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pendy · 06-07-2005, 15:34

I didn't know anybody still had Wakes Week, where all the mills, etc, stopped for a week, and Blackpool was overrun with ladies in floral frocks and men with knotted hankies. I'm glad to see something still survives.

06-07-2005, 15:34	#18
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 908	Re: Burnley Holidays? I didn't know anybody still had Wakes Week, where all the mills, etc, stopped for a week, and Blackpool was overrun with ladies in floral frocks and men with knotted hankies. I'm glad to see something still survives.