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Forum: General Chat 27-02-2011, 10:50
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Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Of course! Staring has long been a highly valued artistic concept. Consider the poem by W.H. Davies:

"What, is this life, if full of care,
we have no time to stand and stare."

I wonder how...
Forum: General Chat 27-02-2011, 10:33
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Are they? Just look like ordinary, everyday bogs to me (very clean and well-maintained I must say).
Forum: General Chat 27-02-2011, 10:28
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Nope, just a few people sat round on the benches, staring into space...and there's plenty of it to stare into!
Forum: General Chat 27-02-2011, 10:19
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Had a detour through the Market Hall yesterday afternoon on my way up to the Oaklea, as I needed to pay a visit after getting off the X41. Couldn't believe how dead it was. When I think of the...
Forum: General Chat 09-11-2010, 13:03
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

It's the oldest market hall in Lancashire and it's been providing an excellent service to the town and its environs since 1869...until those on the council decided to start meddling. As Gynn says,...
Forum: General Chat 21-10-2010, 20:55
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Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Cheers, Dave. R2D2 and crocheting, eh?...bet that had 'em flocking in. :rolleyes:
Forum: General Chat 21-10-2010, 20:36
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Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Who's Kenny Baker? :confused:
Forum: General Chat 16-09-2010, 19:41
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Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

I take it you've never been to Bury market? I would advise a visit soon...it may change your opinions!
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2010, 09:45
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Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Tell you what, Mr T, you'd love the Micro Brewery Bar in Manc Market with its constantly changing selection of real ales and ciders. If they got summat like that in Accy Market, it might at least...
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2010, 08:50
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Excellent idea! I spend many a happy Saturday afternoon at the bar in the Arndale Market in Manchester. Pick a few bits and pieces, then have a few beers while watching the world go by. Accy Market...
Forum: General Chat 08-08-2010, 18:01
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Went in there for the first time since refurbishment yesterday...couldn't believe what they've done to it. The market hall was one of the jewels in Accrington's crown. It was the envy of other...
Forum: General Chat 08-07-2010, 20:38
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Cheers, mate, wouldn't want to miss my Sat lunchtime brew! :)
Forum: General Chat 08-07-2010, 20:29
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

So, is Russ's caff still there?
Forum: General Chat 06-07-2010, 21:45
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Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

...and here was me thinking that us poor old taxpayers would have had to cough up the whole £1.5m. Still, very decent of Gordon to make a contribution and lighten our load...has he got some sort of...
Forum: General Chat 02-07-2010, 10:02
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Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Looks very smart, but a bit empty...like an exhibition hall, waiting for an exhibition. Are there no downstairs stalls (apart from those round the walls) now?

Might have to come up and have a...
Forum: General Chat 30-06-2010, 14:56
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Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Is Russ's caff still there?
Forum: General Chat 14-01-2010, 19:31
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Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Dunno, Taggy, but I hope he keeps all the historic pics of bygone Accrington on the walls. always enjoy looking at those.
Forum: General Chat 14-01-2010, 10:09
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Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Wish there was, mate. I was talking about Russ Taylor's little cafe, just near the bookstall! ;)
Forum: General Chat 13-01-2010, 22:17
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Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Hope this doesn't mean the end of Russell's gaff - my favourite place for a brew on a Saturday lunchtime!
Forum: General Chat 13-01-2010, 22:14
Replies: 1,424
Views: 57,101
Posted By Wynonie Harris
Re: Market Hall Refurbishment

Go on, admit it...you'd been in the backroom in the Blockade, hadn't you? ;)
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