Woodnook from Bullough Park, Accrington

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318378

Reference identifier

HAC-H01-E02-7-1

Title

Woodnook from Bullough Park, Accrington

Place

Accrington

General notes

There is a fine prospect of Woodnook and the larger portion of Accrington from this spot, with Hameldon, Moleside, and the Coppice in bold relief, even further afield Pendle Hill and glimpses of Ribblesdale can be traced. It is hard to conceive, from the industrial aspect of present day Woodnook, that it was, at one time, what its name implies; a corner of Accrington Wood. In the 16th Century it was known as Colepitholme, as coal was worked there at that time. The Woodnook water divided the lands of the Cunliffes of Hollins, and the Rishtons of Woodnook farm and Higher Antley Hall on the site from which the view was taken. From this spot the observer is looking eastwards and a fine panoramic view presents itself, the town apparently lying in a basin. [Caption written in the 1920s when the photograph was on display at Oak Hill Museum]

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Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Sepia

Year of image

1927

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Subjects

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