Mellor Brook
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Mellor Brook is a village which straddles the borders of the Boroughs of Ribble Valley
and South Ribble
in Lancashire
, England
.
The village of Mellor Brook is approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Blackburn.
The geographical area of Mellor Brook is quite small, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles (10.4 km²).
There is a bakery located in the heart of Mellor Brook. The bakery is well known and successful and started in the village, eventually moving its main operation to nearby Ramsgreave
, but still retaining its original village shop. The shop's pies are a favourite of the English fashion designer, Wayne Hemingway
. In recent years both the village's newsagent and Post Office have closed.
In 1808/9 the road (A59
) from Mellor Brook to Clitheroe was opened as a toll road hence the position of the toll house at the top of Higher Commons Lane.
Preston New Road (A677) between Blackburn and Preston, followed in 1824 and hence Branch Road, getting its name because it joined the two turnpike roads, opened at the same time.
The village also has a thriving community centre; it is thought the building came into existence in June 1823 when a plot of land was assigned to a group of gentlemen on which they could build an independent place of worship. The building was purchased by the Church of England in 1833 and it was proposed that it be used during the week as a schoolhouse. The premises became known as St Saviours Chapel, Mellor Brook. The building was used as a primary school right up until 1962 after which time the Church allowed it to be sold to the parish councils of the area.
In 1966 Mellor Brook Community Centre came into existence and has been such ever since.
The village is adjacent to the former Samlesbury Aerodrome
, now under the tenure of BAe
. BAe have successfully developed Commercial units on the site close the village. A village meeting was held in 2008 with over 100 attendees, including the sitting MP for the Ribble Valley, Nigel Evans
. Evans agreed to return to further address the concerns of the villagers raised following his subsequent meetings with BAe. To date Evans has failed to return.
Ribble Valley
Ribble Valley is a local government district with borough status within the non-metropolitan county of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Clitheroe. Other places include Whalley, Longridge and Ribchester. The area is so called due to the River Ribble which flows in its final stages...
and South Ribble
South Ribble
South Ribble is a non-metropolitan district and borough of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Leyland.In May 2007, the council was officially declared "Excellent" by the Audit Commission, gaining its place among the best 5 district councils in the country,-Overview:On 4 October 2007, a...
in Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
The village of Mellor Brook is approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Blackburn.
The geographical area of Mellor Brook is quite small, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles (10.4 km²).
There is a bakery located in the heart of Mellor Brook. The bakery is well known and successful and started in the village, eventually moving its main operation to nearby Ramsgreave
Ramsgreave
Ramsgreave is a civil parish in the Ribble Valley district , in Lancashire, England. The parish is located on the northern edge of Blackburn although it is just outside the Blackburn with Darwen unitary district, and although the south and east of the parish is suburban, the parish also includes a...
, but still retaining its original village shop. The shop's pies are a favourite of the English fashion designer, Wayne Hemingway
Wayne Hemingway
Wayne Andrew Hemingway, MBE is an English fashion designer and co-founder of Red or Dead. He is also chairman of the South Coast Design Forum, and chair of Building For Life .Hemingway is the son of Canadian Mohawk chief and former wrestler Billy Two Rivers...
. In recent years both the village's newsagent and Post Office have closed.
In 1808/9 the road (A59
A59 road
The A59 is a major road in the United Kingdom that runs from Liverpool in Merseyside, to York in North Yorkshire.-Merseyside:The A59 begins in the centre of Liverpool at the mouth of the Birkenhead Tunnel, and heads north out of the city, first as Scotland Road in Vauxhall, then Kirkdale Road,...
) from Mellor Brook to Clitheroe was opened as a toll road hence the position of the toll house at the top of Higher Commons Lane.
Preston New Road (A677) between Blackburn and Preston, followed in 1824 and hence Branch Road, getting its name because it joined the two turnpike roads, opened at the same time.
The village also has a thriving community centre; it is thought the building came into existence in June 1823 when a plot of land was assigned to a group of gentlemen on which they could build an independent place of worship. The building was purchased by the Church of England in 1833 and it was proposed that it be used during the week as a schoolhouse. The premises became known as St Saviours Chapel, Mellor Brook. The building was used as a primary school right up until 1962 after which time the Church allowed it to be sold to the parish councils of the area.
In 1966 Mellor Brook Community Centre came into existence and has been such ever since.
The village is adjacent to the former Samlesbury Aerodrome
Samlesbury Aerodrome
Samlesbury Aerodrome is a disused airfield at Balderstone near Samlesbury, in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire. The aerodrome is owned by defence company BAE Systems which uses the site for manufacturing of several aircraft types...
, now under the tenure of BAe
Bae
Bae, also often spelled Pae or Pai, is a unique Korean family name. The South Korean census of 2000 found 372,064 people by this surname, or slightly less than 1% of the population....
. BAe have successfully developed Commercial units on the site close the village. A village meeting was held in 2008 with over 100 attendees, including the sitting MP for the Ribble Valley, Nigel Evans
Nigel Evans
Nigel Martin Evans is a British politician. Since 1992 he has been Conservative Party Member of Parliament for the Ribble Valley constituency. Since 2010 he has been First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, a deputy speaker.-Career:...
. Evans agreed to return to further address the concerns of the villagers raised following his subsequent meetings with BAe. To date Evans has failed to return.