Caton, The Druids' Oak c.1955
Photo ref:
C473013
Photo ref:
C473013
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Beneath the ancient oak are the 'fish stones', steps of a market cross on which monks from nearby Gresgarth displayed their catches for sale. Agriculture dominated the village until the end of the 17th century, when Arkle Beck was harnessed for cotton mills. Low Mill, which only closed in 1970, was claimed to be the oldest in the country.
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A Selection of Memories from Caton
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Caton
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In August 1939 I was evacuated frm Salford to Caton. I had my gas mask, a small parcel of food and a label on my clothing. We arrived at the then beautiful station, adorned with flowers. Then we walked to the Village Institute, where villagers were waiting for us and to choose their evacuees. I was lucky to be chosen by a lovely old couple, George and Mary Thexton, who then lived at 4 Gable Houses, now ...see more
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