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The mansion in Centre Vale Park was once home to 'Honest' John Fielden who bought the estate in 1842. The estate was given to Todmorden Borough Council in about 1900 and opened as a public park in 1912. During the First World War it was used as a…

This was the home of John Fielden MP who bought the Centre Vale estate in 1842 from local cotton mill owner, Thomas Ramsbottom, who built the original house. The mansion was used as a hospital during the First World War and later opened as a museum.…

1950s, AN 70083581

Carr Laithe Barn, demolished in the 1930s, was built on top of the 'tunnels', which were used as a munition stores in WW2.