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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
12
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
14
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
16
1960 Newspaper
advert
16 Bridge Street
Visit the Heritage Gallery,
Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library
Photographs, artifacts and
information on Ramsbottom
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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.
18-20
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
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Photographs, artifacts and
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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.
22-24
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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
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Photographs, artifacts and
information on Ramsbottom
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, 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.
26
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
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Upstairs in Ramsbottom Library
Photographs, artifacts and
information on Ramsbottom
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, 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.
28
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
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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.
30
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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1930s
1940’s Weekend -2017
32
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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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
34
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
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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
36
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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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
38
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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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”.
40-42
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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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”.
44
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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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
46
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
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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”.
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”.
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 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
48
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”.
50
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
52
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.
54
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
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2016
2016
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 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.
60
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.
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)
62
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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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
64
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
66
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
68
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.
70
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.
72
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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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
74
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.
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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.
76
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
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.
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