Accrington Web - View Single Post

Rowlf · 27-01-2017, 17:57

It was my great grandfather who was landlord of the Black Bull. His name was Thomas Edward Smith. He lived in a cottage at the side of the pub which is now the car park I believe. He was a miner previously holding the position of President of the Accrington and District Miners Federation and when he retired from that his son, my grandfather Harry Smith, took over the role. My dad was born across the road from the Black Bull in Ormerod Row then at No 1 James Street until he married my mum and moved to Hapton. I have never lived in Huncoat. My dads eldest sister Hilda lived in the village all her life.She died in 2003. She was a governor at the village school I think. I know she unveiled the plaque in the school to the men of WW1 who lost their lives.

27-01-2017, 17:57	#27
Rowlf Full Member+ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Burnley Posts: 676 Liked: 354 times Rep Power: 8335	Re: Brick, Red Brick Barn, Hapton It was my great grandfather who was landlord of the Black Bull. His name was Thomas Edward Smith. He lived in a cottage at the side of the pub which is now the car park I believe. He was a miner previously holding the position of President of the Accrington and District Miners Federation and when he retired from that his son, my grandfather Harry Smith, took over the role. My dad was born across the road from the Black Bull in Ormerod Row then at No 1 James Street until he married my mum and moved to Hapton. I have never lived in Huncoat. My dads eldest sister Hilda lived in the village all her life.She died in 2003. She was a governor at the village school I think. I know she unveiled the plaque in the school to the men of WW1 who lost their lives.