Second site of St. Mary's Church of
England 1949-1989. !n 1991, land and buildings purchased
by a Hindu religious group and a Hindu temple erected.
In 2002, the temple is actively used.
Site of garage first established by
Fred and Maurie Cook in 1962. They originally operated
the garage in The Basin and moved it to this site.
In 2002, Shell garage.
Site of Harrison's Weaving Mill
(Locksley Textiles) which opened in 1946 and was an early
source of local employment.
Closed in the 1960's and buildings and site taken over by
Low Line Industries.
In 2002 is still operating.
Site of store most popularly known as
Wright's Store. Rebuilt in 1972.
In 2002, Milk Bar and take away.
Wright's
Store
Circa 1960
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Site of store known as Junction Store.
Closed late 1930's.
In 2002, residential property.
Site of store known as Langdon's Store.
Closed in 1965.
In 2002, residential property.
Langdon's
Store.
Circa 1940
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Site of store known as Howe's
Greengrocer. Later Forest Lodge Restaurant.
In 2002, unused restaurant.
Site of store known as the School Shop.
Owned by Eddie Williams. Closed late 1960's.
In 2002, residential property.
School
Store.
Circa 1950
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Site of house known as the "Lolly
lady's" house.
In 2002, residential property.
Site of the first garage in The Basin
built around 1928-1930. Owned by the Thompson family and
known as Thompson's garage.
Sold to the Cook family in 1953 and closed and dismantled
in 1960.
In 1986, a group of shops were erected which are now
known as The Basin Central shops.