Enjoying retirement
In The Red Rose County
A day trawling East Lancashire for pics. First the famous india Mill chimney at Darwen built to resemble an Italian bell tower (or campanile). The 300 feet high Grade II* listed chimney was started in 1863 and completed in October 1867 at a cost of around £13,000. It was designed by E. Bates of Manchester and is a striking example of Italianate architecture, which was popular at the time. It was built by B. Lloyd of Darwen, its foundation being one of the largest pieces of stone ever quarried in Britain. Ironwork on top of the chimney was removed for scrap during World War II. Nearby, industrial history - here a Wallpaper Surface printing machine. This was donated by Crown Wall Coverings Ltd. and is of a type used in Darwen from the middle of the 19th century. It is fitted with twelve printing stations each capable of printing a different colour. Next to the graveyard of St. George’s Church, Tyldesley where Richard Halliwell dentist was buried with all the teeth he ever extracted! On the nearby pub there is a giant mural of Ella Toone the 22-year-old local footballer who scored a brilliant opener in the 2-1 extra-time Lionesses' win against Germany at Wembley in July 2022 at the Euros Final. Over then to Worsley, and the Grade I listed church of St Mark's by George Gilbert Scott. Polly the Pig's grave lies in the front garden of Bridgewater Care Centre who were very good at letting me take pics. The historic Delph at Worsley is much improved with new signage and narrative sculptures.... Dinner at Brunning and Price's Worsley Old Hall. Followed by an 8.15pm kick-off at the Etihad to see Mancity win 4-1 against Aston Villa. Next day an all-day ticket to watch Judd Trump and Mark Williams at Centrex, a great facility. Manchester continues to grow!
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