A Merseyside village is almost 1,000 years old but does not have a single street light.
Little Crosby was first documented in 1066 and is believed to be one of the oldest existing Roman Catholic villages in the country. Keeping hold of its tradition and history the village opted out of having street lights installed during the 20th century.
The village is home to acres of original cottages built as far back as the 17th century and 29 buildings in the village are recorded in the National Heritage List for England. The village only has one school whose history dates back to the sixties
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The school was founded by the owner of Crosby Hall, Mr Blundell whose family is responsible for the village's very first school in 1843. The original school was built and furnished by Squire William Blundell. It is now a private house and is known locally as Boundary Cottage.
The village is overshadowed by St Mary's Roman Catholic Church which was built in 1847 and held its first ever mass two years later on September 7, 1849.
Before St Mary's was built residents used West Lane House as the village church. This became home to the village's second school, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
This school opened on June, 6, 1859 with 75 boys and girls from Hightown, Thornton and Little Crosby. The school is now a private local house.
At the heart of the village is the Crosby Hall Educational Trust (CHET). The charity was founded 25 years ago by the Blundell family. It was originally a farm and stables in the 17th century.
The centre is situated on a 120-acre estate which was once home to the Blundell family for centuries. It now offers children from all walks of life the chance to experience country life.
Little Crosby is 1,811 acres and its average house price is £210,583. While there are properties available to buy in Crosby there are currently none listed on Right Move for Little Crosby village.
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