Hello, I am trying to trace an ancestor, Mary Rhodes, who I believe was born in Longridge in 1811. Her parents were William Rhodes of Calverley, Yorks, and Isabella Smith, who were married in Goosenargh in 1803. William was a canal builder. Was there any work within easy riding distance of Longridge that could have provided him employment in 1811? The Ribble section of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, maybe? Can anyone help me? Thanks, Nick Wilson

Hi, There was also the Lancaster Canal - about 6 miles away from Longridge to the nearest bit of it. Regards, Maureen