| 1 |
In 1588
the men of Brierley were called to Wooley Edge to prepare for
the coming Armada |
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2 |
Elms Farm (Common Road) was built
in 1610. The Dymond family moved their in 1840 and later built the row of
cottages opposite the farm to house their farm workers |
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3 |
John Fidling was made constable
of Brierley. It may be that Fidling farm (Danny Oates ice cream yard) was
named after this chap who lived there at the time |
| 4 |
In 1676, Adam Hawkesworth
the innkeeper at Ringstone Hill, was made to take down his sign
for harbouring Nevison, the notorious highwayman who was
believed to have been the sweetheart of Hawkesworth's daughter |
| 5 |
In 1730, the present day
Lindley House which stands on Cordeux's corner was built |
| 6 |
In 1774,Sir George
Saville died and the Manor of Brierley passed to Francis Ferrand
Foljambe |
| 7 |
In 1810, The Wesleyan
Chapel was erected. The plot of land that it was built on cost
£5. The building is still standing today although it has been
converted into a house that stands behind Brierley General store |
| 8 |
Church Street was
known as Town Street before the church was built in 1869. |
| 9 |
In 1877 the
population of Brierley stood at almost 500 |
| 10 |
In 1840 the present
day Brierley Hall was built |
