Rishton
Rishton | ||
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Shire county | ||
Region | ||
Country | England | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
Post town | BLACKBURN | |
Postcode district | BB1 | |
Dialling code | 01254 | |
Police | Lancashire | |
Fire | Lancashire | |
Ambulance | North West | |
UK Parliament | ||
Rishton
History
Its name means “village (or farmstead) where rushes grow”.[2][3]
In late 1776, a
Rishton Colliery 53°45′58″N 2°24′50″W / 53.766°N 2.414°W on the Burnley Coalfield was begun by P.W. Pickup Ltd in late November 1884 and mining continued until 1941. A tramroad from the pit connected to a coaling wharf on the canal. The National Coal Board used it as a pumping station from 1955 until 1970.[5][6]
Governance
The two tiers of local government are
Rishton is represented in the House of Commons as part of the Hyndburn constituency.
Geography
Rishton is situated in an area of low moorland north east of Blackburn and north west of Accrington. Its elevation above sea level varies from 250 feet (76 m) in the east, where Norden Brook flows into the River Hyndburn, to 785 feet (239 m) on Rishton Height, north west of the town.[7]
Geology
Around 0.7 miles from the town is a former sandstone quarry, known locally as Star Delph Quarry. Its use as a sandstone quarry ended in 1897. Part of the quarry contains rocks formed around 314 to 315 million years ago in the
Demography
The
The
Transport
The main road through Rishton is the A678 Blackburn to Burnley Road; there is also the B6535 (formerly A6064), which connects the town to Great Harwood.[10] The Blackburn Southern Bypass section of the M65 motorway opened in December 1997, bypassing the A678.[11]
In the 19th century, the
Sport
Cricket
Rishton has over the years been famous for its cricket team, based at Rishton Cricket Club. Notable professionals who have played for the club include Viv Richards in 1987. Other former professionals include former England coach Duncan Fletcher, Michael Holding (former West Indies international), Aussie fast bowler Jason Gillespie, former South African cricket captain Allan Donald and Sri Lankan right-handed batsman and right arm offbreak bowler Kumar Dharmasena.
Football
Rishton United FC provides junior and senior football for over 20 teams for both children and adults. The football club is currently developing its own ground known as the Primtetime Project located next to the canal behind Hyndburn Academy. This will see the club have its own grass pitches and in time, clubhouse and parking. The club has teams ranging from nippers (U7s) through to U16s and men's senior teams.
Golf
Rishton Golf Club is located off Petre Crescent, and is an eleven-hole course.
Sailing
Sailing has taken place on Rishton Reservoir since the start of the 20th century.[15] East Lancashire Sailing Club is based at the reservoir, and is a RYA Recognised Training Centre.
Culture
Leisure and tourism
The facilities at Cutwood Park, between Blackburn Road and the reservoir include a football pitch and a children's playground.[16]
Churches
- Rishton Christian Fellowship, Commercial Street.
- Rishton Baptist Church, Commercial Street[17]
- Rishton Methodist Church, Albert Street[17]
- St Charles Borromeo RC Church, St Charles Road[18]
- St Peter and St Paul Church (Anglican), Blackburn Road[19][20]
- Primitive Methodist Church, School Street[21]
- United Methodist Church, Mary Street[21]
Education
There are three primary schools in Rishton: St. Peter and St. Paul's Church of England Primary School, St. Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School and Rishton Methodist Primary School. There is also one high school: The Hyndburn Academy.
Notable people
- Martin Dobson – Burnley and Everton F.C. footballer
- Ernest Marsden – assistant to Ernest Rutherford
- Brett Ormerod – Blackpool footballer
- Hardy Falconer Parsons – winner of the Victoria Cross,
- Christine Walkden – gardener
- Mark Felix – strongman
- Royal Ballet
See also
References
- ^ Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ISBN 9780199609086.
- OCLC 59292921.
- ISBN 9781291783230.
- ^ Rishton Colliery, Northern Mine Research Society, retrieved 7 April 2018
- ^ Lancashire and Furness (Map). 1 : 2,500. County Series. Ordnance Survey. 1931.
- ^ "Townships: Rishton, A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 6". University of London & History of Parliament Trust. 1911. pp. 344–348. Retrieved 26 February 2009.
- ^ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Key Figures: Area: Rishton (ward)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 31 October 2008.
- ^ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Ethnic Group (KS06): Area: Rishton (ward)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 31 October 2008.
- ^ "Ordnance Survey New Popular Edition Map: Sheet 095". Ordnance Survey. 1947.
- ISBN 978-1-86077-352-5.
- OCLC 54881773.
- ^ Clarke, Mike. "The Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Hyndburn" (PDF). Hyndburn Borough Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 April 2011.
- OCLC 54881773.
- OCLC 54881773.
- ^ "Cutwood Park". Hyndburn Borough Council. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ a b Watkinson, David (18 June 2007). "Three arrested over church vandalism". Lancashire telegraph.
- ^ stringer, phil. "St Charles Borromeo, Rishton – Roman Catholic". Genuki UK & Ireland Genealogy. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ^ "Blackburn Diocese: WHALLEY Deanery". blackburn.anglican.org. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "GENUKI: St Peter and St Paul Church of England, Rishton, Lancashire". genuki.org.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ a b "GENUKI: Rishton, Lancashire". genuki.org.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Archive news from The Bolton News – Ruth follows in George's steps". archive.theboltonnews.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
External links
Media related to Rishton at Wikimedia Commons
- "www.rishton.net". rishton.net. Retrieved 15 January 2022.