Modern Slavery
When you think about slavery, the oppression of the captured African people during the colonisation of America come to mind. Yet, many people believe that slavery ended when the 19th-century abolition came into effect. Unfortunately, [...]
Why Control Weeds?
"A herbaceous plant not valued for use or beauty, growing wild and rank and regarded as cumbering the ground or hindering the growth of superior vegetation... Applied to a shrub or tree, especially to [...]
What happened to Manchester the Industrial Capital of the Country?
In this article, we will discuss how Manchester's small Roman town became known as the country's industrial capital. Historically part of Lancashire until the 20th century until it became a county, Manchester City is in [...]
Local History- Edenfield-Horncliffe Mansion
In this local History article, we will be looking at Horncliffe Mansion in Edenfield. Horncliffe Mansion has stood for the last 100+ years and survived two world wars. But sadly, in August 2019, the building [...]
Haslingden Regeneration
In this article, we will talk about the fantastic regeneration program that Haslingden, a small market town in Lancashire, is hoping to achieve. Rossendale Borough Council, the local authority in charge of the area, [...]
The Risk of Fire
We all know the danger that fires can cause; as children, we are taught that fire is not to be played with and the devastation it can leave in its wake. Throughout history, we [...]
HIP – Female Skills Competition 2024
Hawthorn Estates proudly supports all our employees in building their skills in their chosen profession; this includes the students who hold their work experience with us. With this in mind, we support our apprentices and [...]
Past to Present – Walker Art Gallery
Liverpool Walker Art Gallery – From Past to Present For 130 Years, Liverpool’s’ Walker Art Gallery has housed Liverpool’s most outstanding Art collection - but what was its’ origin before? For the last 130 [...]
Rawtenstall Levelling up Fund
New £17m 'Levelling Up Fund' for Rawtenstall Market Rossendale Council will be receiving £17m from the Levelling Up Fund to invest into majorly improving Rawtenstall Market and other surrounding areas… Rossendale Council have recently [...]
Local History – Manchester – Brunel House
In early 2017 we had the privilege of working on the regeneration of a 150+-year-old, grade II listed building known as Brunel House. The commission involved returning the beams and steelwork to their original [...]
Eye Sore to Luxury
What do you imagine when you think of Moorland homes? A picturesque cottage, a Victorian farmhouse or something else. We all imagine a beautiful building framed by the rolling hills of the Pennines, especially [...]
Asbestos and Summer hobbies
What comes to mind when you think of summer? Is it the warmer weather, longer days, or endless fun with friends? When I think of summer, I picture luscious trees and beautiful flowers in [...]