Market hall revisited........

echomaster · 03-07-2006, 16:54

Hi all. I,m fairly new in the area (17 years), and at the moment trying to piece together the history of accrington town centre, especially the markets and shops and how they have changed over the last two centuries. I am hoping that someone will be able to remember what it was like as far back as possible. Thanks........

Tinkerbelle · 03-07-2006, 17:54

Hello echomaster

welcome to accyweb

I have on loan from my father-in-law an excellent amateur video called Accrington Past and Present made by Gordon Moore and Ken Scott. He purchased it from Ossy Mills many years ago.

It's 1 1/2 hour video that shows all the town centre developments, the sunken gardens, the indoor and outdoor markets, the building of Eastgate in 1990. It has some really old film and alot through the '50's. If you can get your hands on a copy it's well worth a watch

echomaster · 03-07-2006, 18:21

Thanks Tinkerbelle. Sounds great gonna search for it now. Cheers

cashman · 04-07-2006, 15:44

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Originally Posted by echomaster

Hi all. I,m fairly new in the area (17 years), and at the moment trying to piece together the history of accrington town centre, especially the markets and shops and how they have changed over the last two centuries. I am hoping that someone will be able to remember what it was like as far back as possible. Thanks........

it might be worth checking out atarahs site she has some great old photos on her accrington uncovered site,she,s certainly put some brilliant stuff on, have a sneck. good luck.

katex · 04-07-2006, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Tinkerbelle

I have on loan from my father-in-law an excellent amateur video called Accrington Past and Present made by Gordon Moore and Ken Scott. He purchased it from Ossy Mills many years ago.

It's 1 1/2 hour video that shows all the town centre developments, the sunken gardens, the indoor and outdoor markets, the building of Eastgate in 1990. It has some really old film and alot through the '50's. If you can get your hands on a copy it's well worth a watch

Hi echomaster, Ossie Mills don't have any more, but you can always ring Gordon Moore at Springtime Video Services: 01706 215914. I'm sure he will be more than happy to help.