Bacupian Blog

St James Street
A Pig Went Swimming
The River Irwell was the receptacle for all solid matters that were found to be inconvenient or unprofitable....
BROADCLOUGH HALL KIDS
Water, Water Everywhere
In 1841, when Bacup’s first census was conducted, the town’s water supply was severely lacking....
stench
Oh, the stench!
During the early 19th century in Bacup, most dwelling houses were in deplorable condition. Families crowded...
coat of arms
Prosperity Through Endeavour
A sketch from August 1974 of the new Rossendale Borough Council Coat of Arms. Designed at the time by...
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