Allerton Bywater Colliery Explosion
On March 10th 1930, at about 09:30am, three men were killed instantly, and three injured, by an explosion caused by shotfiring igniting and exploding a pocket of gas that had…
ALLERTON BYWATER POTTERY
All the researched data is under continuous review and can be updated or ammended at any time. Everyone in the group is welcome to add to this research. Historical Events…
Herbert Smith – “Ahr ‘Erbert”
Herbert Smith, a towering figure in British trade unionism, rose from abject poverty in the Yorkshire coalfields to lead the miners through some of the most tumultuous labour struggles of…
KIPPAX COLLIERY – OWL WOOD (HOOL WOOD PIT)
This subject is still being researched by Allerton Bowers History group Kippax colliery closes in 1903 after more than 40 years of operation.
Bland & Davison Bland family from Kippax Park
The Establishment at Kippax The Bland family’s connection to Kippax began in 1595 when Thomas Bland purchased the Manor for £315. This strategic acquisition marked the family’s transition from likely…
Detailed Timeline of Main Events in Allerton Bywaters History
This page is a placeholder for information, about the village, found during our research. It will be updated, ammended or corrected whenever new information is discovered. Roman Period: Medieval Period:…
A GARDEN BY CHANCE – Father Gerald Hargreaves – 1976
Background to the Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Allerton Bywater Foreword to:- A GARDEN BY CHANCE I was delighted to read Father Hargreaves’ history of the Parish of St.…
Gt. & Little Preston C.E School Photo 01
Type the names, and numbers in the comments box at the bottom of the page Back row: 1. Michael Charlston – 2. Philip Cox – 3. Thomas Hopkinson – 4.…