Still looking for Old Photos...

Doug · 15-06-2006, 21:50

I’m still looking for Photographs of Church Kirk School and turn of the century Pitt Street, William Street and a place called Fair Holmes Cottage that was situated on the New Rishton side of the canal. In fact any photos that are pre 1970 would be fantastic……

KIPAX · 15-06-2006, 21:55

Still? didnt know you where looking in forst place... Try

www.accringtonphotos.co.uk

Not saying they will be there.. But email the site owner.. The most famouse photographer in Accy and has a whole library of old pics as he worked for local press etc...

From the website (tell him kipax sent ya)

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Searching for Accrington Photographs?

I have a library of some thousands of negatives dating back
to 1950’s which I able to supply copies from, for former
customers, and perhaps relatives. Weddings, studio sittings and of course Pictures taken for the Accrington Observer over the period 1949 to 1980.

If you are searching for older photographs, feel free to contact me with the details using the form on the contact page of this website.

Doug · 15-06-2006, 23:55

I have no idea why I didn’t think of that myself!

That great Kipax thanks. I’ll drop him a line via his site and see what’s available when I get over at the weekend.

Notwithstanding this excellent link I would be still interested in seeing any old photos people may wish to share.

I’d also love to hear of anyone who may have school or street photographs of the Church Street/Canal street area of church during the 1940s particularly from anyone that knew and may have photos Alan and Maureen Douglas…. It’s a long shot I know.

mthead · 16-06-2006, 11:11

I've got an old picture of Church on my wall Dougie.Its looking down Market St from the ossy end towards Church.Railway bridge and many buildings(that are no longer there)in clear view.And a tram passing under bridge,don't know if you've seen this one before or not.

mthead · 16-06-2006, 11:22

Here it is Dougie,might be a bit on the dark side but at least you know what its a photo of.

mick · 16-06-2006, 12:27

This might be a bit better hope it helps

mthead · 16-06-2006, 13:35

Thanks Mick,thats brought it up a lot cleare now.Just struggled with having to take a photo of a photo

katex · 16-06-2006, 21:49

Here's some of William Street Doug, the black and white ones were probably around '59 ish; the other two 60's. ?? That was my brother's first car .. he was proud of it.

Notice the different lamposts, used to put a rope around this when I was young .. they had these two arms that stuck out ... and swing round it .. could't do that with the later version

Can you work out which was your Grandad's House ?? x

Doug · 16-06-2006, 23:49

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Originally Posted by mthead

I've got an old picture of Church on my wall Dougie.Its looking down Market St from the ossy end towards Church.Railway bridge and many buildings(that are no longer there)in clear view.And a tram passing under bridge,don't know if you've seen this one before or not.

Thanks for that mthead it’s an excellent photo. If you ever have it scanned drop me a line and I’ll happily purchase a copy. You’re a gentleman.

I know I’m never satisfied but ask Tinks to nip out and take a shot from the same spot so we can compare the scene…..