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you can see some footage of the game at Official Web Site of Luke Pybis. The Morecambe FC Youth and Bootle FC goalkeeper also Level 1 Football Association Qualified coach - Goalkeeping a chance for the young lads to watch them selves in action still photos can be found at...

Hi all looking for further information about this chap John Guinane I have found his Attestation 6th March 1901 Born in Nenagh Ireland Residence at time of Joining is given as 35 Charter Street Place of work Howard and Bullough Age 18years 3 months. Shows he was at Fullwood Barracks in 1903...

Hiya, Just wondering if anybody knows of any private landlords with houses to let in the Accrington area? Thanks :)

For all the budding photographers in Hyndburn....Has anyone heard about the photo competition at Accrington Market Hall? You can win £30 of Accrington Market Vouchers. Categories are PEOPLE/PRODUCE/ARCHITECTURE/SPECIAL MENTION. Closing date 18 April. There will be a display in the market hall...

Hiya Accywebbers :) I joined about just over a week ago and I got too giddy and posted something without introducing myself (how rude of me!! :P ) I'm Sonnart :) and joined Accrington web originally to get some feedback and views of locals from Accrington on some work I plan to put up on the...

Hi We are looking for a Matchday Statistics person for the Senior team. This is an unpaid position. The holder will record match statistics and upload them to our website. Knowledge of the game of rugby league would be an advantage but not essential as training can be given in the rules. Age...

As a keen historian I am disappointed and extremely bemused at the seemingly callous way that grave stones from former church yards have been removed. I understand that in the recent past St James Parish church in Accrington ended its burial policy and its former residents [corpses] were...

I'm sure most of you will have seen or heard about the recent furore that was caused by the remarks made in wasisname's book about the Accrington Pals on the town centre. The sad truth is he is right in his reference to the limits there are on shops in Accrington Town centre. Take away the...

Hi all, just to let you know there will be a huge centenary celebration at the Poplar working mens' club on wellington road, Accrington Friday 1st July 2011 7.30pm for 8.00pm start. £2.00 entrance fee Live group 'Nightriders' and comedian Jack Crabtree It's a great little club...

I was up round christchurch the other day and i came across Mountain Lane, i've tried doing a bit of research on the internet but i cant really find any information on it. Could any body enlighten me about history of it? im particularly intrested in number 7 (the first one on the right if you...

At last a date has been set for the public viewing of the Historical DVD that Lee and I have been corroborating on since January this year. It's at Accrington Library in the Lecture room upstairs on Saturday 28th May 2011 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm start Our MP Graham Jones will be opening...

My Dad was born in 1916, and he had a good friend names Bob Shorrock. I hope the spelling in correct. I believe they both joined the army in 1939, and my dad was in the British 8th Army. I don't know about Bob, but they remained good friends. The only other thing that I remember is that...

I am looking for my Hargreaves Family in Accrington. In particular I am trying to find more of William Evan Hargreaves born 1855 in Accrington... Son of William H. Hargreaves (b.1823) and Elizabeth Bradley Hargreaves (b.1827) Anyone done their Family History back that far? From what I can...

In a modern world where 'Please' and 'Thank you' are rarely part of the vocabulary; and so many facilities are taken forgranted by the younger generation, I do wonder how much of their attitude is down to us older folk. After all, if we don't promote what we know, how can we expect it to be...

I am trying to find anyone who might have family who knew The Pilkington's of 64 Annie Street, Accrington. William and his 'wife' Annie had 2 boys, Eli in 1908 and William in 1910. They show up at this address on the 1911 census. They moved to 30 St James street sometime before 1915, William...

I've started a new thread to show this film. YouTube - 'Animating Accy' It's an animated film that has been produced about Accrington. It’s been produced as part of the LET project. Please take the time to watch it and forward it to anyone who might be interested because it’s funny and it’s...

In my project to draw a new map of Accy town centre I've come across Adrian Shurmer who produced some street guides. Does anyone know where I can buy a copy of his book?

I've visited this site a number of times over the last few months in preparation for a project I'm involved in. It's to map Accrington town centre, not from the motorist's point of view but from the perspective of the shoppers, workers and people looking for entertainment etc. If you have any...

Hi I am working on a research project on variation in East Lancashire accents, and am looking for 4 people from Accrington or nearby (Oswaldtwistle etc) who would be willing to be interviewed for this research. I asked here a few months ago and had some excellent and really helpful interviews...