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Forum: Questions and Answers 26-10-2014, 19:09
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

I took this photo today of where Elephant Street no longer is. This is now part of St. Leger Court which covers the whole of that area on the side of Plantation Street between Abbey Street and Cobham...
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-10-2014, 15:21
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Well I'm sure Willi will appreciate it too but I love seeing old photos and being able to relate to them. I vaguely remember Elephant St and yet there are those younger than us who doubt it ever...
Forum: Questions and Answers 23-10-2014, 11:00
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Oooh lovely. :) Thanks for that Atarah.
Forum: Questions and Answers 22-10-2014, 20:15
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Indeed it is Atarah, as you can see on the inset map. The area from Cobham St (now Cobham Rd) down to Abbey St between Plantation St and Birtwistle St is the area which was demolished and now has a...
Forum: Questions and Answers 22-10-2014, 16:43
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

It is no longer there Willie. That whole side of Plantation St has been totally rearranged.
Forum: Questions and Answers 04-07-2004, 21:54
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

The off licence is still there.
Forum: Questions and Answers 30-06-2004, 08:20
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

I love looking at these old photos and comparing them to today. It's easier with some than with others.
Forum: Questions and Answers 29-06-2004, 22:33
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

The thread may have started off asking about a street which is now part of Eastgate but you asked if we know where Pinch Belly Row was and I was asking if it's in Huncoat. I believe we were supposed...
Forum: Questions and Answers 29-06-2004, 17:24
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Why "shed" rather than "mill" though? Wasn't "mill" the normal terminology?
Forum: Questions and Answers 27-06-2004, 18:48
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Was it in Huncoat?
Forum: Questions and Answers 25-06-2004, 23:59
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

No idea but I can't help wondering how on earth that one got its name.
Forum: Questions and Answers 25-06-2004, 15:41
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

If I've got this right - this should be a modern map of roughly the same area.
Forum: Questions and Answers 25-06-2004, 15:37
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Oh yes :) and off up Burnley Rd and down Peel St and Little Blackburn Rd.
Forum: Questions and Answers 25-06-2004, 15:28
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

I love looking at these old maps where you can pick out the individual buildings etc. Just look at the little trees in Avenue Parade.
Forum: Questions and Answers 25-06-2004, 15:13
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Looking at that map reminded me that my mother used to work at "Park Shed" as she called it. I wonder why they called it that?
Forum: Questions and Answers 25-06-2004, 07:52
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

1757-61, 1766-68
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 16:42
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

That sounds logical. Funnily enough I had always thought of Melbourne St in connection with Australia. :rolleyz8:
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 15:40
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

I don't think the flags were as easy come by in those days wwere they Tealeaf?

I wonwder if it could have been named Pitt Street due to there being several pits in this area?
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 15:34
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Thanks Atarah. It looks like Elephant Street was in the region of this red star. The part of Eastgate between the two arrows was Pitt St.


Now how do I attach a photo in here?
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 09:47
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Found it! (Elephant Street I mean) Small Street to be named after such a large animal. It seems that it has now been incorporated in the development at the bottom of Plantation Street. I was roughly...
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 09:26
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

Thanks Tealeaf. I'll go and have a dig.
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 09:01
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Talking Re: Pitt Street

:lol:

I think it was round the back of New Jerusalem church somewhere but I'm not sure exactly where. I believe it was there in the 60s so not sure what happened to it.
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 08:43
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

You're welcome :)

Personally I think it's a great shame we lost Elephant Street. There was some urban myth/local folk tale attached to that about a circus elephant (died there?). People didn't...
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 08:35
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

oops lol I edited my post but you must have had the original before you when you replied. I found it on an old map and realised it was a continuation of Melbourne Street - joining up with Abbey...
Forum: Questions and Answers 24-06-2004, 07:29
Replies: 64
Views: 3,151
Posted By WillowTheWhisp
Re: Pitt Street

I think this has now simply been absorbed as part of "Eastgate" - the bit in front of Netto/CBS. I'm not sure Melbourne St offically exists now either. (That was the bit from Stanley St to Burnley...
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