Downham
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 Downham
is situated in the Ribble valley on the north side of Pendle hill.
The village is owned by Lord and Lady Clitheroe. There are no
aerials, satellite dishes or overhead wires in the village giving
it a very picturesque look. It is also a very popular location for
filming, the recent Born and Bred series for the BBC was filmed in
Downham.
The film Whistle Down The Wind was also filmed entire
on location in Downham.
The village is also very popular with
local artists including myself.
On the left
A
picture of Downham drawn by me.
Down is still an
estate village owned by the Assheton family who have lived in
Downham Hall since 1558. Although now fully modernised the
external appearance of the village has changed little and any
visitor from the 18th century would recognise the present village.
The little beck running through Downham is populated by a large
flock of well fed Mallard ducks which are one of the main visitor
attractions. Downham also has associations with Old Mother Demdike
and other infamous Lancashire witches. |
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