There are a number of books
available with references to
Brindle during various
conflicts.
Local Libraries
“Brindle in The Years of Civil
War” by R & I McMullen -
Supplements the Civil War page
on this site.
“Brindle As I Remember It” by
Harold Baxendale - Harold lived
with his parents at the
Cavendish Arms in Brindle during
the early days of World War Two,
before joining the Royal Navy in
September 1942.
“Over the Five Barred Gate” by
George Birtle – Has references
to Hoghton Tower in Civil War
times and to the V1 bomb that
hit Brindle on Christmas Day
morning, 1944.
“The Heart of the Village - The
Story of Brindle St. James’
School, Founded in 1624” by
Ralph & Wal McMullen – one
chapter records life at the
School during World War Two.
Thanks go to Harold Baxendale
and Ralph & Wal McMullen for
allowing information in their
books to be used on the site.
Other books
“A Sexton’s daughter comes home”
by Teresa Travis (Edited by Anne
Bradley) – Teresa lived on
Private Road in Brindle and
worshipped at St. Joseph’s
Church in the village. There are
references to Dover Lane Camp in
World War Two, as well as
memories by Robert Travis of his
time in the Fleet Air Arm during
WW2.
Coming soon
Due out in March 2008 is
“Brindle and Hoghton Pals”,
about the men from the two
villages who fought in World War
One.
Availability
Brindle Historical Society has a
limited number of Ralph & Wal
McMullen’s Civil War book for
sale. They cost £4.50 + £2.00
postage & packing; visit
www.brindlehistoricalsociety.org.uk.
The book about Brindle St.
James’ School is available
direct from the School; call
01254 852379 or visit
www.st-james12.lancsngfl.ac.uk.
