Author Simon Entwistle tells the story of James Pitts, Blackburn's first winner of the Victoria Cross, in our new Audio section.
Simon, who is famous for his spooky ghost walks, will be telling a different tale of East Lancashire's past each week on the Lancashire Telegraph website.
To listen to the story, click on the link below.
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