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IssueIssue 99 TheThe SeptemberSeptember 20132013 LostockLostock HallHall MagazineMagazine TardyTardy GateGate CentenarianCentenarian LostockLostock HallHall MemoriesMemories FaringtonFarington TanneryTannery F R E E Penwortham Supported & Printed by: ACADEMY Magazine Offer HALF PRICE SELLING FEES* Only 0.75% & No Vat LANDLORDS 7% Fully Managed Fees* No Vat Call Now for your FREE Valuation (Quote the magzine for the discounted fees) 01772 252136 RESIDENTIAL SALES & LETTINGS Welcome to the September (10th) issue of The Lostock Hall Magazine, which also covers Tardy Gate and nearby parts of Farington. It is a collection of local history articles relating to the area. Our thanks to Penwortham Priory Academy who support us by printing and formatting the magazine. A copy of each issue will be kept in the Lancashire Records Office. Jackie Stuart has kindly allowed us to serialise her book entitled 'A Tardy Gate Girl'. This month we are very lucky to have in our midst Mrs Connie Sumner, who on the 14th of August attained the grand age of 100 years – we all wish her very many happy birthday greetings, read about Mrs Sumner's memories on the middle pages. We have memories of Lostock Hall Methodist written by Mrs Margaret Heyes, and also memories of growing up in Lostock Hall by Mrs Pat Robinson. Bob and Beryl Ainsworth have kindly loaned us photos. I would like any one who would like to contribute their memories of childhood, mill, railway, or about their business, club or group, or any other subjects, or any information and photographs, to please get in touch with me. You can write, email or contact me by phone. Especially older memories which might get lost in time. If anyone would like to write down the memories of their older relations I would really appreciate it. Or contact me and I will be happy to meet with anyone who has memories to share. Thankyou everyone for reading the magazine. We are able to produce this magazine by the support of the advertisers, who you will find amongst our pages – please do support them and tell them you saw them in The Lostock Hall magazine. We appreciate their support because without them we would be unable to produce it. If you would like to support the magazine by placing an advert in our next issue please see the contact details below. Have a look on Flickr at the Lostock Hall group of photographs, please upload any you would like to share. Copies of the magazine will always be available at Lostock Hall Library on Watkin Lane. Contact me to have your own copy delivered each month. PRESTON ARTS FESTIVAL –The 12th Annual Preston Arts Festival takes place 20th – 29th September www.prestonarts.com Front Cover image – St Paul's Church, Farington - by The Lostock Hall Magazine Regards, Heather Crook Our Contact Details Heather 07733 321 911 Email [email protected] 121 Broad Oak Lane, Penwortham, PR1 0XA PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS The Lostock Hall Magazine accepts no responsibility for any transactions, goods or services, entered into with or provided by advertisers within these pages. Your community radio station for Preston and South Ribble on 103.2 FM. Why not try some of our great shows? Listen live: www.preston.fm Tel. 01772 81001 Email: studiomanager:preston.fm Photos from Lostock Hall Past Jack Bidwell, Harry Hunt, Robert Ainsworth and Hughie Richardson, three in National Service uniforms, taken from Woodcock Hall Farm with the Crow Trees cottages in the background. 1953. Courtesy of Bob and Beryl Ainsworth. Woodcock Hall Farm c.1954. Harvest Time. Courtesy of Bob and Beryl Ainsworth Articles from the Past Killed at a Level Crossing- A little girl named Ellen Rigby was returning home from school at Farington near Preston on Monday afternoon with two school fellows, when she met with instant death. On passing over the level-crossing she stopped to pick up a marble, when an express train from Preston dashed up and killed her on the spot. The Lancaster Gazette, Feb 22 1890 Lostock Hall Bowling Club – On Saturday last the members of the Lostock Hall Bowling Club had an enjoyable drive in two ofMr Singleton's wagonettes to Chorley, where they competed for four prizes, offered byMr Ward , on the Royal Oak Green. School Lane School – Mr J Rennick who has been the headmaster at the School Lane School for about five years is about to leave that place. He has received an appointment at Messrs. Bashall's School, Farington, where he succeedsMr Paine , who recently met his death accidentally at Ingleton. Mr Rennick had made a great circle of friends in this district, and is greatly respected and esteemed among the School-lane people, who are exceedingly sorry to lose him. A successor has this week been fixed upon inMr Heaton , who although coming from Preston, is a native of Newbury, in Berkshire. Preston Chronicle, Sep 6 1890 Field Days – The annual field day given to the children attending the Catholic schools at Brownedge and Tardy Gate took place on Saturday. The Brownedge scholars assembled at the school and headed by the Bamber Bridge and Higher Walton Brass Bands proceeded to Tardy Gate. Here the combined procession met and paraded the village accompanied byFather Fishwick and Messrs. McMellon, Woodruff and Moxham . Subsequently they adjourned to a field on the farm ofMr Wilson , where various games were indulged in. Unfortunately, however, rain began to fall in the evening and considerably marred the enjoyment. Preston Chronicle July 9th 1892 Brutal Attack on Gamekeeper– Last weekend when a gamekeeper named John Roskell,in the employ of Mr John Eccles, Farington House , was returning from Tardy Gate to his home he was set upon by four men who kicked him and otherwise severely assaulted him. He had to be removed home where he still lies in a serious condition. Preston Chronicle August 13th 1892 Football – On Saturday afternoon last, the Leyland team defeated Lostock Hall in the Preston and District League Competition by three goals to one. On the same day Farington North Endplayed a drawn game with Farington St Paul's , the result being one goal each. Preston Chronicle Dec 3rd 1892 Agricultural Lecture at Lostock Hall – On Wednesday evening a lecture was delivered in theLostock Hall Mission Hall by Mr W P Roberts , on the treatment of vegetable and market garden.Dr Sharples occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. Mr Roberts will again be at Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge very soon, and will deliver two lectures in each centre of the Local Board district. Preston Chronicle Dec 3rd 1892 Fry Inn 18 Watkin Lane Lostock Hall HOURS OF OPENING LUNCH TEA/SUPPER Monday CLOSED CLOSED Tuesday 11.30am – 1.45pm 4.30pm – 9.30pm Wednesday 11.30am – 1.45pm 4.30pm – 9.30pm Thursday 11.30am - 1.45pm 4.30pm – 9.30pm Friday 11.30am – 1.45pm 4.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday 11.30am - 1.30pm CLOSED Closed Saturday & Monday on Bank Holiday Weekends (Works Orders Welcome) Telephone : 01772 463581 The Bridges of Lostock Hall 1. Down Wateringpool Lane, where the Gas Works are. 2. Todd Lane North, Preston Junction Bridge (where the station was) 3. Red Bridge (Brownedge Road 4. Moss Bridge, Todd Lane South 5. Dandy Bridge, Todd Lane South 6. Left in Lostock Lane over the road in St Catherine's Hospice 7. Resolution Bridge 8. Railway Bridge 1 (double bridges) 9. Railway Bridge 2 (double bridges) 10. Anchor Bridge, Croston Road 11. 1st Railway Bridge in Coote Lane 12. Railway Bridge – bypass bridge 13. Between Lostock Hall Roundabout and Croston Road – new Railway bridge 14. Iron Steps – bottom of Ward Street over railway lines going to Croston Road 15. Sherdley Road bridge – over the road Are there any more – let us know – Brian Whittle Farington Tannery Farington Tannery was on the site of Lonsdale Chase. The Lonsdale family bought the tannery as a going concern in 1870. (Moving from a tannery at Dinkley). In 1990 the then presentWilliam Lonsdale was born at OAKVILLE, Croston Road in 1919, in 1990 he lived at Mawdsley. He recalled his grandfather, William Lonsdale and his father, Cecil William, at the tannery treating the raw hide by submerging the hide for 14 months in tanks of ground up oak bark fermented in water. The hide was then used for horse harnesses and for clog leather. William Lonsdale demolished an old house around 1884 and built Beechwood the large house once owned byDoctor Gosh , now the Medicare Unit Surgery. In September 1885 Mr N Lonsdale, The Tannery, Farington was elected Secretary ofThe Farington Football Club at the Clubhouse, Tardy Gate Inn. In 1942 the tannery was sold toMr Alf Newsham who produced animal food, and for this period it was remembered by an offensive aroma. The Lonsdale's family grave is marked by the very tall stone on the right as you approach St Paul's church entrance. On the 11th of December 1894Mary Ann Preston aged 25 was buried at St Paul's Church, Farington and she lived in the Tannery Cottages. On 20th August 1895, Frederick Charles Lonsdale aged three was buried in St Paul's abode given as Tannery Cottages. On 12th December 1899Ada Parker aged 10 months buried at St Pauls of Tanners Row. Information from Lancashire Online Parish Clerk Project. OATS AT TANNERY FARM, FARINGTON SALE OF MANGOLD WURTZLE AND WHEAT TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION BY MR S PARKER On Monday November 2 nd 1857, at one o'clock in the afternoon. A quantity of FARM PRODUCE consisting of about four statute acres of excellent mangold wurtzel, now growing on lands at the Tannery Farm, near Tardy Gate, in the township of Farington, likewise about 40 thraves of excellent wheat, and 30 thraves of oats, the whole of which will be sold in lots to suit the purchasers.