Plaques in Clayton.

katex · 29-03-2011, 22:40

On a walk around Clayton tonight, noticed some plaques I hadn't seen before. Well, maybe have had my head down watching my step.

One is on the Arthur Wilson's centre on Pickup Street which states "Accrington Pals signed up here".

The other I spotted was at the top of Barnes Street "Eric Morecambe lived here".

Sorry, didn't have my camera with me.

Are they new ? Wondered if any more around the borough ?

They are circular in a light stone.

cashman · 29-03-2011, 22:52

good spot kate, doubt if there new, would be sighted up "New Lane"

Margaret Pilkington · 30-03-2011, 08:08

Kate there is one at the Hare and Hounds pub, and also one on the wall of All saints church.........I will post a pic of the one at All saints, just so that you can tell us if they are similar.
The one on the wall of All Saints has been there for over a year.....maybe two........there must be someone out there who will tell us.

Margaret Pilkington · 30-03-2011, 08:12

Plaque Outside All Saints Church Clayton le moors | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Here is a link to the picture on Flickr.

claytonheath · 30-03-2011, 16:03

Is the Arthur Wilson Centre named after the same person as Wilson's Playing fields? I remember an Arthur and Margaret Wilson who were friends of my dad's and lived on Whalley road, think he was town clerk? Where in Pickup Street is it? I moved from Clayton in 1977 and it wasn't there then......

katex · 30-03-2011, 17:08

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Originally Posted by cashman

good spot kate, doubt if there new, would be sighted up "New Lane"

Tut, tut, Cashy, do you reckon there will eventually be one then 'Peter Britcliffe lived here' ? ...

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Originally Posted by oldclaytonian

Is the Arthur Wilson Centre named after the same person as Wilson's Playing fields? I remember an Arthur and Margaret Wilson who were friends of my dad's and lived on Whalley road, think he was town clerk? Where in Pickup Street is it? I moved from Clayton in 1977 and it wasn't there then......

Yes, both the playing fields and the centre were both named after ex. town clerk Arthur Wilson .. must be the same person you knew.

It is directly across from the library .. can't remember when it was built, but obviously not the same building as the Pals signed up in.. must have been the one previous.

Yes, thank you, Margaret ... they look just like that only circular. Must open my eyes more often. Wonder if there are any more than those mentioned ? Was going to call in the library this afternoon, but think is shut on Wednesday p.m.

Wonder who put them there ? Somebody like the Prospect Foundation do you think ?

claytonheath · 30-03-2011, 17:55

Thanks for that, I remember it as the old library and where we used to get our various jabs (and clinic orange juice) when we had to walk over from the old St Mary's school. I think it was also the council offices before they went to Blackburn Road. I believe it fell down after the library moved across the road. Must have a look next time I visit, last time I'm sure it was a car park for the co-op.

While I am on, does anyone know where I can find a picture of the old Clayton Urban District Coucil crest. I had to visit the new Blackburn Royal a while ago and there are windows in there showing the crests of all the local councils except Clayton.

Margaret Pilkington · 30-03-2011, 17:58

I had a good look at the one by the church today and could see nothing on it to say who put it up.
To be honest, I thought there might have been more of a response from the folk on the forum...........I know we have some very knowledgeable members....perhaps they haven't seen the thread yet.

Retlaw · 30-03-2011, 19:25

While I am on, does anyone know where I can find a picture of the old Clayton Urban District Coucil crest. I had to visit the new Blackburn Royal a while ago and there are windows in there showing the crests of all the local councils except Clayton.[/quote]
Those stained glass panels are from the War Memorial Wing at the old meat factory, the crests are of the local councils who contibuted to the cost of the building, they were removed from the infirmary, and mounted into light boxes along the main corrider in the new meat factory.
Retlaw

Bob Dobson · 30-03-2011, 20:29

I am not all that familiar with Clayton history, but know that Henry Leach Wilson ( he a partner in Taywils and big in the world of washing machines) was a prominent Claytonian and public benefactor. . He died in 1917 aged 75. He could be the man the park is named after.

Margaret Pilkington · 31-03-2011, 13:18

Plaque on the Wall of the Hare and Hounds | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Another picture of one of the plaques.

Margaret Pilkington · 31-03-2011, 13:19

On The Arthur Wilson Centre | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
A third picture for you to peruse.

Margaret Pilkington · 31-03-2011, 13:21

I have taken those two photo's today.......if anyone has seen anymore, please let me know and I will seek them out. ThanQ.

cashman · 31-03-2011, 15:01

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Originally Posted by katex

Tut, tut, Cashy, do you reckon there will eventually be one then 'Peter Britcliffe lived here' ? ...

well if such a plaque was required next week, i would pay fer it meself.

Atarah · 26-08-2012, 16:01

Here are the plaques you are talking about

Record of Clayton-le-Moors | Flickr - Photo Sharing!