I lived in Bolton Rd Bryn Gates (this was not classed as Bamfurlong,that began at Lily lane as far as we were concerned) from 1951 - 1969.In the days of trolley buses, it was common for the conductor to call "lump" when he approached Maines Lane bus stop, not the stop at a Brynn Hall Hotel. We regarded the "lump' as that part of Bolton rd between houses Nos 583 Mrs Griffiths) and Maines Lane.

Town: Bryn Gates Ashton in makerfield

my father in law lived on the around the same time he has told me tales of fighting with bamfurlong lot over bonfire rights

Town: Ashton/Stubshaw Cross

on the lump i meant to say in the previous post

Town: Ashton/Stubshaw Cross

its funny i recall someone once telling me about a 'lump' near landgate roundabout, apparently called 'Cox's Lump' but they were unablel to tell me the reason.

isnt it something to do with ('scuse the phrase) old slag heaps from the pits/quarry mines?

Town: Bryn

the road from the area where RedlandCourt now stands up to Maines Brew (& the Brick Bus Shelter that stood there) is on a definate incline,this was, I understand , caused by mining subsidence. Apparently 2 houses Nos 565 567 Bolton Rd had to be demolished because of subsidence late 1940s/ early 1950s. So I think wherever there was subsidence you may find a 'lump' Jeanette

Town: Bryn Gates Ashton in makerfield