An unusual name but as with those of many non-conformist chapels it comes from the Bible and in this case the book of Genesis where it meant a place of flourishing. The congregation were descended from the 18th century Rodwell End Meeting House and…
Pictured at Library Lock. Area to rear of men is Veevers Wharf. Shop to left Melias shop, shop on right was firstly butchers shop run by ? Uttley and secondly pork butchers shop run by Mark Priestley. Then it became Bon Marche, and latterly Indian…