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Old 01-02-2010, 10:17   #4
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Re: Waterloo House, Accrington

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris View Post
I always thought Waterloo was the area to the east of Whalley Road between the railway line and the hospital (Owen St, Ramsbottom St etc), although it's not a commonly used name.
Yes Wynonie ... in Shurmer's guide he describes it just as between these streets ... 'Waterloo houses and cottages' then as above.

Waterloo house is down as a home for the elderly at 120, Whalley Road. (1986)

Like you, this is the first time I have heard of it.
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