Croston village Lancashire, England: 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...

briace Loc: liverpool uk

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.

History

Croston began in the 7th century when St. Aidan arrived at the riverside settlements. In the absence of a church, a cross was erected as a place of worship. Croston literally means 'cross-town' and is derived from the two Old English words 'cross' and 'tun. The name is unique as there are no other Crostons in the UK.
Centuries ago the parish of Croston was far larger than it is today. It included Chorley, Much Hoole, Rufford, Bretherton, Mawdesley, Tarleton, Hesketh Bank, Bispham, Walmer Bridge and Ulnes Walton. A charter granted by Edward I in 1283 permitted an annual medieval fair and market to be held on the village green. Ancient maps also depict a castle which is believed to have been of a wooden construction because there is no evidence of a stone structure.
Croston used to have a large brick police station which has recently been refurbished. It was replaced by a smaller police station in the 1970s. It is similar in style to those in the surrounding areas, notably Bamber Bridge and Leyland police stations, however considerably smaller. This police station has recently closed.
Croston is twinned with the French town of Azay le Rideau, just South West of Tours, France. Azay boasts a French Renaissance Chateau, one of the famous Chateaux of the Loire, and is a popular tourist hotspot.

Croston Old School

Croston Old School is a Grade 2 listed building which originates from 1660. It is situated in the centre of the village at the end of Church Street and next to the 900 year old church. Until 1999 the buildings were used as a school. Croston Old School Community Trust's grant from the National Lottery for £481,062 has funded the majority of a scheme to create a Community Resource Centre for Croston. :thumbup: :thumbup:

this cross used to be a well & still is under the cross

bridge built in 1682

rest of the village

get ya washing out ladies

thatched cottage

10th century church st micheals

look at the arch of the bridge it say 1682

carved animals in the local park area

ye old smithy

the old school

i was in this pub today it is 400 years old

wilikioti Loc: Deep South, USA

I love history and the old English villages and towns. You have an excellent set of pictures. Thanks for posting!

Brow621 Loc: Texas

Makes me want to be there and see what you have seen. Wonderful captures! Congratulations.

jeanbug35 Loc: Jonesboro AR

Love all the history. Nice set.

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

Beautiful set, buddy. Just love them. :thumbup: :thumbup:

briace Loc: liverpool uk

wilikioti wrote:

I love history and the old English villages and towns. You have an excellent set of pictures. Thanks for posting!

thanks wilikioti :thumbup: :thumbup:

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

I enjoyed your photo tour of Croston.

briace Loc: liverpool uk

Brow621 wrote:

Makes me want to be there and see what you have seen. Wonderful captures! Congratulations.

thanks Brow621 :thumbup: :thumbup:

briace Loc: liverpool uk

jeanbug35 wrote:

Love all the history. Nice set.

thanks jean :thumbup: :thumbup:

CJartist Loc: Ormond Beach

briace wrote:

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.

History

Croston began in the 7th century when St. Aidan arrived at the riverside settlements. In the absence of a church, a cross was erected as a place of worship. Croston literally means 'cross-town' and is derived from the two Old English words 'cross' and 'tun. The name is unique as there are no other Crostons in the UK.
Centuries ago the parish of Croston was far larger than it is today. It included Chorley, Much Hoole, Rufford, Bretherton, Mawdesley, Tarleton, Hesketh Bank, Bispham, Walmer Bridge and Ulnes Walton. A charter granted by Edward I in 1283 permitted an annual medieval fair and market to be held on the village green. Ancient maps also depict a castle which is believed to have been of a wooden construction because there is no evidence of a stone structure.
Croston used to have a large brick police station which has recently been refurbished. It was replaced by a smaller police station in the 1970s. It is similar in style to those in the surrounding areas, notably Bamber Bridge and Leyland police stations, however considerably smaller. This police station has recently closed.
Croston is twinned with the French town of Azay le Rideau, just South West of Tours, France. Azay boasts a French Renaissance Chateau, one of the famous Chateaux of the Loire, and is a popular tourist hotspot.

Croston Old School

Croston Old School is a Grade 2 listed building which originates from 1660. It is situated in the centre of the village at the end of Church Street and next to the 900 year old church. Until 1999 the buildings were used as a school. Croston Old School Community Trust's grant from the National Lottery for £481,062 has funded the majority of a scheme to create a Community Resource Centre for Croston. :thumbup: :thumbup:

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briace, I enjoy your sets and the history that you nicely add, its like being on a tour of your area and love it.

briace Loc: liverpool uk

DOOK wrote:

Beautiful set, buddy. Just love them. :thumbup: :thumbup:

thanks DOOK :thumbup: :thumbup:

infocus Loc: Australia

briace wrote:

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.

History

Croston began in the 7th century when St. Aidan arrived at the riverside settlements. In the absence of a church, a cross was erected as a place of worship. Croston literally means 'cross-town' and is derived from the two Old English words 'cross' and 'tun. The name is unique as there are no other Crostons in the UK.
Centuries ago the parish of Croston was far larger than it is today. It included Chorley, Much Hoole, Rufford, Bretherton, Mawdesley, Tarleton, Hesketh Bank, Bispham, Walmer Bridge and Ulnes Walton. A charter granted by Edward I in 1283 permitted an annual medieval fair and market to be held on the village green. Ancient maps also depict a castle which is believed to have been of a wooden construction because there is no evidence of a stone structure.
Croston used to have a large brick police station which has recently been refurbished. It was replaced by a smaller police station in the 1970s. It is similar in style to those in the surrounding areas, notably Bamber Bridge and Leyland police stations, however considerably smaller. This police station has recently closed.
Croston is twinned with the French town of Azay le Rideau, just South West of Tours, France. Azay boasts a French Renaissance Chateau, one of the famous Chateaux of the Loire, and is a popular tourist hotspot.

Croston Old School

Croston Old School is a Grade 2 listed building which originates from 1660. It is situated in the centre of the village at the end of Church Street and next to the 900 year old church. Until 1999 the buildings were used as a school. Croston Old School Community Trust's grant from the National Lottery for £481,062 has funded the majority of a scheme to create a Community Resource Centre for Croston. :thumbup: :thumbup:

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That's quite a tour you gave us briace, thank you. Great shots as always. :thumbup: :D

briace Loc: liverpool uk

photophile wrote:

I enjoyed your photo tour of Croston.

thanks photophile :thumbup: :thumbup:

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Thanks for the history and lovely series. As I viewed these, I asked my husband if he'd like to visit the UK. He said "Only if we could be sure the weather would cooperate..." I said "Look at these! This fellow posts lots of sunny photos." Maybe one day we'll get there for something other than switching planes at Heathrow. :-)

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Great series, very much enjoyed seeing these. Very impressed with that thatched cottage--what a beautifully maintained home!