Article Taken from the Bacup Times 1901 Situated at the foot of Flower Scarr Hill above Todmorden Edge, on one side and Dulesgate on the other. It is about 3.5 miles from Bacup and 1 mile from Todmorden by the nearest path. It is a substantial stone-built structure, two storeys in height, and practically […]
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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 1841, when Bacup’s first census was conducted, the town’s water supply was severely lacking. The absence of a reservoir meant that residents relied solely on scattered wells. The quality of water from these wells varied significantly, with some sources being described as resembling sewage. One particularly notorious well was located in Down t Yard,
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During the early 19th century in Bacup, most dwelling houses were in deplorable condition. Families crowded in cramped, poorly ventilated cellars and houses lacking proper drainage. These dismal living conditions posed significant health risks and hardships for the residents. With only a limited number of toilets available, open cesspools became a common sight at