Hyndburn Local History Society.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Here's my lecture on shopping in Accy in the 1930's:

Weekly shop for 4:

5lbs spuds

1lb scrag end

8oz of beef dripping

End of lecture.

Thas furgeten bread tha daft beggar, tha pud thi beef drippin on id after thad toasted a tram scotcher.

Retlaw.

[Tealeaf]

I spent the bread money in the pub.

[katex]

Originally Posted by Retlaw

Thas furgeten bread tha daft beggar, tha pud thi beef drippin on id after thad toasted a tram scotcher.

Retlaw.

Is there a translator in the house ?

[cashman]

Originally Posted by katex

Only when it snows...



Ha ... but Mr. Hindley tells us with aplomb and charm.

But T has the charm of a Tarantula, dunno about the aplomb. if it aint too crap a night i shall pop down.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by katex

Is there a translator in the house ?

Dusti nod know wad a tram scotcher is.

Its a really thick slice of toast.
thick enough to stop a tram in its tracks.

Intut thowden days when they cudnd affuard butter they pud beef drippin on id.
They eat it by the ton in the trenches in WW1, it was reputed to put hairs on your chest.
Retlaw.

[katex]

Thank you Retlaw ... think I will forgo that tasty (not) little treat.

Whilst I have got your attention ... have you ever seen any old 'photos of the Shoulder of Mutton, Ossy anywhere ? Internet/my book stock searching not coming up with one ... may have to visit the library.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by katex

Thank you Retlaw ... think I will forgo that tasty (not) little treat.

Whilst I have got your attention ... have you ever seen any old 'photos of the Shoulder of Mutton, Ossy anywhere ? Internet/my book stock searching not coming up with one ... may have to visit the library.

I think the library is your best bet. Never had much dealings with Ossy History.
Retllaw.

[Tealeaf]

Originally Posted by katex

Thank you Retlaw ... think I will forgo that tasty (not) little treat.

Whilst I have got your attention ... have you ever seen any old 'photos of the Shoulder of Mutton, Ossy anywhere ? Internet/my book stock searching not coming up with one ... may have to visit the library.

Try Lancashire Library website...there are about 500 piccys there of Ossy and I'm sure there is one of the SoM.

[katex]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

Try Lancashire Library website...there are about 500 piccys there of Ossy and I'm sure there is one of the SoM.

You mean Lancashire Lantern ? There is a very old one there I had noticed showing Cross Edge ... and reference to The Shoulder, but can't see that it is actually in the picture. It also says you cannot buy or download !

Thank you for your most unusual help ...

[anzac]

Not sure if this is the right picture but it's from a collection of old oswaldtwistle photographs which I recently saw.

[katex]

Originally Posted by anzac

Not sure if this is the right picture but it's from a collection of old oswaldtwistle photographs which I recently saw.

What a star ... thank you very much, Anzac .x

[anzac]

I will enquire tomorrow if the pictures are still available and if so try and get you a better copy

[katex]

Originally Posted by anzac

I will enquire tomorrow if the pictures are still available and if so try and get you a better copy

Thank you.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by katex

Next lecture is on Thursday, 2nd December, 7.30 p.m. Lecture Room, Accrington Library.

'Shopping in the 1930's'

Speaker: Mr. Norman Hindley.
Bolton.

Weather permitting of course. Will post if gets cancelled.

Heard this gentleman speak on 'The Little Palace:Home in the 1930's'last year.
He is extremely entertaining linked with an excellent knowledge.
Even if you weren't around in the 1930's, you will relate to some of this nostalgic social history.

Will you be giving a talk on your memories of that era Kate

[katex]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Will you be giving a talk on your memories of that era Kate

You need a bigger wall for that remark, Jaysay

Please Note: This meeting is Now cancelled !

Sob.