Accrington Observer

[Barrie Yates]

Re: Mr Lampman, this is for you

Hi Mr Lampman and members, have been given permission today from Mr Garth Dawson to show this photo - taken in 1979. I bet you are on this piccy!!!!

This photo was taken in the composing room to mark 50 years service by Mr Frank Kitchener, editor from 1964-1979. To his left and right are Mr Rowland Joynson and Mr Harry Crossley.

Hope you enjoy this

I hadn't seen this thread before today - it certainly brought back memories as I new Frank Kitchener - he was the Sports Writer (Jason) in those days and his son Keith and I were the best of friends - early '50s.
We remained friends into the '70s - none memorable Summer Ball at RAF West Drayton. Sadly lost touch as time passed and we travelled even further afield.

 

[bygum]

Is this Pat Crossley wife to Bill if so can you pass me there email address lost contact with them.

P Welsh.

I was at school with Pat Crossley - still in touch.

Does anybody remember Arnold? - He was a great guy, lived in Burnley Road, had worked on Fleet Street, but he upgraded to the Accy Observer. He was a great character and excellent company, whether in the pub or dragging people home to play chess with him. I have happy memories of listening to Thelonius Monk in his front room ...

 

[Lampman]

I have added some staff names(those I know and remember) to the earlier photograph of Frank Kitchener's retirement presentation.