Clitheroe and the Forest of Bowland Through Time

The popular tourist town of Clitheroe in the Borough of Ribble Valley has a rich and fascinating history. Indeed, it is its close proximity to the Forest of Bowland that has made it so popular over the years. It is reputed that Clitheroe Castle is the smallest of the Norman keeps in the country. The towj was the administrative centre for the lands of the honour of Clitheroe. During the medieval period these lands were held by various notable figures, including Roger de Poitou. The lands were later handed to Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, and subsequently to the Duchy of Lancaster; the town still lies in the county of Lancashire. The Forest of Bowland is an area fells, valleys and peat moorland. It is popular for grouse shooting, walking and cycling. It has been designated an area of outstanding natural beauty since 1964. This unique selection of old and new images and informative captions will be essential reading for anyone who knows and loves this area of Lancashire.