01-12-2013, 11:54
|
#8
|
|
I am Banned
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Accrington.
Posts: 4,627
Liked: 601 times
Rep Power: 0
|
Re: Hyndburn Local History Society
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Dobson
Next meeting is on Thurday 5th December 7.30pm when noted historian Alan Crosby will talk about turnpikes 1750-1850. Just up your street. Doubtless, Blind Jack of Knaresborough will get a mention. He was responsible for Blackburn Rd. Remember it was me who toll you so.
|
Dobbo tha at it again, Blind Jack o Knaresborough had nowt to to with Blackburn Rd, Jack was responcible for the main rd coming from Whalley to Haslingden Circa 1792. Blegburn ruad ed tu wayt another few years as did Burnley ruad |
|
|