Old Water Tower, Bamber Bridge

A rare view of a lost local landmarkThis detailed pencil drawing captures the old water tower that once stood on the northern border of Chorley, right at the top of Bamber Bridge (Church Road). On the old northern border — a striking industrial structure rising above the houses, trees and roadside signs.Drawn with careful attention to the textures of the weathered tower, the surrounding buildings, foliage, and the distinctive “Borough of Chorley – Safety First – Drive With Care” road sign, this piece preserves a piece of local history that has now disappeared from the landscape.