Hyndburn Local History Society
 

Next meeting is on Thursday 7th November 7.30pm -'Love & Romance in Victorian Lancashire' The speaker is Sid Calderbank from Chorley. £2 on the door for non-members. I am hoping to be sitting on the back row with Katex or Atarah
See http://www.hyndburnlhs.org.uk/

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Same old Bob!

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Well that is better than being glued to the playground railings at HP:D

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Correct address is: www.hyndburnlhs.org.uk

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You are cheeky Bob Dobson!

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You didn't say that on 7th November!!!!

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Next meeting is on Thurday 5th December 7.30pm when noted historian Alan Crosby will talk about turnpikes 1750-1850. Just up your street. Doubtless, Blind Jack of Knaresborough will get a mention. He was responsible for Blackburn Rd. Remember it was me who toll you so.

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Dobbo tha at it again, Blind Jack o Knaresborough had nowt to to with Blackburn Rd, Jack was responcible for the main rd coming from Whalley to Haslingden Circa 1792. Blegburn ruad ed tu wayt another few years as did Burnley ruad

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I don't know where I got this info from, but in the 50s I read a book about him by Garry Hogg and seem to remember that Blackburn Rd was mentioned. I wondered as to how a blind chap could do what he did, and marvelling that he walked at t'-top of eawr street. I'll pay particular attention on Thursday.

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Next meeting is on Thursday 6th Feb ( 7.30pm-9pm) in the library when a chap from Preston will talk about Lancashire's ports. £3 fee for non-members.

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Next meeing is Thursday 4th December when local historian Les Hardy is talking about Dunkenhalgh & the Petres. He is THE authority on the subject. 7.30pm start £2 for non-members. See the society's website.

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Next meeting is tomorrow - Thursday 8th January 7.30p-m when Steve Williams will be talking about the rail lines of communication behind the lads at the front in the Great War.

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Next time I visit I have got to make sure there is a meeting planned around the same time

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Meetings are held the first Thursday in the months outside Summer

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Well, I didn't know that! Might pop down one day and put a face to peoples names.

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Please let me know in advance so that I can get my wig out.

Next meeting is Thursday 5th Feb. Speaker is Harold Heys, a retired Evening Telegraph reporter. He is speaking on -not from - Darwen Tower. I've ben told that he is giving a bottle of Jubilee Stout to all who attend

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It's tonight !!!!! Am surprised that nobody asked - Why a Jubilee Stout.? Not even Katex asked. Is her brilliance fading ? Do her wits need sharpening ?

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Ahh, Bob. I get it!

You're getting a bottle of Jubilee Stout because you got the name wrong!

Consolation prize?

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Harold's one-hour presentation started in 1860s when the moors were closed by landowners who employed men to protect the shooting rights and prevent trespassing. There followed a mass trespass and neogotations with the owners to allow walking on footpaths. In January 1897, in the Queen's 60th Jubilee year, a letter to the Darwen News suggested the building of a tower. In September the first sod was cut, and in June the following the tower was opened. Cost £773. It is at a higher above-sea level than is
the Peel Tower, but 20ft lower. Harold went onto talk about the India Mill chimney.

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Sounds an interesting evening-wish I could have gone.

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Next meeting is on Thursday 2nd November, when Mike Rothwell is the speaker. He will be selling his latest book, an update of his 1979 book on Hyndburn's Industrial Heritage. So far as I am concerned, this is a 'must have' @ £12. It has been funded by the society. Mike knows more about the subject than anyone has ever known. Starts @ 7.30pm. finishes 9pm A small charge on the door for non-members- A yeara's membership ciosts £12/

The society is looking for new committee members. - if interested, ring the sec , David Climpson on 237229

you have absolutely right
 

you have absolutely right

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Whom has what absolutely right? :confused:

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So very sorry to learn of the death of Mr Mike Rothwell, a well known local lad, ex teacher/headmaster and renowned local historian. He died on 20th May 2018. His latest, updated book "Industrial Heritage" will be the final chapter in his books on our industrial heritage, which he first began writing in 1978. His book is on sale in our Museum in the Arndale, which re-opened yesterday ie 7th June 2018. A lovely lovely lad!