Recent content by Owd Bert

I don`t think there is any doubt about Raistrick`s being called Antley Foundry. I am almost sure that Atarah has old photos taken in Raistricks. I will contact her about them as her brilliant website "Accrington Uncovered" no longer seems to be available. A great pity as it was a Treasure Trove...

Firstl I would like to thank Busman for mentioning, and listing, my Old Photos which with assistance I have recently re-published. This was done at the request of a couple of old friends now abroad. In addition to the "Oldies" I have a few personal albums listed which I have left unlocked for...

I am looking for the following book about the Coal Mining Industry. Title; THEM AND US by James Bullock

Am sending you a private message.

I am referring to Sony NWZ-A728 but perhaps my question can be answered if you have a different model. When connected to a PC to add files there are a few Folders. I am asking if there are files in the Folders named DCIM and MPROOT. I have no Files in these two Folders which I suspect is...

Because of my eyesight problem I very rarely contribute nowadays but feel I must draw to your attention the fact that one of Accy Web`s oldest members ( 86) is helping this financialy strapped country to be able to have money available to look after asylum seekers. Since having both hips...

I have recently bought a "Talking Text" programme as I have increasing difficulty in reading. Of course I use Tlking books from both the Library and RNIB for general "reading" but find the new prog great for emailsand web pages. I am told that documents, magazine pages etc can be "read" if...

What item of legislation should be given priority and rushed onto the Statute Book by the party that takes power in the forthcoming general election ? My choice -- Ban the use of the honorific "Right Honourable Gentleman". What`s yours ?

Canal books and 2 DVDs offered for £10. Britain`s Waterways - a unique insight. 129 pages. Excellent condition. Maps & photos. Caledonian Canal - 36 page pictorial guide. As new. Ordnance Survey Guide to Waterways. - 3 books. 1-South. 2-Central. 3-North. All in excellent...

sturdy tripod in excellent condition. suitable for video as well as camera. photo shows closed position. two leg extensions to 4 foot. £7.

Both have been boxed for about 20 years. The Black Five was running OK but no doubt will need a drop or two of oil. The Scotsman had a faulty motor when put away. Externally both are in excellent condition. £20 for the pair.

The vans ets have never been removed for children to play with and these die-cast models are as new. Unit is approx 13 inch square. £10 Cannot deliver..

Hi Mick -- I want to get in touch with you asap.

As I needed to re-scan a few old slides of Priestley Clough Lodge I unearthed my Black Widow Scanner which has been in a drawer for at least 4-5 years and never used on my present PC. The installation disc rederred to Drivers for Windows 95 & 98 but I just bashed on. However, while the Prog...

Thanks Caz.