


The Albion
The Albion was a public house on the corner of Croft Court and Camp Road and was possibly known as The Croft at the turn of last century. The building still remains but has, in the not too distant past, been altered into flats. The original conversion was quite well done and the builder intended it as a home for himself. To this end he moved the gate to the back yard from the entry on to Croft Court, knocked down the old outhouse and also added a balcony area at the back of the upstairs.

Smallthorne photos from late 70’s early 80’s
Some photes of Smallthorne in the late 70’s early 80’s shared with us courtesy of Albert Finney. Houses between Lord Street and Croft Court. Lord Street including Salem Chapel Albion Pub and the spare land where bonfires were...