heritage
Published on July 6, 2016 at 12:47 pm
Bacup’s economic and social history has been shaped by the influence of water: either too much or too little! Floods were frequent: drinking water scarce: by 1848 the town was a mess. How did this come about, and what were the results of sorting it out?
Join us on this free guided walk to learn more about this fascinating and sometimes scary story of Bacaup’s hidden past.
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Published on June 3, 2016 at 9:02 am
Valley Heritage has received confirmation of £10,000 each from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) to explore if Waterside Mill in Bacup can be saved for future generations.
The project will allow support from heritage professionals to identify if this heritage building can be saved, what repairs are needed, what they will cost and what uses the building could be put to in the future.
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Published on May 18, 2016 at 4:10 pm
The Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative Project Phase 1 work is now moving towards being completed with over £400k of work on the Pioneer Building and Clock Tower on Rochdale Road and the RSPCA Building at 33 St James Street being successfully carried out.
Investment into the Pioneer Building has new shop fronts installed and new sash windows fitted.
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Published on March 21, 2016 at 5:12 pm
Board members and Project Officers from the Bacup Townscape heritage Initiative (THI) will be in attendance at the Bacup Easter Festival on Saturday March 26th 10am till 3pm to present information on the scheme so far.
The team will be on Bacup Market with an information stall where people will be able to ask question about the work taking place in Bacup, the importance of heritage in Bacup and ways to get involved.
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Published on March 10, 2016 at 1:40 pm
Rossendale Borough Council has adopted a new Conservation Strategy for 2016-2021.
The Conservation Strategy shows the Council’s commitment to heritage and celebrates the Valley’s rich architectural history.
The strategy will provide the Council with a new strategic approach to conservation, accompanied by the Conservation Officer post we have in the Council.
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Published on February 24, 2016 at 10:55 am
The Cenotaph in Rawtenstall at the library gardens has had its listed status raised to Grade II*.
This status change comes as part of Historic England’s national assessment of war memorials.
Historic England recognised the heritage and history of Rawtenstall Cenotaph and duly upgraded its listed status. Historic England stated that is was awarded Grade II* listed status due to its architectural interest, its sculptural interest and the quality of the craftsmanship.
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