The Furness Vale Co-operative Society was registered as an independent society in 1876.  The store closed briefly in 1890 and re-opened on A...

29th March 1901 at the Station Hotel, Furness Vale an auction was held by George Brady to sell both the pub and adjoining shop.   The pub ...

Kelly's directory was the forerunner of today's Yellow Pages.  The business was formed in1799 by Frederic Festus Kelly who first pub...

Today, the return train fare to Leeds is £24.20.  In 1945 it was just 11shillings (55p)

Joseph Dixon and another man had been drinking in the Soldier Dick on Saturday night. At closing time they started fighting outside the pub...

In 1949 a 100 foot high brick chimney still stood at Lady Pit.   Lightning struck on the 5th December bringing down the 80 year old structur...

Ringstones Colliery closed in 1896 although some workings had been abandoned in 1878. There were three pits; the "top pit" is sh...

A LETTER FROM PETER THOMPSON REGARDING THE PARAGON GARAGE Not sure about the spelling but the owner was Joel Bold followed later by hi...

Whaley Bridge Local History Forum has embarked upon a new project.  A Posting on the Forum concerning Errwood Hall located in the Goyt Va...

A 3D digital model of the brickyard under development.  The main buildings are yet to be added.