Croston is a village and civil parish in Lancashire, England between Chorley and Southport and is next to the River Yarrow. St. Michael's and All Angels' Church is at the centre of the village. At the end of Church Street there is a stone cross which was erected in 1953. There is a 15th-century cobbled pack horse bridge which crosses the River Yarrow. The village green is used as a venue for the annual May Day Madness, Bastille Day (14 July) celebrations and Christmas Fair.
Population: 2,739
Latitude: 53° 39' 43.81" N
Longitude: -2° 46' 30.83" W
St Catherine's Chapel, located in Lydiate, Merseyside, England, and known locally as Lydiate Abbey, was built c. 1500 for the private worship of the Ireland family, who held the Lydiate lordship from 1410–1673. Its use as a private chapel probably c…
All Saints Church is located in Elizabeth Street, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is an evangelical Anglican parish church in the deanery of Preston, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. The church was built in 1846-1848 for…
The Wigan Urban Area is an area of land defined by the Office for National Statistics consisting of the built-up, or 'urbanised' area containing Wigan in Greater Manchester and Skelmersdale in West Lancashire.
WWT Martin Mere is a wetland nature reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Tarlscough, Burscough, Lancashire, England, on the West Lancashire Coastal Plain, 6 miles (10 km) from Ormskirk and 10 miles (16 km) from Southport (Merseyside…
Victory Park is a football ground in Chorley, Lancashire, England.
Upholland Priory was a Benedictine priory in Upholland, Lancashire, England. It was founded in 1319. The priory remains have received a Grade II listed building designation from English Heritage and the site is listed as a scheduled monument.
Upholland High School is a secondary school in Upholland, England. It is a comprehensive school of non-denominational religion.
Tulketh is an electoral ward in Preston, Lancashire, England.
Todd Lane Junction, previously called Preston Junction until 1952, was a railway station between Preston and Bamber Bridge which closed in 1968. The station was immediately to the north of a triangular junction between lines from Preston, East Lanca…
Three Sisters Recreation Area is located in Bryn, Ashton in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England.
The Warehouse has been an alternative nightclub and music venue in Preston, Lancashire, England, since 1972. It was originally named The Warehouse, then Raiders, and then back to The Warehouse in 1988 when the current owners took over.
Tarleton Academy is a secondary Academy situated in Tarleton, Lancashire, England and is under the headship of Mrs.Gwinnett. It caters for 11-16 year olds.
St. Michael's is an Anglican high school, located in the town of Chorley, Lancashire, England. The school is home to 1,200 pupils, and is an performing Arts College.
St Mary's Church is in Knowsley Lane, Knowsley Village, Merseyside, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpoo…
St Catharine's Church is in Lorne Street, Scholes, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Wigan, the archdeaconry of Warrington and the diocese of Liverpool. Its benefice is united with that of C…
St Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic High School or Guzzies as it is commonly known, is a voluntary-aided Catholic comprehensive school in the town of St Helens, Lancashire.
The Singleton Bank rail crash occurred on 16 July 1961 near Weeton, Lancashire, England.
Sharoe Green is a largely residential suburban area of Preston, Lancashire, England and an electoral ward. It is nowadays usually considered to be a district of the larger suburb of Fulwood (and formed part of the pre-1974 Fulwood Urban District).