Where is Rainford Hall?

Where is Rainford Hall?

Rainford Hall (Col. Pilkington, J.P.) is a large modern house on an old site, east of the village. The principal road is that from St. Helens to Ormskirk; it runs alongside the brook, which it crosses before reaching the village. Here it is joined by another road coming from Prescot in the southwest.

What is the difference between Rainford and crank?

The village of Rainford is in the former, and the hamlet of Crank in the latter. Rainford Hall (Col. Pilkington, J.P.) is a large modern house on an old site, east of the village. The principal road is that from St. Helens to Ormskirk; it runs alongside the brook, which it crosses before reaching the village.

What was Rainford like in 1901?

The population in 1901 numbered 3,359. A local board was formed in 1872; (fn. 2) and in 1894 became an urban district council of fifteen members. Rainford has several collieries. It has long been known for the manufacture of tobacco pipes, but this industry is now decaying; firebricks and crucibles were also made here.

What is the history of the manor of Rainford?

The early history of RAINFORD is obscure. In 1324 it was held by Robert de Lathom in socage, without any service; (fn. 3) it descended from the Lathoms to their heirs the Stanleys, (fn. 4) and the earl of Derby is the lord of the manor.