Kirk Lane (1)

On the left is the corner with Whackhouse Lane, James Ives & Sons, Leafield Mill and chimney are next to the cottage(s).

Green Lane

A ginnel or alleyway connecting Green Lane to Cricketers Green.

Grange House

This building was demolished in 1973, the photograph was taken by Stephen M Teale. A note states “Teale Residence, Grange Estate”.

East View

Seen from the High Street is East View.

Dinsdale Buildings

Dinsdale Buildings are located off Gill Lane and behind a row of cottages on New Road. To the right are the premises of J B Meays butchers.

Devonshire Place

This poor quality view is from Town Hall Square to property on Devonshire Place. The houses were of a type called “blind backs”, entrance only from the front but without…

Devonshire House

On the left are properties which front onto Town Street (The Steep). Devonshire House was once part of the Dixon Mill complex, the buildings are now converted into…

Kirk Lane Allotments

The allotments named Kirk Lane are just off Kirk Lane accessed via Swaine Hill.

Kirk Lane Mill

Located on Whackhouse Lane the old mill is now home to a variety of businesses.

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Early Vehicles