HISTORY came alive at Turton Tower, when visitors learned about the history of the tower and took guided tours around its rooms led by guide 'Mistress Agnes' (Marion Geeson), dressed in period costume.

She is seen seated in the master bedroom showing the baby's cradle to Jack Sunter, of Darwen and Gladys Crowther, from Blackburn.

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