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Bob Dobson · 05-12-2008, 15:45

The Asspen bit comes in because that area was known as Aspen. The railway line from Church towards Blackburn is riased on an embankment which covers a bridge known as the aspen viaduct. i suspect that aspen was the name of the stream. You need to look at old maps - plenty in the library. Also consult Mike Rothwell's books on industrial buildings of Church. Also consult Barrett's trade directories which will give you some idea of the occupancy of the buildings.
The leeds and Liverpool Canal Society website will give you contacts ( in Accrington probably) They will be aware of maps of canalside factories and use of the loading facilities at Church. The unoccupied building next to the Commercial Hotel was the main canal warehouse.

05-12-2008, 15:45	#4
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158676	Re: Bridge Street, Aspendale Works and Hargreaves warehouse The Asspen bit comes in because that area was known as Aspen. The railway line from Church towards Blackburn is riased on an embankment which covers a bridge known as the aspen viaduct. i suspect that aspen was the name of the stream. You need to look at old maps - plenty in the library. Also consult Mike Rothwell's books on industrial buildings of Church. Also consult Barrett's trade directories which will give you some idea of the occupancy of the buildings. The leeds and Liverpool Canal Society website will give you contacts ( in Accrington probably) They will be aware of maps of canalside factories and use of the loading facilities at Church. The unoccupied building next to the Commercial Hotel was the main canal warehouse.