THE owner of Blackburn Carriage and Motor Company put on a special road show back, we think, in the 1920s.

For he has lined up his fleet of 15 shiny motors to highlight the service he can offer the travelling public.

And standing beside each - maybe you can identify more models among some Fords in there - are 14 immaculately turned out chauffeurs in smart uniforms and caps.

The owner stood in front, with his top hat, must have been a wealthy man, as the initial outlay would have been considerably expensive - did it put him on the road to further business success?

The motor company was based in Weir Street, Blackburn and to the left is St Peter's Church, which stood on the next street and is surrounded by the gravestones in its church yard, which also extends to the right of the chapel building next to the car park.

The C of E church in St Peter's Street, was built in 1820 and was consecrated the following year; costing £13,000, it had pews for 1,500 worshippers, of which 950 were free. It closed and was demolished in 1976.

If you have further details about Blackburn Carriage and Motor Company, email gill.johnson@nqnw.co.uk