Here are the heritage stories of the past month…
Roger Frost has written an excellent four-part account of the de Lacys, the dynasty which ruled our area in medieval times, plus an interesting article on the grounds of Townley Hall…
The first Lords of the Manor in Ightenhill
Roger from Hell and his links to Burnley
The greatest of the de Lacy lords
Why Edward II paid a visit to Ightenhill
The history of Towneley Hall’s grounds
Burnley area…
Towneley Hall Society marks 50th anniversary
Pre-Raphaelite work is restored thanks to society’s kind donation
£1M bid to breathe new life into Thompson Park
Landmark East Lancashire pub is to reopen as an Italian eaterie
Gawthorpe Hall to close for major work
Controversial plans to build 270 homes on rural site near Colne postponed
Accrington area…
Commemorative town square to honour Accrington Pals moves step closer after funding secured
English Heritage objects to controversial plans for Baxenden housing scheme
Renowned wildlife artist shows off her collection in Accrington
Rossendale area…
£2 million Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative works get underway
Heritage campaigners battle £3.5m Rawtenstall bus hub
Council bosses defend ignoring heritage chiefs’ opposition to Rawtenstall bus station plans
Proposals to demolish Kearns Mill, Cowpe approved
Building Preservation Trust to be set up to protect Rossendale’s heritage
Consultation on future of Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery
Fears for £18,000 of donations as East Lancashire Railway supplier goes into administration
Clitheroe area…
Clitheroe’s historic pinnacle saved
‘Born And Bred’ TV exhibition opens in Clitheroe
Clitheroe Castle gardener retires after 50 years
Plans in place for Slaidburn Steam Fair
Blackburn area…
Historian’s rap over Blackburn’s ‘hidden history’
Bishop of Blackburn re-dedicates stained glass window at Darwen church
Keeping an East Lancashire heritage gem shining
Project looks set to unearth mysteries
Pathway to a clearer future at Blackburn nature project
East Lancashire…
Project supported by Lottery Fund could see improved East Lancs watercourses
Project set up to help save East Lancashire’s water voles