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Apparently the Barrack Houses got their name when Lord Gerrard had his own private army The Hussars this is we're some of the soldiers lived, hence Barracks.
Old House Farm stood on what is now the large gardens of the council houses at the top end of Coronation Street just as you go through the gennel.
And the new house that was built on the garden at the top off Booths Brow Road was built around 1980.It was built by a sandy haired chap who lived further round Booths Brow Road.
When Cunliffe's retired in the 60's the farm was sold to Hokie's of Ryecroft Farm and they rented it to Vi Ashton's parents.
Booth Brow Farm is one of the oldest local farms dating back to the 1660's.