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Bob Dobson · 07-12-2010, 18:50

In that 1963 Tour de France, Alan Ramsbottom did finish 16th - but was lying THIRD at one time. I think he came from Clayton rather than Accrington. Another of his claims to fame is that he ran in the first ever London Marathon. Indeed, he has achieved fame by having a street named after him. Almost as high an honour as having a pub named after you.

07-12-2010, 18:50	#44
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158676	Re: Noted living Accringtonians. In that 1963 Tour de France, Alan Ramsbottom did finish 16th - but was lying THIRD at one time. I think he came from Clayton rather than Accrington. Another of his claims to fame is that he ran in the first ever London Marathon. Indeed, he has achieved fame by having a street named after him. Almost as high an honour as having a pub named after you.