[Margaret Pilkington]

The derelict land where Highams and Warburtons Mills were, was earmarked for the building of 74 houses, but the guy who bought the land went bust and that is why nothing has been don on that land. In the last two weeks I heard that it has been bought. During that time there have been 4 men installing very robust fencing. So whether there is some movement and possibly a start on the project is anyone's guess.

I lived on Riley's Hill until 1966(My mum still lives there) and Priestly Clough was my playground...our sledging escapades were down Rose St and the St by the side of the Old Band Club...and the pantomimes and the childrens Christmas parties were at the Cotton Club....rip roaring event they were to be sure.
The houses in this area were never slums. People were proud of their homes.