TODAY’S delve into the Lancashire Telegraph archives has produced this photograph taken at a craft fair at Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, in 1989.

Potter and teacher David White from Todmorden was giving a demonstration of his art to the crowd but for some reason, his aueince appeared to be somewhat reluctant to shake his hand covered in wet clay.

If you have a photograph of life in East Lancashire in days gone by, you can email them to gill.johnson@nqnw.co.uk or call her on 01254 298223