MORE BITS OF STOLEN YORKSHIRE

 From the outskirts of Blackburn we head into the countryside, calling first at Langho station on the L&YR route to Clitheroe.

Now, across country to Longridge. It used to have plenty of industry.

Another postcard view - Longridge parish church.

The town's railway station was at the end of a branch from Preston.

Beside the station was the Towneley Arms. The station has gone - the pub's still there. 

To get to Longridge today, a bus is required. Mercer's, based in the town provided some of the services.

We soon come to a posh boarding school at Stonyhurst.

North now, into what was once Yorkshire, to Slaidburn (Lancashire). 

There's a nice church. 

Here's the view from the River Hodder bridge at Slaidburn.

There's a pub in Slaidburn, the Hark to Bounty (Creative Commons License from Geograph.org.uk)

Another village that has now left Yorkshire is Bolton-by-Bowland, with its notable church.

In the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, is Rimington, which had a station on the Clitheroe to Hellifield line.

To the north of Clitheroe is the village of Waddington, with the Waddington Arms.

On the way into Clitheroe, we pay a quick visit to Bowland Brewery.

Clitheroe's station, in the early days.

The station closed, but has since reopened and enjoys an hourly service.

The station buildings still survive.

Transdev is the main bus operator.

Other bus companies over the years have included Tyrer Bus, Lakeland Coaches, Holmeswood Coaches and Town Midi Coaches.

There was even a steam bus service for a short time!

Beer time now. Let's call in at the Horseshoe Inn.

There's also the New Inn, beneath the castle.

Our next stop is on the way towards Accrington, the village of Great Harwood. This pub, the Victoria, has a wonderful interior.

There's also the Royal, another good boozer. Back in 2009, it had its own brewery.

It's a good place to conclude this post.

Next time, we'll visit Accrington. See where we've been here.