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Todmorden Road showing the old toll house which was sold off in 1881 when the tolls were removed. This area was known as Bacup Fold and it was in this area that the towns lock-up was situated. On the right is the area known as Hammerton Green.
The Kozy cinema replaced by the Regal Cinema previous to being known as the Kozt it was known as the Gem picture palace. The Regal Super Cinema Opened on September 7th 1931 with seating for 900 people the Cinema closed in September 1958 later opening as a Bingo Hall
Union Street 1901 Co-operative cloggers shown on the right of the picture replaced by Krazy Cuts of the 60's.
Bottom of Bank Street early 1900 a map of Bacup 1849 shows no buildings in this area just a plantation of trees and shrubs.
Market Street Entrance to Plantation Street originally named Plant Street, and Irish Street but renamed Plantation Street in 1884.
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Curve Street was situated behind the houses that fronted onto Newchurch Road, pictured above the eight houses numbered 2 - 16 of Curve Street and those of 291 - 295 of Newchurch Road were all demolished in 1979. A wall was built in the area and access to the Garage of Milton Ashworths in 1983.
Newchurch Road outside New Hall Hey Mill better known as McCleries.
Ross mill chimney and the last part of the mill still standing. One can judge the height of the water tower in relation to the crane with drop ball. The water tower and steps were demolished by the drop ball on June 11th 1982. By October 16th 1982 the only thing left fully standing was the chimney. Today the area is home to the new St Saviours school.
Do You Remember?
The bus shelter for Rochdale buses on Lumb Scarr perhaps you popped into the Savoy cafe for a hot vimto while you waited for your bus.
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