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    Where's the line for Comedians

    I've read this thread a few times. My son has downs syndrome and over the years we have been used to the stares and the 'kind' generalised comments people make. Luckily for him I'm sure frankie boyle's 'joke' would by-pass him completely. It only hurt us as parents but we just take the view...
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    Sign of the times?

    Some of the centre of excellence managers also left yesterday due to being asked to take a wage cut.
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    Jacob Hargreaves - born 1812, Accrington

    Have you tried using rootschat.com - the lancashire forum section - very often other people can try and help you. I assume your birth records came from the Lancashire parish records online website ?? This is also invaluable. If you cant trace your 'jacob' - can you get clues from any of his...
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    Who can solve a mystery

    If you take a look at the bowley website = they use the bulls as part of their logo. They have also used them on some of their commemorative badges.
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    Support your local market this Christmas

    I have a clipping from the Saturday The Observer Dec 18 1943 - FEW APPLES OR ORANGES, BUT PLENTY OF MISTLETOE 'Not only toys are scarce. There will be few apples or oranges for sale in local shops this Christmas, an Accrington wholesaler told an 'observer' man yesterday. Any oranges available...
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    for jaysay ...

    I think Ossy masonic are moving some of their meetings to the Adelaide accrington
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    Hyndburn Local History Society.

    The walk was fascinating - we really enjoyed it all. Hope there will be more.
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    Hyndburn Local History Society.

    Thanks Katex - it'll be fine.
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    Hyndburn Local History Society.

    Do you know how long the walk will be ? I am bringing someone along with me. thanks
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    Days out

    Is the airshow not next sunday 7 aug ??
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    Days out

    Not sure of his age or your transport - how about Clitheroe = castle/museum. Edisford Bridge, Towneley Hall - park etc. Witton Park - larger play area for over 10s. Hollingworth Lake Littleborough.
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    Warner Street, Accrington

    love this site for all the local information. Accrington library printed me a wonderful photo of the bottom of warner st showing the warner's arms. In 1901 my ancestor had a draper's shop at no 3 - alice cavanagh.
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    Myers Family Research

    Would this be Richard Henry Myers ? I see from ancestry that there are some family trees there - would these be your friend's own trees ? I happen to be researching Oliver Myers - but born Wigan 1821. Rootschat can also be helpful. regards Maria m
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    Barbers

    Hubbie had same problem = was in new blackburn market - had it done there.
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    New Lord Mayor.

    Do they send more than one person from the borough - one from each of main parties = just wondered ?
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