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Originally Posted by garinda
Even though it apparently remains an unsubstantiated rumour, many, many people who live in Hyndburn, and indeed the northwest, would be horrfied if it was true.
Some people actually care about where they live, especially if amenities that were bequeathed to the people of the town are being sold off.
It's happened before, such as when Oswald House in Rhyddings Street, given and used as a museum in Oswaldtwistle, was sold off commercially by the council of the day.
I suspect I'll be one of many people who'd fight something like that happening again.
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Contacted the source again, two versions are now being checked on.
(1) that it was discussed by council.
(2) that it is a done deal and has been sold to Lancs County, who it is claimed will be able to get funding for the upkeep and maintainece of the building, which has been neglected.
What I see wrong with the 2nd is that the county could get funding, use it for other things and move the contents elsewhere more to their liking.
Just look at the prestige value if county moved the Tiffany collection to Preston.
I hope all this has'nt or does'nt happen.
Will know more in a day or so.
Retlaw