Little Bolton Townscape Heritage Initiative

D-ROOM is situated in a conservation area of Bolton close to the town centre, known as 'Little Bolton'. Many of the historic Georgian buildings in the area date back to a time when the town was experiencing rapid growth and establishing itself as a major force in the industrial revolution.

The township of Little Bolton was originally administered as a separate unit from Great Bolton and both were run by Improvement Trustees set up by the Bolton Enclosure and Improvement Act of 1792. The River Croal marked the boundary between the two communities with the main crossing points being Bridge Street and Bank Street/Manor Street.

In 1838 a petition was sent to the Queen and Bolton was granted a Borough Charter. However the Trustees of both Great and Little Bolton were not finally abolished until the Bolton Improvement Act of 1850 vested their powers in Bolton Borough Council. From this time onwards the character of the area began to change and coincided with peak periods in the textile industry.

2007

The local council have unveiled plans to further preserve and enhance the character of the area. It aims to ensure that the historic buildings are repaired and/or converted to make the area more attractive for residents, businesses and visitors. The scheme is part of a larger regeneration strategy for the town centre.

It will be interesting to see how the plans will impact on D-ROOM - our own building dates back to the late 18th century (much to the surprise of many visitors!) - we're soon to be visited by an architect involved in the project. We've undertaken substantial improvements since moving in in 2003, the modern interior being in stark contrast to the Georgian exterior - we'll be posting further updates as the scheme progresses!