The term “Justices of the Peace” originated in 1361, during the reign of King Edward III. It traces back to an act from 1327 which called for the appointment of ‘Good and Lawful men’ in every county to maintain the peace. These local justices, or magistrates, were typically gentlemen with high standing in the community, […]
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The Bacup Prisoners of War Relatives Association was established in April 1943 with the aim of offering emotional and financial assistance to the families of prisoners of war. The association organized meetings at the Mechanics Institute and later at the Labour Institute on Yorkshire Street. A social committee was formed within the association to coordinate
Father Gaetano Fracassi, pictured with the 1913-1914 St Joseph’s football team holding the Joshua Craven Hoyle Cup. Served as the parish priest in Stacksteads for nine years, from 1913 until 1922. Afterwards, he took up the role at St Alban’s in Ancoats, Manchester, a neighbourhood often referred to as “Little Italy.” On June 11, 1940,
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The Newgate Garden stands next to the Bacup Natural History Society & Museum on Yorkshire Street and houses what is known as the Wall of History. The wall was suggested by the society and paid for by the Manpower Services Commission, assisted by Rossendale Borough Council and carried out through a community programme by
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Edited from an article that appeared in the Bacup Times January 31st 1903. Visit To Pikelaw-By Hurdles Wood Sorting Fibres For Beds Descending a short stairway, we find ourselves in a square cellar where was stacked a large heap of fibres. Seated on forms were several men engaged in the picking of this fibre,
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In 1876, the Bacup district was expanded to encompass Stacksteads, which was initially referred to as Stacksteads Ward until 1888 when it was renamed Tunstead Ward. Stacksteads, along with neighbouring villages like Weir, Sharneyford, and Britannia, were considered distinct villages with their own identities. Each village boasted its own Co-op store as well as other
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The Rossendale Shoe and Slipper Industry is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary in November 2024. This historic industry was pioneered by John William Rothwell, a resident of Holts Buildings, Millar Barn Lane Waterfoot. In November of 1874, John, a married man, fulfilled his first order which consisted of six dozen pairs of slippers featuring
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In the eerie annals of Bacup’s history, the demolition of the old Leisure Hall on Burnley Road has etched itself into local lore. As the walls crumbled, it is said that a spectral presence emerged from the depths of the past. The ghost of a long-departed traveller, a figure of legend, was rumoured to have
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Christmas 1914 in Bacup and Stacksteads was a festive period marked by a mix of joy and sorrow. Families, eager to send parcels to their loved ones at the front, faced the financial burden of postage costs. However, the spirit of the season prevailed as families celebrated Peace and Goodwill despite the knowledge that their
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It is believed that Fern Hill House Stacksteads, was built about 1819, and whilst there are no interior photographs we do know that in 1871 following the death of its owner James Munn the house was put up for sale and described as follows: Beautifully situated Mansion house and Estate overlooking Stacksteads near Bacup Substantially
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