my visits: April 2007

all my visits

That is all my visits at the moment more post later when i visit other places and find out there historys. hope you enjoy reading them more to follow.

three fishes, sunday lunch

This is a public house outside the church its called three fishes there was a lot of people there having sunday lunch.

This is sarah stood at the balcony of the church.

This is what was at the top of the stairs as you go up to the top of the church to the balcony.

these are the pics i took in the church

this is the time table.

This is the clock on the side of the church it was 3.30 when we entered the church.

the front of the church

Here we are going in the church, they was so welcoming as we went in, we was given a small piece of card with the history of the church, i took some photos while i was in the church and would like to share them.

my visit to medieval churc in mitton

Great Mytton - A small village outside Whalley were the Ribble and Hodder meet. The original name mythe means the "junction of two rivers". The land was owned by Whalley Abbey until the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century. It is home to the medieval church of All Hallows. The nave and tower date from 1270 although much of the interier is later. It is belived that the 1593 chancel screen may have originated from the nearby Sawley Abbey. Sir Richard Shireburn's tomb can be found inside the chapel that he had specially built for the family in 1594. Another Richard Shireburn is also buried in the chapel. This poor fellow died at the age of 9 after eating poisonous berries.

This is driving away from pendle hill it felt like we was driving down a footpath the road was so narrow so i took a pic from the car.

this is the information you read before going up the hill.

pendle hill

this is another on pendle hill with a lovely blue ski.

this a pic of the hill for miles it is so lovely and peaceful up there.

pendle hill history

The area of Pendle near Burnley is a uniquely beautiful area of Lancashire. The landscape is heather-clad moorland and it's crowning glory is Pendle Hill which can be seen from miles around the Rossendale and Burnley area. To climb Pendle Hill is to experience pure pleasure (at the top that is, not necessarily on the way up) - the Quaker George Fox climbed Pendle Hill in 1652 and had a vision 'of a great people waiting to be enlightened and gathered in'. He wasn't the first to be captivated by Pendle Hill. Apparently ancient Britons used to climb to the top and bury their dead up here, and there is still evidence of a Bronze Age burial site known as the Beacon at the very top of Pendle Hill. The views are amazing with the Yorkshire Dales in the distance and up here you really appreciate the beauty of this area - still somewhat of a secret nationally.
Pendle is most traditionally associated with the witch trials two old women from rival families called Demdike and Chattox. They had great weight and influence in the community and they hung them at Lancaster. You can follow the trail they took when they marched them off to Lancaster. Nowadays there's so much going on in countryside and canal weaving Pendle - where to start. Well, as you'd expect outdoor activities abound including paragliding off Pendle Hill, horse riding centres, abseiling, caving and amazing walks. Canoeing and other water activities, including canal boat rides take place on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal which runs through the area. Pendle has it's own walkway - Pendle Way - a 45 mile circular walk taking in the full beauty of the Pendle countryside. The Pendle Way is marked by witch on broomstick signs! www.pendle.gov.uk/tourism

This is sarah reading the information before we went up for our walk.

This is sarah looking all summery up on pendle hill.

This is me on pendle hillwith the sun and wind in my face it was quiet windy up there.

my visit to pendle hill

went to visit pendle hill with my sons girlfriend,it was really good we walk up some of the hill but not much lol. I was looking out for witches, there was people there with there children flying kites, and other people there on hand gliders, and couples there for a day out in the sun. we sat on the hill eating an ice cream in the peace and quiet looking down on the town.

more more flowers.

more flowers leading to the castle dids you would have loved this but i took the pics for you.

This was on our way round there was a lot of flowers in diff shapes.

this is the flowers leading up to the castle these are for you dids i took pics cos i know you love flowers.

this is one of the pics i took but we couldnt get up to see because they was doing some builing work.the date on the pics are wrong i have to change them on my digital camera

this the grounds of the castle there was a lot of flowers well looked after more post later hope you enjoy this.

This is the beginning of the opening of the castle and the map around the castle.

This is me having a rest on a bench. That had been donated to the castle. we walk round the castle and stopped here for a rest.

this is me stood near the arch leading to the top of the castle.

This is the biggest gird bath i have seen, and it is protected by the metal frame

History of Clitheroe
There have been many changes in the course of the towns history but the characteristics stay much the same, welcoming folk with a tale or two to tell and a pride in their town and traditions.
Clitheroe grew from an insignificant Saxon hamlet to a town of importance in the district. Its first Charter was granted by Henry De Lacy, who died in the Holy Land in 1177. A further Charter granted by Henry De Lacy in 1283 extended the privileges of early inhabitants. A third Charter of 1307 gave the burgesses the woods of Salthill and Coplow. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1 Clitheroe was created a Parliamentary Borough and for a period returned two members to Westminster.
Until the Municipal Corporations Act of 1835, the borough was governed by two bailiffs. After the Act the old authorities were replaced by the Mayor and Town Council consisting of 4 Aldermen and 12 Councillors.
In 1974 after Local Government re-organisation, Clitheroe, whilst retaining Parish status along with its own Town Mayor and Council, became the administrative centre and part of the newly formed Ribble Valley Borough authority.
The towns industry was mainly agricultural in the early years and the population small but expanded exponentially through the heady days of 'King Cotton', this was when the town boasted of 13 cotton mills and all the associated industries that came with it, sadly there is but one mill still in business today. Industry has moved on to the more modern styles of today such as cement, clothing, electrical and chemical manufacture.
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this is sarah my son's girlfriend walking up to the castle it is a lovely place

my visit to clitheroe castle

here is some history of the castle where i visited today i will add photos too.
Clitheroe Castle
About Clitheroe Castle
The Norman castle keep of Clitheroe has dominated the skyline for more than 800 years since being built around 1186 by Robert de Lacy to protect the administrative centre of his vast estates. It is said to be the second smallest keep in England, since the rooms are only about 20 feet square. The present entrance passes through what was originally a window into what was a cellar. The original entrance was on the right on the next floor. The keep was deliberately damaged after its capture by Parliamentary forces during the civil war, but was repaired in 1848 with smooth-faced limestone blocks, which can be clearly seen. The views from the old castle walls are breathtaking, as is the walk up the hill. Fortunately, you can break the journey on the way up by visiting the Castle Museum which brings to life the history and geology of the Ribble Valley. A unique sound system provides visitors with fascinating recreations of a Victorian kitchen, cloggers workshop and 18th century leadmine. Returning on a different path will take you through the flower beds of the castle park.

my visits

Monday, 16 April 2007

all my visits

three fishes, sunday lunch

these are the pics i took in the church

the front of the church

my visit to medieval churc in mitton

pendle hill history

my visit to pendle hill

Sunday, 15 April 2007

my visit to clitheroe castle

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