In the second group of "Then & Now" photos on
www.owdbert.com I mentioned about the trees being planted in the early 70s --- but --- the "Observer" I was reading was dated September 16th 1910 (1910 not an error). A group of local "worthies" which I interpreted to be those with plenty of brass, had got together to discuss how to improve the area and they voted unanimously for the formation of a "Beautiful Accrington Association." During the meeting a resolution was passed urging the Town Council to plant trees on the Coppice at public expense. Will pursue this sometime to see how long the Association lasted.