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jumping from another thread, .......is there anyway that an Accyweb user with computer skills can set up an "interactive" map of Hyndburn showing the locations of all the old pubs and W.M.clubs (with original names and new names), maybe linked to Google earth so we can see what has replaced the ones no longer standing

just an idea , thanks

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Cashy has been in (and barred) from most pubs from here to john O groats.. he will sort you out.

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The only trouble he can't, just like me, remember where they all are, having been in most under an alcoholic haze:D

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If you check the Gallery there are a lot of pub Photos in there

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The new name for a lot of them is Car Park.:drunk::D

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I seem to recall the Landlord of the Boars Head saying that he was researching as many of the old pubs around here as he could, with regards location, landlords, history etc, but not sure what form this was going to take. Not been in there for some time, so not sure how this is progressing.


Best Regards - Taggy

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You could also try this link

Pubs in Accrington

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:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38::rofl38: Ya Beni, can remember get pie eyed in that Car Park:D

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Seem to remember that somewhere close to Accy, maybe Clitheroe way or in the Yorkshire (sorry about the "bad" word) Dales, there were two pubs separated by a car park ... one of the pubs was the Brown Cow and the other, the Black Bull ... I remember that folks called the parking lot "The Brindled Calf."

I was wondering how many of the fine establishments I was requested to leave are still there ... I know the Village Blacksmith on Bayley St. is gone, but what about the Forts Arms, the Load of Mischief, the Black Dog in Ossy, the Junction, the New Brewery etc.

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not many left now... and I am sure more will go soon:

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God damned smoking Nazis ... helping to ruin a wonderful part of what England is all about ...:eek:

Over here the "English Pub" is enjoying great popularity .... I know we are talking replicas here, but the idea of a smallish establishment were there are lots of regulars has strong support among Kingston's drinkers ... the newest edition, the "Iron Duke" on Wellington St. (go figure, eh) is doing really well ... popular with the boozers and those who like really good pub grub.:theband:

But it is sad to see the old haunts go .... pubs I used to drink in ... gone, the brewery where I had a summer job .... gone, the hospital I was born in ..... gone. I'm starting to take all this personally:mad:

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At least there is still a few left right???????/

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WEll Eric, the breweries have gone to, except Thwaites, the Load of Mischief is long gone , they put a motorway through it. I think the Comercial is an Indian restuarant now. and theres only the bottom club open now,

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Out of those, just the Black Dog and Forts Arms still Left i'm afraid!

Best Regards - Taggy

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funnily enough those are the 2 off the list i was never barred from.:D

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Well there you are then Cashy!....and i bet you thought all them Evil thoughts you had about the Pubs concerned had been in vain!!:D


Best Regards - Taggy

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The Load of Mischief gone!!! Reminds me of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" they "paved paradise to put up a parking lot." Lions Brewery and Massey's will not be missed, but Dutton's put out a decent pint ... had a summer job there in '65 .... great job, got hammered every day:theband: .... so I suppose the Middle Club is gone too .... they used to have an annual excursion to Blackpool for the kids .... half a crown to the first one to spot the tower from the bus .... Charlie Cairoli and Paul, Reginald Dixon at the organ .... Pablo's ice cream .... Progress sucks:mad:

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I'll have you know Eric Lions was an acquired taste, and it put hairs on your chest, if you could drink Lions you could tame um:D

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Lions was an aquired taste ... but one lifetime was too short to aquire it .... great stuff if you want to purge your bowels:D .... I'm glad to note that you didn't mention Massey's;)

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Masseys, I wouldn't wash my feet in that Eric:D

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Well somebody did ... at least in the pint I drank:eek:

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Come to think of it, Massey's was brewed (concocted) in Burnley .... 'nuff said.

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speaking as n authority on ale in them days Eric, Lions made the best bottle this side of watford gap- the pint "Crystal":) concede though Masseys was typical "Dingle" Fare= 2nd rate.:D

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Here's to the full English Breakfast - A pint Crystal and 5 Woodbines.:hehetable:drunk::smokin:

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i'll drink to that,if ya make it Park Drive.:D;)

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I'll go for the Park Drive (or Capstan) but I'd still rather wash them down with a good pint of Thwaites' bitter ... I still think that bottled beer is for times when a decent pint of draught isn't close to hand:mosher::D .... I have to admit that there are worse beers than Massey's .... they used to have a brew in Nottingham called Shipstone's (or Sh**stone's as it was lovingly known) ....

I know it's a little off topic, but I wonder why Thwaites' is still going while Dutton's, Lions, and Massey's went under ... I mean, apart from the fact that they put out a superior product.:confused:

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I have the names of all the old pubs, beer houses, yards, courts, streets and terraces dating back to the 1840's.

Also a list I compiled when I was indexing parish registers, of all the old trades, dating back to 1560.

They are in a file in another computer, which runs under DOS6. It won't transfer to any of bill gates sh1te and be readable.
Retlaw.

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Must disagree with you there, Eric. I always thought Lions was a cracking pint. A good brown and mild split was always a joy to drink in a Lions pub. However, I'm with the majority on Massey's...foul stuff.

Incidentally, when you were at school did you ever enjoy a lunchtime pint in the Globe (corner of Scaitcliffe St and Blackburn Road)? An excellent hostelry run by Doreen, who was always happy to serve a young chap in an AGS uniform, without raising an eyebrow!

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I was brought up on lion ale, lovely stuff :) thwaites is like dish water, never liked that much
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They'll have anyone in there. :D

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Many a true word is spoken in jest.:rofl38::rofl38::rofl38:;)

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There was a pub close to school .... came out of the school, turned right, past the bus stop, and only a short walk .... but for the life of me, I can't remember the name of the place ... it was definitely on a corner ... and I did go in several times, esp. during exams .... damn memory is always the second thing to go;):D

And for the record: I still think Lions sucks .... tho' not as bad as Massey's:tongueout

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Going back to when I was first wed and moved to Accy fro Arrod , my local was either the Antley or the Oak Tree , allways preferred the Oak Tree , seem to think the landlady was called Florence at that time .

bit biased here about Lion ales , my Grandad was a drayman for them from his coming home from WWI when they used steam wagons up untill he died in the late 50s, his wagon number was 47, and could he sup ...... funny thing is after the Seven Trees (Whalley New Road) is his favourite/regular pub was the "Little Harwood" a Thwaites pub on Whalley Old Rd (Little Harwood), maybe the fact it was only a few houses down fro where he lived had something to do with it .

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hell steeljack thats a blast from the past, used to go out wi landlords daughter of the seven trees, she worked in blackburn woolys, cracking lass, what years was ya goin in antley n oak tree?

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moved into an house in Newark st. early 69 and left for overseas in late 72. think an old flame of yours lived opposite a few doors down Pat C. .

Re, the Seven Trees , think its long gone same with the 'Little Harwood Inn' , the Bastwell and the Plane tree , changing demographics , think the 'miserable Methodists' have taken over ;) :D

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nah was me mate went wi her, i went wi her mate.:) seven trees is long gone, last time i was in yon, "Billy Fury" was on at the starlight, happy days.:)

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Happy days indeed. I'll drink to that:drunk:

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Last time I was at the Starlight the Driffters were on , and dont forget the Cavendish was going at that time as well, Blackburn was buzzin in those days, I think the building of the seven Trees is still there, asians using it now. We were truly out of sight, sharp, confident, FREE, One hand in pocket with vent parted, and that certain walk, any of you guys want to add anything.

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I'm thinking a little , well built lady who wore glasses :confused:

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That's the one, ran the pub most ably with her daughters.

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Al, I had to go up to Accy to see relatives last Saturday and I took the train up for a change. Also, took the opportunity to have a wander round Blackburn for the first time in around 20 years. The centre has changed beyond recognition; however, you'll be pleased to know that the St John's Tavern is still there. One of the old haunts of the "in-crowd", still going strong! :cool:

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St John's Tavern Wynonie, that brings back memories, the last time I was in there was having a drink with Alan (Chalkie) White, comedian, you can tell how long ago it was Alan was threatening to move in next door to an annoy drunk and devalue his house. For those who don't know Alan is a West Indian:D

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Reading this ... particularly the last part ... reminds me of how important clothes were: the right suit, the right colored lining for the jacket, the width of the tie, what kind of shirt collar was appropriate ... and the shoes: how pointed could the toes get! And what color of luminous socks. Now, I grab the nearest pair of jeans, a sweat shirt with a design on it, color doesn't matter (I do have a fondness for wolf and bear designs, tho), locate a couple of socks (I have two kinds: black or white) ... a pair of sneakers (summer) or boots (winter) ... and off to the bar .... unless I'm going somewhere special, or with someone special, that's it .... seemed that way back yon, every night out was special enough to dress for.

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John, if thats the same Alan White who also used to do the clubs over in Benidorm over recent years, i'm sorry to say that he passed away last year. What a nice Guy he was, sadly missed.

Best Regards - Taggy

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Ya thats the same one Taggy, didn't know about his death, he was a really nice bloke and very good company

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If you get off the train at Burnley Central this is what greets you

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and I walked past this in Bury on Friday

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ta wadey, never realised they had cars in burnley.:D;)

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One or two!!!!!!!!

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And pray tell what would I want to get off a train at Burnley Central for, the place is full of Dingles:D

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ask for dave at the boars he has agood list of all pubs from mid 1800,s to now or see me at the arden and i,ll get you a copy

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Yeh get a copy Ian and i can read it when i'm in next friday....then i can avoid talking to TV Tony!!!LOL!!:D

Best Regards - Taggy