Accrington Web
     

Home Gallery Arcade Blogs Members List Today's Posts
Go Back   Accrington Web > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Donate! Join Today


Welcome to Accrington Web!

We are a discussion forum dedicated to the towns of Accrington, Oswaldtwistle and the surrounding areas, sometimes referred to as Hyndburn! We are a friendly bunch please feel free to browse or read on for more info.
You are currently viewing our site as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, photos, play in the community arcade and use our blog section. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free, so please, join our community today!



Showing results 1 to 21 of 21
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: jg
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 30-06-2009, 09:20
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

Hi Taggy,
Looks like I am a bit before your time.
The Ritz was a ballroom where we had some great times.And when I was even younger we would go and sit on the 'planks' at the front in the Kings...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 30-06-2009, 08:29
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

hello Ossykid,
You would remember the Ritz down Church Street then?And further down was the dace-
-hall where Syd Ashmead and his !broadcasting band! used to play.
jg
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 29-06-2009, 12:59
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

Thanks Taggy,
That was it - Napier street - I remember now.Mind,I'm going back to the 'forties'.
jg
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 29-06-2009, 08:16
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

Thanks Annlez,
It could very well have been.I only remember the 'bits' he gave us were tasty because they were cooked in beef dripping.
jg
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 29-06-2009, 08:13
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

Thanks Retlaw.
Oh! dear,what a swelling of emotion inside.Where those two people are crossing,that was the corner where we lived.
At the end of the war,after we'd all made it through,my mother...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 28-06-2009, 16:18
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

There was a fish and chip shop on a slight bend in Cotton street,where the owner would sometimes give us kids 'bits'.
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 28-06-2009, 14:33
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

I lived next to the last house (92) on wellington street,which was just across from nuttall
street 92 was on the left.Round the corner on the left,Spring Gardens,I think it's called now was an...
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 28-06-2009, 10:03
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

I do not understand the message.
What large house?
jg
Forum: Nostalgia aint what it used to be... 28-06-2009, 09:22
Replies: 50
Views: 4,068
Posted By jg
Re: wellington street

Hello,
I used to live at 92 Wellington street as a little boy.They were quite old houses,so,I think they may have been demolished now.
jg
Forum: Introduce Yourself 11-04-2009, 09:28
Replies: 26
Views: 1,147
Posted By jg
Re: Hello to everyone

being called 'cock' - Ah!....memories,memories.Thanks,Panther.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-04-2009, 17:41
Replies: 26
Views: 1,147
Posted By jg
Re: Hello to everyone

thanks to all of you.
I have been away from the old town a long time and as more years go by I keep thinking more and more of it.
I was an apprentice baker at Wilkinsons shop neaar the palace...
Forum: Heritage and History 08-04-2009, 17:19
Replies: 96
Views: 9,677
Posted By jg
Re: The Coppice

I used to walk along the road towards the 'Coppice'when I was a little boy.I add this as a matter of interest (mainly to me I suppose.)
I remember at the top there was a block of stone which I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 13:17
Replies: 26
Views: 1,651
Posted By jg
Re: Hey, hiya from jooles

Hello Ducky!
Yes,I know.Bad isn't it.
Anyway,welcome to the site Mallard...( there was a very famous train as well )
Enjoy.
jack
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 13:13
Replies: 26
Views: 1,651
Posted By jg
Re: Hey, hiya from jooles

Hey Beechy,
How long have you been gone?
jack
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 13:12
Replies: 26
Views: 1,651
Posted By jg
Re: Hey, hiya from jooles

Hey,senior member,
How long have you lived in Accy?
jack
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 13:10
Replies: 26
Views: 1,651
Posted By jg
Re: Hey, hiya from jooles

Our very last breath belongs to God.
jack.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 13:08
Replies: 26
Views: 1,651
Posted By jg
Re: Hey, hiya from jooles

Cherokee,
Thanks a bunch for the welcome.
As for the soldiers...BRING THEM HOME!
jack
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 13:00
Replies: 26
Views: 1,147
Posted By jg
Re: Hello to everyone

Hello Bernadette,
Very profound!
jack
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 12:59
Replies: 26
Views: 1,147
Posted By jg
Re: Hello to everyone

Hey pipinfort,
Is opinion a new word for ME?
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 12:56
Replies: 26
Views: 1,147
Posted By jg
Re: Hello to everyone

Thanks MargaretR
Thanks AccyLass28
Thanks flashy.
It's nice to be welcomed...and so quick!

flashy,it is rare for anyone of us to make a positive move,but you did it by coming off tobacco.It's...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 26-03-2009, 11:32
Replies: 26
Views: 1,147
Posted By jg
Hello to everyone

Eh-up!
My name is Jack Petty.I lived in Accrington until I joined the Navy at eighteen.( 1956 )
I spent a lot of the war years at a house in Booth Street with my mother .Also at Wellington Street.I...
Showing results 1 to 21 of 21

 

Other sites of interest.. More town sites..


Contact Us - Accrington - Archive - Privacy Statement - TOS - Top


All times are GMT. The time now is 02:05.


© 2003-2013 AccringtonWeb.com



Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.1