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Forum: Heritage and History 23-05-2010, 10:05
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Thanks again Waterworth,I think the pub was extended by knocking through into the neighbouring property.
Coincidently my Grandfather's family lived in Ashworth Street for a time after...
Forum: Heritage and History 20-05-2010, 16:30
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Thanks for that Waterworth,the pub is still a popular venue for Bash dwellers!
Forum: Heritage and History 30-03-2010, 09:28
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Spw,thanks again for the photographs I have added them to the Alma site,I wonder how many more old photos are out there?
More additions would be gratefully accepted.
Forum: Heritage and History 29-03-2010, 14:14
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

A belated thank you for the photos!
For some reason the site has stopped notifying me of thread answers
Forum: Heritage and History 11-12-2009, 15:58
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Thanks for the replies I will add it to the information page for the pub.
Forum: Heritage and History 10-12-2009, 16:26
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

One further question about the Alma,I'm told the Clegg family ran it between 1970-1983 with 5 sons all who still live in Baxenden.
Who was the Landlord?
Forum: Heritage and History 01-12-2009, 10:28
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Incidentally for those who may be interested the Alma site can be found on www.Almainnonline.co.uk
It is still being developed ,so be kind!
Forum: Heritage and History 01-12-2009, 10:26
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Thanks for that Bob.
Forum: Heritage and History 01-12-2009, 09:07
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Thanks for that Kaytex,now that the new licencees are in the pub no doubt some of the locals will be able to supply further information.
Forum: Heritage and History 30-11-2009, 09:08
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

That seems spot on!(Pardon the pun) It seems strange they would build an Isolation Hospital so near to the railway and habitation.
Forum: Heritage and History 29-11-2009, 13:13
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

I have the 1901 census I will have a look in a little while.As for if anything remains of the site I will have a look on Google Earth to see.
Thanks
Forum: Heritage and History 29-11-2009, 12:49
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

I have it on the 1909 map as being situated next to the Railway Line about half a mile from the junction of Manchester Road and Hollins Lane.
Forum: Heritage and History 29-11-2009, 12:36
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Thanks for that input every bit helps!
Forum: Heritage and History 29-11-2009, 12:20
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

I have two further questions: Any information on Fig Pie Hall coal mine started around 1825 and adandoned in the early 1900's.
Secondly any details about the Smallpox Hospital which was run by...
Forum: Heritage and History 22-11-2009, 17:12
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Sorry for the delay in replying,I presume the Alma was named after the Crimean War Battle of Alma in 1854,if that is so then the the pub(as named )must post date the battle.
I know the future...
Forum: Heritage and History 19-11-2009, 14:30
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Thanks for that Retlaw!
Forum: Heritage and History 19-11-2009, 14:10
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Re: Alma Inn Baxenden

Thanks for the input,I am researching this for the new licencees,who will be having a website with news of the pub.
One of the pieces of info I have is is that the 'beerseller'was a Sarah Ratcliffe...
Forum: Heritage and History 18-11-2009, 21:37
Replies: 61
Views: 7,972
Posted By Lampman
Alma Inn Baxenden

I am attempting to research the history of the Alma Inn,has anyone any information on past landlords etc?
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