Old Brooke's Farm.

In 1861 My Great great uncle moved into this farm, he was 39 a farmer and quarryman.
The farms were all taken over by the Liverpool Corporation in the period 1902-1905, when they deemed it fit to destroy all properties within their water catchment area.

[Pat Knowles]

Well that’s a very sad sight indeed! High up too so not an easy life up there with no amenities...hard working men & women. Must seem strange to see these stones of your great great uncles former home...hope you took a stone home with you.

[Speedwell]

What a sad tale!

[Helen Jane]

what a fascinating and sad bit of family history. Glad that you can still identify the location and take this meaningful record with such strong impact and atmosphere.

[KV]

Sad but interesting story... great photo. Love the look of the crumbling building against the gorgeous countryside and gray sky. Fav

[Mags]

Beautiful old stones and ruins! What happened makes me sad. I will never understand why some people have to be so destructive. Faved! May I pin it, please?

[Maggiemae]

What an unusual story! Nowadays there definitely would have been a protest! Historic stones!

[Phil Howcroft]

quite a story lee and a cracking shot

[Denise Wood]

A wonderful capture of a memorable part of your personal history - although a sad tale! Fav

[Beryl Lloyd]

Not just a pile of stones Lee but part of your family history - A wonderful landscape of the wild moorland ! fav

[Monique]

What a story ...

[Pigeons Farm]

Great information and a great photo.

[Lee]

@marlboromaam Sure, Thanks.

[Mags]

@gamelee Thank you - pinned!

[Marnie]

What a pack of vandals, but still all too common I'm afraid. Thanks for sharing the story.

[Fisher Family]

A fascinating story behind this super moorland scene.

Ian