and all the shops had

a coffee grinder. They'd grind it as you waited, put it in a bag which I never could master. You rolled it

y gave you sweets like that, twist them round ……….

had the lion on them.

We had a bacon slicer. They sold all the main groceries you know, the main staples but they didn't have

So you had a counter, and everything was sold from the counter was it? And somebody served you

And then you used to put people's orders up. They used to send their list in, used to leave a list of what

It was the same every week, really. It didn't vary much, did it.

I don't remember it because a lot of milk

Whitewell Dairies and the Co-op used to

have a big dairy. Stand in Smithy Street, looking at the Royal Cinema (Theatre). Go down that side

Harry Sharkey (Born 1923)

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Built 1829

1861 Census – William Wallwork (50) Slater, His wife Margaret

(51) and their daughter Alice (14) Cotton Weaver. Son in Law,

Widow, Jonathon Heaton (30) Cotton Calico Printer. All born in

Bury. Grandson William Heaton (10) born in B

1862 - Burial of Ellen Wallwork (85) on 17

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Cause of death

Abode - Bridge Street, Ramsbottom.

1865 - William Wallwork (53) was buried on the 10

at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe.

1871 Worrall's Directory - James Renshaw, Draper at 60 &

Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Dir. - Ralph Vause, Con

1883 Barrett's Directory - Post, Money Order

Offices, 62 Bridge Street, Thomas Hedley, P

1883 Barrett's Directory - Thomas Hedley, Chemist

62 Bridge Street.

1888 Slater's Directory – Thomas Hedley, Chemist & Druggist,

62 Bridge Street.

1891 Census – 62 Bridge Street, Thomas Hedley (51) Chemist,

Druggist & Postmaster, born in Whalley.

(44) born in Ramsbottom. Sarah Jane Hedley (22) Telegraph

Clerk & Assistant born in Gobowen, Shropshire.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dire

Whittaker, Tripe Dresser.

1915 – Marriage of Charles Richard Whittaker (23) T

Dresser, 62 Bridge Street, and Emily Savina Buckley (30), 24

Tanners Street at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe on 15

November 1915. Father James Whittaker, Tripe Dresser.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory – James Whittaker, Tripe D

1925- Sharrock & Nuttall, Tripe Dressers

1973 – Velco Electronics.

Ramsbottom TV, closed November 2017

2018 - Tea Atelier, quality loose leaf tea

1925 advert

Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

62 Bridge Street

William Wallwork (50) Slater, His wife Margaret

(51) and their daughter Alice (14) Cotton Weaver. Son in Law,

Widow, Jonathon Heaton (30) Cotton Calico Printer. All born in

Bury. Grandson William Heaton (10) born in Baxenden.

Burial of Ellen Wallwork (85) on 17th

September 1862 at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Cause of death - Old Age.

William Wallwork (53) was buried on the 10th

April 1865

James Renshaw, Draper at 60 & 62

onfectioner, 62 Bridge St.

Post, Money Order and Telegraph

Offices, 62 Bridge Street, Thomas Hedley, Postmaster.

Thomas Hedley, Chemist & Druggist,

Thomas Hedley, Chemist & Druggist,

62 Bridge Street, Thomas Hedley (51) Chemist,

& Postmaster, born in Whalley. His wife Mary Hedley

(44) born in Ramsbottom. Sarah Jane Hedley (22) Telegraph

Clerk & Assistant born in Gobowen, Shropshire.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory - James

Marriage of Charles Richard Whittaker (23) Tripe

Dresser, 62 Bridge Street, and Emily Savina Buckley (30), 24

Tanners Street at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe on 15th

November 1915. Father James Whittaker, Tripe Dresser.

James Whittaker, Tripe Dresser.

tall, Tripe Dressers.

Ramsbottom TV, closed November 2017

tea Café.

advert

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

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Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

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1980-89

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

2017

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Built 1829

1861 – John Wallwork married Nancy Dewhurst at Bury

Registry Office.

1861 Census – John Wallwork (22) Cotton Weaver and his

wife Nancy (19) Cotton Weaver, both born in Bury.

1871 Worrall's Dir. - Ralph Vause, Confectioner, 64 Bridge St

1880 Barrett's Directory - Davy & Sons

also in Accrington.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Davy & Sons, Tailors

1888 Slater's Dir. - John Ormesher, Hairdresser.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory

Neabard, Watchmaker.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - William Neabard, W

1950 - Jim Broughton (late Hewitts), Shoe S

played cricket for Ramsbottom CC).

1988 - Ken Rose Shoes closed 1995

1996 - Purple Tiger, Gift and Jewellery S

2009 – The Cultured Bean Store, selling gourmet coffee, tea

and chocolate. They also owned The Cultured Bean Café at

9e Bridge Street.

2015 - Little Goody New Shoes, Independent Children's Shoe

Shop.

1996

2017

Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

64 Bridge Street

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John Wallwork married Nancy Dewhurst at Bury

John Wallwork (22) Cotton Weaver and his

wife Nancy (19) Cotton Weaver, both born in Bury.

, Confectioner, 64 Bridge St.

Davy & Sons, Tailors and Drapers,

Davy & Sons, Tailors & Outfitters.

John Ormesher, Hairdresser.

e Directory - William

William Neabard, Watchmaker.

roughton (late Hewitts), Shoe Shop. (He also

rple Tiger, Gift and Jewellery Shop.

selling gourmet coffee, tea

They also owned The Cultured Bean Café at

dependent Children's Shoe

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1990

1950s advert

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

2009

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Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s.

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

Built 1829

1861 Census – Bridge Street, James Brierley (41)

Tailor, born in Bolton, his wife Ellen (40). Their

children Joseph (16) Hooker of Cotton Cloth, Elizabeth

(14) Cotton Weaver, Robert (12) Cotton Weaver,

Mary Ellen (10) Scholar, John (5) Scholar and Martha

(10 months), all born in Bury. Mother in Law, Ellen

Wallwork, Widow (82), born in Barton, Lancashire.

1871 Worrall's Directory - Abraham Duckworth,

Saddler, 66 Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Directory - Abraham Duckworth,

Saddle and Harness Maker, 66 Bridge Street; Home 75

Bolton Street.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Abraham Duckworth,

Saddle and Harness Maker, 66 Bridge Street

1888 Slater's Directory - William Ingham, S

Bridge Street.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory

William Ingham, Saddler, Harness & Collar M

Bridge Street.

1920s Advert - W.N. Grandidge, Saddler, Harness &

Collar Maker, 66 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Wilfred N. Grandidge,

Saddler, Harness & Collar Maker, 66 Bridge Street

1987 - Bridge Savers, Cut Price Specialists, Clocks,

Fancy Goods and Toys.

2002 - Earth Mother Health Store - Independent

Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Boutique.

66 Bridge Street

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1920s advert

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1988

Bridge Street, James Brierley (41)

Tailor, born in Bolton, his wife Ellen (40). Their

children Joseph (16) Hooker of Cotton Cloth, Elizabeth

(14) Cotton Weaver, Robert (12) Cotton Weaver,

Mary Ellen (10) Scholar, John (5) Scholar and Martha

(10 months), all born in Bury. Mother in Law, Ellen

Wallwork, Widow (82), born in Barton, Lancashire.

Abraham Duckworth,

Abraham Duckworth,

e Street; Home 75

uckworth,

, 66 Bridge Street.

William Ingham, Saddler, 66

de Directory -

Saddler, Harness & Collar Maker, 66

W.N. Grandidge, Saddler, Harness &

Wilfred N. Grandidge,

, 66 Bridge Street.

ecialists, Clocks,

Independent

e.

A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

2009

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Built 1834.

1861 Census – Bridge Street, Benjamin Wild (32)

Chipper at Iron Foundry born in Bury. His wife Alice

(28), born in Newton Heath. Daughter Rachel (4),

born in Bury.

1880 Barrett's Dir. - John Butterworth, Grocer, 68

Bridge Street; Home, Bank Lane.

1883 Barrett's Dir. - John Butterworth, Grocer, 68

Bridge Street; Home, Peel Brow.

1888 Slater's Directory – John Butterworth, Grocer,

68 Bridge Street; Home, 100 Peel Brow.

1920s Advert – F Sutcliffe, Tea & Coffee Specialist,

Bridge Street, 9 Bolton Road and Railway Street,

Summerseat. See Advert.

1924 Kelly's Lancashire Dir - Francis Henry Sutcliffe,

Grocer, 9 Bolton Road West, Grocer and

Confectioner 68 Bridge Street.

1973 – Beryl Rogers, Ladies hairdresser.

1980s Hair Fashions.

2012 - Avanti Hair Salon

Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

68 Bridge Street

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Bridge Street, Benjamin Wild (32)

Chipper at Iron Foundry born in Bury. His wife Alice

(28), born in Newton Heath. Daughter Rachel (4),

John Butterworth, Grocer, 68

John Butterworth, Grocer, 68

John Butterworth, Grocer,

68 Bridge Street; Home, 100 Peel Brow.

F Sutcliffe, Tea & Coffee Specialist,

oad and Railway Street,

Francis Henry Sutcliffe,

Grocer, 9 Bolton Road West, Grocer and

Beryl Rogers, Ladies hairdresser.

1920s

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1980s

1980s

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

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Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

Built 1834.

1861 Census – Bridge Street, William Parkinson (31)

Linen Draper, born in Blackburn. His wife Elizabeth

(29). Their children Jane Ann (6) Scholar, John Roe

(5), Francis William (3) and Elizabeth (1) all born in

Bury.

1871 Worrall's Directory - Levi Lever,

1880 Barrett's Directory - Levi Lever, G

Provision Dealer, 70 Bridge Street.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Francis Smith, G

Bridge Street. Home: 85 Bolton Street.

1888 Slater's Directory - Francis Smith, G

1913 NW Counties of England Directories

& Co., Glass and China Dealer, 70 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancashire Directory - Oldham & Co.,

Tea Dealer, 70 Bridge Street.

1980s The Post Office.

Present day - Bury Hospice, Charity S

Hospice admitted its first patients on 24th June

1991.

70 Bridge Street

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t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1980s

William Parkinson (31)

Linen Draper, born in Blackburn. His wife Elizabeth

(29). Their children Jane Ann (6) Scholar, John Roe

(5), Francis William (3) and Elizabeth (1) all born in

Levi Lever, Grocer.

Levi Lever, Grocer and

Francis Smith, Grocer, 70

85 Bolton Street.

Francis Smith, Grocer.

s of England Directories - Oldham

ealer, 70 Bridge Street.

Oldham & Co.,

Bury Hospice, Charity Shop. Bury

first patients on 24th June

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

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Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1834 Arthur Low built 72-78 Bridge Street

The Old Ground’s joiner’ shop. At the side of the building

outside, was a large door on the upper floor, with a hoist

which lifted the heavy goods to the storage rooms. The

front upper room was used for weighing flour, tea, rice,

sage, dried fruits and sugar into various quantities.

1861 Census – James Renshaw (25) Linen Draper, his wife

Eliza (24), his Mother in Law, Mary Wood (49) and Sister in

Law, Mary Priscilla Wood (15), all born in Bury,

1861 - Evelyn Mary Wood Renshaw (born 27

was baptised on 29th

April 1861 at Emmanuel Church,

Holcombe, Child of James and Eliza Renshaw (Draper),

abode Bridge Street.

1863 – Charles Edward Renshaw (born 21

baptised on 2nd

August 1863 at Emmanuel Church,

Holcombe, Child of James and Eliza Ren

abode Ramsbottom

1871 Worrall's Dir. - John Hanson, Draper, 72 Bridge St.

1880 Barrett's Dir. - John Hanson, Draper

1883 Barrett's Directory - Jonas Cowgill, Grocer and

Provision Dealer, 72 Bridge Street.

1888 Slater's Dir. - Jonas Cowgill, Grocer

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir

& Greenwood, Grocers, 72 Bridge Street

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Anderton’s Stores, G

72 Bridge St. Telephone No 179 – They ground their own

coffee.

1955 - Anderton’s Stores, Grocers.

2004 – New shop front fitted for Dr S B Nulty

Present - Dental Surgery, Dr. Stephen Nulty BDS (Manc.)

72 Bridge Street t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

The date stone & inscription on No 74

is badly weathered “A + A L 1834”

It is mentioned in “Stories in Stone”

an illustrated book by John B Taylor.

A copy can be found in the Bury Archives.

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Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

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2018

78 Bridge Street, on the site of

Ground’s joiner’ shop. At the side of the building

outside, was a large door on the upper floor, with a hoist

which lifted the heavy goods to the storage rooms. The

front upper room was used for weighing flour, tea, rice,

various quantities.

James Renshaw (25) Linen Draper, his wife

Eliza (24), his Mother in Law, Mary Wood (49) and Sister in

Law, Mary Priscilla Wood (15), all born in Bury,

Evelyn Mary Wood Renshaw (born 27th

April 1861)

April 1861 at Emmanuel Church,

Holcombe, Child of James and Eliza Renshaw (Draper),

Charles Edward Renshaw (born 21st

July 1863) was

August 1863 at Emmanuel Church,

Holcombe, Child of James and Eliza Renshaw (Draper),

John Hanson, Draper, 72 Bridge St.

raper, 72 Bridge St.

Jonas Cowgill, Grocer and

rocer, 72 Bridge St.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory - Anderton

, 72 Bridge Street.

Anderton’s Stores, Grocers,

They ground their own

r S B Nulty, Dentist,

Dr. Stephen Nulty BDS (Manc.).

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

2004

1909

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Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1834 - Arthur Low built 72-78 Bridge Street

of The Old Ground’s joiner’ shop. At the side of the

building outside, was a large door on the upper floor,

with a hoist which lifted the heavy goods to the storage

rooms. The front upper room was used for weighing

flour, tea, rice, sage, dried fruits and sugar into

quantities.

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – John Hollis,

Shopkeeper, Bridge Street.

1861 Census - John Hollis (35) Grocer, his wife Betsy

(28) and their son Thomas (6) Scholar

1871 Worrall’s Directory - John Hollis, G

1878 - Burial of John Hollis (52) on 28th

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe.

1880 Barrett's Directory - Mrs. Betsy Hollis, G

1883 Barrett's Directory - Mrs. Betsy Hollis, G

1888 Slater’s Directory - Betsy Hollis, Grocer.

1891 Census – 74 Bridge Street, Betsy Hollis (58)

Grocer, born in Ramsbottom.

1898 – Burial of Betsy Hollis (65) on 25

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Abode

1909 photograph - Herbert Dearden and his wife Eliza,

dressed in white, just peeping out of the doorway.

1913 NW Counties of England Dir. - Harry

Hairdresser, 74 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory – Fred Lord, H

1960 – Mr Williams, see Newspaper A

1970s - Halifax Building Society.

Present - Pearson Ferrier, Estate Agents

74 Bridge Street t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

The date stone & inscription on No 74

“A + A L 1834”

It is mentioned in “Stories in Stone” an illustrated book by

John B Taylor. A copy can be found in the Bury Archives.

Visit the Heritage Gallery,

Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library

Photographs, artifacts and

information on Ramsbottom

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78 Bridge Street, on the site

Ground’s joiner’ shop. At the side of the

building outside, was a large door on the upper floor,

with a hoist which lifted the heavy goods to the storage

rooms. The front upper room was used for weighing

flour, tea, rice, sage, dried fruits and sugar into various

John Hollis,

John Hollis (35) Grocer, his wife Betsy

, all born in Bury.

John Hollis, Grocer. th

April 1878 at

Mrs. Betsy Hollis, Grocer.

Mrs. Betsy Hollis, Grocer.

Betsy Hollis, Grocer.

Betsy Hollis (58)

on 25th

April 1898 at

, Holcombe. Abode - 74 Bridge St.

and his wife Eliza,

dressed in white, just peeping out of the doorway.

arry Dearden,

Fred Lord, Hairdresser.

Newspaper Advert.

gents.

1909

1960 Newspaper

advert

1970s

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

inscription on No 74 is badly weathered

“A + A L 1834”

“Stories in Stone” an illustrated book by

A copy can be found in the Bury Archives.

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1834 - Arthur Low built 72-78 Bridge Street

site of The Old Ground’s joiner’ shop.

the building outside, was a large door on the upper

floor, with a hoist which lifted the heavy goods to the

storage rooms. The front upper room was used for

weighing flour, tea, rice, sage, dried fruits and sugar

into various quantities.

6th

Jan 1856 - Haworth Chapman was baptised at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, Child of Joseph and

Alice Chapman (Greengrocer), abode Bridge Street.

2nd

May 1858 - Elizabeth Chapman was baptised at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, Child of Joseph

Alice Chapman (Greengrocer), abode Bridge Street.

1861 Census - Joseph Chapman (31) Greengrocer, h

wife Alice (30), their children, Haworth (5) Scholar,

Elizabeth (3) scholar, John Thomas (3 months)

cousin Elizabeth Chapman (12) scholar

Bury.

1871 Worrall’s Directory - Joseph Chapman,

Greengrocer, 76 Bridge Street.

1880 - Joseph Chapman (50) was buried at Emmanuel

Church, Holcombe on the 15th

Sept 1880.

1883 Barrett's Directory - Mrs. Alice Chapman,

Fruiterer and Fishmonger, 76 Bridge Street

1888 Slater’s Directory – Alice Chapman, Fruiterer.

1891 Census - Alice Chapman (61), Widow,

Greengrocer, born in Edgeworth, Lancashire.

Son Howarth Chapman (35), Greengrocer

Ramsbottom. Daughter, Susannah Chapman (21)

Greengrocer, born in Salford, Lancashire. Alexander

Waddicar (67), Lodger, Labourer at Print Works

in Edgeworth, Lancashire.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory

Walmsley, Wholesale Hay and Straw Dealer, Fruiterer;

also Potato Merchant, 76 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir - Thomas Walmsley, Fruiterer

76 Bridge Street. Telephone No 75. Eric Onslow

worked for them.

1955 - T. Walmsley, Fish & Chip shop.

1996 – The Olive Grove, Fruit and Veg.

2012 - The Hungry Duck, Bistro.

Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

The date stone &

badly weathered

It is mentioned in

illustrated book by John B Taylor.

A copy can be found in the Bury Archives.

76 Bridge Street

78 Bridge Street, on the

Ground’s joiner’ shop. At the side of

the building outside, was a large door on the upper

floor, with a hoist which lifted the heavy goods to the

storage rooms. The front upper room was used for

weighing flour, tea, rice, sage, dried fruits and sugar

Haworth Chapman was baptised at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, Child of Joseph and

Alice Chapman (Greengrocer), abode Bridge Street.

Elizabeth Chapman was baptised at

Emmanuel Church, Holcombe, Child of Joseph and

(Greengrocer), abode Bridge Street.

Joseph Chapman (31) Greengrocer, his

rth (5) Scholar,

3 months) &

cousin Elizabeth Chapman (12) scholar, all born in

Joseph Chapman,

Joseph Chapman (50) was buried at Emmanuel

1880.

Mrs. Alice Chapman,

Street.

Alice Chapman, Fruiterer.

n (61), Widow,

, born in Edgeworth, Lancashire.

hapman (35), Greengrocer, born in

Chapman (21)

in Salford, Lancashire. Alexander

Labourer at Print Works, born

Trade Directory - T

Walmsley, Wholesale Hay and Straw Dealer, Fruiterer;

also Potato Merchant, 76 Bridge Street.

Thomas Walmsley, Fruiterer,

Eric Onslow

.

The Olive Grove, Fruit and Veg.

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t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1996

1996

The date stone & inscription on No 74 is

badly weathered

“A + A L 1834”

It is mentioned in “Stories in Stone” an

illustrated book by John B Taylor.

A copy can be found in the Bury Archives.

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

1996

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78

1996

Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

78 Bridge Street

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t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

The date stone & inscription on

No 74 is badly weathered

“A + A L 1834”

It is mentioned in

“Stories in Stone” an illustrated

book by John B Taylor.

A copy can be found in the

Bury Archives.

1834 - Arthur Low built 72-78 Bridge Street

of The Old Ground’s joiner’ shop.

building outside, was a large door on the upper floor,

with a hoist which lifted the heavy goods to the

storage rooms. The front upper room was used for

weighing flour, tea, rice, sage, dried fruits and sugar

into various quantities.

Until the early 1900s it was ‘The Shoulder of Mutton’

public house. The narrow street up the side of

commonly known as ‘Shitten Alley’.

1861 Census – Bridge St., Thomas Melling (59) Beer

Seller born in Bury, his wife Mary Melling

Belmont, Lancashire. Boarder

Steam Boiler Maker, born in Staffordshire.

1864 - Thomas Melling (62) was buried

February 1864 at Emmanuel

1871 Worrall's Directory - Mary Melling, Beer R

78 Bridge Street.

1880 Barrett's Directory - John Wallis, B

of Mutton', 78 Bridge Street

1883 Barrett's Directory - John Wallis, B

'Shoulder of Mutton', 78 Bridge Street

1888 Slater's Dir. - James Ormerod, Beer retailer.

1891 Census - 78 Bridge Street

James Ormerod, single (25) Beer S

Ramsbottom.

1899 – Shoulder of Mutton owned by

Co. Ltd, Rochdale Road, Bury

1913 NW Counties of Englan

Farron, Draper, 78 Bridge Street

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory

Bootmaker, 78 Bridge Street

1950’s - Miss A. Johnson, Ladieswear, see advert.

2008 - Munroe Greenhalgh, Insurance B

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

78 Bridge Street, on the site

Ground’s joiner’ shop. At the side of the

building outside, was a large door on the upper floor,

with a hoist which lifted the heavy goods to the

storage rooms. The front upper room was used for

weighing flour, tea, rice, sage, dried fruits and sugar

was ‘The Shoulder of Mutton’

arrow street up the side of 78 was

commonly known as ‘Shitten Alley’.

Thomas Melling (59) Beer

eller born in Bury, his wife Mary Melling (51) born in

Belmont, Lancashire. Boarder - William Studds (33)

born in Staffordshire.

Thomas Melling (62) was buried on the 8th

at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe.

Mary Melling, Beer Retailer,

John Wallis, Beerhouse, 'Leg

, 78 Bridge Street.

John Wallis, Beerhouse,

, 78 Bridge Street.

James Ormerod, Beer retailer.

78 Bridge Street, 'Shoulder of Mutton' -

ames Ormerod, single (25) Beer Seller, born in

Shoulder of Mutton owned by Crown Brewing

Rochdale Road, Bury.

1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory - J.

, 78 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Herbert C. Burrow,

, 78 Bridge Street.

adieswear, see advert.

Greenhalgh, Insurance Brokers.

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80-84

Top half was named Water Street until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

culverted in 1867. Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

80 Bridge Street

1861 Census - John Whittaker (52) Bread Baker, his

wife Mary Whittaker (48) their daughter Elizabeth

Whittaker (17) Cotton Weaver and their son

William Whittaker (17) Scholar all born in Bury.

1871 Worrall's Directory - John Whittaker, B

1883 Barrett's Directory - John Whittaker, B

1884 – John Whittaker (75) was buried on 16

1884 at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Abode

Ramsbottom.

1888 Slater's Dir. - Elizabeth Whittaker, B

1891 Census - Elizabeth Whittaker (47) Bread

Baker, her brother William H Whittaker (42)

Plumber, both born in Ramsbottom.

1897 Advert from Stephens & MacKintosh Business

Street Map of Ramsbottom – Holt Bros, for Boots &

Clogs, also at 53 Bridge Street.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir - Mrs Hilda Aspinall, O

1950’s - Margerison’s Footwear Service, see advert.

Present - Akita, 80-84 Bridge Street.

84 Bridge Street

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t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

82 Bridge Street

1861 Census - Bridge Street, Betty Diggle, W

(48), Bread Baker & Confectioner

Penny Pies and Hot Peas.

1871 Worrall's Dir. - Betty Diggle, B

82 & 84 Bridge Street

1883 Barrett's Dir. - John Sutcliffe, hairdresser.

1888 Slater's Directory - Sarah Sutcliffe, B

1891 Census - Sarah Sutcliffe (55) Bread

in Pilkington, Lancashire. Her daughter Elizabeth

Sutcliffe (17) Bread Baker, born in Ramsbottom

1913 NW Counties of England

Dewhurst, Confectioner.

1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory

Dewhurst, Confectioner.

1930s – Rushton Pickup, Piano Shop.

1950’s - Lester’s Grocers & Provision Dealers, 84

Bridge Street, see advert.

1980s - Building Society.

Present - Akita, Leather Goods and L

84 Bridge Street

1853 Whellan Directory –

Hairdresser, Ramsbottom.

1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire

Hairdressers, Bridge Street.

1861 Census – Thomas Peel (45) Shaver & Hair

Dresser, born in Rochdale. His wife Mary J(43), born

in Bacup. Son Robert (17) C

Rover and daughter Selina (15) Cotton Printer

Stitcher, both born in Bury.

1871 Worrall's Dir. - John Sutcliffe, H

1880 Barrett's Directory -

and Tobacconist.

John Whittaker (52) Bread Baker, his

wife Mary Whittaker (48) their daughter Elizabeth

Whittaker (17) Cotton Weaver and their son

r all born in Bury.

John Whittaker, Baker.

John Whittaker, Baker.

John Whittaker (75) was buried on 16th

May

1884 at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Abode:

Elizabeth Whittaker, Baker.

Elizabeth Whittaker (47) Bread

iam H Whittaker (42)

from Stephens & MacKintosh Business

Holt Bros, for Boots &

Mrs Hilda Aspinall, Outfitter.

Margerison’s Footwear Service, see advert.

Bridge Street

t until around the late 1850s. A brook ran down the street until it was

Stepping stones ran across the street from the Royal Oak public house to number 66.

Bridge Street, Betty Diggle, Widow

Confectioner, born in Bury. Sold

Betty Diggle, Breadmaker.

John Sutcliffe, hairdresser.

Sarah Sutcliffe, Baker.

utcliffe (55) Bread Baker, born

in Pilkington, Lancashire. Her daughter Elizabeth

17) Bread Baker, born in Ramsbottom.

gland - Miss Deborah

ancs Directory - Miss Deborah

ushton Pickup, Piano Shop.

Lester’s Grocers & Provision Dealers, 84

Akita, Leather Goods and Luggage.

– Thomas Peel,

Hairdresser, Ramsbottom.

Lancashire – Thomas Peel,

Hairdressers, Bridge Street.

Thomas Peel (45) Shaver & Hair

Dresser, born in Rochdale. His wife Mary J(43), born

in Bacup. Son Robert (17) Cotton Printers Finishing

Rover and daughter Selina (15) Cotton Printer

Stitcher, both born in Bury.

John Sutcliffe, Hairdresser.

John Sutcliffe, Hairdresser