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Next to 'The Arches', on the corner of Rock Bank, was a builder's yard. In 1910 two narrow shops were built on this land. In the 1950s these were occupied by Gainer (Cafe and Grocer) and Fleming.

About 1929 'The Arches' was demolished and a block of three shops were built in its place. In 1950 these shops were occupied by Heseltine (Butcher), Lunt (Baker) and Hilda Owens (Hairdresser).

The shops were originally single storey, but by 1940, upper floors had been added.

In 1999, the three shops were occupied by Heseltine (Butcher), Gemma (Jeweller) and S D Lambert (Estate Agent).

In 1905 there were two farms in the village by Moreton Road, Stonehouse Farm and next to it, Manor Farm.

About 1926 Manor Farm was demolished and five shops were built in its place. In 1950 these were occupied by Waterworths (Greengrocer), ****, Gallagher & Co (Off License), Malleys (Newsagent) and Robinson's (Ironmonger).

Sometime after the five shops had been built, a further shop was built between Stonehouse Farm and the new shops, in 1950 this was occupied by Coopers (Grocers) and in 1999 it was Cycle World.

Quine's yard was located in the Village opposite Moreton Road. Thomas Quine was a Joiner, Builder, Decorater and General Contractor.

In the 1930's traffic was increasing in the Village and Rake Lane was becoming very congested. To ease the problem, a by-pass was constructed in 1938, this ran through Quine's yard. The Rake Lane by-pass was named Arrowe Park Road.

Next to Quine's Yard was the Constabulary House, this was later converted into a shop, which in 1950 was owned by Williams, a greengrocer.

Next to the Constabulary House were two shops, Burns (Boot Dealer) and Tittley (Chandler). Beyond these was Greenbank Farm and then a terrace of houses.

Greenbank Farm was demolished and four shops built in its place, the terrace of houses were also converted into shops.

A further shop was built between Tittley's shop and the new block of shops.

In the 1950s these shops were occupied by the Post Office, Chesters (Electrical Goods), H.Taylor (Butcher), Gartside (Chemist), Irwins (Grocer), Sharpe's (Baker), Manor Farm Dairy, Clarke (Fishmonger) and ****.

'Red House' was located in the centre of the Village, between Robinson's Ironmonger and the Telephone Exchange. The house was occupied by William Byrom who was a Haulage Contractor and Coal Merchant.

'Red House' was demolished in 1961 and a Maypole Supermarket was built on the site. The supermarket included a 24 hour, coin operated launderette, and upstairs was a ladies hairdressing salon and a cafeteria. The supermarket later became a Lenons, and they converted the launderette into an off-license. After Lenons the supermarket was taken over by Lo Cost. The supermarket is now a fitness centre.

The three cottages on the corner of Church Road were bought by Martins Bank, they opened a branch in the front room of the first cottage. The three shops next to these cottages were built in 1904.

Martins Bank later demolished the three cottages and put up a new building on the site, this included a shop which was occupied by R. Pilkington (Chemist).

When Martins expanded the bank into the shop, Pilkington's moved further up the village (next to Waterworth's).

Many changes took place during the 1960s: The Victory Hall was demolished and replaced with a block of four shops; Shone Brothers and the cottage next door were demolished and replaced with two new shops; and the Horse and Jockey was demolished and replaced with a new Co-operative supermarket.