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h oped to reopen to Hellifield in the future and connect to connect and future the in Hellifield to reopen to oped l and known as the playing fields for the benefit of of benefit the for fields playing the as known and

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t he line from Blackburn to Clitheroe reopened in 1994. It is It 1994. in reopened Clitheroe to Blackburn from line he

was killed by the bomb, left a sum of money to buy the buy to money of sum a left bomb, the by killed was

funded through the Lancashire Rural Recovery Action Plan supported by the Northwest the by supported Plan Action Recovery Rural Lancashire the through funded

Although Chatburn Station closed to passengers in 1962, in passengers to closed Station Chatburn Although ossa h onro ibeLn.MsRbno,who Robinson, Mrs Lane. Ribble of corner the at houses

his project received funding support from the Lancashire Rural Tourism Initiative, which is which Initiative, Tourism Rural Lancashire the from support funding received project his T

There was extensive damage to the post office and the and office post the to damage extensive was There g uests alighted to admire the scenery. the admire to alighted uests

t ime capsule buried under the foundation stone. foundation the under buried capsule ime Blackburn at 2pm and ran through to Chatburn where the where Chatburn to through ran and 2pm at Blackburn k illing three people and injuring many more. many injuring and people three illing

replaced by a modern structure.The chapel also has a has also chapel structure.The modern a by replaced class carriages with a saloon (then known as a ‘gondola’) left ‘gondola’) a as known (then saloon a with carriages class t he plane passed over the village, it released two bombs, two released it village, the over passed plane he

At the end of 2002 this building was demolished and demolished was building this 2002 of end the At line, 250 people travelled by special train of 15 new first new 15 of train special by travelled people 250 line, ilg,s o htpol ol lal e h io.As pilot. the see clearly could people that low so village,

8 January 1874. On the day of the opening of the Hellifield the of opening the of day the On 1874. January 8 £ 2,150 with a Grecian Doric facade. Doric Grecian a with 2,150 afternoon, a German bomber circled very low over the over low very circled bomber German a afternoon,

s od of the extension to Hellifield was cut on on cut was Hellifield to extension the of od c ould seat about 300 people and was built at a cost of cost a at built was and people 300 about seat ould

Second World War came to Chatburn. Early in the in Early Chatburn. to came War World Second

T he Blackburn to Chatburn railway opened in 1850.The first 1850.The in opened railway Chatburn to Blackburn he

T eoiia hploee n1 eebr18.It 1884. December 13 on opened chapel original he Wednesday 30 October 1940 is the day when the when day the is 1940 October 30 Wednesday

The railway The Chatburn Methodist Chapel Methodist Chatburn The Second World War World Second The

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south east. Like all villages dating from Anglo-Saxon times, Anglo-Saxon from dating villages all Like east. south

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5 00 people worked there. The mill was bought in the in bought was mill The there. worked people 00

Valley and of Pendle, which dominates the horizon to the to horizon the dominates which Pendle, of and Valley

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Swanside Beck, with magnificent views across the Ribble the across views magnificent with Beck, Swanside

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checked material. It was known locally as ‘the mill that mill ‘the as locally known was It material. checked

There are lovely walks beside the River Ribble and Ribble River the beside walks lovely are There

Beneath the foundation stone lie a bottle containing bottle a lie stone foundation the Beneath

Chatburn Mill was the only mill in the area to weave to area the in mill only the was Mill Chatburn hollow between two ridges at the foot of Pendle Hill. Pendle of foot the at ridges two between hollow

examples of Victorian Romanesque architecture. Romanesque Victorian of examples

St Ceadda).The village occupies a beautiful position in a in position beautiful a occupies village Ceadda).The St and rebuilt by the Broughton family. Broughton the by rebuilt and

The church was built in 1837 and is one of the finest the of one is and 1837 in built was church The

distinguished char distinguished acters of Anglo-Saxon times, St Chad (or Chad St times, Anglo-Saxon of acters 1870. It was destroyed by fire in 1903 and then bought then and 1903 in fire by destroyed was It 1870.

England Chatburn England

Chatburn takes its name from one of the most the of one from name its takes Chatburn

The mill was built in Ribble Lane between 1860 and 1860 between Lane Ribble in built was mill The

The History of Chatburn of History The Christ Church, Church of Church Church, Christ htunVcoi Mill Victoria Chatburn

How to find us FOREST OF Public Transport: Check Traveline 0870 608 2 608 or www.transportforlancashire.com for travel information. BOWLAND The nearest station is at Clitheroe. Travel Information for the FOB can be found on Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty www.forestofbowland.com The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural By Road: Chatburn is approx 3 miles from Clitheroe and Beauty (AONB) is a nationally protected landscape and close to the A59. WELCOME TO internationally important for its heather moorland, blanket bog and rare birds. It is the first protected area in England CHATBURN

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THE BLACK BULL INN 1 THE LEMON HOUSE DELICATESSEN 2 HUDSONS ICES CAFE 9 CHATBURN VILLAGE HALL 10

Address:17 Bridge Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Address: 24 Bridge Road, Address: The Old Toll Ho, Chatburn, Address:Village Hall Downham Rd, Chatburn, BB7 4AW Chatburn, BB7 4AW Clitheroe, BB7 4AU Clitheroe BB7 4AU Tel: 01200 440878 Tel: 01200 440786 Tel: 01200 441305 Tel: 01200 440354 Email: [email protected] A warm welcome awaits customers at our Hudsons homemade ice cream is situated in the Web: www.chatburnvillage.org.uk friendly, traditional pub.We have an ever- Open: 9am to 4pm Mon to Sat, Sun May to old tollhouse. Real dairy ice cream has been changing selection of cask ales and good draught October 10am - 4pm Come and see our heritage display and learn made on the premises since 1947 to a secret about the bomb that lead to the creation of the lagers. Generous portions of traditional English recipe. Freshly made sandwiches and home fare served every day. Pool and darts room, and The village coffee shop, serving many homemade village playing fields! The recently refurbished breads, cakes and pastries. made cakes also available. Home cooked ham is village hall was built in 1922 as a recreational a large enclosed beer garden.Walkers and a favourite with everyone. In 2007 Hudson’s cyclists welcome. A delightful Aladdin’s Cave of fine foodswith a retreat for the sons of a local businessman and good selection of organic products. Picnic celebrated their diamond anniversary of ice gifted to the village in 1946. cream making. baskets for days out can be ordered. Check local 7 3 8 press for tasting evenings. 12 1 11 9 10 6 2 THE AGE OF IRON 3 PENDLE HOTEL 4 ROY PORTER’S BUTCHER’S SHOP 11 THE BROWN COW 12

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Address: 12 Sawley Road, Chatburn, Address: Clitheroe Road, Chatburn, Address: 9 Bridge Rd, Chatburn BB7 4AW Address: 19, Bridge Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4AS Clitheroe, BB7 4JY Tel: 01200 441392 Clitheroe, BB7 4AW Tel: 01200 440020 Tel: 01200 441234 Tel: 01200 441272 We’re proud of our traditional business, Open: 6 days 8.30am to 4.00pm Closed A friendly, family run hotel. Home cooked meals championing the best of local produce to a Food available Mon 6-pm to 9-pm, Wednesdays. all day, everyday. Children’s play area and non- discerning customer base.Well matured, Tues to Sat 12-2pm and 6-pm to 9-pm, Come and see our blacksmith Ray at work. Feel smoking dining areas. Function room available traditional breed beef, Bowland lamb, Lancashire Sunday 12-noon to 7-pm for party bookings. Cask beers and many lagers the heat and watch the sparks fly! Wrought iron Route of Walk cheeses and lots more, even cookery tips! A warm welcome awaits you and a friendly to choose from and enjoy at the bar or in the gates and railings and commissions undertaken. Delicious home made pies, a favourite with atmosphere. Sample our local real ales and relaxing and comfortable lounge. Animal friendly. Help with your own designs. No job too big or © Crown copyright. Lancashire County Council. Licence No. 100023320 2007 locals, that you are bound to enjoy! fabulous home cooked food. Large function small. room available, Beer garden and private This map contains Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery car park. Office © Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Lancashire County Council Licence No. 100023320 2007. Photos © Lancashire County Council. 83957 Printed on recycled paper.