Broughton Beck Research Articles
Location
Broughton Beck is a small hamlet in the northwest corner of Osmotherley. The main road from Ulverston to Gawthwaite runs past on the western edge taking traffic north. Historically a farming commmunity it has several properties of historical interest that supported both farming and the needs of passing travellers.
Research Articles
A Brief History of Broughton Beck
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Water Corn Mill and The Mill Room (formerly the Malt Kiln)
Broughton Beck Farmhouse and associated buildings in the North of the village
Broughton Beck School and St John the Evangelist Church
The Smithy Joiners Workshop Croft House (formerly the Fox Chase Inn) and Great Croft land
Other properties in the North of Broughton Beck
Contributions from Residents
The residents (with family permission) named below have provided personal accounts. They describe what life was like for them living in Broughton Beck.
| Person | Content |
|---|---|
| Frank Winder | Growing up and living in Broughton Beck |
| Dorothy Parkinson (deceased) | Written for Mill Room 70th anniversary 2007 |
| Mary Bowes Higgin (deceased) | Written for Mill Room 70th anniversary 2007 |
Photo Gallery
We have a range of historical and current photographs in the Photo Gallery. They are grouped into albums according to the source of the Photograph. Navigate to locate an album using the navigation menu at the top of the page, or click on specific links for the Broughton Beck galleries below.
| Title of Album | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Residents Collection Broughton Beck | Personal photos; Illustrations and Maps |
| Elaine Prescott Collection Broughton Beck | Photos of landscapes and buildings |
Maps
There are a number of maps showing various aspects of the Broughton Beck area. Click on Maps and Links and scroll down to find the map you would like to view.