The Pendle Witches – A Haunting Tale from England’s Past As we walked around the ruined battlements of Clitheroe Castle, Pendle Hill was bathed in sunshine a few miles to the south. The pleasant outlook was in stark contrast to the chilling tale of The Pendle Witches which unfolded 400 years ago in the villages…
Clitheroe Castle Clitheroe Castle is one of the most iconic landmarks in Lancashire and a key feature of the town that shares its name. Though modest in size, this ancient structure is packed with character and history, offering a fascinating glimpse into medieval life and the development of the region. Built around 1186 by order…
We’re just back from a couple of days in Clitheroe. It’s a lovely town and it’s only 40 minutes away from us. I was bought a night in The Spinning Block Hotel, which is part of the Holmes Mill complex, for my birthday last November and we finally managed to take advantage of my very…
Another beautiful day today, so we took ourselves off to Clitheroe for lunch. If you haven’t been, and I’m sure most of you have, its a lovely little town with loads of independent shops like D. Byrne and Co Fine Wines, Cowman’s Famous Sausage Shop, Maxwell’s Cafe down by the railway station and The Emporium…