Photos of Tunstall, Cowan Bridge and Burrow with Burrow in the Lune Valley of Lancashire.
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NETHER BURROW 01 - Roman stonework from Calacvm
A stone from Calacvm Roman Fort in a barn wall at Burrow in the Lune Valley, Lancashire.
COWAN BRIDGE 01A - Old road bridge and Clergy Daughter's School
Bronte Sisters' School, Cowan Bridge, Lancashire
The Clergy Daughters’ School was attended by three of the Bronte sisters which provided Charlotte’s inspiration for Lowood School and the dreadful Reverend Brocklebank in Jane Eyre. The poor conditions at the school harmed Charlotte’s health and contributed to the deaths of her sisters, Maria and Elizabeth in 1825.
Not open to the public.
The Clergy Daughters’ School was attended by three of the Bronte sisters which provided Charlotte’s inspiration for Lowood School and the dreadful Reverend Brocklebank in Jane Eyre. The poor conditions at the school harmed Charlotte’s health and contributed to the deaths of her sisters, Maria and Elizabeth in 1825.
Not open to the public.
TUNSTALL 01A - Church of St John the Baptist
The Church of John the Baptist, Tunstall, Lancashire.
The church was built in 1415 with some 13th century remains and 16th century alterations. It was restored in 1907 by Austin and Paley. A Roman votive stone has been built into the surround of a window in the north aisle (strangely laid on its side).
A painting of the 'Lamentation of Christ' had hung in the church for over 200 years and was only discovered to be the work of Francesco Montemezzano (1540-1602) after featuring on the BBC programme, 'Fake or Fortune' in July 2015.
The church was attended by the Bronte sisters while they attended school at Cowan Bridge.
Grade 1 Listed.
The church was built in 1415 with some 13th century remains and 16th century alterations. It was restored in 1907 by Austin and Paley. A Roman votive stone has been built into the surround of a window in the north aisle (strangely laid on its side).
A painting of the 'Lamentation of Christ' had hung in the church for over 200 years and was only discovered to be the work of Francesco Montemezzano (1540-1602) after featuring on the BBC programme, 'Fake or Fortune' in July 2015.
The church was attended by the Bronte sisters while they attended school at Cowan Bridge.
Grade 1 Listed.
TUNSTALL 08A - St John by Josefina de Vasconcellos
St John by Josefina de Vasconcellos in the Church of John the Baptist at Tunstall in Lancashire.
Josefina de Vasconcellos (1904- 2005) was of Brazilian descent, but spent most of her life in the Lake District, Cumbria. With her last commission in 2001, she was recognised as the world's oldest working sculptor. Throughout her life she was heavily involved in charitable causes for disadvantaged young people and in 1985 was awarded the Order of the British Empire for setting up the Harriet Trust for disabled children.
Josefina de Vasconcellos (1904- 2005) was of Brazilian descent, but spent most of her life in the Lake District, Cumbria. With her last commission in 2001, she was recognised as the world's oldest working sculptor. Throughout her life she was heavily involved in charitable causes for disadvantaged young people and in 1985 was awarded the Order of the British Empire for setting up the Harriet Trust for disabled children.
TUNSTALL 09A - St John by Josefina de Vasconcellos
St Michael by Josefina de Vasconcellos in the Church of John the Baptist at Tunstall in the Lune Valley, Lancashire.
TUNSTALL 12A - The Old Schoolhouse
The Old School House of 1753 at Tunstall in Lancashire.
The lintel above the right-hand window is a carved medieval grave slab.
The lintel above the right-hand window is a carved medieval grave slab.
