Rosside Research Articles
Location
Rosside is a small rural hamlet surrounded by Ulverston to the south, Pennington to the west, Mansriggs to the east and Broughton Beck to the north. It has mainly residential properties with a few remaining farms.
Research Articles
A Brief Overview of Rosside with history, interesting developments, properties.
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There are a number of documents that explain the history and current status. Click to learn more.
| Title of Article | Content |
|---|---|
| Spade Forge | The story of the site and the use of the buildings. |
| Bleach Works | The story of the business. |
| Shutter Works | The story of the business. |
| Cricket Ground | Origins and History. |
| Early Properties | Farms and Houses. |
Contributions from Residents
Mrs W had a personal interview.
| Person | Content |
|---|---|
| Mrs W | Living in Rosside for over 70 years. |
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 Rosside galleries below.
| Title of Album | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Mike Davies-Shiel Collection Rosside | Photos of Historic Industrial Buildings |
| Residents Collection Rosside | Personal photos; Illustrations and Maps |
| Elaine Prescott Collection Rosside | Photos of landscapes and buildings |
Maps
There are a number of maps showing various aspects of the Rosside area. Click on Maps and Links and scroll down to find the map you would like to view.