LOOKING BACK
Union Street in Accrington before it became a shopping street
Here’s a photo which many Accringtonians will find fascinating
Regional Features Editor Lancashire
Regional features editor for Newsquest (North West) covering arts, entertainment, nostalgia and general features for a variety of daily and weekly titles
Regional features editor for Newsquest (North West) covering arts, entertainment, nostalgia and general features for a variety of daily and weekly titles
Here’s a photo which many Accringtonians will find fascinating
Dean Owens is a wonderful contradiction. In his shows he’ll often tell the audience he’s never happier than when he’s singing about something miserable before making them laugh out loud with a well observed quip
Bolton Town Hall and Le Mans Crescent draws the eye in this wonderful aerial photo of the town centre from 1951
Gale force winds cause the gable end of a house to partially collapse in January 1976
It is usually photos of the exterior of Bolton’s old buildings which bring back memories for Looking Back readers but we suspect many of you might recognise this interior shot
It all looks a bit different today. Taken in April 1962 this was the view along Oxford Street in Bolton looking towards Victoria Square
Of all the buildings which have disappeared from Blackburn town centre over the years, it’s highly likely that this structure is one of the most missed
Here’s a fascinating photo which will particularly appeal to Wanderers fans and lovers of Bolton’s traditional pubs alike
Just look at this queue all in their Sunday best. Were they waiting for a royal visit or attending the theatre
This photo from 1974 shows Mill Hill Junior School in Blackburn which would finally close that summer - more than 40 years after the building had originally been condemned
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