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Well they say no news is good news, not too sure about that in this case still we will persevere. Here's one for all you Claytonians, Which was the best chippie in Clayton in the 60's/70's my favorite was the one on Whalley Road near the cop shop great peas think they cooked them wih a ham shank for flavour, the fish wasn't big but very tasty batter and fresh of course. The others I recall were the one in Milton Street, Barnes Square and I think there may have been one in Lower Barnes Street, then there was Chan's of course Friday night out the Albion up to Chans for deep fried mushrooms happy days or what ??? Anyhow which is your favorite ? Old Saintonian regards to you all and keep looking for dear Janet Eh !!!!!!!

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How many of those chippys' are still around? Old Saintonian, be lucky shoping all !!!!!!!

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not being a clayton geezer, chans was always mine from 63- 69 ish, after a top friday night in the albion,:D

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Obviously chippies not our strong point, however this could be more seasonal. There used to be a pub crawl I occassionally did fror fun, start at The Hyndburn, up to The Royal Oak on Sparth Road, then on to The Forts Arms, up the road to The Village Blacksmith, bit of a trek next up Grange streeet jiggle about a bit to The Castle, come across to The Old England Forever. up to The Wellington, then head across to The Lamb followed by The Oddfellows Arms, up to The Albion, then The Volunteer next The Commercial, The Hare and Hounds then beckoned acrosss the Traffic lights to The Load of Mischief finally up the road to The Greyhound, not a bad pub crawl eh! What a memory what !!!! Now if I was particularly thirsty I may also pop into Park View working mans' club near The Village Blacksmith, or even the good old Come and Welcome in Moor Street, there was always the Conxervative Club if climbing up that hill to the canal bridge took its' toll, then if we found the walk to the Greyhound too much the Top Club came into play. How amny of those are still going? and how on earth did they all manage to exist in a small village like Clayton, truly amazing, happy days though they will never return. God bless happy memories Old Saintonian, only eleven days left you lucky people !!!!!!! P.S Keep on the lookout for that elusive Janet McCarthy PLEASE !!!!!!!

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Only just seen this, there definately was a chippy on Lower Barnes Street, right accross from my house - a friend of my mum's ran it at one time nothing there now except a patch of grass :rolleyes:

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I f we got our hiking boots on how many of the pubs are still standing? Old Saintonian !!!!!!! May I wish you all a very merry festive season a happy prosperous and very healthy new year.

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Definitely a chippy on Lower Barnes St. ... not too far from where Basil Brierley had his junk yard.

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A h well Happy New Year all, come on you have to look harder. Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Hello all.
I moved away from Accrington in 1969. but visited now and again. Just wondered if anyone remembers me or some of my mates from St Christophers who left in 1962. Mr Rushton was our form teacher. Guys like Ian Spencer, Allan Dodd, Allan Greenwood and loads more. Ladies like Eileen Stanton, Eileen Spencer, Marjory Mosby, Maion Yates etc. or anybody who used to go up the Arcs and the Con. Do you know Tony Boardman from Crown street, Malcom Taylor from Ranger street. Bob Burnside, Bob Farrow, Chris Merridew, The Dappers, Reverend Black and his rocking vicars. Janet and Phylis Kenyon, Maureen Wallace, Roy Wallace god almighty the list is endless. Keep in touch.
Mog.

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Allan Dodd lived on meadow st back then still bump into him occasionally, Roy Wallace was from clayton le moors used to sup wi him in Black Bull, became a plumber, sadly roy is driving one o them biff buggys these days,;)

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I used to hang out with Jimmy Whelan in the old days, knew the family quite well and have slept over on many occasions. Linda and Jimmy also had a younger sister but I can't remember her name. Seem to recall Jimi living up Ossy, maybe Rogreave road....he's dad used to run the Bottom Club in Clayton.....

Hung out with Harold Johnson also but he is now dead...good luck on your Quest...

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Thank you very much indeed for your input AngleIron, as well as your best wishes it's greatly appreciated regards as always to everyone Old Saintonian !!!!!!!

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Their sister's called Pat - saw her couple of months ago in the Oaklea. think her & Linda still live in Clayton, not sure about Jimmy though.

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Not a problem

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sorry must have posted at same time, my last post was for Old Saintonian!!