Clitheroc Afh'criiscr mid Times, Triday, 'January 6, i967


LOOKING THROUGH A WHALLEY WINDOW


TAKE YOUR CAMERA ON HOLIDAY


THE ever-increasing tempo of. our way of life is seldom seen to better advantage than at the present, when, immedi­ ately following Christmas, we are faced with all sorts of colourful exhortations invit­ ing us to prepare for the summer holidays, when once again we shall get away from it all. Just as we tind at Easter


that preparation is being made for Christmas, so at this season we tire over­ whelmed with invitations to sample the exolie climes, the glorious beaches and glam­ ourous entertainments at


to necessary by a machine which hag certainly taken over


home and abroad. Such is the —ay of life made


the controls of reason. However, wc must admit it


Is good psychological stuff, for what better way of ignoring the rain beating on the window or the snow and slush filling the road, than revelling in this golden fairy wonderland'.’


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Bulgaria, or do you intend spending your leisure time at


vcm intend flyng to sunny climes — to Italy, Spain or


What are your plans? Do


some expensive camera equip­ ment, you will not be so am- titious in regard io travel, and be content to seek out new cornerss and pleasures in our own territory.


or near home? Perhaps, after investing in


It all of course depends on what you are looking for, and


it does not follow that the dis­ tance travelled is any indi­ cation of success. The sun worshipper may


be satisfied with the beaches, the lover of thrills with the bull fight and the orni­ thologist with a trip to Iceland. But to many, the old staid,


much to oiler in the way of beauty, variety and . exciting adventure. Even on our very own hunt­


reliable body of enthusiasts— these British Isles still have


ing ground there is a host of things to keep one busy for a long time. For, come to think of it, I


have known people spend the better part of a week photo­ graphing a bird. Then mention of this inevit­


eagles successfully reared young


last season. Unfortunately, the eagle I


know has lind two rather dis­ appointing seasons. But per­ haps the eagles will return in


pression that eagles are fairly common and well distributed. This, however, is far from the truth, as correspondence from a representative of the Scottish Ornithological Society empha­


11)67. All this may give the im­


sised. in fact this person, who is


ably leads me to the most inter­ esting guest of oil, which is the ultimate and most gratifying achievement of nature—photo­ graphing the golden eagle. Of all tlie holidays or expe­


ditious I have undertaken, none can be more fulfilling than that of finding and photo­ graphing this magnificent


creature. EXERTION


the coming season to revisiting the place whore a few years


I look forward once again in


ago in the Highlands I suc­ ceeded in getting ihe pictures I so desired. It is a holiduv 1 can recom­


mend for the young and not su young, as the ancillary


pleasures ■ fully compensate for any exertion undertaken. A rare, and belated letter


from a crofter friend has once more stimulated enthusiasm,


for once again he informs me of two eyries in the which the


JANUARY


comment oil the observations of several readers who. last year, having spent a holiday in Scotland came to me with the news intended to create an impression that the eagle is very plentiful Tlie number of birds they


in a far better position Ilian I for locating such things, asks me for details regard­ ing nesting sites in the Western Highlands. This again prompts me to


Is your name , here?


ONCE again with the co-operation of many knowledgeable fr/ends. I have been poking my nose into local history. When I wrote of former residents a few weeks ago I


was innundalcd with enquiries from people''who wanted to know. “ Did my people live here then?" So, to satisfy at least a Jew of my correspondents (and perhaps to disappoint others), here are details of more old timers well known in the Whalley of 1820.


Operating the calico print­


ing works at Barrow Bridge were Messrs. Ainsworth, Holden & Co., and William Drake and Son were the village corn millers. Paul Dewhurst was a cotton manu­ facturer. and Thomas Clegg, Thomas Lobley. Thomas, Richard, and John Riley were all bobbin turners. Three drapers appear in the records; Thomas Myers. John Spencer, and M. Wilkinson, and the two shoemakers were R. Spencer and Richard Blackburn.


To purchase a saddle for


hud seen, obviously without making any great effort, was really astounding. Without wishing to lie over-


dogmatic or create undue pes­ simism. my verdict is that most, if not all' were buzzards. Eagles have to be sought


diligently, and do not present themselves for public conveni­


ence. EVIDENCE


these birds is so worthwhile. In order therefore to put the record straight, take a camera and you may provide positive evidence — be it eagle or buzzard. Another equally, salisiying


That is why the quest ol


vour horse you would need to visit John and' Margaret Adamson, saddlers, and if you had a job of capentry to


detailed three residents (al­ though there must have been numerous servants and serv­ ing men), and these were the Rev. John Whalley (Master), Robert Whalley, Esq., and Lady Jane Gardener. Now our list of prominent


residents aid tradesmen is almost complete, but we must not omit yelman John Bury; John Littlcgof Portfield, or William Love, gentleman. Adam Co firm. Esq., Mat­ thew Wi liaison the post­ master, Chamotte Wilkinson who kept aUoarding school, and Archibald Dewhurst, schoolmasljg'.. we h a v e already mil. together with Henry Hoye. the toll col­ lector. amE'Aditm Eatough the wood suward. Add the name of Wjlmrn Dewhurst. also a schobmaster. and our in forma tioftr'Hds. This list qoiames is by no


moans exhaustive: there must have beenFmany farmers, weavers, A:nd labourers, whose nanes have been omitted, but,in the year our information - was - compiled Ihe "heweq; o f wood and drawers oK,water” did not, apparently,,nerit a mention. Well, my curious corres­


way of spending your vacation is that of seeking fresh air. peace and tranquility, so increasingly rare these days. To be away from it all. where


lie couid breathe and have silence. And so. if you desire some­


you can find relaxation and re­ creation. is the wisli of tlie majority, as one reader sugges­ ted. He wanted to get away, whore


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arrange a multitude of venues to suit all tastes. Later, in following years,


once you decide on tlie indi­ vidual place to suit vour re­ quirements. all that remains is for' you to explore that region on vour own and at your leisure. Tlie Hebrides are undoubtedly


a naturalists paradise, and whatever your interests, these


islands are a must. Of course, as we know, there


arc many who are content to just relax in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility, where they can visit the white strands to laze away tlie hours in a world unhurried and so remi­ niscent of our forebears.


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then you must go across tlie sea to Ireland. Here you will find it ail. For in tin place, which is


If tIris is what you desire,


undoubtedly ■ ic very last out­ post of peace and tranquility: you turn the clock back a cen­ tury. Go, if you s.re so inclined, to tlie Norlii or West but on no


account miss Donegal. Similar in many geological


aspects to the scenery ill tlie Western Isles of Scotland, Donegal has tlie additional ad­ vantage of lining entirely un­ touched by modcr civilisation. Indeed, West Donegal and


tlie Highland of Donegal have a charm which surpasses all others, be it for tlie individual traveller or th e organised tourist.


Once soon you will never


forget the wee winding lanes, the blue mountains and the


must never overlook is that whatever your choice — be it at home or abroad—take plenty of colour film, so that in the 'less inviting days of winter you can recapture highlights and adventure via your trans­ parencies and projector. You may then, after, having


sighing of the waves cn the white, firm sands. One important item you


photographed the golden eagle, silence those who doubt your conclusions. And so. whether your object be the golden eagle or golden plover on Bowland fell, may I wish you the very best of luck.


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you can really escape, to have your physical and mental facul­


do you would have to pay a call on John Read or James Taylor, the nail makers. Janies West was in business as a plumber, painter and glazier, in opposition to William Yales who practised the same trades. Thurston Tomlinson was a nv.tsqn, and Thomas Spencer a rope- maker. but John Sledhill appears to have been our only grocer.


THE GREENS Were there any Greens in


the village 146 years ago? Indeed there were, although whether they were connected


with the family later to play such a prominent part in our local a (fairs 1 am unable to say. Roger Green was named as a coal proprietor and lived at the Abbey, where also dwelt Robert Green. Yeoman. John Green, junior of Lamb Row was described as a land surveyor. The village blacksmith was


John Hevworth and John Lobl.-y and Thomas Standing were both wheelrighls. They, and their associates, would need to consult Doctor Richard Hardy when they were unwell and felt in need of physic, for he was our only surgeon.


The Reverend Richard


Noble was then Vicar, and James Ingham the Parish Clerk, both of whom I am certain, would be well known to William Brooks, the banker.


Our local innkeepers were


Henry Uracewcll at the “Swan". Thomas Brantley at the “ Dog." Margaret Wig- glcsworth at the “Whalley Arms.” and Mary Wilson at “The Shoulder of Mutton.”


There is, I regret, no men­


tion of the “ Blue Bell.-’ a cottage many people tell me once enjoyed the status of inn. and this is confirmed by the County Records Office.


CLERK HILL We- find three Taylors


named, James and John, both described as Esquires, and John the "perpetual over­ seer.” At Clerk Hill are


pondents. -Ytere you are1. Have you i’und "the name of your grea 'grandfather, or vour granrfil': uncle Joe? If so. you cai consider your­ self a truf’ Whalleyite. for it is not m?TV years ago that I heard thebride of a local young man-'ascribed as “ yon thcer foreijner Iray Man­ chester!


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The official guide to Clitheroe and the Ribble Valley,,


published by the Dalesman Publishing Company with the authority of Clitheroe Borough Council and Clitheroe Chamber of Trade, is a 52-page booklet packed with information, maps and pictures.


Sections are devoted to


Clitheroe, Gisburn. Down- ham and Pendle Hill, Grindlelon and Chatburn, Whalley and Pendleton, R o ­ chester and Stonyhurst, Bolton-by-Bowland, Mitlon, Sawley. and Waddington. There are also chapters on the Ribble’s' last reaches, motoring in Ribblesdale and the literary heritage o f the district, as well as a page of general information on local government offices, churches, cafes, recreational facilities and public transport.


There is a tourist map of


the area stretching from Samlesbury and / Ribchester to Gisburn and Bolton-by- Bowland. a road guide to central Clitheroe. and photo­ graphs showing some attrac­ tive views of "Clitheroe and the surrounding villages, Pendle Hill and the Fells. Particularly pleasing is the front cover in colour, show ing views of Castle Street, with smaller pictures of R o ­ chester. Whalley and Etlis- ford Bridge.


Dual il< The de s c r ip ti o n of


Clitheroc deals with its geo­ graphical situation, its dual role as an industrial centre and market town, its long history and its stilf feudal- looking main street, its tradi­ tional ceremonies, its ancient grammar school and other schools, its mills and new in­ dustries. its hotels, lairs, markets and auction mart, and observes: “Clitheroe is all that London imagines a Lancashire mill town is not.” “Those with lime to spare”


savs the guide "should have no" difficulty in occupying


VOIiCE OF SMALL COLTON FIRMS BE HEARD


Strong plea by Clitheroe MJP.


A PLEA that Ihe case for the small, independent mills should not he overlooked, wits made b.v Sir Frank Pearson. MP for Ihe Clitheroe Division, when he took part in a discussion on tlie future of the textile industry, at a meeting of the North East Lancashire Development Committee,


held at Burnley on Friday. Sir Frank said that now the cotton industry was in the


hands of fewer people and controlled largely by the big combines, the case for the smaller units, often old family concerns, seemed to fade out ol: the pictuic.


It was of vital importance


that the voice of the indivi­ dual mills and small groups


should be heard. Ho recalled that in 1961*62


there were loud protests Horn many quarters because of the state of the cotton ''Jriustry. Now mills even those that had boon modernised, wero being closed and others were going on short time, but this time the loaders of industry seemod to have very little to say on


the matter. Sir Frank also called for Government action to stem


retirement age. as some tangible way of solving the human prob­ lems caused bv elderly textile employees being thrown out ol work, with little prospect of


foreign imports of clotli. He suggested towering the


resolution co n d emn in g tlie Government's failure to provide alternative employment and


getting other jobs. The committee passed a


cashire and Merseyside Indus­ trial Development Association to take “ immediate and active steps ” to meet the deteriorating situation and p r e se n t the situation forcibly to tlie Govern­


other help for the area. They also called on tlie Lan­


ley, failed in a bid to divorce a "save our cotton trade” appeal from n renewed plea for North- East Lancashire to be declared


ment. Mr Dan Jones, MP for Bunt-


of the committee alter saying: "If vou get development status, you'will kill the local cotton industry.” Sir Frank Pearson: “ It sounds


a development district. He was criticised by members


to me as if Mr. Jones is giving us the official word from tlie


horse’s mouth.” Mr Jones. Parliamentary


Private Secretary to the Presi­ dent of the Board ol' Trade, Ah', Douglas Jay, emphasised that it was purely'his personal view.


themselves in the beautifully situated town with a pros­ perous future and a lively past. There are several delightful walks along the banks of the Ribble, and a particularly attractive spot is Edisford Bridge, often des­ cribed as “Little Blackpool where cars may be parked for a small fee. “Clitheroe is now an indus­


trial centre and here can be found the offices of many professional services. It has remained a market town, having a weekly attraction for villagers and farm folk from the valley and the Bow- land Fell country, on both sides of the county border. Through its market, Clitheroe has kept a country flavour. Town and country meet regularly in Us shops, its new market and its broad streets.”


Ol: great value There are similar descrip­


tions of the surrounding vil­ lages. telling of their attrac­ tions and facilities, their his­ tory and legends, all indicat­ ing painstaking research and careful preparation. The guide should prove of


great value to the visitor, and many residents will want to send copies to relatives and friends in other parts of the country and overseas. It could obviously do much to promote more tourism, and its detailed and comprehen­ sive coverage of the area, to­ gether with its delightful illustrations, should do much to correct the impression that Lancashire towns arc all industry, grime and slums. Clitheroe and the Ribble


Valley. published• by the


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THE NEW YEAR was seen in by many revellers in Clitheroe and the surround­ ing villages, and the pubs did a roaring trade. In die town, they were open until 1 a.m. on New Year's Day, and most report that they were packed all night and busier


NALGO had its annual dinner-


a similar story. There were New Year's Eve dances at Pendle Hotel Chatburn. and Stirk House, Gisburn. and aU tlie well-


and dinners. In tlie villages, licensees told


Staff Social Club organised a supper dance on New Year’s Eve. and 220 members of the stall and friends danced to music provided by the David Paul Band. Hie M.C. was Mr. Sam Barro'tt. At Brockliall Hospital a staff


known hotels in the district reported that they were busier than usual on New Year's Eve and served lunch and dinner to as many patrons as they could accommodate. Tlie Calderstones Hospital


than last year. The Clitheroc branch of


danco at the Swan and Royal Hotel on New Year's Eve. and


all the hotels were fully booked for New Year's Day luncheons


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dance was held on Friday even­ ing, when there was an attend­ ance of 550. Music for dancing was provided by an augmented hospital band and a buffet supper was served. Patients at Clitheroe Hospital had a special lunch on New


Year’s Day. Residents at Castleford Old


People’s Home had a party on New Year's Eve and entertain­ ment was provided by the staff and some of tlie residents.


THIS WAS NEWS


75 YEARS AGO January 8th, 1892


THE MARRIAGE of Mr.


Richard Assheton, second son of Ralph Assheton, Esq., of


Downliam Hall, to Miss Fran­ ces A. E. Bar,ley, third daugh­ ter of Sir Thomas S. Bazley, Bart, of Hatlierop Castle. Faii-ford, Gloucestershire, took


ties at Sunday Schools in the town were general. St. Mary’s Amateur Dramatic Society presented the drama.. “The Chimney corner.” and the farce “The Bashful Man.”


“For Honour’s Sake, was


the title of a drama performed in the Public Hall by tlie Cath­


James Watonvorth, of Slaid- burn, was severely injured


olic Amateur Society. Mrs. Waterwortb, wife of Mr.


when their horse, startled by a train at Clitheroe railway


station, ran away, the trap colliding with a wall at the junction of Waddington Road.


place at-- Hathcrop. Entertainment and tea par­


50 YEARS AGO January 7th, 191G


January 1- did considerable damage.*


A GALE during the night of -1:


burn Arms Hotel, Hurst Green from St. Peter’s Ch urch,


Walking back to the Shire-


Stonyhurst. on New Years Eve. Mrs. W. F. Duckett (formerly of tlie Bridge Inn. Clitheroe) met with an unfortunate acci­ dent. In the dark, she walked over the edge of one of the ponds, fronting the college. In addition to bruises, she wren­ ched a cartilage of the knee


and injured a hand. *


, *


in the borough during 1915. Chief Constable Charles Griffin staled that altogether 122 per­ sons had been proceeded against. Actual crime cases were 19. a decrease of ten on tlie previous year. Of )8 acci­ dents reported, seven proved fatal. Four members of the force joined the fighting ser­ vices, PC's Entwlstle, Bell, Pol- litt, ’and Venn. The two last named were drowned while on active service in the Mediter­ ranean. Chief Constable GrilTin paid


In his report of police work


siah” were rendered at Clith­ eroe Wesley Church by an aug­ mented choir of about. 60 voices under the leadership of Mr. E. Alien.


Excerpts from “Tlie Mes­


high tribute to the work, of the Special Constabulary.


tanker, laden with a thousand gallons of petrol was involved in a collision with a motor i .r. The front of the car was badly damaged, and tlie driver recei­ ved . deep cuts to his eyebrow and wrists.


Near Bellman Lime Works, a


25 YEARS AGO January 2nd, 1942


tions at Wihiteacre School began on Christmas Eve, when the scholars sang carols in the


THE CHRISTMAS celebra­


neighbourhood and also in the school dormitories. On Christ­ mas morning, Father Christ­ mas made a welcome appear­ ance. distributing presents to all the scholars.


appointed by the Town Coun­ cil as sanitary inspector to the Borough, in succession to Mr. James Bolton. .


Mr. Edward Coates was


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