Clogs On Broadway
24 Yorkshire Street, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9AE
Bacup’s rich and varied history is beautifully illustrated through the photographs and artefacts in the Bacup Museum collections. The written memoirs of Bacupian's often recount a time, when every street was full of happy children, playing the popular street games, whilst parents sat on their doorsteps, chatting and watching the games. Join us as we display various written memoirs about Bacup and its characters, such as “Joe Spratt” a well-known firewood dealer who lived in Newgate. Joe never wore anything on his feet but his "Sunday clogs". These had a hand-carved pattern on the uppers, the uppers and wood soles being fastened together with brass nails all around the clog, which had a pointed toe and were highly polished. Joe's claim to fame was having walked down Broadway, New York, in his clogs.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
24 Yorkshire Street, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9AE
- Contact on day:
- Wendy Ann
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Sorry but due to its age and location, the building is not wheelchair accessible
