introductions

Just wanted to say hello. I grew up in Accy but left at 16 to join the Army. travelled the world and did loads of stuff. I now live in the North East. Finally got around to posting something. My names John Mercer by the way. I used to go to St Annes until 1970 and then to Saint Marys in...

Have been absent from the site since 2013. After receiving a 91st birthday congratulations from you decided it was time to reconnect. My Howarth ancestors date back in Accrington to the marriage of John to Millison Haworth of Edenfield in 1709. My father Arthur was born there in 1897 during a...

Hi All I introducing myself. Jane from Norfolk. Sadly never been to Accrington and know only what I’ve read about the area. I’ll keep it short as this will prob need to go in another heading or search field. I’ve found some v interesting photos and postcards from 1917. They are written by...

Hello I’m new. Hi I found your forum on Google. I’m from Norfolk and unfortunately never been to Accrington. The reason I am interested in Acrington is I recently found a box of old photos and postcards. I had 2 Great Uncles who like many were both killed in France WW1 in 1917. As it was the...

I'm a student medic studying in Essex, my home address is in Accrington though and I plan to move back once I qualify.

Hello everyone, I was born and raised in Accy but have now lived in oz for a few years. I am very happy that you have allowed me on your forum. Cheers, Accyborn.

Hello all, thanks for letting me join the group. We moved to Rising Bridge just over a year ago and I found this web site whilst doing some historical research. We're in the process of rebuilding Hilltop Farm, Back Lane in Rising Bridge and I'm trying to find out when it was originally built so...

I've often perused these pages over the years, looking for info on the history of Accrington and surrounding areas. I've decided to become involved as some of the threads are very fascinating. A lifelong resident (from the mid 1960's) I realise there is so much more to find out about...

Hello I went to woodenhook 1961/65 any old school mates out there, message me.

Hello everyone, I am new to the club. I will be looking forward on this site.

Hi I lived in Accrington for just over a year but got to know lots of people hope I can find some through this site. Sarah. X

Hi I have lived in and around Accrington since I was born. Remembering what a thriving town it used to be. I was also informed about this web site and how good it was i.e being able to view photos of what Accringtons past was like. Thankyou for the welcoming email. :)

thankyou for allowing me into your group.i now live in Leeds but am always interested in local affairs.A long shot request but does anyone know of a lady called Anne Whittaker (her maiden name) who lived on New Lane in Oswaldtwistle in the late 60's & 70's.

Hi all new to accy web Gary male 62 living in Bournemouth some 30 years now still have a soft spot for Accrington, and still kept my northern roots and accent.Finding this forum quite fascinating for some great nostalgic info.Went to St Andrews junior School in Russia Street,and St...

I have fond memories of this area in 1968/69/70 and hope to obtain information that 40 years have blurred. I lived on Well Street in Clayton and worked variously in factories in Clayton, Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Blackburn, and Rawtenstall. Some of the pubs that I remember are The Hare and...

Hi Accrington Web and members , I'm Angie , I live in Devon . I posted on list family & friends 10 years ago looking for a Roy Salisbury , I must tell you last year I had a reply ! It's been amazing ever since - Roy was my father whom I never met as I was adopted . He passed on in the mid 80's...

I've just found this web site and following protocol would like to introduce myself. I am a Darlington fan through and through but have always had a hell of a soft spot for Stanley. My first match would have been in the 80's when I went to a cup replay at Ewood Park against Crewe, followed by...

Bore da o Ogledd Cymru means 'Good Morning from North Wales'. I live in North Wales, and the reason I know it means that is because I know how to use Google Translate on my laptop. I'm English, and don't speak Welsh at all. In fact very few people where I live speak Welsh - you can tell because...

Hello and thank you for welcoming me to your group. I don't know if anyone remembers Owd Bert who used to be a member. I am his daughter. He is still going strong at 93 years of age but he is nearly blind. He lives with me in Kent now. He often reminisces about Accrington and wishes to send...

Hi everyone I'm Susan from Wigan, but ancestors on my dads side are from all around Accrington and surrounding areas. I came across a post from this website while I was doing research on my ancestors the Walmsleys. It looked a great site and I thought and hoped it would help me with my...