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Decimalisation training on a Ribble bus, 1970

As pound, shillings and pence disappeared, Ribble introduced bus classrooms

Year 10 pupils from Walshaw High School, Burnley, making mince pies and decorating Christmas cakes for the elderly in 1993

Year 10 pupils from Walshaw High School, Burnley, making mince pies and decorating Christmas cakes for the elderly in 1993

Calling all former Walshaw High School pupils - can you spot yourself?

Narrowgates Mill, Barley, 1952

Narrowgates Mill, Barley, 1952

Who said all mills were 'dark and satanic'? Look at the location!

Victoria began weight lifting four years ago

Victoria began weight lifting four years ago

'I didn't work out until I was 44 and now I'm one of the UK's best bodybuilders'

ElectroFest II 2024

ElectroFest II 2024

ElectroFest II will see Casino Filter's first gig in 35 years

Darwen Co-op fire, 1989

Darwen Co-op fire, 1989

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Fire crews battled through the night to tackle Darwen Co-op blaze

Bruce Springsteen (Picture: Rob DeMartin)

Bruce Springsteen (Picture: Rob DeMartin)

Co-op Live dates announced for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Blackburn Boulevard, 1975

Blackburn Boulevard, 1975

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Where had all the buses gone? Boulevard was deserted

Guests and some of the prizewinners pictured at St Hilda's RC High School, Burnley, in 1993

Guests and some of the prizewinners pictured at St Hilda's RC High School, Burnley, in 1993

Photos show life at St Hilda’s High School in Burnley in the 1990s

Aerial photo of Blackburn - but where?

Aerial photo of Blackburn - but where?

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Can you identify 'mystery' aerial photo taken over Blackburn?

Kelly Gardner runs Wedding Fitters Studio on Sudell Cross in Blackburn

Kelly Gardner runs Wedding Fitters Studio on Sudell Cross in Blackburn

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Meet the owner of Blackburn town centre’s only bridal store

Simple Minds to headline Lytham Festival in 2025

Simple Minds to headline Lytham Festival in 2025

JUST ANNNOUNCED

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Justin Timberlake, Alanis Morisette, Simple Minds and Texas heading to Lytham

Woodvale flats, Darwen, 1993

Woodvale flats, Darwen, 1993

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Do you remember Darwen's Woodvale flats in the Nineties?

Quieter Lake District alternative with chocolate box cottages and hidden treasures

Quieter Lake District alternative with chocolate box cottages and hidden treasures

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Quieter Lake District alternative with chocolate box cottages and hidden treasures

Antony Cotton and partner Peter Eccleston in Church House, Scarborough

Antony Cotton and partner Peter Eccleston in Church House, Scarborough

From Lancashire to Yorkshire: Inside soap star Antony Cotton’s Airbnb holiday home

Eight of Blackburn Coporation’s first buses lined up for inspection outside the town hall in 1929. Note the old market clock tower in the background

Eight of Blackburn Coporation’s first buses lined up for inspection outside the town hall in 1929. Note the old market clock tower in the background

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Archive photos show life in East Lancashire on the buses over the years

The view to Ward's Stone, the highest peak in Bowland.

The view to Ward's Stone, the highest peak in Bowland.

A pretty walk in the Lancashire forest via a beautiful route not known by many

Blackburn town centre car park

Blackburn town centre car park

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View over Blackburn's new car park shows brewery and cinema

Pleasington Golf Club, 1940s

Pleasington Golf Club, 1940s

Photo shows the end of the round at Pleasington Golf Club

Blackburn reference library, 1926

Blackburn reference library, 1926

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Blackburn folk relied on library to keep up with current affairs

Jennifer soaking up the tropical sun

Jennifer soaking up the tropical sun

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Footballer’s wife who owns luxury travel agency reveals favourite Ribble Valley spot

Artwork for A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Exchange

Artwork for A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Royal Exchange

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Royal Exchange issues statement over cancelling entire run of Midsummer Night's Dream

Wakes week Burnley 1930

Wakes week Burnley 1930

You needed to remember your food for Wakes Weeks trip to the seaside

Mopping up in Blackburn Co-op, 1987

Mopping up in Blackburn Co-op, 1987

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Homeware department flooded as mopping up began at Blackburn Co-op

The Mayor of Blackburn Councillor Gordon Toole welcomes Princess Alexandra to the YWCA centre in 1989

The Mayor of Blackburn Councillor Gordon Toole welcomes Princess Alexandra to the YWCA centre in 1989

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Royal visitor was guest of honour as Blackburn's new YWCA opened

The waterman's cottage at Anglezarke.

The waterman's cottage at Anglezarke.

Explore stunning cycling route with scenic views, ornamental garden and waterfall

Barbara Castle Way, Blackburn, 1991

Barbara Castle Way, Blackburn, 1991

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First day traffic could use Blackburn's new relief road

Main bar, Blackburn Empire Theatre

Main bar, Blackburn Empire Theatre

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Open day to give public chance to go backstage at Empire Theatre

The pub's wedding yurt with space for up to 90 guests

The pub's wedding yurt with space for up to 90 guests

'Unique' Ribble Valley wedding venue hosting open days for couples

Notre Dame, Blackburn from the air, 1990

Notre Dame, Blackburn from the air, 1990

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Great aerial photo shows Notre Dame being demolished in 1990

Whitebirk Power Station demolition, 1983

Whitebirk Power Station demolition, 1983

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Demolition of cooling towers at Whitebirk Power Station

Oozebooth Hotel, Blackburn, 1994

Oozebooth Hotel, Blackburn, 1994

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Do you remember the Oozebooth Hotel, one of Blackburn's biggest pubs?

Ewood Park from above, 1992

Ewood Park from above, 1992

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Aerial photo gives great view of Ewood Park before new stands built

Forrest's Arms, Blackburn, 1991

Forrest's Arms, Blackburn, 1991

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Do you remember 'lost' Blackburn pub The Forrest's Arms?

Summer holidays in 1974 brought a series of story telling sessions around Bolton. This one was held in Parr Fold Park, Worsley

Summer holidays in 1974 brought a series of story telling sessions around Bolton. This one was held in Parr Fold Park, Worsley

Photos show life in the classroom in Bolton 50 years ago

King Street, Blackburn, 1983

King Street, Blackburn, 1983

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View along King Street shows empty shops in Blackburn town centre

Savoy, Burnley, 1953

Savoy, Burnley, 1953

Impressive-looking Savoy was pulled down in the Fifties

Trafalgar flats, Burnley, 1994

Trafalgar flats, Burnley, 1994

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Trafalgar flats lasted 26 years before demolition crews moved in

Carter Place Hall, Acre, 1963

Carter Place Hall, Acre, 1963

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Carter Place Hall sparks debate about where it was and what it was called

Spencer's Lodge, Cherry Tree, 1954

Spencer's Lodge, Cherry Tree, 1954

Do you know anything about Spencer's Lodge in the Fifties?

Accrington Viaduct, 1985

Accrington Viaduct, 1985

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Land under Accrington viaduct cleared for new roundabout

Astoria, Rawtenstall, 1967

Astoria, Rawtenstall, 1967

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Astoria brought The Who, Small Faces and the Hollies to Rawtenstall

Can you spot the dove from above? (Picture: Steve Brayne)

Can you spot the dove from above? (Picture: Steve Brayne)

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Cloud formation that looks like bird in flight photographed by camera club member

First day at Pleckgate, Blackburn, April 1968

First day at Pleckgate, Blackburn, April 1968

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Taking register at first day at Pleckgate but pupils had no desks

Hanson Feeds in Great Harwood in the 1920s

Hanson Feeds in Great Harwood in the 1920s

Dog cakes and puppy biscuits available from Great Harwood corner shop

SIX the Musical (Picture: Pamela Raith)

SIX the Musical (Picture: Pamela Raith)

The Lowry hosts Queens: the Exhibition inspired by hit musical SIX

Pupils from Fearns School, Bacup, preparing to set off for an adventure week in Shropshire in September 1992

Pupils from Fearns School, Bacup, preparing to set off for an adventure week in Shropshire in September 1992

Look at life at Fearns High School in Bacup in the 1990s

Blackburn town hall, 1992

Blackburn town hall, 1992

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Emergency repairs to cladding carried out on Blackburn town hall tower block

Thwaites Arms, Blackburn, 1990

Thwaites Arms, Blackburn, 1990

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Did you ever call the Thwaites Arms in Blackburn your local?

The Spinning Mill in Burnley Road (inset)Kayleigh pulling a pint in her pub

The Spinning Mill in Burnley Road (inset)Kayleigh pulling a pint in her pub

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Pub with toasties for less than a fiver and soon-to-arrive carvery

More than 400 graduates awaiting the presentation of their degrees and qualifications at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, in 1997

More than 400 graduates awaiting the presentation of their degrees and qualifications at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, in 1997

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Celebration time at Blackburn College as graduates rewarded

Brenda Edwards and cast in a previous production of Hairspray the Musical

Brenda Edwards and cast in a previous production of Hairspray the Musical

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Alex's first professional role is starring in Hairspray the Musical in Manchester

Blackburn town centre around 1981

Blackburn town centre around 1981

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Bird's eye view of Blackburn shopping centre from the Eighties

Burnley by night, 1979

Burnley by night, 1979

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Dramatic photo showing Burnley all lit up at night at Christmas 1979

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