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Police Station, Bridge Street
1861 Census – Police Station, Bridge Street, Joseph Wilkinson
(38) Police Sergeant , born in Bulk, Lancashire and his wife,
Mary Ann (34) born in London, Surrey. Their children,
Margaret (14) Cotton Weaver, born in London, Middlesex,
Martha (13) Winder Cotton Mill, born in Scotford, Lancashire,
Ann (10) Scholar, born in Audenshaw, Lancashire, John T (7)
Scholar, born in Ashton Under Lyne, Edward (5) Scholar, born
in Ashton Under Lyne and Ellen (1) born in Bury. Brother,
William Wilkinson (22) Joiner, born in Skerton, Lancashire.
1861 Census – Police Station, Bridge Street, Peter Hill (40)
Police Constable, born in Winwick, Lancashire and his wife,
Fanny (40) born in Bury.
1861 Census – Police Station, Bridge Street, Thomas Clarke
(25) Police Constable, born in Singleton, Lancashire.
1871 Slater’s Dir. – Benjamin Mayoh, Serg
Ramsbottom.
1880 Barrett’s Dir. – Joseph Preston, Police Sergeant, Bridge
Street.
1883 Barrett’s Directory – Joseph Preston, Police Sergeant, 3?
Bridge Street.
1888 Slater’s Dir. – County Police Station, Bridge Street.
1891 Census - Police Station, Bridge Street,
(39) Police Constable, born in Castleford, Yorkshire and his
wife, Hannah (48) born in Whalley Edge, Lancashire. Their
daughter, Mary E (16) Cotton Weaver, born in Methley,
Yorkshire. Lodger, Samuel Tipping (29) Police Constable, born
in Worsborough, Yorkshire. Ma-Law, Nancy Wood, widow (68)
Confectioner, born in Scotland. Prisoners, John Percival (19)
Shoemaker, born in Manchester & Charles Rigb
Quarryman, born in Horwich, Lancs.
1891 Census - Police Station, Bridge Street, Joseph Preston,
widow (56) Police Sergeant, born in Stanbury, Yorkshire. His
children, Emily (26) Housekeeper, Wright (24) Iron Turner,
Hiram (22) Cotton Weaver, all born in Great Crosby,
Lancashire, Jane (17) Cotton Weaver, born in Bootley,
Lancashire, Abraham (15) Blacksmiths Apprentice, Martha
(13) Cotton Weaver, both born in Bootle, Lancashire and
Thomas (9) born in Ramsbottom.
1892 – OS Map, County Police Station labelled.
1924 Kelly’s Lancs Directory – County Police Station, Bridge
Street; the force consists of 2 Sergeants, 9 C
Detective; J. Entwisle & I.Wren, sergeants in charge.
1926 – Photo of Sergeant Norris on Railway Street during the
General Strike of 1926.
Demolished.
1937 - The St Paul’s Vicarage built at 9 Crow
Lane was converted into a Police Station in 1937.
Police Station & Toll House Demolished.
Riverside wharf constructed.
Bridge Street
Police Station, Bridge Street, Joseph Wilkinson
(38) Police Sergeant , born in Bulk, Lancashire and his wife,
Mary Ann (34) born in London, Surrey. Their children,
Margaret (14) Cotton Weaver, born in London, Middlesex,
tton Mill, born in Scotford, Lancashire,
Ann (10) Scholar, born in Audenshaw, Lancashire, John T (7)
Scholar, born in Ashton Under Lyne, Edward (5) Scholar, born
in Ashton Under Lyne and Ellen (1) born in Bury. Brother,
in Skerton, Lancashire.
Police Station, Bridge Street, Peter Hill (40)
Police Constable, born in Winwick, Lancashire and his wife,
Police Station, Bridge Street, Thomas Clarke
in Singleton, Lancashire.
Benjamin Mayoh, Sergeant, Police Station,
Joseph Preston, Police Sergeant, Bridge
Joseph Preston, Police Sergeant, 3?
County Police Station, Bridge Street.
Police Station, Bridge Street, George Brooks
(39) Police Constable, born in Castleford, Yorkshire and his
wife, Hannah (48) born in Whalley Edge, Lancashire. Their
ton Weaver, born in Methley,
Yorkshire. Lodger, Samuel Tipping (29) Police Constable, born
Law, Nancy Wood, widow (68)
Prisoners, John Percival (19)
Charles Rigby (49) Stone
Police Station, Bridge Street, Joseph Preston,
widow (56) Police Sergeant, born in Stanbury, Yorkshire. His
children, Emily (26) Housekeeper, Wright (24) Iron Turner,
all born in Great Crosby,
Lancashire, Jane (17) Cotton Weaver, born in Bootley,
Lancashire, Abraham (15) Blacksmiths Apprentice, Martha
(13) Cotton Weaver, both born in Bootle, Lancashire and
ion labelled.
County Police Station, Bridge
rce consists of 2 Sergeants, 9 Constables & 1
etective; J. Entwisle & I.Wren, sergeants in charge.
Photo of Sergeant Norris on Railway Street during the
Paul’s Vicarage built at 9 Crow
Lane was converted into a Police Station in 1937.
shed.
1900 – Police Station and Toll
1926 - Sergeant Norris on Railway Street
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Police Station and Toll House
Sergeant Norris on Railway Street
1996
3
1841 Pigot & Slater Directory - John Grime, Clog Maker, Tollgate,
Ramsbottom.
1850 Heap’s Directory - John Grime, Clog Maker, Ramsbottom.
1853 Whellan’s Directory - John Grime, Clog Maker, Ramsbottom.
1861 Census – Toll Bar, Bridge Street, John Grime (64) Clogger, born
in Stubbins and his wife Jane (60) born in Ramsbottom. Their
children, Margaret (34) Cotton Weaver, Ellen (29) Cotton Weaver,
John, widow (27) Wheelwright, Joseph (23) Block Printer Cotto
Abraham (22) Blacksmith, William (20) Clogger. Grandaughter Susan
Grime (6) Scholar. Sislaw, Elizabeth Morris, widow (67) General
Servant, all born in Ramsbottom.
1880 Barrett’s Directory - Joseph Grime, Clogger, Bridge Street.
1883 Barrett’s Directory - Joseph Grime, Clogger, 1? Bridge Street.
1888 Slater’s Directory - Joseph Grime, Clogger, Bridge Street.
1891 Census – 3 Bridge Street, Joseph Grime (55), Clogger . His
sisters, Margaret Grime (63) Living On Own Means and Ellen Barlow,
widow (61) Living On Own Means. Nephews, John Barlow (25)
Cotton Weaver and Abraham Barlow (23) Cotton Warehouseman, all
born in Ramsbottom.
Demolished.
1997
1993
Bridge Street
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1930s
1987
1900
After the two buildings had been demolished.
1989 – Photo of the level crossing before the extension of
the ELR line to Rawtenstall (opened 1991) Also shows the
old footbridge ending in the gardens.
1993 – Construction of Bridge Street Gardens on the site
of the former the Riverside Walk at the Wharf,
Ramsbottom.
1997 - The River is an 88 metre stainless steel path
inscribed with poems which meanders throu
area, ending with a collection of 34 wooden posts made
from railways sleepers, providing a platform to watch the
passing trains. Installed 1997, part of the Irwell Sculpture
Trail.
John Grime, Clog Maker, Tollgate,
John Grime, Clog Maker, Ramsbottom.
John Grime, Clog Maker, Ramsbottom.
Toll Bar, Bridge Street, John Grime (64) Clogger, born
in Stubbins and his wife Jane (60) born in Ramsbottom. Their
children, Margaret (34) Cotton Weaver, Ellen (29) Cotton Weaver,
John, widow (27) Wheelwright, Joseph (23) Block Printer Cotton,
Abraham (22) Blacksmith, William (20) Clogger. Grandaughter Susan
Grime (6) Scholar. Sislaw, Elizabeth Morris, widow (67) General
Joseph Grime, Clogger, Bridge Street.
Joseph Grime, Clogger, 1? Bridge Street.
Joseph Grime, Clogger, Bridge Street.
3 Bridge Street, Joseph Grime (55), Clogger . His
sisters, Margaret Grime (63) Living On Own Means and Ellen Barlow,
ng On Own Means. Nephews, John Barlow (25)
Cotton Weaver and Abraham Barlow (23) Cotton Warehouseman, all
1989
1930s - Toll gate.
had been demolished.
Photo of the level crossing before the extension of
the ELR line to Rawtenstall (opened 1991) Also shows the
old footbridge ending in the gardens.
Construction of Bridge Street Gardens on the site
ide Walk at the Wharf,
The River is an 88 metre stainless steel path
inscribed with poems which meanders through the picnic
ending with a collection of 34 wooden posts made
from railways sleepers, providing a platform to watch the
, part of the Irwell Sculpture
5 - 9
9 Bridge Street
1871 Census - Henry Pilling, Confectioner
1880 Barrett's Dir - Timothy Forshaw Confectioner.
1883 Barrett's Dir. - Thomas Cooper Confectioner.
1888 Slater's Dir. - Catherine Cooper, C
1891 Census - Thomas Cooper (47) Married,
Restaurant Keeper, born in Tottington, and t
servants, Mary Williams (29), born in Brighton
Sussex and Ada J Weston (21), born in Madeley
Shropshire.
20th
March 1900 – Burial of Thomas Cooper (56
Emmanuel Church, Holcombe. Abode 9 Bridge St
1911 Census - Catherine Cooper, Restaurant
Keeper.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Herbert Jefferson,
Dining Rooms.
1925 - W. Isherwood, The Café, High Class
Confectioners.
1955 - Wilson Duckworth, Electrical C
1970s - Sports Shop.
1976 - Trinity Grace Church opened its doors.
5 Bridge Street
1871 Worrall's Dir. - George Ashworth
Tea Dealer.
1880 Barrett's Dir. - Mrs Mary Wood
1883 Barrett's Dir. - Mrs Nancy Wood
1888 Slater's Dir. - Nancy Wood, Confectioner.
1891 Census - Robert Armstrong (45) Millwright
born in Withnal Lancashire, his wife Elizabeth (42),
their children, Peter (15) Mechanics A
William (9), John W (5) and Eveline (12)
Ramsbottom.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - John Duckworth,
Confectioner.
Allen Bros., Renovators.
1976 - Trinity Grace Church opened its doors.
5-7
Bridge Street
1844-48 OS Map shows j
9 Bridge Street
onfectioner.
Timothy Forshaw Confectioner.
Thomas Cooper Confectioner.
Catherine Cooper, Confectioner.
Married,
born in Tottington, and two
born in Brighton,
born in Madeley,
Burial of Thomas Cooper (56) at
Holcombe. Abode 9 Bridge St.
Catherine Cooper, Restaurant
Herbert Jefferson,
The Café, High Class
ical Contractor.
Trinity Grace Church opened its doors.
7 Bridge Street
1871 Census - Sarah B. Howarth
1880 Barrett's Directory -
1883 Barrett's Dir - Mark Pickup
1888 Slater's Directory - John Hanson, M
1891 Census - John T Hanson (61) Night W
born in Yorkshire, his wife Fanny (57) born in
Haslingden and their daughter Kate (28),
Dressmaker, born in Ramsbottom.
1900 - Joe Mercer’s Station Temperance Bar
1924 Kelly's Trade Dir – Joseph H Mercer,
Allen Bros., Renovators.
1970s - Betting Shop.
1976 - Trinity Grace Church opened its doors.
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George Ashworth, Grocer &
Mrs Mary Wood, Confectioner.
Mrs Nancy Wood, Confectioner
onfectioner.
Robert Armstrong (45) Millwright,
born in Withnal Lancashire, his wife Elizabeth (42),
Peter (15) Mechanics Apprentice,
Eveline (12), all born in
John Duckworth,
Trinity Grace Church opened its doors.
Bridge Street 1924
1996
48 OS Map shows just fields from St. Paul's Church to the Railway
Bridge Street
Sarah B. Howarth. Grocer/Draper.
- Mark Pickup, Draper.
Mark Pickup, Draper & Milliner.
John Hanson, Milliner.
John T Hanson (61) Night Watchman
born in Yorkshire, his wife Fanny (57) born in
their daughter Kate (28),
born in Ramsbottom.
Joe Mercer’s Station Temperance Bar.
Joseph H Mercer, Herbalist
Trinity Grace Church opened its doors.
1997
Railway line.
9a &
9b Tollgate House, Bridge Street. Built 1882
1888 Slater’s Directory – William Walm
1891 Census – 9b Bridge Street. John Wilkinson (22)
Clothier & his wife Elizabeth A (25), both born in
Lancaster.
9a & 9b shops combined
1913 NW Counties of England Trade Directory
Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Ltd., Bridge St.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Lancashire &
Bank Ltd (branch) - Gilbert Smith, Manager &
Treasurer to Ramsbottom Urban District Council.
1928 Martin's Bank took over the Lancashire &
Yorkshire Bank.
1938-1949 – Mr L Taylor, Manager.
1949-1961 – Mr P A Scott, Manager.
1950's – The upper storey was removed.
1961-1968 – Mr C Turner, Manager.
1969 - Barclays Bank and Martin's Bank merged
1990 – ATM installed.
2015 - Barclays Bank closed.
2016 – Drinc, a Café Bar opened.
9a Tollgate House, Bridge Street. Built 1882
1883 Barrett’s Dir. - Jacob Lomax & Sons, P
Decorators, Bridge Street and Bury.
1888 Slater’s Dir. – Jacob Lomax & Sons, P
1891 Census – 9a Bridge Street. James F Lomax (45)
Painter & Plasterer, born in Bury.
9a & 9b Bridge Street
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1995
1987
1940s
Built 1882.
William Walmsley, Draper.
John Wilkinson (22)
both born in
nties of England Trade Directory -
, Bridge St.
Lancashire & Yorkshire
anager &
Treasurer to Ramsbottom Urban District Council.
1928 Martin's Bank took over the Lancashire &
storey was removed.
Barclays Bank and Martin's Bank merged.
1960s photos
reproduced with
kind permission
from Barclays
Archive, Manchester
1844-48 OS Map
- Just fields from
St. Paul's Church
to the Railway.
Built 1882.
Jacob Lomax & Sons, Painters &
Jacob Lomax & Sons, Painters.
James F Lomax (45)
Bridge Street
Martins Bank
Logo
9c - 9e
9c Tollgate House, Bridge Street. Built 1882
1888 Slater's Dir. - Richard H Dearden, Hairdresser
1891 Census – 9c Bridge St. Richard H Dearden
Hairdresser, his wife, Mary (45), children, Alice A
(22) Paper Sorter, all born in Rossendale, Herbert
(17) Hairdresser Assistant, born in Manchester,
Elizabeth (14) Stocking Knitter, born in Bacup,
Samuel R (13), James G (10) and Margaret J (8) al
born in Southport.
1913 NW Counties of England - George William
Taylor & Son, Tailors.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - George William Taylor
& Son, Tailors.
1950s – Top storey removed.
Later it became the GPO Sorting Office until 1994
1995 – Alternative Health Centre.
2011 – Rachels Friends, Hair & Beauty Salon
2012 - Booth King Partnership, consulting Civil &
Structural Engineers.
2016
9d Tollgate House, Bridge Street. Built 1882.
1891 Census – 9d Bridge St. James H Rolke
Bank Manager, born in Scotland. His wife Sarah
(32) and daughter Rhoda M (3), both born in
Rochdale. Marjorie B Pearson (21) Servant
Preston.
9e Tollgate House, Bridge Street. Built 1882.
1924 Post office — J. E. Chance, Subpostmaster. It
was part of the GPO Sorting Office.
1950s – Top storey removed.
1994 - Coffee Shop.
Rumble Tums - Coffee Shop.
Present - Cultured Bean - a family run café.
They also owned The Cultured Bean Store at 64
Bridge Street, selling gourmet coffee, tea and
chocolate. It has since closed.
1844-48 OS Map. Just fields from St. Paul's Church
9e Bridge Street
Built 1882.
Richard H Dearden, Hairdresser
9c Bridge St. Richard H Dearden (43),
Hairdresser, his wife, Mary (45), children, Alice A
(22) Paper Sorter, all born in Rossendale, Herbert
(17) Hairdresser Assistant, born in Manchester,
Elizabeth (14) Stocking Knitter, born in Bacup,
Samuel R (13), James G (10) and Margaret J (8) all
George William
George William Taylor
Later it became the GPO Sorting Office until 1994.
Hair & Beauty Salon.
Booth King Partnership, consulting Civil &
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1916 invoice –
Built 1882.
9d Bridge St. James H Rolke (35)
Bank Manager, born in Scotland. His wife Sarah
both born in
Rochdale. Marjorie B Pearson (21) Servant, born in
2011
Built 1882.
J. E. Chance, Subpostmaster. It
a family run café.
They also owned The Cultured Bean Store at 64
gourmet coffee, tea and
St. Paul's Church to the Railway.
Bridge Street
9c Bridge Street
2012 2011
11 & 13
The Station Hotel was a yard where Squire
Haworth (Grocer, 15/17 Bridge Street)
one corner was a stable. The hotel was built by
Thomas Pickup (“Tommy Saddler”), the room at
the corner of Garden Street being used by him as a
saddler’s shop.
1871 Census – Thomas Pickup, Beerseller.
1880 Barrett's Dir. - Thomas Pickup, B
1881 Census - Elisa Pickup, widow (37) Innkeeper
born in Shropshire. Daughter Ellen (20), born in
Edenfield. Niece Lizzie Houlston (22), Inn
Assistant, born in Salop. Son Edward Pickup (14),
born in Ramsbottom. Boarder, Arthur Thornton
(25), Professional Cricketer, born in Wilsden,
Yorkshire.
1883 Barrett's Directory - Mrs Elisa Pickup, Beer
House, Station Hotel.
1888 Slater's Directory –
No 11, Elisa Pickup, Beerseller.
No 13, Edmund Pickup, Butcher
1891 Census - 11 & 13 Bridge Street, Robert
Hibbert (44) Cotton Mill Roller Coverer, born in
Shuttleworth. His wife Amelia (37) born in
Rawtenstall. Their children Annie (6) and john (3)
born in Shuttleworth and George (4 months) born
in Ramsbottom. Roberts sister Mary Parkinson
(28) Cotton weaver born in Shuttleworth.
1908 – Station Hotel, Proprietor Peter Bretherton
1913 NW Counties of England Directories
Bretherton, proprietor, Station Hotel.
1924 Kelly's Lancashire Directory - John W. Dale,
Beerseller
1939 OS Map shows this building as a public house.
1955 - The Station Hotel.
1980's - Wilson's Betting Shop
1985 – Mick Dines (Bookmakers).
2011 - Totesport (Bookmakers).
Present - Bet Fred.
1844-48 OS Map shows just fields from
& 13 Bridge Street
The Station Hotel was a yard where Squire
(Grocer, 15/17 Bridge Street) kept pigs. In
one corner was a stable. The hotel was built by
Thomas Pickup (“Tommy Saddler”), the room at
the corner of Garden Street being used by him as a
eller.
Thomas Pickup, Beerhouse.
widow (37) Innkeeper
Daughter Ellen (20), born in
Edenfield. Niece Lizzie Houlston (22), Inn
Assistant, born in Salop. Son Edward Pickup (14),
born in Ramsbottom. Boarder, Arthur Thornton
(25), Professional Cricketer, born in Wilsden,
Pickup, Beer
eerseller.
No 13, Edmund Pickup, Butcher.
11 & 13 Bridge Street, Robert
Hibbert (44) Cotton Mill Roller Coverer, born in
worth. His wife Amelia (37) born in
Rawtenstall. Their children Annie (6) and john (3)
born in Shuttleworth and George (4 months) born
in Ramsbottom. Roberts sister Mary Parkinson
(28) Cotton weaver born in Shuttleworth.
Proprietor Peter Bretherton.
Directories - Peter
Bretherton, proprietor, Station Hotel.
John W. Dale,
ap shows this building as a public house.
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1st
May 1961 - High Street betting shops were
legalised.
1966 Fred and Peter Done bet on England winning
the world cup. The winnings financed the first
Done Bookmakers a single shop in Ordsall, Salford
in 1967.
1972 Tote opened its first High Street shop.
2004 Done Bookmakers became BetFred.
2011
from St. Paul's Church to the Railway line.
Bridge Street
High Street betting shops were
1966 Fred and Peter Done bet on England winning
ld cup. The winnings financed the first
Done Bookmakers a single shop in Ordsall, Salford
1972 Tote opened its first High Street shop.
2004 Done Bookmakers became BetFred.
15-17
1844-48 OS Map shows just fields from
Church to the Railway line. 1850 Heap Directory - Squire Howarth
Grocers. They kept their pigs in the yard at the back of
11 Bridge Street.
1853 Whellan Dir. – Squire Howarth, Shopkeeper
1861 Census – Squire Howarth (43) Grocer
Edgeworth, Lancashire. His wife Ellen (45)
Haslingden and their nephew Thomas Worsley (15)
Shop Boy, born in Haslingden.
1871 Worrall's Directory - Ellen Howarth, G
1880 Barrett's Dir. - Mrs Ellen Howarth, G
1883 Barrett's Directory - John Castle
1888 Slater's Directory - John Keenaghan, Wine
Merchant & Tobacconist.
1891 Census - John Keenaghan (46) Insurance Agent,
born in Ireland, his wife Rebecca (36) born in
Manchester. Their children, Pius A (20)
Collector, Mary (9), Frances (7), Rebecca (5), Eleanor
(3), John (2) and Joseph (3 months), all born in
Ramsbottom. Mother, widower, Mary
born in Ireland. Mary Riley (17) General Servant
Domestic, born in Ireland.
1913 NW Counties of England Directory
& Liverpool District Banking Co. Ltd., Bridge Street.
1913 - Ramsbottom Urban District Council Railless
Electric Trolley Bus service opened 14th August 1913
and closed 31st March 1931. They went from the Hare
& Hounds, Holcombe Brook to Ramsbottom
Edenfield. A separate trolley went from
to Ramsbottom Station (1913-1915).
1924 Kelly’s Lancs Dir. - Manchester &
Banking Co. Ltd. Bridge Street, Manager
1935 Manchester & Liverpool District Banking Co. Ltd.
merged with County Bank.
1936 They had merged with the District Bank Ltd.
January 1970 District Bank Ltd merged with
Westminster Bank Ltd & National Provincial Bank Ltd to
become National Westminster Bank Ltd.
2017 NatWest Bank closed October 2017.
2018 Velvet Fashions opened November, already own a
shop at 56-58 Bridge Street.
Manchester & Liverpool District Banking
17 Bridge Streetfrom St. Paul's
Squire Howarth & his wife Ellen,
They kept their pigs in the yard at the back of
Howarth, Shopkeeper.
Squire Howarth (43) Grocer, born in
Edgeworth, Lancashire. His wife Ellen (45), born in
ephew Thomas Worsley (15)
Ellen Howarth, Grocer.
Mrs Ellen Howarth, Grocer.
John Castle, Confectioner.
John Keenaghan, Wine
John Keenaghan (46) Insurance Agent,
cca (36) born in
Pius A (20) Insurance
Rebecca (5), Eleanor
all born in
Mary Keenaghan (63),
General Servant
1913 NW Counties of England Directory - Manchester
., Bridge Street.
rban District Council Railless
14th August 1913
1931. They went from the Hare
, Holcombe Brook to Ramsbottom and on to
arate trolley went from Market Place
Manchester & Liverpool District
Manager – C. T. Booth
District Banking Co. Ltd.
District Bank Ltd. -1st
January 1970 District Bank Ltd merged with
nster Bank Ltd & National Provincial Bank Ltd to
become National Westminster Bank Ltd.
2017 NatWest Bank closed October 2017.
2018 Velvet Fashions opened November, already own a
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District Banking
Detail over the
door 2006
2017
1913 - 1931
Bridge Street
19-25
1994
1990
1916
19 Bridge Street
1880 Barrett's Directory - James Parks, beerhouse.
Railway Hotel, 19 Bridge Street.
1883 Barrett's Directory - James Parks, beerhou
Church Inn, 19 Bridge Street.
1888 Slater's Directory - James Parks, beer retailer.
1891 Census - James Parks (52) Beerseller
Bury. His wife Sarah J Parks (52) born in
Ramsbottom. Their niece Maria Markland
Cotton Weaver, born in Edenfield. Their nephew
Thomas Parks (1), born in Ramsbottom.
2nd
Nov 1900 – Burial of Maria Kay at Emmanuel,
Holcombe. Abode – 19 Bridge Street.
1913 NW Counties of England Directory
C. Preston & Son.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Independent Labour
Party (J. B. Leonard, Sec.)
1844-48 OS Map shows j
25 Bridge Street
1900
All four properties
demolished.
1960s - Police station built.
2010 - Police Station closed to
the public.
2015 - Police Station closed.
2016 - Police Station sold.
2017 – Car Park.
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James Parks, beerhouse.
James Parks, beerhouse,
arks, beer retailer.
James Parks (52) Beerseller, born in
Bury. His wife Sarah J Parks (52) born in
rkland (24)
born in Edenfield. Their nephew
born in Ramsbottom.
Burial of Maria Kay at Emmanuel,
19 Bridge Street.
1913 NW Counties of England Directory - Solicitors,
Independent Labour
48 OS Map shows just fields from St. Paul's Church to the Railway.
25 Bridge Street
1880 Barrett's Directory - Archibald McNichol
and milliner. In 1871 he was at 29 Bridge St.
1883 Barrett's Dir. - Miss Elizabeth B
1888 Slater's Directory - Elizabeth Bo
1891 Census - John Booth (59) Tin Plate Worker
wife Jane Booth (52). Their daughters Annie Boot
(28) Cotton Weaver and Elis
Their sons John W Booth (19) Tin Plate Worker
James H Booth (17) Watchmaker's Appren
daughter Mary A Booth (16) Milliner
Ramsbottom.
1903 – Arthur Booth (16 months) was buried on 2
February 1903 at Emmanuel, Holcombe. Abode
Bridge Street.
1906 – John Rostron (3 days) was bu
1906 at Emmanuel, Holcombe. Abode
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory
House Furnisher.
21 Bridge Street
1880 Barrett's Directory – John
Shoe Maker. Home - Crow Lane.
23 Bridge Street
1880 Barrett's Dir – G.H. Whalley
21/23 Bridge Street
1883 Barrett's Dir - G.H. Whalley
1888 Slater's Dir. G.H. Whalley
1891 Census - Unoccupied.
1914 – Advert in Ramsbottom Observer (18/12/1914)
for Wilkinson’s, The People’s Clothi
St.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - J. Wilkinson & Lanc
Tailors. Telephone No 121.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. – Ernest Lancaster, T
Bridge Street
Police station built.
Police Station closed to
Police Station closed.
Police Station sold.
Railway.
Archibald McNichol, draper
and milliner. In 1871 he was at 29 Bridge St.
Miss Elizabeth Booth, milliner.
Elizabeth Booth, milliner.
oth (59) Tin Plate Worker, his
wife Jane Booth (52). Their daughters Annie Booth
and Elisabeth Booth (24) Milliner.
oth (19) Tin Plate Worker and
(17) Watchmaker's Appren. Their
ary A Booth (16) Milliner. All born in
Arthur Booth (16 months) was buried on 2nd
February 1903 at Emmanuel, Holcombe. Abode – 25
John Rostron (3 days) was buried on 5th
March
combe. Abode – 25 Bridge St.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - James Henry Collinge,
John Kenyon, Boot and
Crow Lane.
G.H. Whalley & Co., Ironmongers.
G.H. Whalley & Co., Ironmongers.
G.H. Whalley & Co., Ironmongers.
Unoccupied.
Advert in Ramsbottom Observer (18/12/1914)
for Wilkinson’s, The People’s Clothier, 21-23 Bridge
J. Wilkinson & Lancaster,
Telephone No 121.
Ernest Lancaster, Tailor.
St. Paul’s Church, Bridge Street 1842 – Map shows Crow Trees Farmhouse and garden in Rookery
Field.
1850 - St. Paul’s Church is a stone building (grade II listed) in the Early
English style, erected in 1850 from a design by Mr. I. Holden, at a cost
of £3,500. The site, Crow Trees Farm, and £1,387 towards its erection
being given by the Messrs. Ashton. It consists of chancel, nave,
vestry, north aisle, south porch, organ chamber and a tower with
spire containing 8 bells, hung in 1879 and recast in 1900: the organ
was the gift of W. Grant esq.: memorial windows have been inserted
to Viscount Palmerston, d. 18 October, 1865, W. Grant esq. of
Nuttall, J. Heys esq. and others; and there Is also a marble monument
to J. Killer esq. of Irwell Mount (1862).
1850 – The church was consecrated on 23rd
October 1850.
1850 Heap’s Directory - Rev. Jas. Homby Butcher, Bridge Street,
Ramsbottom.
1853 Whellan’s Directory - Saint Paul's Church, the Rev. James H.
Butcher is the incumbent.
1861 Census – Buckden Cottage, Edenfield, James H Butcher (45)
Incumbent Ramsbottom, born in Lancaster and his wife Mary W
Butcher (28) Clergamens Wife, born in Manchester. Son, James H
Butcher (1) born in Bury. Mary H Robinson (21) House Servant, born in
Wybunbury, Cheshire.
1861 Drake’s Directory - Rev. James Hornby Butcher, Incumbent of St.
Pauls, Ramsbottom.
1866 – An addition to the church, now called the Palmerston aisle, was
made at a cost of £985 and it now contains 783 sittings of which 426
are free.
1871 Worrall’s Dir. - St. Paul's Church, Ramsbottom—Rev. James Hornby Butcher, vicar. Home: Barwood
Mount. “At the eastern end of the north aisle is a memorial window presented by William Grant, Esq., of
Nuttall Hall, in remembrance of that distinguished nobleman and statesman, the late Lord Palmerston.”
1871 – Rev. W.H. Corbould, vicar of St. Paul’s Church from 1871 – 1893 (His death).
1879 – St. Paul’s church has a tower with spire containing 8 bells, hung in 1879.
1880 Barrett’s Directory – Rev. William Henry Corbould, vicar of St. Paul's, 2 Crow Lane.
1881 Census - 2 Crow Lane, Rev. William Henry Corbould, vicar of St. Paul's Church.
1883 Barrett’s Directory - Rev. William Henry Corbould, vicar of St. Paul's, 2 Crow Lane.
1887 – The Vicarage built at 9 Crow Lane. Finally converted into a Police Station in 1937 and demolished
in 1971. In 1981 a Chapel of Rest was built.
1888 Slater’s Directory - Rev. William H. Corbould, The Vicarage, Crow Lane.
1891 Census – 9 Crow Lane, St Paul’s Vicarage. William Henry Corbould (57) Vicar of Ramsbottom, born in
Speenhamland, Berkshire. Niece, Annie M Corbould (25) Housekeeper, born in Ventnor, Isle of Wight.
Jennie Gentles (28) General Domestic Servant, born in Scotland.
Visitor, Henry Higson (39) Curate of Ramsbottom, born in
Manchester. Nephew, James H Godding (32) Ironmonger, born in
Speenhamland, Berkshire.
1893 – Death of Rev. William Henry Corbould, vicar of St. Paul's
Church.
1895 Slater's Directory - Rev. J. J. Lewis M.A. of Keble College,
Oxford, vicar of St. Paul's (held since 1893).
Rev. William Henry Corbould
1889
1889 - Photo taken 24th
September 1889
changeringers rang their first peal of 5,040 changes.
1900 – The 8 bells are recast.
1901 Census – 9 Crow Lane, Rev John J Lewis,
Church.
1923 –Rev. Henry T. R. Briggs, vicar of St. Paul's
See photo.
1924 Kelly’s Directory - Rev. Henry T. R. Briggs,
(held since 1923), The Vicarage, Crow Lane.
1930’s – Rev. Wilson, St. Paul’s Church.
1938 - A war memorial garden was created adjacent to the
main thoroughfare of Bridge Street, set within the church
yard of the Church of St Paul.
1950 - A war memorial (Grade 2 listed)
the memorial garden. The memorial is prominently situat
facing out onto Bridge Street. It was unveiled on 12
November 1950 to commemorate the local servicemen who
fell during both the First and Second World Wars. The
design of the memorial is based upon that of Sir Reginald
Blomfield’s ‘Cross of Sacrifice’ designed in 1918 for the Imperial War Graves
Commission (now the Commonwealth War Graves Commission), but differs in
detail.
The inscription on the south elevation is painted black and reads:
DISTRICT OF RAMSBOTTOM TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE T
IN THE TWO WORLD WARS 1914-1918 1939
are un-adorned. Reputedly, a roll of honour is buried in a casket beneath the
memorial.
1981 – St Paul’s was united with St John’s Shuttleworth, as St John and St Paul,
Ramsbottom, both churches being retained for worship, by Order
13th
April (London Gazette, 16th
April 1981)
2000 - While the memorial was receiving a partial refurbishment by Bury
Metropolitan Council, an additional inscription was added to the
THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
COUNTRY”
2013 – The first Annual Jigsaw Festival
between Edenfield Parish Church and St Paul’s Church in
Ramsbottom and in association with Gibsons, UK jig
manufacturer, with all proceeds going towards the upkeep of the
two churches.
2020 – New addition to the war memorial
names of over 500 service personnel, from the old Urban District of
Ramsbottom, who gave their lives for their
of WW1.
1889 when the Church’s
changeringers rang their first peal of 5,040 changes.
w Lane, Rev John J Lewis, vicar of St. Paul's
Rev. Henry T. R. Briggs, vicar of St. Paul's Church 1923-1925.
Rev. Henry T. R. Briggs, vicar of St. Paul's
, The Vicarage, Crow Lane.
Wilson, St. Paul’s Church.
war memorial garden was created adjacent to the
thoroughfare of Bridge Street, set within the church
(Grade 2 listed) was finally erected in
the memorial garden. The memorial is prominently situated
facing out onto Bridge Street. It was unveiled on 12th
November 1950 to commemorate the local servicemen who
fell during both the First and Second World Wars. The
design of the memorial is based upon that of Sir Reginald
designed in 1918 for the Imperial War Graves
Commission (now the Commonwealth War Graves Commission), but differs in
The inscription on the south elevation is painted black and reads: “URBAN
RICT OF RAMSBOTTOM TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
1918 1939–1945”. The rear and side elevations
adorned. Reputedly, a roll of honour is buried in a casket beneath the
St Paul’s was united with St John’s Shuttleworth, as St John and St Paul,
sbottom, both churches being retained for worship, by Order in Council ,
April 1981)
hile the memorial was receiving a partial refurbishment by Bury
Metropolitan Council, an additional inscription was added to the lower step. “TO
THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR
The first Annual Jigsaw Festival. This is a joint venture
between Edenfield Parish Church and St Paul’s Church in
Ramsbottom and in association with Gibsons, UK jigsaw
manufacturer, with all proceeds going towards the upkeep of the
New addition to the war memorial erected, with engraved
names of over 500 service personnel, from the old Urban District of
Ramsbottom, who gave their lives for their country since the start
Changeringers
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. The rear and side elevations
“TO
Changeringers – 2/9/1889
27-29
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.
1930s Williams
& Glyn Bank
27 Bridge Street
1880 Barrett's Dir. - Gerson Dold, Watch
Maker.
1881 German born brothers Gerson & Albert Dold
ran their Watch/Clock making business here.
1883 Barrett's Directory – Gerson Dold, Watch and
Clock maker,
1888 Slater's Dir. - No 27, Philip Whyman, G
1888 Slater's Directory - No 27a, Ellen Westwell,
Fried Fish dealer
1891 Census - No 27, William Walmsley (27) Draper,
his wife Margaret A (25), daughter Ada
Haslingden and their daughter Irena F
Ramsbottom.
1891 Census - No 27a, John Malelan (49) Cotton
Sizer, born in Ramsbottom, his wife Mary (57)
in Haslingden, son George (19) Cotton W
in Ramsbottom, Mary A (16) Cotton W
Stubbins and a boarder Maggie House (23) Cotton
Bobbin Winder, born in Ramsbottom.
1913 NW Counties of England Dir. - No 27 William
Walmsley, Draper
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Nos 27 & 29, W.
Walmsley & Co. Drapers.
Williams & Glyns Bank Ltd before being taken over
by Royal Bank of Scotland.
2019 - Royal Bank of Scotland, closed.
2020 – Refurbishment of premises into a b
on the top two floors.
29 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.
1900
1990s
atch & Clock
Gerson & Albert Dold
lock making business here.
Gerson Dold, Watch and
No 27, Philip Whyman, Grocer.
No 27a, Ellen Westwell,
No 27, William Walmsley (27) Draper,
his wife Margaret A (25), daughter Ada, all born in
Haslingden and their daughter Irena F L (1) born in
27a, John Malelan (49) Cotton
izer, born in Ramsbottom, his wife Mary (57), born
en, son George (19) Cotton Weaver, born
Ramsbottom, Mary A (16) Cotton Winder, born in
House (23) Cotton
born in Ramsbottom.
No 27 William
& 29, W.
Bank Ltd before being taken over
.
Refurbishment of premises into a bar & a flat
29 Bridge Street
1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire
McNicol, Linen Draper, Bridge Street.
before 1851. By 1880 he had moved to 25 Bridge St.
1861 Census – Archibald McNichol (49) born in
Scotland, Draper, his wife, Mary (50) born in
Haslingden. Their children, Pretina (23) Milliner,
Sarah (16) Scholar, Archibald (14) Scholar and
Edward (10) Scholar, all born in Ramsbottom.
1871 Worrall’s Dir. – Archibald McNichol, Draper.
1880 Barrett's Dir. – Thomas Sherburne, Grocer.
1883 Barrett's Dir. – Thom
1888 Slater's Dir. - Thomas Sherburne, Shopkeeper
1891 Census – John Ashworth (54) Grocer, born in
Harwood. His wife Mary (53) born in Tottington.
Their son Robert (18) Cotton W
2020 – Change into a Restaurant
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.
Lancashire – Archibald
McNicol, Linen Draper, Bridge Street. He was here
By 1880 he had moved to 25 Bridge St.
Archibald McNichol (49) born in
Scotland, Draper, his wife, Mary (50) born in
Their children, Pretina (23) Milliner,
Sarah (16) Scholar, Archibald (14) Scholar and
Edward (10) Scholar, all born in Ramsbottom.
Archibald McNichol, Draper.
Thomas Sherburne, Grocer.
Thomas Sherburne, Grocer.
Thomas Sherburne, Shopkeeper
John Ashworth (54) Grocer, born in
Harwood. His wife Mary (53) born in Tottington.
t (18) Cotton Weaver, born in USA.
a Restaurant over two floors.
31
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.
This has been a butcher’s shop since before 1861
1861 Census – John Smith (33) Butcher born in
Awks Harlane, Lancashire. His wife Elizabeth (33)
born in Nuttall Lane. Their daughter Alice (6), son
William (4) and daughter Elizabeth A (8 months),
all born in Ramsbottom. Samuel Hill (13)
Apprentice Butcher, born in Tyldesley, Lancashire.
1871 Worrall’s Dir, – John Smith, Butcher, 31
Bridge Street.
1880 Barrett's Dir. - James Greenwood, B
and at Bolton Road.
1883 Barrett's Dir. - James Greenwood, B
1888 Slater's Dir. - James Greenwood, B
1891 Census - Edward Greenwood (21), B
wife Harriet (21) Dressmaker, both born in
Tottington and their son James (7 months) born in
Ramsbottom.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Edward Hill
Greenwood, Butcher.
1955 - Harold Walmsley, Butcher. He bought the
business in 1947. There was living accommodation
at the shop, accessed at the rear, by means of a
gate at the side of No35.
Present - Walmsleys Butchers.
1996
31 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.
butcher’s shop since before 1861
utcher born in
Awks Harlane, Lancashire. His wife Elizabeth (33)
born in Nuttall Lane. Their daughter Alice (6), son
William (4) and daughter Elizabeth A (8 months),
Samuel Hill (13)
Apprentice Butcher, born in Tyldesley, Lancashire.
John Smith, Butcher, 31
James Greenwood, Butcher
James Greenwood, Butcher.
James Greenwood, Butcher.
Edward Greenwood (21), Butcher,
wife Harriet (21) Dressmaker, both born in
Tottington and their son James (7 months) born in
Edward Hill
utcher. He bought the
business in 1947. There was living accommodation
at the shop, accessed at the rear, by means of a
1980s
1990s
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.
1990s
33
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.
1853 Whellan’s Directory – Noah Walsh,
Hairdresser, Ramsbottom.
1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – Noah Welsh,
Hairdressers, Bridge Street.
1861 Census – Toy Shop, Noah Walsh (44) Barber
Hairdresser, his wife Mary Anne (43) their sons Lot
(22) Labourer Print Works and John (5). Noah’s
brother Richard Walsh (41) Carter, all born in
Ramsbottom.
1871 Worrall’s Directory - Noah Walsh,
1871 Worrall's Directory - Lot Walsh, B
1880 Barrett's Directory – Francis Smith, Tea dealer.
1883 Barrett's Directory - John Pickup, clog and
shoe maker, home in Ramsbottom Lane.
1888 Slater's Dir. - James Whittaker, Tripe S
1891 Census - James Whittaker (45) T
wife Susannah (44), sons Tom (16) Butchers
Assistant, Levi (12), Fred (10), daught
and Florence M (4) all born in Ramsbottom. Theres
Heywood (17) General Servant Domestic born in
Staleybridge.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Kay Monks, Tripe D
1977 - Barbara’s Boutique
Niche, antique furniture
2017 - Olchons Gallery, Independent Art Gallery.
1995
33 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.
Noah Walsh,
Noah Welsh,
Toy Shop, Noah Walsh (44) Barber
Hairdresser, his wife Mary Anne (43) their sons Lot
and John (5). Noah’s
brother Richard Walsh (41) Carter, all born in
Noah Walsh, Barber.
, Billposter.
Francis Smith, Tea dealer.
John Pickup, clog and
om Lane.
James Whittaker, Tripe Seller.
James Whittaker (45) Tripe Dresser,
usannah (44), sons Tom (16) Butchers
aughters Alice (8)
and Florence M (4) all born in Ramsbottom. Theresa
omestic born in
Kay Monks, Tripe Dresser.
dependent Art Gallery.
1980s
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1990s
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.
35
1861 Census – Roger Tattersall (48) Greengrocer,
born in Blackburn. His wife Mary (47), born in
Haslingden. Their daughters Ellen (23), Jane (20),
Elizabeth (18) & Amanda E (13) all Cotton Weavers.
Their sons John (7) & Henry (5) both Scholars. All
the children born in Ramsbottom.
1871 Worrall’s Directory – Edward B McNicol
Greengrocer, 35 Bridge Street.
1880 Barrett's Directory – William Walsh
and Greengrocers.
1883 Barrett's Directory - Wright Unsworth,
Greengrocers & Fishmonger.
1888 Slater's Directory - Wright Unsworth,
Fishmonger.
1891 Census - John Parkinson (23) Fruiterer
Fishmonger, his wife Mary A. (23), daughter Rachel
A. (5 months), and brother in law James A Jackson
(15) Fruiterer Assistant, all born in Ramsbottom.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - William Boardman,
Fried Fish Dealer.
1930s – Mrs Bridghouse – Fish & Chips.
1955 - E. Suddell, Optician.
1979 - Yates & Suddell, Opticians.
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.
2018
2006
35 Bridge Street
Tattersall (48) Greengrocer,
born in Blackburn. His wife Mary (47), born in
Haslingden. Their daughters Ellen (23), Jane (20),
Amanda E (13) all Cotton Weavers.
Henry (5) both Scholars. All
Edward B McNicol,
William Walsh, Fruiterer
Wright Unsworth,
Wright Unsworth,
n Parkinson (23) Fruiterer &
ishmonger, his wife Mary A. (23), daughter Rachel
, and brother in law James A Jackson
(15) Fruiterer Assistant, all born in Ramsbottom.
William Boardman,
Fish & Chips.
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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
1990s
1995
2006
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.
37
1833 - Built in Bridge Street at a cost of £250 and
enlarged in 1852 at a cost of £240.
1838 Pigot Directory – David Barr, Day School, Water
Street, Ramsbottom.
1841 Pigot & Slater’s Directory – David Barr, Day School,
Water Street, Ramsbottom.
1853 Whellan Dir. - Primitive Methodist, Ramsbottom.
1854 Directory of Mid Lancs – Primitive Methodist
Chapel, Bridge St. also used as a Day &
1871 Primitive Methodist Chapel Grant
lease 269 Trustees of Primitive Methodist.
1871 Worrall's Directory - Methodist (
also Edenfield and Irwell Vale.
1880 Barrett’s Dir. - The Primitive Methodist Chapel.
They also have a preaching room in Summerseat.
1883 Barrett’s Dir. - The Primitive Methodist Chapel.
Rev. S.L. George lived in Buchanan Street
1888 Slater's Directory - The Primitive Methodist Chapel,
also Edenfield, Irwell Vale & Hardsough.
The frontage was altered in late 19th century when the
building was converted to The Industrial & Provident
Society, Furniture & Grocery Dept.
1980s - The Job Centre.
Present - Memories Antiques.
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.
2016
1980s
37 Bridge Street
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at a cost of £250 and
David Barr, Day School, Water
David Barr, Day School,
mitive Methodist, Ramsbottom.
Primitive Methodist
& Sunday School.
rant Lawson Estate
Trustees of Primitive Methodist.
Methodist (Primitive) Chapel,
The Primitive Methodist Chapel.
They also have a preaching room in Summerseat.
The Primitive Methodist Chapel.
n Buchanan Street.
The Primitive Methodist Chapel,
also Edenfield, Irwell Vale & Hardsough.
The frontage was altered in late 19th century when the
Industrial & Provident
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 – A parade on Bridge Street
1988
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.
A parade on Bridge Street
39
and
37 Bridge Street
1850s & 60s, there was a beer house on the site, It
was called the Dyers Arms, kept by the Dewhursts.
1861 Census (No 37) – John Dewhurst (54) Beer
seller, his wife Deborah (48), their daughters Alice
(20), Catherine (18), Mary (17), Helen (15) and
Nanny (14) all Cotton Weavers, son John (12)
Cotton Mill Doffer, daughters Jane (8) and Deborah
(6) all born in Tottington. A lodger, James Gorton
(24) Cotton Spinner, born in Blackburn.
1871 Worrall's Directory - Ainsworth Dearden,
Beerseller, 37 Bridge Street
1880 Barrett's Directory - James Barrett,
beerhouse - The Royal Oak, 37 Bridge S
1883 Barrett's Directory - James Barrett,
beerhouse - The Royal Oak, 37 Bridge Street.
1888 Slater’s Trade Directory – 37 Bridge Street
Bridget Barrett, Beer Retailer.
1891 Census - 37 Bridge Street, Henry Merchant
(29) Tailor, born in Calcutta, India, his wife
Elizabeth (34) born in Rawtenstall and their
daughter Mary E (3) born in Ramsbottom.
1891 Census - Bridget Barrett, widow (47),
beerseller, born in Ireland.
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.
39 Bridge Street
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60s, there was a beer house on the site, It
, kept by the Dewhursts.
John Dewhurst (54) Beer
seller, his wife Deborah (48), their daughters Alice
ine (18), Mary (17), Helen (15) and
l Cotton Weavers, son John (12)
Cotton Mill Doffer, daughters Jane (8) and Deborah
James Gorton
born in Blackburn.
Ainsworth Dearden,
James Barrett,
The Royal Oak, 37 Bridge Street.
James Barrett,
The Royal Oak, 37 Bridge Street.
Bridge Street -
37 Bridge Street, Henry Merchant
born in Calcutta, India, his wife
Elizabeth (34) born in Rawtenstall and their
daughter Mary E (3) born in Ramsbottom.
tt, widow (47),
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.
1920
39 Bridge Street
1861 Census (N0 39) – Confectioners Shop
Barton (34) Block Printer, born in Burnley
Catherine (38) Yeast Dealer
Stepdaughters Catherine Curran (16) and Mary Curran
(7). Daughter Teresa Barton (1) all born in
Ramsbottom. Lodger, Catherine Cook (73) widow,
born in Ireland.
4th
Nov 1868 – Mary Jane Curran (15) was buried at
Emmanual Church, Holcombe
1871 Worrall’s Dir. – Catherine Curran, Yeast Dealer.
1880 Barrett's Directory – Mrs Matilda Haslam,
Milliner & Dressmaker and
Machine Agent, both at 39 Bridge Street.
1883 Barrett's Directory – Mrs Matilda Haslam,
Sewing Machine Agent & Yeast Dealer.
1888 Slater’s Trade Dir. – Matilda
confectioner.
1891 Census – 39 Bridge Street,
Egg Dealer, born in Haslingden
born in Summerseat.
37 & 39 Bridge Street
Built after 1897 by The Bury Brewery Company on the
site of an existing beerhouse.
George Street, Bury 1861-1949.
Bridge Street and called The Royal Oak. It was later
extended into the shop next door at No:39.
1913 NW Counties of Engla
1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - James Howarth,
1949 Thwaites & Co acquired Bury Brewery Co.
Name changed to The Oaks, 39 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.
c1900
Confectioners Shop, James
born in Burnley. His wife
Catherine (38) Yeast Dealer, born in Ireland.
Stepdaughters Catherine Curran (16) and Mary Curran
Barton (1) all born in
Catherine Cook (73) widow,
Mary Jane Curran (15) was buried at
manual Church, Holcombe. Abode - Bridge Street.
Catherine Curran, Yeast Dealer.
Mrs Matilda Haslam,
Milliner & Dressmaker and William Haslam, Sewing
, both at 39 Bridge Street.
Mrs Matilda Haslam,
Yeast Dealer.
Matilda Scholes,
39 Bridge Street, William Scholes (60)
born in Haslingden & his wife Matilda (61)
1897 by The Bury Brewery Company on the
of an existing beerhouse. Bury Brewery Co.,
1949. Originally No: 37
Bridge Street and called The Royal Oak. It was later
extended into the shop next door at No:39.
1913 NW Counties of England Directory - Royal Oak.
James Howarth, Beer retailer.
Thwaites & Co acquired Bury Brewery Co.
Name changed to The Oaks, 39 Bridge Street.
41
1861 Census – John Mawdsley (33) Cotton weaver and
his wife Ann (32) both born in Walmsley. Their son
John (11) scholar, daughter Ann (3), son
and Thomas (3) all born in Bury. Johns sister
Mawdsley (25) Dressmaker, born in Walmsley.
A few premises in Bridge Street started as houses and
then became shops.
1871 Worrall’s Directory - John Mawdsley, Boot and
Shoemaker, 41 Bridge Street.
1883 Barrett's Directory - John Mawdsley, Boot and
Shoemaker.
1888 Slater's Dir. - John Mawdesley, B
1891 Census - John Mawdesley (64) Boot and
Shoemaker, born in Shuttleworth, Wife
in Ramsbottom, Daughters Annie Mawdesley (33) Print
Works Sewer, born in Bury and Mary J Mawdesley (24)
Bleach Works Hand, born in Ramsbottom.
1897 Advert from Stephens & MacKintosh Business
Street Map of Ramsbottom – L Heap, Pianoforte
Dealer.
1924 Kelly’s Lancs Dir. - Arthur Hewitt, Boot M
1980s - Sweet shop.
1991/94 - Jackets. Run by Ruth Ashburner and Dennis Isherwood.
Early 1990s it was a sweet shop.
1995 - Sue Ryder Charity Shop.
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 term "fire plug" dates from the early 1800s,
when water mains were made from wood.
Firefighters used the bucket brigade or hand
pumping systems to get the water to extinguish fires.
They had to dig a hole in the main, in order to
retrieve water. The firefighters would pass buckets
of water from the hole along a line of firefighters to
help get water to the fire. The term “fire plugs”
began to be used, since the newly dug holes had to
be plugged up after the fire call.
41 Bridge Street
John Mawdsley (33) Cotton weaver and
his wife Ann (32) both born in Walmsley. Their son
John (11) scholar, daughter Ann (3), sons Samuel (1)
all born in Bury. Johns sister Sarah
Mawdsley (25) Dressmaker, born in Walmsley.
ew premises in Bridge Street started as houses and
John Mawdsley, Boot and
John Mawdsley, Boot and
John Mawdesley, Bootmaker
John Mawdesley (64) Boot and
hoemaker, born in Shuttleworth, Wife, Ann (64) born
Daughters Annie Mawdesley (33) Print
Bury and Mary J Mawdesley (24)
born in Ramsbottom.
from Stephens & MacKintosh Business
L Heap, Pianoforte
Arthur Hewitt, Boot Maker.
Jackets. Run by Ruth Ashburner and Dennis
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Millennium
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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.
1995
The term "fire plug" dates from the early 1800s,
when water mains were made from wood.
Firefighters used the bucket brigade or hand
pumping systems to get the water to extinguish fires.
They had to dig a hole in the main, in order to
refighters would pass buckets
of water from the hole along a line of firefighters to
help get water to the fire. The term “fire plugs”
began to be used, since the newly dug holes had to
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.
1897
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43
1850 Heap Directory – Emmanuel Brierley, Butcher &
Greengrocer, Ramsbottom.
1853 Whellan’s Directory – Manuel? Brierley, Butcher,
Ramsbottom.
1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – Emanuel Brierley, Butcher,
Bridge Street.
1858 James Brierley (Infant) son of Emm
Brierley was buried at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe on the 14
April 1858. Abode – Bridge Street.
1861 Census – Emmanual Brierley (42) Greengrocer, his wife
Margaret (39) both born in Tottington.
(9), Alice (7), son Robert (5) and daughter Harriet (2) all born in
Ramsbottom. Lodgers Charles Fearn (50) Agricultural Labourer
born in Derbyshire. Robert Duxbury (26), William Duxbury (20)
and James Spencer (25) all Cotton Weavers
1871 Worrall's Directory – Emmanual Brierley, G
Bridge Street.
1880 Barrett's Dir - Emmanual Brierley, Fruiterer
1881 – Burial of Emmanuel Brierley (60) on the 30
at Emmanuel, Holcombe. Abode - Ramsbottom.
1883 Barrett's Directory - Mrs Margaret Brierley, Fruiterer and
Greengrocer, 43 Bridge Street.
1888 Slater's Directory - Margaret Brierley, F
1890 – Burial of Margaret Brierley (64) on the 17
at Emmanuel, Holcombe. Abode - Bridge Street.
1891 Census - Tom Brierley, widow (27) G
nephew William H Nuttall (15) Greengrocer's A
born in Ramsbottom.
1913 NW Counties of England Directory
Fruiterer and Greengrocer.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - John Greenhalgh, Fruiterer.
No 166
1955 - M. Dingwall, Greengrocer.
2017 Weale and Hitchen, Estate Agent, moved to
2017 - Grape to Grain, Wine Merchants, Beer Cellars and Cheese
Emporium.
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.
43 Bridge Street
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anuel Brierley, Butcher &
Manuel? Brierley, Butcher,
Emanuel Brierley, Butcher,
mes Brierley (Infant) son of Emmanuel & Margaret
rierley was buried at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe on the 14th
Emmanual Brierley (42) Greengrocer, his wife
Margaret (39) both born in Tottington. Their daughters Mary
(9), Alice (7), son Robert (5) and daughter Harriet (2) all born in
Lodgers Charles Fearn (50) Agricultural Labourer
. Robert Duxbury (26), William Duxbury (20)
and James Spencer (25) all Cotton Weavers born in Colne.
Emmanual Brierley, Greengrocer, 43
Emmanual Brierley, Fruiterer & Greengrocer.
Burial of Emmanuel Brierley (60) on the 30th
March 1881
Ramsbottom.
Mrs Margaret Brierley, Fruiterer and
Margaret Brierley, Fishmonger.
Burial of Margaret Brierley (64) on the 17th
March 1890
Bridge Street.
(27) Greengrocer and his
nephew William H Nuttall (15) Greengrocer's Assistant both
1913 NW Counties of England Directory - J. C. Parkinson,
John Greenhalgh, Fruiterer. Telephone
tchen, Estate Agent, moved to 16 Bolton St.
Wine Merchants, Beer Cellars and Cheese
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
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.
1850s - Roger Hamer, Blacksmith at Nuttall Mill.
1861 Census – Bridge Street, Elsie Hamer, widow (42).
children, John (23) Blacksmith, James (19) Cotton Weaver,
Edwin G (16) Cotton Weaver, Alice (15) Cotton Weaver, Emma
(10) Cotton Weaver, Roger (9) Scholar, Eliza J (6) Scholar and
Thomas (2) all born in Tottington.
2nd
Sept 1865 – Baptism of George He
Church, Holcombe, Son of Henry and Amelia Coulthurst, Butcher
of Bridge Street.
3rd
Nov 1867 – Baptism of John Coulthurst at Emmanuel Church,
Holcombe, Son of Henry and Amelia Coulthurst, Butcher of Bridge
Street.
1871 Worrall's Dir. - Henry Coulthurst, B
1880 Barrett's Dir. - Henry Coulthurst, B
1883 Barrett's Dir. - Henry Coulthurst, B
1887 Henry Coulthurst (50) was buried at Emmanuel
Holcombe on 30th
December 1887.
1888 Slater's Directory - James Haworth, B
1891 Census - James Haworth (31), Butcher, born in Stockport,
Cheshire. His wife Susan Haworth (27) and their niece Ellen V
Francis (3), both born in Ramsbottom.
1903 James Haworth (42) was buried at Emmanuel
Holcombe on the 24th
August. Abode 45 Bridge Street
1917 - J. Kay, Butcher. (Date from invoice)
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - Thomas Schofield, Butcher
1929 - Tom Schofield, Family Butcher.
1955 - T. Schofield, Butcher.
1986 – Chiropody Surgery.
1990 – Planning permission for new shop front approved.
2013 - The Spectacle Studio, Opticians.
Spex Express, Opticians.
2016 - Love Shoos - Womens Shoes Shop.
2016 - Grind & Tamp, Independent Speciality Coffee Shop.
45 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.
2016
2017
at Nuttall Mill.
Elsie Hamer, widow (42). Her
children, John (23) Blacksmith, James (19) Cotton Weaver,
Edwin G (16) Cotton Weaver, Alice (15) Cotton Weaver, Emma
(10) Cotton Weaver, Roger (9) Scholar, Eliza J (6) Scholar and
Baptism of George Henry Coulthurst at Emmanuel
Church, Holcombe, Son of Henry and Amelia Coulthurst, Butcher
Baptism of John Coulthurst at Emmanuel Church,
Holcombe, Son of Henry and Amelia Coulthurst, Butcher of Bridge
Henry Coulthurst, Butcher, 45 Bridge Street.
Henry Coulthurst, Butcher.
Henry Coulthurst, Butcher.
was buried at Emmanuel Church,
James Haworth, Butcher.
James Haworth (31), Butcher, born in Stockport,
Cheshire. His wife Susan Haworth (27) and their niece Ellen V
both born in Ramsbottom.
1903 James Haworth (42) was buried at Emmanuel Church,
August. Abode 45 Bridge Street.
(Date from invoice)
Thomas Schofield, Butcher
Tom Schofield, Family Butcher.
permission for new shop front approved.
tudio, Opticians.
hop.
p, Independent Speciality Coffee Shop.
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.
Invoice 1917
47
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 S
1883 Barrett's Directory - John Low, G
1886 John Low (65) was buried at Emmanuel
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 D
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
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.
tationer & Fancy Goods Dealer.
lease 271 to Davenport & Davenport.
aintenance.
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
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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.
1980s
2016
1844 OS Map, labels Water Street with buildings both sides..
1850 Heap’s Dir - Thomas Schofield, P
1853 Whellan’s Directory – Thomas Schofield, P
Ramsbottom.
1861 Census - Plumbers Shop, Bridge Street
Plumber & Glazier. His wife Elizabeth (39) and their daughter Alice
(10) scholar, all born in Tottington.
1871 Worrall’s Dir. - Thomas Schofield, P
1880 Barrett's Dir. - Thomas Schofield,
Street. 1883 Barrett's Directory - Richard Schofield, Plumber, Glazier &
Gasfitter, 49 Bridge Street. 1888 Slater's Directory - Richard Schofield, P
1897 Advert from Stephens & MacKintosh Business Street Map of
Ramsbottom – William Booth & Son, Joiners.
1906 – Esther Rostron (64) buried at Emmanuel
on the 9th
January 1906. Abode - 49 Bridge S
1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.
Dressmakers. 1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Abraham Altham
1973 - Tower Press, Printer & Stationers.
1989 - Bailey's Tea Shop carefully restored including a new Victorian
style shop front.
49 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
1989
1970s
labels Water Street with buildings both sides..
Thomas Schofield, Plumber & Glazier, Ramsbottom.
Thomas Schofield, Plumber & Glazier,
Bridge Street – Thomas Schofield (38)
lazier. His wife Elizabeth (39) and their daughter Alice
Thomas Schofield, Plumber & Glazier. Thomas Schofield, Plumber & Glazier, 49 Bridge
Richard Schofield, Plumber, Glazier &
Richard Schofield, Plumber, 49 Bridge Street.
from Stephens & MacKintosh Business Street Map of
Son, Joiners.
Esther Rostron (64) buried at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe
49 Bridge Street. e Dir. – S. Nolan, Milliners &
Abraham Altham Ltd., Grocer, 49 Bridge St. tationers. (See photo)
Bailey's Tea Shop carefully restored including a new Victorian
1897
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
1897
51-53
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.
1990
1861 Census - Drapers Shop, Bridge Street
Calico Printers, his brother William Stead (30) D
Elizabeth (28) all born in Tottington. Thomas Hedley (21) boarder, A
Druggist, born in Whalley.
1864 - Elizabeth lived with her brother William in a cottage next door and in
1864 married a Mr Peter Edward Roberts, the house
joined.
1871 Worrall's Dir - Peter E Roberts, Drapers
1880 Barrett's Dir. - George & Joseph Rogers, D
1883 Barrett's Directory - George & Joseph Rogers, D
Bootmakers, 51-53 Bridge Street and Nuttall Lane.
1888 Slater's Dir. - John R Robinson, D
1888 Slater's Dir. - William S Rogers, B
1897 - Holt Bros, Good Boots & Clogs, 53 & 80 Bridge Street. See a
from Stephens & MacKintosh Business Street Map of Ramsbottom.
1900s - Holt Bros, Boots, Shoes and Clogs
1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.
1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.
Shoemakers, 53 Bridge Street.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. – Mrs Sarah Warburton, Draper
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory – Fred Howarth, B
1930s – Bike Shop, 51 Bridge Street.
1930s - Butchers, 53 Bridge Street.
Monks Record Shop, 53 Bridge St., also had a shop at
1955 - Vic Norman, Electrician, 53 Bridge Street.
1958 – 51 & 53 Bridge St. Grant Lawson
1977 - Pet Shop, 51 Bridge Street.
1979 - My Northern Pets, 51-53 Bridge Street
1987 - Pets and Sports, 51-53 Bridge Street
1991 – Planning permission granted for a Cat Museum.
1993 - Northern Parrots & Northern Pet Centre
1997 - The Pet Shop & Northern Parrots
2000 - My Northern Pets, 51-53 Bridge Street
2017 – Hills Pet Shop, 51-53 Bridge Street
53 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.
1993
1997
, Bridge Street - Joseph Stead (40) Engraver to
his brother William Stead (30) Draper and their sister
n. Thomas Hedley (21) boarder, Assistant
ived with her brother William in a cottage next door and in
1864 married a Mr Peter Edward Roberts, the house and shop were then
Peter E Roberts, Drapers, 51-53 Bridge Street..
George & Joseph Rogers, Drapers, 51-53 Bridge St.
George & Joseph Rogers, Draperies and
53 Bridge Street and Nuttall Lane.
John R Robinson, Draper, 51 Bridge Street..
William S Rogers, Bootmaker, 53 Bridge Street.
Holt Bros, Good Boots & Clogs, 53 & 80 Bridge Street. See advert
siness Street Map of Ramsbottom.
Holt Bros, Boots, Shoes and Clogs, 53 Bridge Street. See advert.
Dir. - T. Moy, Draper, 51 Bridge St.
ounties of England Trade Dir. - Holt Brothers, Boot and
Mrs Sarah Warburton, Draper, 51 Bridge Street.
Fred Howarth, Butcher, 53 Bridge Street.
ge St., also had a shop at 50 Bridge Street.
53 Bridge Street.
wson Estate lease 275 to Victor S Norman
53 Bridge Street.
53 Bridge Street.
Planning permission granted for a Cat Museum.
rn Pet Centre, 51-53 Bridge St.
The Pet Shop & Northern Parrots, 51-53 Bridge Street.
53 Bridge Street.
53 Bridge Street. 1980s
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.
1980s
55
‘
1854 Directory of Mid-Lancashire – Elizabeth Duckworth,
Straw Bonnet Makers, Bridge Street.
1861 Census - Henry Duckworth (43) Waste Dealer, born in
Edenfield and his wife Elizabeth (43) Milliner, born in Dukfold.
Their children, Robert H (6) Scholar &
Ramsbottom. Servant, Ann Edmondson (16)
Chadwick (14) both born in Manchester.
1861 Drake’s Dir. – Elizabeth Duckworth, Milliner, Bridge St.
1871 Worrall’s Directory – Henry Duckworth, Cotton Waste
Dealer, Bridge Street and Calendar Street.
1880 Barrett's Dir - Mrs Elizabeth Duckworth, M
Bridge Street.
In 1871 Abraham Wood, Clockmaker lived with his wife and
children at 57 Stubbins Lane, Ramsbottom.
1881 – Abraham was a widower and had moved to 55 Bridge
St. together with his daughter Margaret E. Wood (
son Abraham (20), also a Watchmaker.
1882 – Abraham Wood married Elizabeth Ann Hill.
1883 Barrett's Dir. - Abraham Wood, Watchmaker &
1888 Slater's Dir. - Edwin Wood, Watchmaker, 55
1891 Census - Abraham Wood, widower (78) Watchmaker.
Daughter Margaret E Wood (34) Cotton Weaver. Son
Abraham (30) Watchmakers Assistant
Ramsbottom. Daughter in law Elizabeth A Wood (
Cheesden, Lancs. Granddaughters, Gert
Wood (5) both born in Ramsbottom.
1891 - Abraham Wood (79) was buried at Emmanuel
Holcombe on the 1st
Dec 1891.
After his father’s death in the autumn of 1891, Abraham
junior carried on the family business at 55 Bridge Street until
well into the 20th century.
1897 Advert – A. Wood, Watchmaker, Jeweller & Optician.
1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.
Watchmaker.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. - Abraham Wood
1955 - T. R. Brocklebank, Fried Fish Dealer.
1958 GLE lease 275 to Tom Russell Brocklebank & Nellie
Brocklebank
Present - Kan's Fish & Chip shop.
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.
55 Bridge Street
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Elizabeth Duckworth,
Waste Dealer, born in
Edenfield and his wife Elizabeth (43) Milliner, born in Dukfold.
Alice J (3) both born in
dmondson (16) and Nurse, Ellen
born in Manchester.
Elizabeth Duckworth, Milliner, Bridge St.
Henry Duckworth, Cotton Waste
Street.
Duckworth, Milliner, 55
lockmaker lived with his wife and
bins Lane, Ramsbottom.
nd had moved to 55 Bridge
s daughter Margaret E. Wood (24) and his
atchmaker.
Abraham Wood married Elizabeth Ann Hill.
Abraham Wood, Watchmaker & Jeweller.
atchmaker, 55 Bridge St.
Abraham Wood, widower (78) Watchmaker.
Daughter Margaret E Wood (34) Cotton Weaver. Son
Abraham (30) Watchmakers Assistant, all born in
Ramsbottom. Daughter in law Elizabeth A Wood (28) born in
. Granddaughters, Gertrude (7) & Nellie
Abraham Wood (79) was buried at Emmanuel Church,
After his father’s death in the autumn of 1891, Abraham
junior carried on the family business at 55 Bridge Street until
A. Wood, Watchmaker, Jeweller & Optician.
f England Trade Dir. – A Wood, Clock &
Abraham Wood, Watchmaker.
ealer.
1958 GLE lease 275 to Tom Russell Brocklebank & Nellie
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.
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.
1897
1980s
56-58
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 Lancashire, their
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
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
ire, their
orter born in
Harry Hartley, Outfitter.
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
& 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
Telephone No 118.
R. Barlow, Clerical, Military and Civilian Tailor
1955 William Barlow, 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,
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).
- William Barlow, Tailors.
R. Barlow, Clerical, Military and Civilian Tailor.
utfitter.
57-59
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.
2 Market Place and 57/59 Bridge Street.
1838 Pigot’s Directory – Samuel Wilson, Shopkeeper,
Water Street, Ramsbottom.
1841 Pigot & Slater’s Directory – Samuel Wilson,
Shopkeeper, Water Street, Ramsbottom.
1861 Census – Draper & Grocers Shop, Market Place.
Samuel Wilson (69) Linen & Woolen Draper & Grocer.
His wife Eliza (59), both born in Ireland. Their children
Peter (28) Grocer, Elizabeth (20) and Samuel (19)
House Joiner all born in Tottington. 2 visitors Alice
Wildman (12) born in Longlong, Yorkshire a
Herod (10) born in Manchester.
1880 Barrett's – 2 - 6 Market Place, Samuel Wilson,
Grocer, Draper, & Tailor. Home - Tanners Farm
1888 Slater's Directory - 2 & 4 Market Place, Frank
Sutcliffe, Grocer.
1891 Census - 2 & 4 Market Place, Frank Sutcli
Grocers Assistant born in Rawtenstall, his wife Emma
Sutcliffe (30) born in Burnley, Lancashire. Their son
Francis H Sutcliffe (5) and their daughter Emma
Sutcliffe (2) both born in Ramsbottom.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Directory - 59 Bridge St.
Dairy Co Ltd, Grocers, managed by Mr McKinley.
1913 Labour Exchange (photo).
1938 Ramsbottom Library on the corner.
Halifax Building Soc and Pages, High Class Butchers
1995 Denise Smiths Lighting Shop, 2 Market Place and
57/59 Bridge Street.
2015 Lolo's Vegan Restaurant and Cocktail B
2018 Bartisserie2, Bistro and Patisserie
2020 – Northern Whisper – bar opens.
59 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.
57 Bridge Street
1871 Worrall's Directory
1880 Barrett's Directory
1883 Barrett's Directory
1888 Slater's Directory
1891 Census - George Taylor (61), widower,
Butcher, born in Stourport, Worcestershire. His
niece, Elizabeth K Copley (24) Housek
in Beetham, Westmorland.
1897 George Taylor (67) was buried at Emmanuel,
Holcombe on 27th
April 1897.
1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir.
Whittaker, Butcher.
1924 Kelly's Lancs Dir. -
1955 – The Vogue Hair Stylist Shop.
1995 Denise Smiths lighting shop
and 57/59 Bridge Street.
1913
1930s
57/59 Bridge Street.
Samuel Wilson, Shopkeeper,
Samuel Wilson,
Shopkeeper, Water Street, Ramsbottom.
Draper & Grocers Shop, Market Place.
Samuel Wilson (69) Linen & Woolen Draper & Grocer.
His wife Eliza (59), both born in Ireland. Their children
Peter (28) Grocer, Elizabeth (20) and Samuel (19)
House Joiner all born in Tottington. 2 visitors Alice
Wildman (12) born in Longlong, Yorkshire and John
6 Market Place, Samuel Wilson,
Tanners Farm.
Market Place, Frank
2 & 4 Market Place, Frank Sutcliffe (30),
Grocers Assistant born in Rawtenstall, his wife Emma
Sutcliffe (30) born in Burnley, Lancashire. Their son
Francis H Sutcliffe (5) and their daughter Emma
Sutcliffe (2) both born in Ramsbottom.
59 Bridge St., Maypole
s, managed by Mr McKinley.
he corner.
Halifax Building Soc and Pages, High Class Butchers.
, 2 Market Place and
taurant and Cocktail Bar.
Bistro and Patisserie. Closed 2019.
bar opens.
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.
l's Directory - George Taylor, Butcher.
t's Directory - George Taylor, Butcher.
t's Directory - George Taylor, Butcher.
8 Slater's Directory - George Taylor, Butcher.
George Taylor (61), widower,
utcher, born in Stourport, Worcestershire. His
beth K Copley (24) Housekeeper, born
in Beetham, Westmorland.
1897 George Taylor (67) was buried at Emmanuel,
April 1897.
1913 NW Counties of England Trade Dir. – Tom
- Tom Whittaker, Butcher.
The Vogue Hair Stylist Shop.
995 Denise Smiths lighting shop, 2 Market Place
and 57/59 Bridge Street.