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Accrington, Lancashire
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Historic maps of Accrington and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Accrington maps
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Accrington books
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Accrington Old and New Photographic Memories
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Lancashire - A Second Selection Photographic Memories
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Heart of Lancashire Photographic Memories
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71 Accrington photos appear in 3 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Accrington
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I was a pupil at this school until about 1960 when I went to the technical school. I have fond memories of the headmistress and her blue-rinse hair do. Whilst I was there Miss Cauldfield left and a Miss Hackwood (hope this is correct) took over. To a child's eyes it all seemed to change.
Shared on 02 March 2007
The building behind the church is where I went to school from 1955 1961. It was called Central Preparatory School and the headmistress was Miss Caulfield.
Shared on 28 October 2006
This is Sacred Heart RC Church, in Accrington. It has now been demolished. I have many great memories and some not so great from this sacred place. I felt like I had to share this info, with you when I saw this picture. When the church was being knocked down there was a last service mass held and it was a... [more]
Shared on 25 April 2007
We moved to Accrington fom Whalley 10th December 1941. I remember it because Syd Ashmeed and his band was broadcasting that day and Ronnie Brooks was the drummer and I wanted to listen to the broadcast but as we were moving I missed it. I started work at Howard & Bulloughs in April 1941 as an apprentice mechanic in the milling... [more]
Shared on 02 April 2008
I remember the creaky stairs and stodgy atmosphere of Central Preparatory so well, even though it's now 44 years since I last heard the sterling tones of Mrs Kilshaw resounding through the classroom.
Miss Backhouse was my personal favourite: a gentle, caring teacher who had the patience others seemed to lack.
I still live locally (Ossy) and occasionally wander... [more]
Shared on 29 July 2007
Lancashire memories
My Great, Great Great Grandfather, William Booth, used to push a cart up and down the streets of Clayton le Moors with his son John Booth, selling shellfish. He was known as 'Muscle Bill' and his son, 'Oyster Jack'. (This is actually a memory passed down from my ancestors to my 3rd cousin.)
They lived at 'Old Sparth House' from around... [more]
Shared on 15 August 2006
Myself and my school mates from Helmshore Primary School spent hours
of time at the baths in Haslingden, my friend Christopher Row was one in particular.
I also would like to know if anyone knows a Carol Ashton or Lynn Ashton, OR
June Peddy or Dave Peddy not sure about the spelling of the last name, Peddy or Peddie, We all... [more]
Shared on 12 January 2009
I would like more info on the Hoyles of Haslingden, plus the Burns family from Accrington, and Baxendale. My great grandfather was a accomplished runner Samuel Brookes Hoyle, and also delivered mail in the locality especially Grane Road. Mr Burns was an accomplished tailor, from Ireland, but died suddenly, I'm interested if anyone knows the circumstances circa that era maybe around... [more]
Shared on 30 June 2008
Extracts From Accrington & Lancashire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Accrington, inspired by Frith photos.
Heart of Lancashire Photographic Memories
Blackburn Road is at the very heart of the town. The first building on the right is the Market Hall, and next to that, in the centre of our photograph, is the Town Hall.
This is an extract from Heart of Lancashire Photographic Memories.
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Accrington Old and New Photographic Memories
Although not a market day, there is still plenty of activity along the road. Henry Wormwell, a mill and general furnishing engineer, had premises on the corner of Piccadilly, the block of shops just opposite the Town Hall. The block opposite the Market Hall was demolished and rebuilt as more imposing shops in about 1924.
This is an extract from Accrington Old and New Photographic Memories.
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Heart of Lancashire Pocket Album
The name Accrington means 'community where the acorns grow'. Acorns were the main source of food for pigs in Norman England, and pigs were an important source of food for many Lancashire villages. The name was written as 'Akarington' in 1194 and 'Acrinton' in 1277. The town grew up on the edge of the Rossendale Forrest. In 1801, Accrington was just a growing village with a population of under 3,000. Before the start of the Great... [more]
This is an extract from Heart of Lancashire Pocket Album.
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