Photos by Peter Hodge: on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

The area to the left(west)of this pylon is known as 'Randles Sluices' and the bungalow on the edge of the Manchester Ship Canal was where my Grandfather & Grandmother lived. For about 30 years he was employed as the Sluice Master responsible for the canal water level between Latchford & Eastham, the track/path running along the canal was the site of the MSC railway that ran in and out of the old ICI 'Wiggs' & 'Randles' work's.

Thanks for that. It has been corrected on Panoramio, it will take a few weeks on Google Earth.

Regards Pete

striking picture

Hi Wayne, yes it is, it's about 1/2 mile to the west of Hen Cloud. Pete

Hi Peter,enjoyed you photos,it seems to me your local to my area. Check out this website you may find it compliments your photography hobby.

http://www.geocaching.com/

B.T.W. we share the same surname,I was born in Southport.

Hi atmd Found a canal website that calls the bridge Coxhead's or Rimmer's Swing Bridge, so thats what i'll go for. Thanks for pointing this out.

Pete

Building known as Ned Howard's cottage and used by the clandestine Catholic community to celebrate Mass during part of the period of persecution of Catholics in the area.

lovelly

You realy MUST try this place. You are assured a warm welcome in authentic surroundings and atmosphere. Don't expect plush seats and gaudy carpet; it's an authentic 14 century wayside Inn.

In winter you are greeted with roaring open fires (too warm if you are within 8 feet of them :-0).

The best kept cellar in Lancashire will satisfy the most demanding of tastes; a first class pint is guaranteed from the fine selection of beers from this purveyor of "REAL ALE".

No loud music; no "undesirables"; very much a true "locals" alehouse.

Sounds to good to be true? Well try it and find out. You will not be dissapointed.

Len Gurney (a local)

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