Lancashire Lantern
Lancashire Lantern: Lancashire Pioneers
Part of the Lancashire Lantern network, the Pioneers gives details of people who were famous local people in science, technology and innovation. These pioneers were either born in Lancashire or their endeavours made a significant contribution to the development of the County.
The Birley homes
Carr Hill as it was when the Birleys lived there.
Milbanke House, built by Thomas Birley. Now demolished
Probably built in the later part of the 18th century, John Birley's house originally had "sideways" steps similar to those at Hillside.
The house was later converted into three self-contained houses with stone from the original steps and rails being used
Hillside House, pictured on the left.
John Birley's House on Preston Street, pictured on the right
Miniature railway in the grounds of Milbanke
Map of Kirkham showing the Birley homes.
(click the map to enlarge)
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