The door at the top of the steps was the entrance to the "takkin' in shop" of John Fielden, who lived there from 1703 to his death in 1734. This portion was probably added by the same John Fielden for the purpose of his business as a clothier, or…
A reconstruction, by inhabitants of Old Farm, Mankinholes, of a cottage industry process.
The photograph, taken in 1885 shows John Greenwood, farmer, demonstrating the use of the 'bobbin-joan' a device used in earlier times for winding the spun…
Three hundred years ago, most of the population would be found in the farms and cottages on the upland "shelf", in areas such as Shore, Mankinholes and Bottomley. Families were self-sufficient, growing and producing most of their own food and…
Ethel Greenwood, granddaughter of Joseph Greenwood, receiving an illuminated address and cheque for £40 from Director Welch in recognition of her long service to the C.W.S. 29th June, 1960.
Ethel Greenwood, granddaughter of Joseph Greenwood, receiving an illuminated address and cheque for £40 from Director Welch in recognition of her long service to the C.W.S. 29th June, 1960.