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Re: Blackpool horses to have nappies
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Originally Posted by Bonnyboy
I'm going to appear so flippin ignorant here but margaret mentioned "wakes weeks" I've not heard that term before, could someone tell me what they are/were please. 
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Found this
Wakes Weeks and Easter Fair: History
Burnley Wakes were the 1st two weeks in July
Accy Wakes were the last two weeks in July.
Other mill towns had them too
http://www.spinningtheweb.org.uk/jou...ning%20journey
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Last edited by MargaretR; 14-11-2007 at 21:25.
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