The Evolution of Croston: 1800 to the Present Day

Many factors have influenced the changes to Croston, a small self-sufficient rural village, but the biggest change was brought about by the new railway, in 1849. This was followed by two cotton mills, where employment changed from farming to a different kind of work for men and women. At this time rows of terraced houses were built to house the mill workers.

Education was improving, from boys-only to mixed schooling, to the Bishop Rawstorne Academy we have today. A school was built for the Methodist children in 1900.

Roads were improved, drains were laid. We had our own Gas Works, established 1888, followed later by electric lighting. The late 30's saw the first semidetached houses built. After WWII, new housing estates were built by the council, and some of the older homes were demolished.

We still have the railway - albeit a single line. We are still a rural village, with education and community at its heart. We fear the government's plans for housing on our agricultural fields and keep our fingers crossed for the future.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1300-1700

Sunday 13 September:

1300-1700

Location & directions

The Old School, Church Street, Croston, Leyland,, Lancashire, PR26 9HA

Directions:

There are no parking facilities at the Old School, but public parking is available in Out Lane, behind the Lord Nelson Pub, for those who are able to walk a short distance. Otherwise limited parking on the public highway. The is public transport from Chorley and Leyland and rail transport from Preston and Ormskirk.

Contact on day:

Kath Almond and Anne Sandwell

Telephone number:

+447904118361

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are no parking facilities at the Old School, but public parking is available in Out Lane, behind the Lord Nelson Public House, for those who are able to walk a short distance. Otherwise limited parking on the public highway. The is public transport from Chorley and Leyland and rail transport from Preston and Ormskirk.

Additional information

This is a chance to visit the Old School, and see an exhibition of Croston during the years 1800 to the present day.

Max number of people:

100

Estimated duration:

4 hour(s)

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