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The rediscovery of a lost landscape…

For half-a-lifetime now, Mark Fletcher has been investigating the origins and development of the Irwell valley to the north of Bury. This blog is dedicated to the fascinating history and archaeology of Burrs and Calrows.

Recent Posts

Who remembers going down t’Widdle? July 16, 2020
A forgotten water course and a failing dam January 30, 2020
The genius of Sir John Hawkshaw at Burrs and Elton November 30, 2019
Did anyone in Bury benefit from slavery? September 14, 2019
An Elegy to Bury’s Industry July 11, 2019
Did the Royal Lancashire Militia practice their deadly craft at Burrs? February 19, 2019
In the shadow of The Rock January 29, 2019
Springside House and Goose Ford, Burrs: Part 2 January 10, 2019
A forgotten mansion and a lost river crossing: Springside House and Goose Ford, Burrs: Part 1 December 29, 2018
WHITE SLAVERY AT HIGHER WOODHILL (AND AT BURRS) December 8, 2018

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