Little Lever

Little Lever sits within the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, a few miles east of Bolton town centre. The area grew up during the 19th century around textile and coal industries, and the street pattern still reflects that era: rows of terraced houses, a compact high street with independent shops, and a parish church set close to the former industrial core. Community facilities include primary schools, a community centre and local playing fields that serve neighbourhoods on both sides of the main road.

Traces of the industrial past remain visible in converted mill buildings and stretches of canal-side embankment where boats once unloaded coal and cloth. Regular bus services link Little Lever with Bolton and neighbouring towns, while short local walks lead to riverside paths and recreation grounds used for weekend football and community events. Local clubs and parish groups run seasonal activities that use the village hall and green spaces, keeping a sense of place tied to the town’s working‑class roots rather than to any major tourist attractions.