The Bluebell girls with Mr J A R Kay, managing director of Dutton's Brewery at the official opening in 1966
THE Bluebell girls took time out from appearing in the Ken Dodd show at Blackpool Opera House to mark the official opening of Blackburn’s newest pub in 1966. Uncle Tom’s - named after the brewery’s founder, Thomas Dutton, was situated inside the new Dutton’s Brewery and the glamorous dancers went behind the bar as part of the opening watched by Dutton’s managing director, Mr J A R Kay
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here