Haslingden Old and New...

Haslingden derives from Hazeldean or Valley of the Hazels. It lies 19 miles north of Manchester in the County of Lancashire. A area at one time noted in particular for its Stone, it also played a big part in the Woollen and then later Cotton Industries from the 18th and through the 19th and early to mid 20th Century... It is steeped in Local History and can also boast to have one of the most beautiful Natural Valleys around, where thousands come and visit annually

Thursday, 16 October 2008

Haslingden By-pass - Building of and much later the Opening Day photos etc from 1981...

Building and Construction...

HASLINGDEN OLD AND NEW have been kindly given fifteen lovely aerial photos showing the By-Pass during construction in the 1980s, besides the by-pass on historic record you will note some really interesting views of the nearby areas, some of which have changed quite a bit. Our thanks go to Alan Gardner who has kindly allowed these rare aerial photographs to be shown on the Haslingden Old and New Site.

Bentgate/Sykeside/Broadway (Click over to enlarge)
Aerial Photo: Kindly shared by Alan Gardner
Shows also part of the Cricket Club, Auction Mart, Woolpack, Old Syke Side Mill before the Garden Centre or pre Tescos

A closer view of the Bentgate roundabout under construction in the 1980s (Click over to enlarge)
Aerial Photo: Kindly shared to us by Alan Gardner

Construction of Bridges and Roundabout at Bentgate, also shows Auction Mart and Sykeside Mill (Click over to enlarge)
Aerial photo: Kindly shared to us by Alan Gardner

Construction of Bridge etc against Victoria Park and Helmshore Road (Click over to enlarge)
Aerial Photo: kindly shared by Alan Gardner

Closer photo of construction on Helmshore Road (Click over to enlarge)
Aerial photo kindly shared by Alan Gardner

Showing the construction at the bottom of Grane Road with Grane Road Mill and Flash Mill (Click over to enlarge)
Also it is just prior to where they joined up with the original railway track which you can see here to the mid right of the
photo. Photo: Aerial photo kindly shared by Alan Gardner

Shows the point where the bypass intercepts with the old railway track and the continues to use the old railway track
for the distance until you get half way along Rising Bridge Road road where it then branches off and another new
section of road was made up to the roundabout at Rising Bridge and then onward.
Aerial photo: thanks to Alan Gardner

This has to be one of the highlight photos which shows the construction coming along from Grane Road and following
the railway track past Lambers Mill at Carrs and to the point which was North Hag having been removed for the by pass and comes to the point where the Old railway station was. It also shows the bottom of Station Road with the Station Pub and
the houses of Booth Street.
Aerial photo thanks to Alan Gardner for sharing.

The area of Nags Head having been taken out for the by pass (Click over to enlarge)
Aerial photo kindly shared with us by Alan Gardner.

This is the area of the original railway and sidings from Haslingden Station and
shows Martin Croft Farm on the left and the old CWS Brittania Mill on the right.
(Click over to enlarge)
Aerial photo thanks to Alan Gardner for sharing with us

This one shows the construction which followed the old railway track and you can see the bridge being built with the
temporary ring road. Its right at the point where our House was at 110 Hud Hey Road and they also besides removing
two more houses adjoined to ours, they demolished the full row of houses on the opposite site. Also lots of
temporary caravan places on Tom Barnes's old fields, thankfully the old Oak is still there!
Aerial photo kindly shared to us by Alan Gardner

A closer photo of the area shown earlier (Click over to enlarge)
Aerial photo thanks to Alan Gardner for sharing with us

A closer photo of the area shown earlier (Click over to enlarge)

Aerial photo thanks to Alan Gardner for sharing with us

This shows the area of construction that follows Rising Bridge Road using the foundations of the old railway
track which you can see the bypass branching away roughly at the point of where the last house on Rising
Bridge Road is and then shortly before it joins the main roundabout at Winfields.
Aerial Photo kindly shared to us by Alan Gardner

This is the last photo in the collection and we go back to the Bentgate area showing construction before the
roundabout is made (Click over to enlarge)

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The area directly below Victoria Park which is now a housing estate

Another photo (more wide) of the area directly below Victoria Park leading on to Park Avenue on the RH which is now a housing estate

This was land which used to belong to Sykeside Mill and boundary to Broadway,

nowadays it will be part of the Tesco Car Park, houses on the top are

Ventnor Road and Sykeside House lower down.

These are showing the rear of Fields Road Sykeside

This shows the area around the old Fields Road Mill and to the right the old Sykeside Mill

The area now partly covered with a new housing estate, and Tescos to the right hand side of the road.

Shows Woolpack (White building) with J and E Transport grey garage to the left hand side.

Making the roundabout at Road End

Road End traffic lights and before roundabout was built

This is the area close to the cattery and almost opposite Sykeside House

looking over towards the Woodpack, with the construction of the roundabout area

This photo is looking back from the Mayfield area towards Sykeside Mill (Now Tescos)

Shows the by-pass around 1981

Another photo of opening day with the coaches taking the dignatories on a first run of the new by-pass
whilst passing the old Sykeside Mill (now Tescos)

This is looking towards Rawtenstall and the swingback from the roundabout

close to the Woolpack

This is showing the area which runs parallel with Rising Bridge Road
and Carter Place on the far right hand side, taken from Hud Hey Bridge

This is yet another photo from the roundabout area at Broadway

Dignatories and spectators at the opening ceremony below the roundabout at the Woolpack

This shows the exit leading onto Grane Road with Hutch Bank high in the background

This shows in part the old railway track (Southbound), top Church etc

Another photo showing from Mayfield South to Sykeside

Another photo from Hud Hey towards Carter Place (right) and Rising Bridge.

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Another photo from the opening day of the By-Pass

Photo: Rossendale Free Press

A fabulous before and after photo....

Above: Two lovely photos above kindly shared to us by Chris Kirby

They depict the (top photo) OLD (before the by-pass) and the (bottom photo) NEW (after the by-pass was built)

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Just added or about to

(14th February 2020) We have just added a lovely painting done by Heather Holden of "The Pakistani House" on Lower Lane. Heather's picture has now been hung in the HASLINGDEN IN ART - Art Gallery.....

(10th February 2020) Added new paintings in Haslingden In Art by Liz Taylor (1), Dave Pearson (2) Bob Frith (4) Thanks to all for sharing with us.

(28th January 2020) Just added a programme for the Speech Day at Haslingden County Secondary School Thursday July 1st 1965. Please click here to blog and scroll to bottom of page. Programme kindly shared by the estate of the late Alderman Joyce Thorne

(27th January 2020) Just added a photo of Haslingden County Secondary School pupils with teachers on their trip to Isle of Man 1960. Photo kindly shared by Val Ayrton.

(25th January 2020) We have now added a brand new Blog called the EDNA KIRBY (nee CONSTANTINE) Collection

(8th January 2020) Just added a VANGUARD 1958 the Magazine of the Haslingden County Secondary School. Thanks to Joan Lord for kindly sharing with us.

(7th January 2020) Just added a VANGUARD 1956 the Magazine of the Haslingden County Secondary School. Thanks to Joan Lord for sharing with us.

(5th January 2020) A new photo album has been created in readiness for 2020 photos PHOTO ALBUM NO.8

(5th January 2020) Added 8 photos from Gary Barnes, showing some nice snow scenes, plane crash, Alden, and Helmshore Memorial etc.

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We are constantly struggling to find photos to fill the header on the front page and so your photos would be a absolute delight to receive and as long as they are yours and of historic value, we have no problem showing them on the blog, so many people get so much pleasure from these. The feedback has been quite remarkable. So please send your scans of the photos in so they can be put on the blog and subsequently filed within the blog, and can then be seen by the thousands who are watching on a regular basis. This way hopefully the photos will be preserved for not just us but also for the future generations of Hazeldeners, Haslingdonians, Ex pats and friends. Thank you.....

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Preserve the past in words and pictures

Over the many years there must be lots of interesting facts and tales what have gone on within our Haslingden and Helmshore, some vintage, some old and some new....

And here in our blog we are trying to re-introduce some of this precious information and where possible also offer photographs...

As they say its probably only the tip of the iceberg, but its got to be worth "Passing it on or sharing it before it gets lost forever" ... Have you something you want to share? If so please let us know.

Description of the Arms of the Borough (shown above) - The Arms and Crest of which the following is a description, were assigned to the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Haslingden, by grant from the Herald's College, dated 25th March, 1892 and are therein described as follows: Quarterly Or and Argent on a fesse wavy Azure between a Lion rampant purpure, holding between the paws a Quatrefoil ermine, in the first quarter; six Eagles displayed three, two and one; Gules in the centre chief point a Rose of the last barbed and seeded proper, in the second; a Cog-wheel Sable, in the third; a Pick-axe in bend surmounting a spade in bend sinister, entwined by a Chain in arch all proper in the fourth; a Shuttle fesswise of the first tipped and furnished with thread pendant of the second and for the Crest, on a wreath of the colours upon a Mount a Rock thereon, a Moorcock holding in the beak a Sprig of Hazel, between two branches of Hazel fructed all proper.

Haslingden in its own right was incorporated as a Municipal Borough in the year 1891 and ran most of its affairs from the Municipal Offices, Bury Road (now Car Park) - see photo below. Sadly in 1974 it lost most of its former Independance by being swallowed up to form part of the (then) new Rossendale Borough Council...

The government of the place in 1825 was thus described: 'The district is formed into six divisions called posts or stations, and the executive consists of a constable and six churchwardens. Each churchwarden is charged with the care of a station and is made responsible for its good order.' The system appears to have been successful at the time. It was not till 1875 that a local board was formed. The district ruled by it was extended in 1883 so as to include parts of Haslingden, Henheads, Higher and Lower Booths in the parish of Whalley, and also Musbury and part of Tottington in Bury. In 1891 a charter of incorporation was granted, the council consisting of a mayor, six aldermen and eighteen councillors, chosen by six wards named Town, Acre, Syke, Helmshore, Holden and Grane. The borough area was consolidated into a single township, called Haslingden, in 1894.

The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company's (later LMS) line from Clifton to Accrington did run northward through the township, having stations at Helmshore and at Haslingden, it was opened in August 1848.

Dr. Aikin, writing in 1795, says:—Haslingden has been greatly improved within the last twenty years, chiefly from the increase of the woollen manufacture, though much of the cotton trade has likewise been introduced within a few years, particularly the branch of making twist for warps, for which purpose alone several factories have been erected in its neighbourhood. . . . The people were (forty years since) chiefly employed by moneyed men at Rochdale; but now the trade is supported by capitals acquired on the spot by the industry and enterprising spirit of the manufacturers, who have erected inns for the entertainment of travellers, shops and handsome houses for their own residence. A square is lately planned here, and some capital houses are already built in it. . . . A number of mills for carding cotton and sheep's wool and spinning them into cotton twist and woollen yarn for the flannels made here, are erected upon the Swinnell. There is also a corn mill on the river, formerly belonging to the Holden family, now extinct.

Haslingden was one of the chapels existing when Whalley was bestowed on the monks of Stanlaw, and in 1296 it was found that its tithes were worth 5 marks and the altarage 4 marks; the chaplain had a stipend of 4 marks, and the chapel had an endowment of 1 oxgang of land. The church, which is now called St. James's, was rebuilt in the time of Henry VIII and again in 1780, after having fallen down. There was no regularly founded chantry, but in 1548 the names of two priests were recorded in the bishop's visitation list, and the same in 1554; later there was only one minister, the curate. His fixed income was £4 a year out of the rectory of Whalley. The Commonwealth Church Survey of 1650 fails to give any account of the income of Haslingden Chapel, but in 1717 it had £17 8s. 7¾d. a year, including £11 10s. out of the rectory, various fees and the Easter roll. There were six chapelwardens. In 1719 George Hargreaves and others gave £200 to augment the endowment, and with later increments the net value is now £368. The vicars of Whalley formerly presented the curates, but about 1848 the Hulme Trustees acquired the patronage. The benefice is styled a vicarage. In the 16th century the north chapel was acquired by the Rawstornes of New Hall in Tottington. The south chapel belonged to the Holdens of Holden. 'In 1857, during alterations, there were found in a cavity under the floor of the church where the altar anciently stood a skull and crossbones with traces of gilding upon them, and therefore believed to be the relics of St. James, the patron saint.' A large 'plague stone,' with two holes in it, was found in the churchyard. The entries in the registers begin about 1620, but are only fragmentary until 1653.
From: 'Townships: Haslingden', A History of the County of Lancaster: Volume 6 (1911), pp. 427-433. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=53147

Honorary Freemen of the Borough....

The Roll of Honorary Freemen of the Borough of Haslingden was bestowed upon the following persons and Regiments:

Coun. Thomas Bewley Hamilton J.P. (1895),
Oliver William Porritt, Esq, J.P. (1921)
Ald. Henry Worsley J.P. C.C. (1929)
Ald. John Law J.P. (1929)
Major David Halstead, D.L., J.P., T.D. (1936)
Miss Annie Knowles (1947)
Ald. Jeremiah Lord, J.P. (1947)
Ald. Arthur Schofield Watson J.P. (1947)
Ald. W. Boyson, M.B.E., J.P. (1957)
Ald. Thalberg Brown (1957)
The East Lancashire Regiment (1964)
(Extended to the Lancashire Regiment PWV) (1966) (Extended to the Queen's Lancashire Regiment) (1970)
Ald. Mrs. G.M. Warburton. C.A. (1970)

Grateful Contributions - THANK YOU...

Norma Albinson, Paul Anderson, Dave Armstrong, Deborah Armstrong, Joe Ash, Julie Ashton, Sue Ashton (Greece), Bernadette Ashworth, John Ashworth, Chris Aspin, Richard Asplen, Ann Astling, Patrick Baker, Fiona Balchin for the late John Dearden, Rachel Bannister, Joan Barlow, Kathleen Barlow, Peter Barnes, Ron Baron, Mark Barrett, Lynda Batty, John Bedford, Joanne Beetham, Sheila Bell, Ann Belshaw, David and Irene Belshaw, Alyson Bennison, Mrs. Bentley (nee Desforges), Dorothy Birtwistle, John Harrison Blake, Dot Blanchard, Bernard Booth, Peter Booth (Scotland), Allan Bradshaw, Andrew Bridge, Judith Brook, Mary Brown, Lorraine Brumpton, Paul Burke, Keith Burton, Adrian Bury (Hungary), Shiela Calder, Ian Cameron, Kathleen Carlson (nee Hollinrake), David Cardwell, Michael Carr, Andrea Catton, Samantha Challinor, Chronicler, Stephen Clark, Ralph Clark, Raymond Clegg, Raymond Clegg Jnr, David Clough, Jenni Coates, Gordon Cockerill, Phil Collins, Marjorie Corbridge, Jack Cordingley, Nadine Crabtree, Hylton Craig, Lynn Morley-Cropper, Bill Cross Jnr, Anna Cunnyngham, Anthony Curtis, Pauline Emmett Dagg, John Dakin, Nick Daley, Ken Davis, Mary Davison, Peter Davison, David Desforges, Ellen Dewhurst, Mike Duckworth, Dr John Dunleavy, Neil Dunn, Ian Edmundson, John Edmundson, John R Edwards, Mike Ellis, David Emison, Damian Entwistle, John Entwistle, Kathleen Eva (nee Gibbons) RIP, Andrea Fell, Alen Fielding (Australia), Peter Fielding, Marie Finney, Peter Fisher, Derek Fitton, Keith Fitton, Fizle, Craig Fleming, Bill Flynn, Dorothy Flynn, Billy Fox, Delya Fox, Gordon Fox, Bob Frith, Myra Frohnapfel, Ron Frost, Mary Gallagher, Sharon Gallagher, Alan Gardner, Gail Garrard (Australia), Hadian Gates, Jennifer Gavin, Peter Gidley, Carol Glasson, Margaret Gowers, Alan Green, Kevin Green, Mary Green, David Greenwood, Lawrence Gregory, Roy Gridrod, Alan Grocott, Bryan Gudgeon, Joan Gudgeon, Keith Gunton, Cliff Hacking, Stephen Haines, Angela Hall, Vicky Hall, Geoffrey Hallam, Allan Halshaw, Anthony Halstead, Raymond Halstead, Clifford Hargreaves, Dorothy Hargreaves, Joe Harrison, Carrie Creamer Hart (Canada), Margaret Harvey (nee Hodgkinson), Brian Haworth, Christine Haworth, David Haworth, Derek Haworth, Jim Haworth, Kathleen Haworth, Pat Haworth, Geoff Heap, John Heap, Barbara Hendry, James David Heyworth, Angela Hill (nee Maddocks), John Hindle (Australia), Terry Hissey, Mike Hogan (France), Brian Holden, Heather Holden, John Holt, Lorraine Hooper (nee Eke), Brian Horrocks, Les Horrocks, Christine Howarth, Peter Hoyle, Denise Humphreys, June Huntingdon, Irwell Pete, Gerard Irwin, Marie Ives, Neil Jackson, Ian Jefferson, David Johnson, Anne Jones, Jannette Jones, John Kay (France), Maureen Kelly, Ian Kendall, Arthur Keown, Irene Kershaw, Ilyas Khan, Bill King, Chris Kirby, Tim Kirby, Clive Knight, Judith Knight, Jan Kosyl, Christopher Linaker, Henry Neil Linaker, Angus Lindsay, Keith R Lingard (Kent), Joan Lords, Ruth Lord, Sheila Ryan Lucking, Michael Lynn, Mark Lyons, Michael Lyons, Harry Maden, Yvonne Malley (nee Holden), Sheila McConville, Peter Marsden, Karen Ratty Marsh, Alison May, John McGuire (Australia), Terry McGuire, John Mead, Mary Meadowcroft, Joan Merrill, Andy Metcalfe, Joan Molloy, Martin Molloy, Beverley Moore, Lynn Morley-Cropper, Michael Mullaney, David Murray, Michael and Francis Murray, Margaret Murray (for the Taylor family), Maureen Nash, Teresa Nelson (Australia), Tony Nelson, Douglas Newton, Joyce Newton Whelan, Jim Nuttall, Stephen and Joan Nuttall, Victoria Nuttall, Susan Layton- O'Sullivan, Tina "Margerison" O'Toole (Canada), Steven Owen, Bill Page, Alan Papworth, Eunice Parfitt, Charlie Payne, Bob Phillips, Brian Pickup, Jack Pilling, John Pilling, Roger Pilling, Elaine Pollard (Canada), Leonie Pujol (Cambridge), Samsheer Qureshi, Darren Ralph, Bill Ramsbottom, Jackie Ramsbottom, Ray Ramsbottom, Derek Ratcliffe, Jennifer Rawlinson, Chris Reid, Kieron Ridehalgh, Kaye Ridings, Alan Robinson, Bruce Rothwell, Dave Rothwell, Steve Rothwell, Patricia Rudge, Mike Ryan, Larry Sagar, Peter Sansom (Fylde), Alan Saunders, (Switzerland), Diane Schofield, Paul Schofield, Fred Scott, Harold (Sam) Stott, Julie Ashworth-Scott, Sandra Scott, Ken Sedgwick, Ian Seville, Judith Sewell, Jennifer Shilliday, Peter Shuttleworth, Dawn Siddall, Jane Siddall, John Simpson, John Simpson (chunky), Elizabeth Smethurst, Brian Smith, Sandra Smith, Sara Smith, Steven Smith, Stewart Smith, Carolyn Smithson, Snighole, Jonathan Snowden, the late John Stanton, Myra Souter, Sammy Southwood, Jeff Stevens, Robert Stevens, David and Pat Stevenson, Mog Stevenson, Neil Stevenson, Harold (Sam) Stott, Ken Stott, John Sumner, Susan, Terry Tattersall, Alec Taylor, Ann Taylor, Annie Taylor, John Taylor, Liz Taylor, Peter Taylor, Aliz Teague, Colin Thompson (Bermuda), Shirley Thompson, Joyce Thorne, David Tillotson, Mrs Touhey, Jean Tomlinson, John Tomlinson, Sandra Hayhurst Trainer, Andy Skipper Tulloch, Pauline Turner, Brian Uren, John Vizzard, Wadey (Robert Wade), Ian Stuart Walkden, Susan Wallace (nee Nuttall), David Walsh, Florence Walsh, Stephen Walsh, Alan Warburton, Ian Warburton, Lena Warburton, Brian Webster, Eileen Webster, Margaret West, Sam Westwell, Louise Whaley, Dave White, Mary Loy White, Maureen Whitehead (nee Mead), Ann Whittaker JP. Derek Whittaker, Mike Whittaker, Stephen Whittaker, Susan Whittaker, Eddie Wilkinson, Steven Williams, Brian "Yap" Wilson, Tony Winder, Dave Wise, Kevin Wissett, Jean Wolstenholme, Peter Wood, Derek Woodall, Liz Wright, James Moran-Zietek, And to anyone else I may have accidentally ommitted. (Last audit and update 8th June 2019)

Haslingden On Film

St. Mary's Class of 1951 at a 1991 re-union - kindly sent in by John McGuire.

St. Marys Class of 1951 (1991 Re-Union)

Films kindly given to us by Bernard Rostron - Chairman of the Friends of the Higher Mill Museums - Three films which were filmed by the late Maurice Edmundson:

Green Valley and part of the Walking Day (St. Thomas)

Walking Day (St. Thomas and also Mayor's Sunday

Films kindly sent in by Dave Rothwell (copyright: D. Rothwell)

HGS Staff versus Pupils Hockey Match 3:48

1964 St James Sports Day 3:50

HGS Camp 1965 31secs

HGS Rag Day 12secs

A film by the BFI

Haslingden Peace Celebrations July 19th 1919

Check out DJ Drone on Haslingden Grane (You Tube)

Haslingden Carnival 1950s - Shows Willie Horam and Georgie Berry as the King and Queen.

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"Old School Ties" (Haslingden High School) first broadcast on Radio 4 in 1988 -

Images added by Chris Kirby.

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"Old School Ties" Programme 2 - BBC (period of students 1940s to 1960s) Images added by Chris Kirby.

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Media

If you want to check out my time on ITV Granada for the News item on Hutton Roof (August 2018) Please Click here

If you want to check out my time on BBC Autumnwatch Extra at Leighton Moss 2014 with Brett Westwood Please Click Here (Film is for approx 20 mins duration)

If you want to check out my time on BBC Autumnwatch Extra at Leighton Moss 2013 with Euan Mcilwraith Please Click Here (Film is for approx 20 mins duration)

Finding of rare Holly Fern for BBC North West with Beccy Meehan. Please Click Here (Film is for approx 1min 20 seconds duration)

A lovely film showing both of the rare Holly Ferns which was made and given to me as a gift by my good friend Brian Gomm of Kendal. Please click here to check it out. (Film is for approx 6 mins duration)

Great Feedback, thanks...

Tina O'Toole from Canada (26th Dec 2008) Dear Bryan, I had a thorough look at all your work, and want to tell you that it is really a great web-site. It must have been a lot of work, and you should be heartily patted on the back for your part in helping to preserve history. Tina

Leonie Pujol (17th Jan 2009) Dear Bryan, I love your web site. I am collating old photo's of Haslingden for my gran and grandad, and your site has been brilliant. I thought I would send you a few photo's which may be of interest to you.

Jeff Stevens (21st January 2009) Hello, Just a line to say how much I enjoyed your Haslingden Blog site, very informative! Once again keep up the good work. Regards Jeff Stevens

Pete Shuttleworth (9th February 2009) HI BRYAN, my name is pete shuttleworth, born and bred in helmshore i think this site is brilliant, remember corner cafe top of grane road, savoy coffee bar run by malcolm burns, public hall dances. i'm 62 now, some good football teams too, keep up the good work i'm your biggest fan PETE

Peter Taylor (28th February 2009) Hello Bryan Very interesting piece about the proposed Haslingden Canal, I wonder if they ever got around to surveying the route it would be fascinating to see where it was planned to run (or perhaps flow should be a better term) it would have needed a considerable number of locks and no doubt a water source at the summit. On Google Earth the canal takes a very sharp bend at Church and you could certainly see where it could have made a junction. Do you know where the connection would have been at the other end? Keep up the good work, I follow your additions with great interest. Peter

Joan Merrill (8th March 2009) Dear Bryan, I have just found your Haslingden blog which led me to look for my other photos taken in 1957. The paper shop at the top of Station steps was owned by Nightingale's but that could be in the 40's. The pub near Alderson's paper shop was the Red Lion I think. I found the blog very entertaining but I find I must have been away too long to remember lots of the people you mentioned. Cheers Joan.

Michael Coatman (17th March 2009) hi Bryan What a fabulous site,many thanks for taking the time & trouble to do this.I wonder if you could help me with some additional information-could you tell me when The Tankards became the Magnet Inn,I would guess about 20 years ago? Thanks Michael.

Richard Asplen (31st March 2009) Dear Bryan, Have you an exact location for the street intersection with the ' Bradbury ' shop. My stepfather, who is now 86 years old is the grandson of the owner at the time of the 'photo.' Though their connection with the Haslingden area goes back to 1800, (shoe makers) He has provided me with family information, but as you can imagine it's not what could be useful ' archival ' information. I have more photo's from a family album, and will pass them on, should they be of some worth. You have a great community web site there. A pleasure to come across. All the best... Richard

Douglas Newton (1st May 2009) This is a very good website. Douglas Newton.

Paul Mlynarz in Australia (3rd May 2009) Love your Haslingden stuff Bryan, I remember the Woolies really well – bought many things there when I stayed with my Gran at Helmshore. And ... never knew Hollands Pies has a Haslingden origin. I NEVER miss a Hollands pie when in Manchester area. God, I love ‘em! regards Paul Mlynarz eastgippsland.com tel: (03) 5157 9351 web design, hosting and management services. manchesterbeat.com the story of the Manchester music scene of the sixties

Peter Taylor (8th May 2009) Hi Bryan Excellent stuff about the railway, I remember watching the trains run along the embankment from my grandma's house on Fern Terrace, have you anything about Helmshore station or pictures of Grane Road railway? I have a vivid memory of a dirty black steam engine running tender first over the bridge pulling a couple of guards vans - magic! Looking at the extent of the information now contained in your blogg it's turning into a fantastic record of times past - what a great achievement! Keep up the good work and many thanks for helping to keep these memories fresh. Peter

Arlene Harris (12th May 2009) Thanks, Bryan, I didn't know you'd done all these sites - haven't seen some of them before. They're wonderful, and a great credit to you. Haven't had chance yet to do them justice but managed a quick look. Ths is a worthy document you've created and will be a valuable source for anyone researching the area or simply wanting to know more. Congratulations. See you soon Arlene

Martin Molloy (16th May 2009) Hi Bryan, Have visited your Haslingden Old & New site regularly & with much interest & enjoyed the brilliant detailed info & photo's. I will send you some old photos of the Medals. Best Regards, Martin Molloy

Ian Hacking (30th July 2009) Hi Bryan What a great blog I really enjoyed the photo’s of the CLB 1958 I am on both of them 2nd person in on the top row on the photo with the shield And the summer camp one where I am 2nd row up 3rd person in. I can remember most of the people in your blog and possibly a few more. My name is Ian Hacking and I had a brother Clifford And our father Bert Hacking was the bakery manager for the co-op. And we lived firstly up shoot at 2 Fir St then moved to Dale St. Regarding shops on East Deardengate before The disc shop opened the shop was called “Whitewell Dairy’s” selling Cheese and ice cream and other dairy products the manageress was Ada Hacking my Aunt and I can remember helping her out during school hols from Haslingden Modern School I left Haslingden in 1959 to join the Merchant Navy ,I now live in Worsley, Gt Manchester I have lots of memories and I will try and sort out some photo’s Once again well done Regards Ian Hacking

Patrick Baker - ex pat from Hud Hey (22nd Sept 09) Bryan, I found your blog on Haslingden Old and New via a link from mrrobertwade(wadey)'s photos on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/rossendalewadey/ . This is just to say how much I have enjoyed looking at the blog. I moved to Haslingden with my family in about 1961 when I was ten - and we lived at 112 Hud Hey Road! I remember you and your mum and dad and your mum's sister (Miss Kettle?) who lived next door. I think you were about 14 or so - a few years older than me. Later we moved to 40 Hud Hey Road, next door to Mrs Porter's shop just before Carr Hall St. Finally, we lived at 41 Hud Hey Rd, higher up again and just about opposite nos 110 and 112. It was the house with the pointed garden at the end of the row, facing down Hud Hey. We left Haslingden to live in Preston about 1967. It is great to see again the bridge on Hud Hey Road over the railway - that was right next to no. 41 - and I spent many hours there watching out for the trains - mainly dmu's by then but the odd steam train pulling freight or a holiday special. It was also great to see the photo of the view down to the station over the fields and Martin Croft Rd and the old laundry. This was our view too from the back of no 112. I also remember some of the people you mention - Billy Walsh and his wife who ran the off licence on Blackburn Rd, Gerald Birtwell, painter and decorator - I was friends with his younger brother Steven who also lived on Hud Hey, and later I was friends with Oliver Martin who lived just up from me (no. 54 I think) and worked as an apprentice for Gerald when he left school. I expect some of these people are still around the area of course, but it was a good time for me and it's great to be reminded of those days on your blog. I now live in Gloucester and, sadly, haven't been back to Rossendale for years. Many thanks and all the best, Patrick Baker

Jennifer Gavan (nee Edwards) (29th November 2009) Hiya Bryan I thoroughly enjoy everything on the then and now site. very well done to you. I tell anyone who will listen about it and hope they have a look and get as much pleasure from the site as I did. You know me anyway- jennifer edwards as was . Married to Peter 42 years . Wonderful what you have done- more power to you cheerio Jennifer Gavan

Dave Rothwell (4th December 2009) Hi Bryan, Many thanks for the Haslingden Blog - most enjoyable Best Wishes, Dave Rothwell. (Dave's dad and grandad used to have Rothwells pram shop next to the Post Office)

Chris Kydd (Mrs) (7th February 2010) Hi, Re: Haslingden & Grane Sites, Just came across your sites. Although I have put in searches for Grane etc before, I only came on it by accident as it is listed as a nature site. My Maternal ancestors had the Wellington from at least 1881-1901 and my Paternal ancestors were in Grane from about 1866. My Granny went to school and Chapel there and later my Mother as a child lived there. So, as you can imagine, the pictures were a wonderful find. Well done on a wonderful historic site and thank you for all your hard work in producing it. Best Regards, Cris Kydd (Mrs)

Sue Ashton (nee Wardle) in Crete - 1st Mar 2010. Many thanks for all your hard work compiling the Haslingden Old and New website. I live in Crete nowadays and it is good to be reminded of the Haslingden I knew as a child. Thanks also to Dave Rothwell for the photographs - I can't believe how many people (including him!) I recognised from my days at St. James CE School over 50 years ago! I eagerly await the next instalment. Best Wishes, Sue Ashton (nee Wardle)

Jim Nuttall in Haslingden - 20th October 2010 I am sorting through all my old photo's, hopefully I will find some more school ones. You will be the first to know when I do. It is you that is inspiring me, with your wonderful Blog sites. keep up the good work Bryan. Jimbo

John Harrison Blake (London) 9th Dec 2010. Keep up the good work with your blog. It is fascinating. John

David Stevenson (Haslingden) 15th Apr 2011 Thanks for all the hard work you have put into the Haslingden Old and New web site we have spent hours looking at it. David Stevenson

Ken Stott (Ex Stott & Vizzard TV Rentals & Repairs) 22nd May 2011. The work that you have put in on the Blog is fantastic I just wish we had the same
amount on Rawtenstall. Well done.
Regards Ken

Chris Reid - 10th January 2012.
Hi Bryan
I can only thank you for the time and effort you have put in to the site. It has helped me no end to restore my memory.
If i can recall anything more as I read through I will e-mail you. please feel free to post any info i send that you consider useful. I think there should be a list of town characters and some of their antics.
all the best Chris Reid

Rosa (Italy - 31st Jan 2012) Used to live in Carr Hall Street as a child.
Your web site is very interesting, I love reading it, brings back a lot of memories.

Louise Whaley (9th Feb 2012)

I absolutely love your website. It is so clear and easy to use. It must have taken a lot of time and effort,so I well done!
Kind regards Louise

Pat & John Bedford (Helmshore 10th Feb 2012)

I enjoy your Haslingden site very much, and look forward to reading your latest topic, even though I am a Great Harwood girl at heart, Keep up the good work. Pat and John Bedford.

Dick Bateman (Chapel En Le Frith - 13th April 2012)
I 've enjoyed your blog - well done! and just so that you know that such resources as yours bear fruit in very unexpected places!
Best Wishes,
Dick Bateman (Brought up in Worthing, now in Chapel En Le Frith, Derbyshire).

John McGuire (Ex Pat Victoria - Australia - 2nd May 2012)
I have been reading the Blog for the past few years and the articles have been very interesting and nostalgic.
Keep up the good work.
John.

Sandra Taylor (nee Lees) 18th July 2012.
I would like to say well done and thanks for a fabulous encylopedia of Haslingden's history.

Margaret Clegg (Nee Gowers) 21st July 2012 - Ex Pat from Dorset.
Just been pleasently surprised by your blog, it's wonderful especially the photos and information about the shops in Deardengate, which I have written about in my memoirs. My name is Margaret Gowers and we lived at number 3 Bell Street, the top of the town was our playground. My memoirs have been written for my children and their children but your photos added a different dimension to them.

Sandra Scott 31st July 2012 - Ex Pat from Perth, Australia.
Just want to say thanks for putting together such a great site - I've lived in Perth Australia these last 17 years, and before that travelled around a fair bit, and I never felt home-sick til I found your site!
Thanks again for doing such a great job, much appreciated!Cheers
Sandra Scott.

Andrea Fell (nee Jenkinson) (1st August 2012).
Thank you for helping me remember lovely memories and good luck with your website in the future.
Regards
Andrea Fell

David Desforges (2nd January 2013)

Hi Bryan, Just to let you know that every time someone adds info to the Haslingden blog web page from the fifty's and sixty's more childhood memories come flooding back, but this note is about the photo of blackburn road showing tailors butchers, don,t know who the bloke is on the pushbike but the man standing in the doorway opposite the shop is my dad George Desforges and is one of only a very few photos of my dad , the photo must be from around 1954- 56 becouse he passed away when i was eight ,must look at that photo at least once a week,thanks again ,david desforges

Eileen Ball (Wiltshire) (25th February 2013).

I have been tracing my family history for 20 years now and wish I had found your fantastic site much earlier! Its has been a joy to wander through the old stories and photo's on your site.

Now that I have found the site, I shall be checking back on a regular basis. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you have put into it.

Regards, Eileen.

Alison May (nee Heywood) ex pat from Nottingham - (15th March 2013)

Hi Bryan

I am writing to thank you for the fantastic work you put into the blog its great and I am impressed that its kept so up to date. I discovered it quite by chance when I was missing home a few years ago.

Alison May (nee Heywood)

Francesca Grimshaw (nee Hendry) (21st March 2013)

Hi there,

Me and my parents have had a great time reading your blog - lots of memories, thanks for putting it together

Francesca.

Debbi Yehia Moustafa (nee Bennett) (21st March 2013)

Well, what can I say, but, you have made my day!! I was searching for a postcode for my old address in Carrs Village, when you're amazing blog came up!!

Some of my best memories ever are from those days living there.

Wow, I am just so happy to have found this wonderful blog.... thank you sooo much!

Debbi Yehia Moustafa (nee Bennett)

Sheila Calder (ex pat - Canada) (17th May 2013)

Just want you to know I love the stuff you have done here. It brings back a lot of memories. Mr grandfather was John Goldsworthy - he was the herbalist on Church Street. Old shop is long gone now!

Thanks,

Sheila Calder.

Louise Dobson (3rd June 2013)

I'm writing to say thank you for your super blog. I teach at Stonefold Primary School and we are currently exploring our local history. I've used your blog for background research and for class resources - very helpful indeed! I'm sure the children will get a lot out of it.

Best Regards,

Louise Dobson.

Sandra Kearsley (10th August 2013)

Thank you once again it appears your blog was a god send for the information I have received, I should hopefully locate the present day location. thank you again Sandra

Ilyas Khan (ex pat now Accrington (18th August 2013)

Dear Bryan, I really enjoyed discovering the hassy web site. I lived on Hartley Street, went to St. James, on regent street, and then Hassy Grammar, until we moved to Accrington. But I think my heart never left Haslingden.

Thank you,

Ilyas Khan.

Kevin Molloy (ex pat now London - 15th September 2013)

Been living in London now for the past 25 years.

Really enjoy your site and appreciate the hard work you put in.

Best Regards,

Kevin.

John Oakley (24th October 2014)

I found your page during the process of researching my Great Grandfather, and visit it regularly, it is a wonderful resource, and I wish you all the very best. Yours Sincerely, John Oakley.

Alen Fielding (ex pat now Queensland, Australia - 22nd January 2014)

Your Blog - Fantastic! I am 82yrs. old now, and it is highly unlikely I will be able to afford a return visit, much as I would like to,so you have made it possible to wander down memory lane in spirit! Many thanks.

Alen.

Jean Nuttall (15th February 2014)

Hi Bryan, The Haslingden Old and New site is great, I love looking at old photos of Haslingden and it brings back lots of good memories. On your photo album section I have just found a photo of Spring Gardens. I was born in Spring Gardens in 1955 in the house in that photo, the one with the steps. Thanks for a great site and thanks for the memories. Kind regards, Jean Nuttall.

Shamsheer Quereshi (20th December 2014)

Hi Bryan

Thank you for your blog on Haslingden; it was enlightening and would encourage you to continue with it.

Thanking you

Shamsheer Qureshi

Chris Aspin (12th January 2015)

keep up the good work with your website. I often read your site, which has far more information than most libraries.

all good wishes,

Chris.

Alan Saunders (28th February 2015) Ex Pat Switzerland

I have recently discovered your web site and found it very fascinating. You are doing a fine job. I want to congratulate you for the work that you have already done and encourage you to continue.

Jean Wolstenholme (12th March 2015)

Keep up the good work with your site. We both enjoy regular visits to your site and appreciate the hard work involved.

Dr John Dunleavy (14th March 2015)

I do take an occasional look at the material you are able to put out. Keep up the good work!

John

Andrew Bridge (8th April 2015)

Hi Bryan

Firstly, can I say what a brilliant job you do on the blog - it's a fantastic resource for anyone with any interest in the history of the town.

Alan Byers (15th July 2015 Ontario, Canada)

Dear Bryan,
Iv'e been keeping in touch with my old home town via your wonderful blog since I discovered it a few years ago.I lived in Jubilee Rd. From 1938 till leaving for Canada in 1970. We still have friends there who we see occasionally but it's wonderful to be able to look back on it and it's history any time I want.Keep up the good work. Alan Byers Kingston,On.

Ilyas Khan (1st December 2015)

Dear Bryan,

I wish to thank you for this wonderful gift of the blog and the private website

Maureen Whitehead (nee Mead) ex pat Kuala Lumpur (25th January 2016)

Thanks for the great work you are doing on the site. It's so good to see all the posts. I am living in Kuala Lumpur, so seeing a bit of Haslingden is great when you are so far away.

David Clough - ex pat Sth Northamptonshire (1st February 2016)

Congratulations on such a detailed and interesting undertaking.

Susan Layton-O'Sullivan (Germany) 13th Feb 2016

Super, thanks, It's a great website/blog, by the way, I've learned a lot about Haslingden, two days ago it was just a name on the bedspread.

Michael Hogan ex pat South of France - 26th Feb 2016

I really enjoy the Haslingden blogspot. It is certainly the most interesting town website that I have ever seen.

Kind regards, Mike Hogan

Just added or about to - Histories Archived from 1st October 2012 to

(20th December 2019) Just created yet another and the last blog for the VANGUARD (July 1964)

(19th December 2019) Just created yet another new blog for VANGUARD (July 1963)

(19th December 2019) We have just started a new blog called HELMSHORE METHODIST We have included 5 photos of Helmshore Methodist Whit Walk 1970 thanks to Chris Wilson

(19th December 2019) Just added 5 photos showing Whit walk from Helmshore Methodist, Holcombe Road during the 70s. Photos kindly shared to us by Chris Wilson.

(19th December 2019) Made a new Blog today called VANGUARD (July 1962) Its the magazine of the Haslingden Secondary Modern School - thanks to Sandra Smith (nee Cockerill)

(15th December 2019) Added a photo kindly shared by Chris Kirby of a high elevation look over Haslingden North - Spot the changes since the mid 70s

(14th December 2019) We have just started a new blog called THE RABBIT CLUB

(13th December 2019) Added photos of dances and events including several Haslingden Youth Club photos thanks to the Albums of Veronica McNamee via Eric and Pat Moden.

(11th December 2019) We have just added a new blog called PRIESTENTAX AND FAR PRIESTENTAX

(8th December 2019) Added photo of Rabbit Club held at a marquee on St. Peters Avenue, photo thanks to Brian Metcalf

(8th December 2019) Added a brilliant before and after of the area Haslingden Railway Station towards Hud Hey. Thanks to Chris Kirby for sharing his fathers photos.

(8th Decmber 2019) Added two new paintings done by Liz Taylor of Holcombe Tower.

(2nd December 2019) Re vamped the HASLINGDEN BY PASS BLOG substituting photos to hi-res, changing layout etc and giving headers were missing.

(18th November 2019) A photo of Sylvia Blundell who was the Cricket Queen in 1953/54 kindly shared to us by her daughter Tracy.

(16th November 2019) A complete revamp of our Railway blog which now includes lots of new to the blog photos etc. https://haslingdens.blogspot.com/2019/11/haslingdens-railway-and-station.html

(12th November 2019) A photo of the 5th East Lancs reserves at call up in 1914 - photo kindly shared to us by Fizle Sager

(10th November 2019) Photos of when Albert Bussey was the Mayor - photos kindly shared to us by the estate of the late Alderman Joyce Thorne.

(8th November 2019) Myra Frohnafel has kindly shared with us 11 photos of Pantomime, St. James Church Lads Brigade, and Football and Cricket Teams and a St. James Rose Queen photo...

(7th November 2019) We have today created a new blog for you and its called Haslingden's Aerial Photos. Inspired so much with Alan Robinsons photos plus all the others so kindly donated to the archive.... THANK YOU... (also linked with facebook and twitter)

(7th November 2019) A lovely rare photo of the old GRANE ROAD signal box, thanks Jackie...

(7th November 2019) Added to the Haslingden County Primary School archive a photo from 1954 kindly shared to us by Sue Haworth.

(7th November 2019) Added a couple of superb aerial photos kindly shared to us by Alan Robinson, depicting central Haslingden and Prinny Hill and out to Hud Hey.

(7th November 2019) Added 3 fabulous paintings by Liz Taylor

(17th September 2019) Just added a further 3 photos of Carter Place - Worsley family related. Thank to the Estate of the late Alderman Joyce Thorne.

(3rd September 2019) Just added a further a further five superb aerial photos kindly donated to Haslingden Old and New by Michael Mullaney. Also thank you to Andy Metcalf for scanning the photos.

(30th August 2019) Just added yet another fabulous aerial photo kindly shared by Alan Robinson, this time the photo shows Dalesford, and the new development above the Victoria Park etc etc.

(26th August 2019) Just added a aerial photo of St. Peters Place, East Bank, Ryefield Avenue etc kindly shared to us by Alan Robinson.

(5th August 2019) Gary Byrne has kindly shared with us two Helmshore Football team photos

(1st July 2019) Jackie has just added a new blog called "Royal Visit - July 9th 1913 and shows some of the photos we have in the archive. Click here to check out the Blog

(8th June 2019) We are just starting off our new EXHIBITION 2019 PHOTOS thanks to Jennifer Shilliday. Please click here

(8th June 2019) Adding lots of photos from the recent exhibition which was held at St. Veronicas last weekend.

(10th May 2019) Added two photos showing 153-159 Manchester Road and Hall Street prior to demolition. Thanks to both Stuart Oliver and Chris Kirby for sharing their photos.

(9th May 2019) Added 3 photos showing old Haslingden Commercial postcards each displaying the old Big Lamp (bottom of the town). Thanks to Jackie

(9th May 2019) Added a new to us photo from 11th May 1956 with the unveiling of the plaque to Michael Davitt - Irish Democratic League Club - to mark the anniversary.

(Vernal Equinox - 20th March 2019) Just added a St. James Parish Church bookmark thanks to Clifford Hargreaves and also a old advert for the Roebuck (Eli's Palace) showing the DJs which was kindly shared to us by Nigel Bateson. Also added a before and after of the Haslingden Con Club thanks to Chris Kirby.

(18th March 2019) At long last PHOTO NO.1 photos prior to 2014 has now been transferred over directly to the Blog and can be accessed from the front page.

(17th March 2019) Just added 3 photos to the blog- Walking Day photo from 1954, a Porritts Weaving Shed photo and a Helmshore Primary School students photo. Thanks to all contributors

(16th March 2019) Just added 3 photos showing pictorial guides which was not long ago at the Panoptican near Laund Hey.

(15th March 2019) Just added a further two art works to the Haslingden In Art gallery includes Sunnbank by Liz Taylor and also a old sketch of Haslingden Grammar School by John B.Taylor.

(10th March 2019) Added a lovely article on George Hadfield (Haslingden Printing Works etc) done by John Dunleavy

(9th March 2019) Just added photo at St. Thomas, Musbury, Helmshore Morris Dancers from the June Gala 1966, names included and a big thanks to Liz Smart for sharing with us.

(27th February 2019) added a under 15s Haslingden Cricket Club photo taken from facebook page.

(27th February 2019) Added several Haslingden Swimming Baths photos from our Facebook pages to the HASLINGDEN SPORT - SWIMMING Blog.

(26th February 2019) Just added a lovely letter of appreciation sent by Mr. John T. Wood of the Haslingden Sports Council to the Robin Touhey family on their leaving Haslingden for resettlement in Devon (1970) Thanks to Mary Carol Kelly for sharing with us.

(26th February 2019) Just added a photo of St. James Church Lads Brigade.

(14th February 2019) Here are a couple of photographs from the Haslingden Printing Works days - the retirement presentation to George Hadfield. Photo thanks to David Emison. Also now included within the HASLINGDEN PRINTING WORKS BLOG

(13th February 2019) Just added a photo of Haslingden County Secondary School - Agricultural competition kindly shared with us by David Emison.

(13th February 2019) Just added a photo from the 60s of Haslingden's Special Constabulary on Parade. Thanks to David Emison for sharing this photo.

(24th January 2019) We have already added 14 special people to our new blog SOME OF THE WELL KNOWN PERSONS AND WONDERFUL CHARACTERS WHO THANKFULLY GRACED OUR TOWN and we are continuing to add more on a daily basis (when possible). Please feel free to make any suggestions via our facebook pages or you could email me direct on bryan.yorke@sky.com or via Jackie on jax1956@googlemail.com THANKS

(20th January 2019) Added a fabulous painting of Haslingden St. James Church by artist R. Paritin - kindly shared by Jackie Ramsbottom. Now archived in HASLINGDEN IN ART

(20th January 2019) Added flyer for 1950s and 1960s Themed School Re-Union for St. Marys, St Veronicas RC, St. Ambrose and Paddock House ( 1950 to 1970 pupils) shared by Myra Frohnapfel.

(19th January 2019) We have now added a new blog called SOME OF THE WELL KNOWN PERSONS AND WONDERFUL CHARACTERS WHO THANKFULLY GRACED OUR TOWN If you have any input in way of photos, tales, stories or obituaries please get in touch.

(13th January 2019) Just added a painting by Tom Worrall from around 1900 to the Haslingden In Art Blog. Thanks to his Great Grandaughter for sharing with us.

(13th January 2019) Just added a photo showing the Haslingden Secondary Modern School Band from around 1961 thanks to Barbara Molloy

(9th January 2019) just added a photo showing the St. Peters Avenue spring in "The Meadow" photo kindly shared to us by Chris Kirby.

(21st December 2018) just added a new artwork kindly shared by Liz Taylor which is called The Communion Wine - Haslingden St. James.

(16th December 2018) Added a beautiful song (via You Tube) by Catherine Doucet (Canada) which she sent in to us which depicts the hardship of Mary Hindle and called "The Ballad of a female convict down under".

(15th December 2018) Just added a further ten photos to the BENTLEY HOUSE ILLICIT WHISKEY BLOG

(15th December 2018) Just added a further six photos to the blog eg: Helmshore Churches Unity Dance 1979, Two photos for the Broadway County Primary School 1974, Three photos for the Haslingden County Primary School.

(15th December 2018) *** NEW BLOG ***We have now just started a new blog called BROADWAY COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL of which we have now included two photos. Link to blog CLICK HERE

(15th December 2018) Just added a further three more photos eg: Helmshore County Primary School 1979, Manchester Road Methodist Ramble 1979, Haslingden Summer Play Scheme 1979.

(15th December 2018) Just added four more photos eg: Labour Party Childrens Party at the IDL 1975, Helmshore County Primary Gymnastic Team 1979, Pupils from St. Marys leaving for a four day trip to London and St. Peters Guides and Brownies 1979.

(15th December 2018) Just added four photos from the St. Marys Fete 1979.

(13th December 2018) Adding several photos which have recently been included on our Facebook pages which include: Guides from Manchester Rd Methodist Church setting out on camping trip 1979, also Haslingden Baptist Church Social 1979, Haslingden High School play VJ Horray!, also Musbury Minstrels, and finally Stonefold School 1979.

(8th December 2018) Just added a student photo of Haslingden St. Marys approx 1950 to 1951 kindly shared to us by Joanne Beetham.

(19th November 2018) Just added two fabulous paintings kindly shared to us by Haslingden's Liz Taylor.

(19th November 2018) Just added a email request from Barb Dann in British Columbia (Canada) wanting info on Store Street etc. Also she has included 5 fabulous paintings done by Haslingden people.

(9th November 2018) Mike Ryan has kindly sent in 3 photos and 2 documents pertaining to his Grandad

(5th November 2018) Added a newspaper cutting from the RFP 1991 -of a Now and Then of the Bypass/railway - kindly shared to us by Peter Fisher

(5th November 2018) Added a photo kindly shared by Philip Lynsky of Haslingden Sec Modern Spring 1973 football team.

(3rd November 2018) Just added a old photo showing Haworths Ice Cream - horse and carts when they started up business on Manchester Road (Road End), Haslingden thanks to Peter Fisher and Julia Wood (nee Haworth)

(24th October 2018) We have just uploaded across two fabulous photos - AFS 1941 and C.H. Law and His Orchestra which were kindly shared to us by the Belshaw Family.

(23rd October 2018) Mike Ryan has kindly sent in the frontispieces to a early book (1902) by Michael Davitt, which interestingly shows his signature in the opening pages

(22nd October 2018) I have added 3 of my Calf Hey photos to show how low it was on 16th August 2003.

(20th October 2018) Another 8 photos kindly shared to us by Mike Ryan.

(18th October 2018) Old photos of the East Lancs Regt kindly shared by Mike Ryan.

(18th October 2018) Raymond Whittaker has kindly shared a certificate issued by the Primitive Methodist Church Irwell Vale.

(28th September 2018) Just added 3 photos and a school letter kindly shared to us by Raymond Clegg Jnr which are also archived under the Wade-Clegg Blog

(5th September 2018) We have just started a new blog for the Manchester Road Wesleyan related photos which if you go to the Haslingden Methodist blog and scroll to the bottom. Click Here for shortcut

(3rd September 2018) Added a notice informing that Chris Aspin has released his 4th Strange Local Stories

(3rd September 2018) Added a certificate issued from the old Haslingden Buffs to Ray Whittaker's Grandad back in the 1930s.

(3rd September 2018) Just added 23 varied photos covering a wide range of subjects eg: Foxy John, British Legion, Gospel Boys Brigade, Bowling, Tug O War, Vintage Wesleyan Methodist, Haslingden High School, St Veronicas Pre School, Helmshore Pre School, St. Marys Panto, Lollipop Ladies and groups of children, Airtours etc

(27th August 2018) Just added a St. James Carnival photo and also two St. James Pantomime programmes kindly shared to us by David Bates.

(27th August 2018) Just added a photo of Irwell Vale best kept garden 1992 Ross Free Press - Photo thanks to Jackie

(24th August 2018) Added a further 11 photos to the blog, Con Club Ladies, Haslingden High School, Ravensgarth, Guides and Brownies from St. James and St. Thomas, Greenfield Gardens residents, St. Johns Ambulance, St. James CLB, Musbury Minstrels, Haslingden County Primary, St. Marys Old Time Music Hall.

(23rd August 2018) Just added two newspaper cuttings kindly shared by Jackie Ramsbottom in regards to Robert Wade. Archived under Wade/Clegg - Click here to access blog

(20th August 2018) We have just added a cutting about the Headmaster of the New High School thanks to Chris Kirby

(20th August 2018) We have just started a new blog called HASLINGDEN ARMY AND ARMY CADETS

(19th August 2018) We have just started a new blog called HASLINGDEN HIGH SCHOOL

(19th August 2018) Just added a poster for a St. Marys Re-Union. Contact Myra Frohnapfel or Anne Dewhurst

(19th August 2018) Added a further 5 new photos including: St. Veronicas, Haslingden County Primary School, Towns Methodist, Stonefold Reception Class, Haslingden High School etc.

(18th August 2018) Added 16 new photos today which show Army Cadets, St Johns Stonefold CLB Mock Auction, Manchester Road Methodist, St James School leavers, Musbury Playgroup, St. Peters Badminton, St Johns Stonefold Christmas Concert plus...

(16th August 2018) Two photos of Fiona Balchin's Great Grandad presenting prizes at Worsley Park.

(16th August 2018) Uploaded 8 mixed photos eg: St. Marys, St. Peters, Townswomens Guild, Raven Park Residents, St. Thomas, Labour Party all kindly shared to us by Jackie Ramsbottom.

(16th August 2018) Added Grane Manufacturing Co. Ltd - Badge thanks to Clifford Hargreaves

(15th August 2018) Added photos for Bowling Club, Haslingden Townswomens Guild, and 2 photos of Haslingden Annual processions - St. Marys.

(14th August 2018) Added a photo of Haslingden Cricket Club which shows George Headley has professional. Also it shows Bob Wade Snr as wicketkeeper. Also added a further two photos all kindly shared to us by Raymond Clegg jnr.

(14th August 2018) Added 14 photos of Irwell Vale and Edenfield thanks to Ray Whittaker and we have now decided to also open up a new blog called IRWELL VALE AND EDENFIELD which you can access by clicking here.

(13th August 2018) Just added a school photo for Haslingden County Primary School 1967 thanks to Bruce Rothwell.

(11th August 2018) We have uploaded four new photos of the Haslingden slaughterhouse to the Meat Trade Blog. Kindly shared by David Walsh to view the Blog click here.

(11th August 2018) Chris Kirby has kindly shared with us a old Hollands Pies advert taken from a magazine.

(9th August 2018) uploaded Borough News cutting on John Ingham (cricketer), kindly shared to us by Chris Kirby. Also now filed under HASLINGDEN SPORT - CRICKET

(7th August 2018) Uploaded a photo for Haslingden Cricket Club event for John Ingham. Also the photo is now archived under HASLINGDEN SPORT - CRICKET

(2nd August 2018) We have started off a new blog today for the Wade/Clegg family. Click here to check the blog

(1st August 2018) Added 12 family photos from Raymond Clegg Jnr depicting his uncle Robert Wade and also is Grandad Robert Wade Snr and his other Grandad Norman Clegg also his Great Grandad Bidwell Wade.

(1st August 2018) Added 5 photos depicting Hazel Mill and kindly shared by Jackie Ramsbottom.

(30th July 2018) Just added a Althams travel poster kindly shared to us by Jackie Ramsbottom.

(30th July 2018) Added two photos thanks to Tim Kirby, one of a old mill engine which we would love to receive more information and the other is for the memorabilia blog of a perpetual caldendar which was issued by the Grane Manufacturing Co.

(29th July 2018) Just added a couple of photos and two press cuttings on Ewood Hall. Kindly shared by Raymond Clegg jnr of the Clegg Family at Ewood Hall.

(23rd July 2018) just added a photo from Coal Hey early 1960s thanks to Raymond Clegg

(23rd July 2018) Just added five photos from the RFP cuttings kindly shared with us by Peter Fisher.

(19th July 2018) Just added two 1968 St. James Carnival photos kindly shared to us by Chris Kirby. Also now archived in the St. James blog

(18th July 2018) Just added three photos - Broadway County Primary School, Haslingden Borough Band, Haslingden Bowls Team.

(18th July 2018) Just added four photos from St. James Carnival probably 1968. Kindly contributed by Chris Kirby. You can access the St James Blog by clicking here.

(17th July 2018) Just added a 1962 photo of Haslingden St. Marys kindly shared to us by Mike Ryan.

(17th July 2018) Just added press cuttings to the Hillside Nursery blog thanks to Jackie. You can see the blog by clicking here.

(14th July 2018) Just added more school notes on Helmshore Primary School c1960 and also c1965 thanks to Stephen Haines - ex pupil at the school.

(11th July 2018) We have now started off a new blog entitled "Hillside Nursery" which already has two brilliant photos in it which have been shared by David Bates. We would welcome even more photos and lovely stories if anyone would like to contribute.

(11th July 2018) Added two photos of Hillside Nursery from around 1957 kindly shared to us by David Bates

(10th July 2018) Photo from 1961 of St. Peters fancy dress - kindly shared to us by Yvonne Moorhouse - Also archived under St. Peters

(10th July 2018) Old newspaper cutting about Top O'th Town and has now been archived under "Old Haslingden"

(10th July 2018) Just added a lovely painting showing Tor from Irwell Vale - unknown artist - thanks to Dave Armstrong for sharing

(16th June 2018) Just added Liz Taylors fabulous new painting to the Art Gallery Blog - called The Glass Tower.

(16th June 2018) Just added names to the 1964 Helmshore CP School photo thanks to Steve Haines.

(11th June 2018) Just added a few names to the Haslingden Grammar School photo for May 1969 sheet 1 and sheet 2 thanks to Keith Pilling.

(31st May 2018) Just added a new painting by Liz Taylor and now archived in the Haslingden In Art - Musbury Tor and the Park Mill Chimney.

(31st May 2018) Just added a photocopy of a membership card for the old Buccaneers Club which was in the basement of the old Liberal Club which was at the bottom of Park Street (now Steve Barton Insurance) thanks to John (Chunky) Simpson.

(12th May 2018) Just added 7 old Haslingden Photos showing demolition and clearing and rebuilding of Haslingden Central and Top O'th Town areas kindly shared to us by Tim Kirby, thanks Tim

(12th May 2018) Just added more recollections of School day photo from Stephen Haines on Helmshore County Primary School c1961 thanks Stephen

(5th May 2018) Just added recollections of School day photos from Stephen Haines on Helmshore County Primary School - thanks Stephen

(1st May 2018) Just added a photo of Back Pleasant Street from Bury Road end and also a photo of part of Burgess Street. Now included within the "Before the Central Flats Blog" Thanks to Tim Kirby for sharing

(26th April 2018) Just added a photo of the Ralph Holden's Token kindly shared to us by Judith Brook

(24th April 2018) Just making a start with the FLASH MILL BLOG which you can access by clicking here.

(24th April 2018) Just started a new Blog off and called Haslingden Sport - BOWLING can be accessed by clicking here

(23rd April 2018) Just added a further 12 photos thanks to Peter Fisher for kindly sharing RFP photos and also thanks to both Tim Kirby and Derek Ratcliffe for kindly sharing.

(17th April 2018) Just added two lovely photos of Pleasant Street thanks to Chris Kirby. Also now archived in the "Before the Central Flats Blog"

(6th April 2018) Just added a lovely painting of the Station Hotel, Helmshore by John G. Hassell (1978) and kindly shared to us by Mark Lyones.

(2nd April 2018) Just added all our archived photo collection for the Rawtenstall Buses and also the Ramsbottom Buses which are filed under HASLINGDEN EARLIEST BUSES then scroll down.

(30th March 2018) Just added a beautiful painting of PEEL TOWER kindly shared to us by local artist Liz Taylor - can be seen heading the blog or archived under Haslingden In Art (scroll down)

(29th March 2018) Just added all the 11CTB - Ex Haslingden Corporation Bus - Renovation photos with Look North Television Documentary photos etc etc Click on the Haslingden Earliest Buses and scroll down. PLEASE NOTE all photos still awaiting titles.

(29th March 2018) Just added a lovely write up with Notes on Haslingden Swimming Club from memories of Marie Ives (thank you Marie) these can be seen in the Blog Header or archived in the new Swimming Blog.

(29th March 2018) Just added a fabulous Swimming Club Spring Gala programme from 1938 to the new Swimming Blog. Thanks to Chris Kirby for sharing with us

(29th March 2018) Lots more Haslingden bus photos been added to blog

(23rd March 2018) Just added short film about Haslingden Baths which can be reached by clicking here and then scroll to bottom

(23rd March 2018) Just added newspaper photos and text about the Soroptomist thanks to Clifford Hargreaves.

(23rd March 2018) Just added a photo of a token for the Haslingden Institute thanks to Judy Brook

(23rd March 2018) Just added a great photo of the Haslingden Grammar School - from 1967 Geography group kindly shared to us by Brian Uren

(23rd March 2018) We have today started off a new blog called Haslingden Sport - SWIMMING which can be reached by clicking here.

(8th March 2018) added a further 6 photos of Peter Fishers (RFP photos)

(2nd March 2018) added a further 5 photos of Peter Fishers (RFP photos)

(1st March 2018) Added two photos kindly sent in by Kevin Kerr - St. Thomas Musbury and Haslingden Stonemason John Barnes with all his six sons

(16th February 2018) Moving across lots of photos and contributed information and names across from the Facebook pages to the main blogs for archiving under their appropriate headings.

(16th February 2018) We have just started a new blog for the Haslingden Labour Party which can be viewed by clicking here

(12th February 2018) We have just started a new blog for the Haslingden Soroptomist which can be viewed by clicking here

(18th January 2018) Chris Aspin is looking for more supernatural tales etc for his next book - you can contact Chris on chris_aspin@yahoo.co.uk or speak to him on 01706 227129.

(18th January 2018) Lots going on at the moment, copying down the Haslingden/Helmshore RFP photos thanks to Peter Fisher. Out of the hundreds only managing to put on up to several a day at present. We expect these to last us for up to six months or so and then in reserve we have some more great photos from two other sources as well, but these will be later. Please in the meantime enjoy!! Instead of just photos all the time I think the blog is in desperate need of articles or snippets etc or a blog more in the written format - we will see what we can do soon!

(8th January 2018) Just uploaded another 5 photos kindly shared by Peter Fisher including three of PARADISE TERRACE which have also been archived in Paradise Lost and Little Prinny Hill.

(7th January 2018) Just started a new blog called Haslingden Sport - BOWLS in readiness to accomodate several photos.

(7th January 2018) Still loading lots of RFP Photos kindly shared to us by Peter Fisher, also archiving them into the Photo Album with many going into their appropriate blogs as well.

(2nd January 2018) Added lots of the RFP Photos kindly shared to us by Peter Fisher, and still several hundred HASLINGDEN AND HELMSHORE related to add yet so please keep checking on a daily basis.

(2nd January 2018) HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE

(31st December 2017) We have created a further 3 new blogs eg: HASLINGDEN SPORT - Pigeon Fanciers etc and HASLINGDEN SPORTS - Darts and Dominoes - and HASLINGDEN SPORTS - Snooker, Billiards and Pool.

(29th December 2017) Just added two more photos showing members of (suggested) Haslingden Arts Club, and also another unlabelled event showing Alec Taylor and James Cockerill - Thanks to Peter Fisher for sharing with us

(28th December 2017) Just added a photo of Haslingden Academicals FC and also one from St. Mary's FC - Kindly shared with us by Peter Fisher

(28th December 2017) Added a sketch of Sunnybank Cottages and also a old photo of Haslingden Football Club - Kindly shared to us by Peter Fisher. Also now archived under HASLINGDEN SPORT - FOOTBALL

(23rd December 2017) transferred lots more photos to Album No.1 CLICK HERE AND SCROLL AWAY

(21st December 2017) Just added 4 paintings to the ART GALLERY which have been done by Liz Taylor and she had allowed us to show them within the gallery - More to follow soon.

(20th December 2017) PHOTO ALBUM No.5 (for all the 2017 photos) is now completed and can easily be accessed. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ALBUM

(16th December 2017) Just added another painting to the art gallery called Calf Hey, Grane by Derek Woodhall and shared to us by Ray Whittaker. Check to ART GALLERY

(16th December 2017) Just added a further 8 new to the blog photos of Mark Barnes & Sons Ltd (Coach Proprietors) to the "Haslingden Independents" So please click here and scroll down to see them.

(16th December 2017) Just added a further two watercolour paintings to the ART GALLERY, which show Haslingden Grane by J. Scholes. Thanks to N. Higson for sharing with us. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE FULL ART GALLERY

(12th December 2017) We have introduced a new blog which will be called Haslingden Sport - FOOTBALL which can be accessed by clicking here This new blog has been taken from the already Helmshore Methodist Football Club and now we have also added Helmshore United Football Club to the same blog and renamed the blog as such. Later the same blog will include other Haslingden teams eg: St. James, St. Mary's etc etc.

(11th December 2017) Two new Salem Methodist walking day photos added - thanks to Sue Ashton.

(2nd December 2017) Added more Newspaper Cuttings to the new blog CLICK HERE

(27th November 2017) Just added a photo of Haslingden Modern School students kindly shared by Harry Maden.

(27th November 2017) Just added a cutting The Hutch Bank Mill blow up - kindly shared by Jackie.

(25th November 2017) Please check out the revamped blog 60s WAS SOMETHING ELSE BLOG with its new layout with lots more adverts, photos and full listings of all the groups that appeared there. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR QUICK ACCESS.

(23rd November 2017) Jackie had now added a further 34 newspaper cuttings to the NEW BLOG, please click here for short cut.

(19th November 2017) More brilliant newspaper cuttings have now been added which can be found by clicking here.

(18th November 2017) Just added a couple of photos showing Bert Marsden (Blacksmith) and also two photos of the 1919 Peace celebrations thanks to Stephen and Joan Nuttall.

(18th November 2017) Just added a great photo of the Bishops visitation to St. Veronicas in Aug 1972 with Father Iggy Knowles. Thanks to Lawrence Gregory for sharing.

(17th November 2017) We have just started off a new blog called "Newspaper Cuttings of Haslingden and Helmshore" kindly collected and compiled by Jackie.

(16th November 2017) Just added a further verse to my poem "Knock it Daaern" to reflect on the recent demolition of St. Veronicas which was previously the home to the Baxter family.

(11th November 2017) Just added three lovely "war poems" from the Great Boar War and written by Haslingden soldiers and kindly shared to us by Jane Siddall

(10th November 2017) Just added 15 rare aerial photos showing the construction of the Haslingden By Pass from back in 1980/81. These photos were kindly shared to us by Alan Gardner. I have also archived the set within the Haslingden By Pass Blog

(5th November 2017) added a new poem called "Dad and Charlie Snuffy liked a Pinch and also archived under Poetry from Hazeldene

(31st October 2017) Just added a further three photos from Hollands Pies kindly shared to us by Jack Pilling.

(22nd October 2017) Just added a family information request for Jane Harrison and archived "Family Information Request"

(15th October 2017) Just added a old raffle ticket for Helmshore Utd FC kindly shared to us by Lena Warburton and also archived under Memorabilia

(14th October 2017) Shared a photo and text from Jan Kosyl of the European Voluntary Workers who ended up in Haslingden from Europe after World War II - Photo dancing at St. Stephens Vicarage, Grane.

(14th October 2017) Shared several mixed photos from Maureen Kelly.

(10th October 2017) We have now started a new blog called "Family Information Request" so that all information request can be grouped together in one plage. Check out here

(7th October 2017) Added two Information Request mails in regards to family information.

(7th October 2017) Added a great photo of the Maypole team at Smithies Street Carrs from around 1940. Kindly shared to us by Neil Stevenson.

(1st October 2017) Added some great information about Nuttall Street from Joan Nuttall - thanks Joan for sharing

(22nd September 2017) Added a video of St. Stephens Choir Fete from September 22nd 1962. Features Violet Carson (Ena Sharples) opening of the event.

(14th September 2017) Added a photo of Harry Barlow's Boxing Gym members. Photo Kindly shared by Kathleen Barlow.

(13th September 2017) Now included a photo of the ginnel which runs down the side of the Black Bull and used as a shortcut to Ratcliffe St. Thanks to both Jenni Coates and also to Robert Wade for the photo. Now included in Ginell Blog

(13th September 2017) A request for information by Michael Mullaney.

(9th September 2017) Just added a further three photos to the end of the Derek Woodall Collection.

(6th September 2017) We have just started a new blog called the Derek Woodall Photo Collection which can be reached by clicking here.

(4th September 2017) starting to add a collection of photographs taken many years ago by Derek Woodhall

(4th September 2017) added a photo from 1958 of S.S. Stotts Patternmakers - thanks to Sue Ashton for sharing with us.

(1st September 2017) added a photo showing the pens just below Lower Lane were West View is built today. Thanks to Terry McGuire for sharing with us.

(28th August 2017) Added a photo of St. James Billiard Team from the mid 1930s - Kindly shared to us by Terry Tattersall and also archived under St. James. Also a nice newspaper photo showing the team from 1928 and kindly shared by Jackie.

(23rd August 2017) Added three new to us photos of Salem Methodist Church Walking day from around 1958 or 1959, thanks kindly to Sue Ashton. Also now archived under Salem

(21st August 2017) Added a lovely photo of the late Dave Molloy (Musician and Folk Singer) of Haslingden together with two links of Dave and Joan performing on You Tube please click here and scroll down

(18th August 2017) Just added 9 photos of Salem Church - Haslingden Printing Works, Manchester Road Church, Manchester Road Walking Day and Haslingden Sec Modern School Class 2A. Thanks to David Emison for sharing.

(16th August 2017) A photo of St. Mary's School c1917 kindly shared to us by Terry Tattersall.

(12th August 2017) A stream of photos from Haslingden County Secondary Modern School 1951 - Kindly shared by Shirley Thompson from an album presented to Capt. J.G. Almond O.B.E. These photos will also soon be archived under the Haslingden County Secondary Modern School Blog.

(10th August 2017) Just added two BBC R4 Broadcast of the Haslingden Grammar School and another from the Haslingden High School. Thanks to Chris Kirby for sharing.

(10th August 2017) Photo of Walking Day coming up Lower Deardengate. Photo kindly shared to us by Fiona Balchin

(10th August 2017) Photo of Station Hotel, Haslingden kindly shared to us by Fiona Balchin.

(10th August 2017) Photo of Kiln Field Farm c1920s Helmshore added. Kindly shared by Aliz Teague

(4th August 2017) Just added two separate information request one from Lucy Flanagan searching for information on her late mother. And a further request from Nick McShane in the States who wants info on a Mr. Henry Ashworth Smith who worked at the Holden Wood Bleaching Co. Ltd in 1916

(3rd August 2017) Just added a great photo showing Blackpool Tower in the window of Kirby' Grocers on Bury Road. Mr. Kirby built this for display. Photo kindly shared to us by Tim Kirby. Also now archived in the James Maxwell who co designed Blackpool Tower Blog.

(3rd August 2017) Just added a old photo of Ebenezer Baptist Church and part of the old Grammar School. Photo kindly shared to us by Tim Kirby.

(3rd August 2017) Just added a great old photo of Jim Riley and his shop No.1 George Street. Shows Jim at the age of 17 (1927) and he retired in 1977. Thanks to Brian Pickup for kindly sharing this with us.

(1st August 2017) Just added the last photo of members of the Haslingden, Rawtenstall and Bacup Outfall Sewage Board 1974. Kindly shared to us by Geoffrey Hallam. Also shared is a trinket tray memorabilia.

(1st August 2017) Just added a two more paintings, one of the Higher Hollin Bank Farm and one of the Station Hotel by J. Scholes and also a sketch of Kings Highway by Cyril Barnes, kindly shared to us by Geoffrey Hallam. Also now archived in the "Haslingden In Art" Blog

(1st August 2017) Just added a painting to the "Haslingden In Art" of the Musbury Valley by Joyce Scholes and kindly shared to us by Geoffrey Hallam. Also now archived in the "Haslingden In Art" Blog

(30th July 2017) Just added a "Keep Fit Class" photo from the 1930's - kindly shared by Joanne Beetham.

(29th July 2017) Just added a Michael Davitt leaflet kindly shared to us by Peter Fisher. Check Michael Davitt Blog by clicking here

(26th July 2017) Just added a photo from St. Mary's School class 1975 (Mr. Cartmells Class) Kindly shared by Lynn Morley-Cropper and also archived under St. Marys School Blog

(24th July 2017) The final 13 photos added today - kindly shared to us by the Haslingden Roots Group

(23rd July 2017) Just added a further 13 photos kindly shared to us by the Haslingden Roots Group

(22nd July 2017) Just added 33 various photos kindly shared to us by the Haslingden Roots Group.

(21st July 2017) Now added both the Frank Jackson Band photos eg The Metronomes and the Blue Echo Band to the Music from Hazeldene Blog

(21st July 2017) Just added a photo showing Winker and his friend with their guitars. Photo kindly shared to us by the Haslingden Roots Group.

(20th July 2017) Just added a walking day photo which is probably the Congregational Church shown leaving Bury Road and into Hope St. Does anyone recognize anyone. Photo kindly shared to us by Neil Jackson and John Bedford.

(20th July 2017) Just added a photo of the "Blue Echo Band" which included Clarence Entwistle and Frank Jackson. Kindly shared to us by Neil Jackson and John Bedford.

(20th July 2017) Just added a certificate presented to Mr. Frederick Jackson (Frank's dad) for services rendered in the first World War. Kindly shared to us by Neil Jackson and John Bedford.

(20th July 2017) Just added a new to us photo of the Congregational Walking day coming up by the Regent Hotel on Regent Street. Kindly shared to us by Neil Jackson and John Bedford.

(20th July 2017) Two new to us photos, one of the Ladies outing for the Haslingden Congregational Church and the other is for the Congregational Church Walking Day. Both photos have been kindly shared to us by Neil Jackson and John Bedford.

(20th July 2017) Just added two new to us photos with one showing Tom Fisher and Dorothy Ramsden and Jane's Mum and another photo showing a party being shown around the old Helmshore Textile Museum at Higher Mill. Both photos are kindly shared to us by the Haslingden Roots Group.

(18th July 2017) New to us photo added today of a group which include Vera Edmondson and Betsy Willan. Photo kindly shared by Haslingden Roots Group

(17th July 2017) Just added two more photos one of a retirement party at the Health Centre and one showing Jimmy Ryan getting his hair cut for Charity - Photos kindly shared to us by the Haslingden Roots Group.

(15th July 2017) Photo showing a presentation. Thanks to Haslingden Roots Group for sharing. It's probably best now to give you chance to digest the new photos already shared today, although I will put more on over the coming days........

(15th July 2017) Can recognize Tom Chester so think it could be St. Peters. Thanks to Haslingden Roots Group. That's it for now I need to get on with my EPIPACTIS ATRORUBENS BLOG! (just checking you are still awake!!) back later on with some more.......

(15th July 2017) Denis and Joe in front of their buses - Photo thanks to the Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) Is that our Granville? Well I hope you did manage to stop off the fags! Photo: thanks to Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) Thanks to them for what they did. I can place a couple of these Haslingdonians. Thanks to Haslingden Roots Group for sharing the photo.

(15th July 2017) A nice photo of Miss Lucy Haworth and another person. think it maybe Soroptomist related. Photo kindly shared by the Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) Graham Woodcock reaching into the raffle tub - Photo: kindly shared to us by Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) Haslingden Bell Ringers photo kindly shared to us by Haslingden Roots Group.

(15th July 2017) This shows a photo of the police using a metal detector or something and I think it must be in Pine Street! - Photo: kindly shared by the Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) A photo showing Mr. Donald Butterworth presenting a shield to the Haslingden Army Cadets. Photo kindly shared by the Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) A lovely photo of George Green and Mrs. Emison holding up a Haslingden Borough News photo. Photo kindly shared by the Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) A lovely photo of Haslingdonians (possibly the top Church) dishing out the "spud pie" - Photo: Kindly shared by the Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) A group photo of members of the Haslingden British Legion Club which was on Lower Deardengate. Photo kindly shared by the Haslingden Roots Group

(15th July 2017) A photo of Tony Winder about the time when he worked at Les Haworth's. Photo kindly shared by Haslingden Roots Group.

(15th July 2017) A group of Haslingden people. Photo kindly shared by Haslingden Roots Group.

(12th July 2017) Just added a photo of Haslingden Primary School - Summer Play Scheme around the mid 80s kindly shared to us by Sharon Gallagher.

(9th July 2017) Just put on a information request from Mary Mackay requiring information on the McIntyres.

(27th June 2017) Marie Finney has kindly shared with us the programme from the 1970 Haslingden Arts Club production of "Oh What a Lovely War". You can go directly to the Arts Club blog by clicking here.

(27th June 2017) Added several St. Mary's photos kindly sent in by Diana Ross. Now headlining but also archived under St. Marys Blog

(27th June 2017) I have just copied from Snippets information about Rossendale Bands etc and now included it at the end of the Music from Hazeldene Blog.

(27th June 2017) Just added a old photo found recently in the old Haslingden British Legion Club in Deardengate and kindly shared to us by Andrew Neil Taylor.

(27th June 2017) Added a old photo of Haslingden Post Office employees currently being offered on the Ebay auction site

(24th June 2017) Just added Marie Ives comment of her dad saying if he had mended something "Av Feckled thad" - now included in the Tales and Snippets of Local Fayre.

(21st June 2017) Just added a old postcard of Victoria Park which is currently being offered by E.Bay Auctions.

(19th June 2017) A old postcard of Tor Side is currently being offered on E.Bay auctions.

(18th June 2017) Just added a INFORMATION REQUEST from Mike, who is making enquiries about Tom Haworth who at one time lived at 71 Grane Road Haslingden.

(18th June 2017) Just added a old postcard of Snig Hole to the Local Interesting Names Blog thanks to Robert Wade.

(16th June 2017) Added two postcards of Acre currently being sold on Ebay.

(14th June 2017) A Flyer for Haslingden Grammar School Reunion to be held on 26th July at Red Hall Hotel, Ramsbottom.

(14th June 2017) Rossendale Hospice is requiring information on how to contact the artist (possibly D. Preston) of a Astoria Ballroom painting.

(14th June 2017) Just added two great photos of Haslingden St. Mary's from 1960. Thanks to Peter Fisher for kindly sharing them with us. To check out the St. Marys Blog please click here.

(12th June 2017) A email of thanks from Mark Metcalf for helping him with the Michael Davitt Memorial which he has now included within the UNITE Plaques pages. Check out the Michael Davitt Blog by clicking here.

(12th June 2017 Just added a further photo from the 1950s of pupils from the Haslingden County Primary School. Kindly shared with us by Pauline Emmett Dagg.

(10th June 2017) Just added two new photos of pupil photos from the Haslingden County Primary School thanks to Raymond Halstead. They can also be seen on the blog by clicking here

(10th June 2017) A photo of the celebrations of the MP the late Mike Noble from October 1974 kindly sent shared to our facebook page by Sandra Hilton. I will probably start a new blog shortly called "Haslingden's Politics" and will then include this photo within that blog.

(10th June 2017) A new photo added from 1966 Christmas of the Haslingden County Primary School. Thanks to Chris Kirby. Click here to check out the blog

(2nd June 2017) Sheila Bells is requesting information on whether Haslingden once had its own lace manufacturing business etc.

(29th May 2017) Just added a beautiful artwork done by Fizle to the Haslingden In Art gallery.

(25th May 2017) Just added a photo of Rudge's Chip Shop which was at the top of Prinny Hill and alongside to the left was Mrs King's shop.

(21st May 2017) Just added another verse to my poem "Knock It Daaern" - hope you enjoy.

(21st May 2017) Added a photo of Helmshore Bowling Club which is currently being offered for sale by Ebay

(18th May 2017) Just added photos of Mrs. Worsley and Mary and Carter Place Hall related thanks to Joyce Thorne

(18th May 2017) Just uploaded two (new to us) Cricket Team photos kindly shared to us by Joyce Thorne

(16th May 2017) Paul Schofield kindly shared a photo of his grandparents and their shop which was at 240 Blackburn Road in the 1920/30s.

(16th May 2017) Added a photo of Marsden Square showing a religious gathering in front of the Market Hotel.

(13th May 2017) Just started off a new blog called EBENEZER BAPTIST.

(13th May 2017) 3 photos kindly shared by Keith Gunton

(12th May 2017) Just added two photos kindly shared by Mary Green. One for the End of War party on Maple Avenue and one St. Marys Student photo from 1955.

(7th May 2017) Here is yet another old photo of the Bridge End, Helmshore.

(30th April 2017) Three photos of Maypole dancers from Carrs, Store Street, and Maypole Plaitings by the Musbury Children

(28th April 2017) Two Musbury photos and one of Waterfoot School Group IV

(27th April 2017) Helmshore County Primary Soccer Team 1964 kindly shared by Jean Smith.

(27th April 2017) A fabulous photo from Peter Wood showing members of Haslingden Youth Club at the Coronation 1953 at Prinny Hill.

(27th April 2017) A telegram sent from the Rossendale MP to the late Mr. John T. Wood - Haslingden Youth Club leader for 25 years service to the Club

(27th April 2017) Now included a photo of Barlows Fold on Helmshore Road which was were the now Petrol Station stands close to the Bay Horse Pub.

(27th April 2017) Park Mill Football team from 1930s.

(26th April 2017) Helmshore Primary School photo thanks to Victoria Roles

(25th April 2017) Just added another photo from Jean Smith showing the Farnworth family at the Helmshore Primary School.

(25th April 2017) A photo from Jean Smith showing Susan and Jean Farnworth at St. Thomas Musbury Walking Day about 1960.

(24th April 2017) A Photo from Ray Campbell from when he lived at 9 Helmshore Road.

(24th April 2017) Chris Aspin is requesting information on Holden Vale.

(21st April 2017) Just uploaded three photos of GREEN CORN FARM, Stonefold. The farm was also known as MAGPIE HOLE and PEWITT HALL..

(20th April 2017) Just uploaded three St James C of E School Student photos for 1950,1951,1952 - Kindly shared by Peter Wood.

(16th April 2017) I do think now that the problems I was having with the blog and the corruption affecting the size of the photos (when you attempted to click over the photo to enlarge) has now been rectified throughout the blog.

(14th April 2017) Just added a further three old photos of shops which were at the bottom of Pleasant Street attached to the once "Martin's Bank".

(9th April 2017) Deardengate (East Side), Blackburn Road Shops, Top O'th Slate (Cribden etc), Bentley House (Whisky),Bridge End, Fire Brigade and Ben Barnes's Blog for both Wagons and Coaches photos have now been brought up to date with higher resolution photos.

(8th April 2017) Now added a photo of Ebenezer Baptist Badminton Team thanks to Chris Kirby

(7th April 2017) Added a nice piece by Bob Phillips called "Urine Economy"...

(6th April 2017) added more Badminton photos from the scrapbook of Susan Whittaker (nee Nicholas)

(4th April 2017) Now completed Vol 1 and Vol 2 of the Haslingden Youth Club Scrapbooks. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL DOWN

(2nd April 2017) Added several links for programmes of shows put on by the Haslingden Amateur Operatic Society around the 1930s - external links kindly supplied by Peter Fisher.

(2nd April 2017) Added now 70 pages of the Haslingden Youth Club Scrapbook No. 1

(1st April 2017) Just added a further twenty pages (bringing the total now to 50 pages) to the HASLINGDEN YOUTH CLUB SCRAPBOOK No.1) with another 30 pages to go. CLICK HERE AND SCROLL DOWN.

(31st March 2017) Just ammended the Arts Club Blog to now include in the title Haslingden Amateur Operatic Society and also to provide links to Programmes for "A Country Girl" 1933 and also for Pirates of Penzance 1930.

(31st March 2017) Just uploaded a photo from the 1950s Haslingden Carnival which shows Willie Horam and Georgie Berry as the King and Queen. Also a link to some fine footage of the event.

(31st March 2017) Bob Phillips is checking out if we should do a blog about the Library.

(31st March 2017) Just uploaded a information request from Jeff Stevens wanting to know about a marker found at Haslingden Grane (Calf Hey)

(30th March 2017) Just uploaded the first twenty pages (of 80) of Scrapbook No.1 (1945-1948) of the Haslingden Youth Club activity and collated by the Head Warden the late John T. Wood and kindly shared with us by his son Peter Wood. CLICK OVER THIS LINK THEN SCROLL DOWN TO SCRAPBOOK 1

(29th March 2017) Added a old photo from the HYC Pantomime December 1945 "Sinbad The Sailor"

(28th March 2017) Added a old photo of Baxenden (Turkey Red)

(27th March 2017) Just added two old photos of the original bridge plans for the ELR Bridge 4304 for Mr. Worsley at Rising Bridge.

(27th March 2017) Just starting off a new blog called HASLINGDEN SPORT - BADMINTON will add photos etc shortly.

(27th March 2017) Shared Carter Place Hall old photo from Terry McGuire plus two Newspaper cuttings about the filming of "Hard Times" at Carter Place thanks to Chris Kirby

(26th March 2017) Now finished all 188 pages of the late John T. Woods Scrapbook for 1949 to 1957.

(25th March 2017) Just added three photos from early 1950s for Helmshore County Primary School, thanks to Lorraine Brumpton.

(25th March 2017) Just added two more Haslingden Youth Club John T Wood's scrapbook photos including: Boy Blue (Drama) and Badminton team

(24th March 2017) Just uploaded a photo of Helmshore CP School 1953-1954 kindly shared to us by Ian Jefferson

(24th March 2017) added further photo of Haslingden Youth Club photos.

(24th March 2017) Added a photo of Helmshore Methodist Whit Walk - kindly shared by Ian Jefferson

(23rd March 2017) Added now 120 pages to the Scrapbooks of the late John T. Wood - Haslingden Youth Club pages

(23rd March 2017) Added a photo of the late John T. Wood (Youth Club Head Warden) with Lord Derby.

(21st March 2017) Just added a further two photos for the Haslingden Youth Club one for the BBC recording of the Young Generation of Question Time in 1952. Also one of the football team that played over in Bilstien, Germany 1955

(21st March 2017) A request for information on Eric Corbridge and his football playing days.

(20th March 2017) Added 4 photos of Haslingden Youth Club Drama with Sleeping Beauty thanks to Peter Wood.

(19th March 2017 Now fixed all broken links within St. Marys Blog 1900hrs

(19th March 2017) Just added more Haslingden Youth Club photos for Badminton and Drama thanks to Peter Wood and Susan Whittaker

(18th March 2017) Just added a Bay Horse Hotel compliments slip thanks to Ron Baron and also added to Memorabilia Blog

(18th March 2017) Just added a further three Youth Club photos thanks to Peter Wood

(17th March 2017) Adding over 200 pages of newspaper cuttings and photos from the personal scrapbook of the late John T Wood (Head Warden of the Haslingden Youth Club) the scrapbook presently being published is 1949 to 1957. Please click here and scroll down for quick access

(15th March 2017) Just uploaded 3 Helmshore CP School photos thanks to Ian Edmundson. Also now added to the Helmshore CP Blog

(14th March 2017) Just uploaded 5 Helmshore CP School photos thanks to Dorothy Flynn. Also now added to the Helmshore CP Blog

(14th March 2017) Just added a postcard of Lower Deardengate, Haslingden thanks to Stephen Nuttall.

(14th March 2017) Just added "Accordian Serenaders" photo kindly shared to us by Stephen Nuttall and also filed under "Music from Hazeldene"

(13th March 2017) George Street Mission Cricket Team, Embassy Dance Band, Haslingden CP School 1951/52 photo kindly shared to us by Stephen Nuttall.

(13th March 2017) Helmshore CP Blog 1960 school photo kindly shared by Dorothy Flynn.

(8th March 2017) Just added a great old photo of the Bridge End at Helmshore thanks to Brian Horrocks.

(2nd March 2017) Just added two Trinity Baptist Church Walking Day photos kindly shared by Keith Gunton and now filed under Trinity Baptist Blog.

(2nd March 2017) Just added a fabulous piece from John Dunleavy called "From the Station to Broadway Crescent". He recalls his experiences as a former newsboy in Helmshore. Click here

(27th February 2017) Just added a great contribution from Bob Phillips about buying and selling 302 Blackburn Road in the 70s.

(27th February 2017) Just started off "Haslingden Arts Club Blog".

(23rd February 2017) Just added the beautiful sketch showing Michael Davitt in the upper room of the Mechanics Institute (Haslingden Library)

(21st February 2017) Just added three railway photos

(21st February 2017) Added St. Johns Ambulance certificate awarded to Ron Baron.

(15th February 2017) Added a request for a photo of the Estelle Dance Band photo from the drummers (Clifford Nicholas) daughter Susan Whittaker, please let me know if you can help.

(14th February 2017) Just added a snippet from Ian Cameron about the Haslingden War Relief Fund Flag Day.

(14th February 2017) Just added a photo of a Haslingden Cheese Dish.

(14th February 2017) Just added a oil painting of Cross Street North and South by Derek Woodhall 1983. Now included within the "Art Gallery".

(12th February 2017) Just added a photo of the children of Hudrake and local area thanks to Joyce Thorne

(11th February 2017) Just added three photos of The Coronation including one of the Commercial Hotel thanks to Mike Ellis of Broadstairs, Kent.

(11th February 2017) Just added a new blog called "The Mary Hindle Story" Compiled by Lorraine Hooper with additional notes by the late William Turner (2000)

(9th February 2017) Chris Reid is requesting information of why St. Mary's Church is now being called St. Marias.

28th January 2017) started off a new Blog called Paradise Lost and Little Prinny Hill and thereabouts. Click here

(25th January 2017) Added a photo of Overstall Grocers which is currently being offered for sale on Ebay

(25th January 2017) Added a small sketch showing just where Little Prinny Hill is.

(23rd January 2017) Added a small painting of Calf Hey by Colin Reeve - also now included on our Online Art Gallery.

(23rd January 2017) Added photos of Back Paradise Terrace and also Paradise Terrace (Ranters Row)

(17th January 2017) 3 lovely snofun photos kindly shared by Bob Phillips of his family before the changes at Victoria Park in the early 1980s

(13th January 2017) Dave Desforges has put on a great piece of when he used to go sledging near Donkey Row and Station Steps etc.

(13th January 2017) John McGuire has put on a link for the IDL Reunion of Class of 1951 - reunion 1991 film.

(12th January 2017) Added 6 photos of when they where emptying Holden Wood Reservoir about 20 plus years ago

(6th January 2017) Just added a photo of some of Mark Barnes drivers and also added six photos showing them emptying the bottom reservoir of fish so they could repair valves back in the 80s.

(6th January 2017) Just added a photo of Higher Deardengate in the 60s.

(4th January 2017) Just added postcard showing Haslingden Railway Station etc., plus another postcard showing the approach to the station via Station Steps.

(2nd January 2017) Just added two items of old Haslingden Memorabilia to the Memorabilia Blog

(30th December 2016) added a request from Jenny Robey who was fostered to the care of the people at Todd Hall around 1969 to 1971 and she would love to know where they are now and how she can get in touch.

(30th December 2016) added a fabulous piece on the 1970s politics involving the Labour Party and Jim Garnett etc.

(30th December 2016) added request of information from Anneli Rufus on metal detecting over Grane

(30th December 2016) Added two old photos of the market being held in upper deardengate, one from the early 1900s and one from the 1930s.

(18th December 2016) Just added a great story about the Ural motorbike written by Bob a ex pat of Haslingden.

(18th December 2016) Just added two fabulous Charcoal drawings and now added to our "Art Gallery"

(18th December 2016) Just added a photo kindly shared by John Dakin via Alan Green

(17th December 2016) Just added a fine painting showing a tram at the Commercial. Kindly shared to us by Terry McGuire and now added to our "Art Gallery".

(15th December 2016) Just added a old photo of Back Lane Farm, Rising Bridge (Northfield Road)

(15th December 2016) Updated Grateful Contributions with several more names, also added a "search bar" to the blog. Also added Chris Aspins new booklet to the left bar where it shows Haslingden books etc.

(13th December 2016) Created a new Blog called the Bleach Works which includes, memories, engravings, photos etc. Please click here to go to the new blog

(13th December 2016) Chris Aspin has produced another new booklet called Strange, but True and details of where it can be obtained.

(10th December 2016) added a small piece on Les Howarths old sign put on facebook by Beverley Moore and since donated to Tony Winder's new shop

(10th December 2016) Beverley Moore kindly shared a pencil sketch of St. Thomas and its Lych gate by J.G. Hassell

(8th December 2016) Michael Mullaney has kindly shared some of his lovely memories of sledging.

(8th December 2016) Chris Aspin has posted a short notice from the Helmshore History Society

(7th December 2016) Just added some fabulous memories of Sledging and Sliding from Anna Cunnyngham

(7th December 2016) Just added one of John Holt's fabulous oil paintings to the Art Gallery.

(3rd December 2016) Some of my photos of the Grand Opening Day from on or around December 4th 1981.

(3rd December 2016) A beautiful montage panoramic photo kindly shared to us by Bob. It shows Carr Mill when it was the Shepherd Bros Timber Yard, together with Martin Croft, Carr Mill Street, and just a small section of the long demolished Back Carr Mill Street.

(3rd December 2016) Included a new painting to our Art Gallery of Carr Mill and Martin Croft Farm on a snowy day from back in 1977 and painted by Nellie Tindley.

(2nd December 2016) Some fabulous memoirs from Bob about the old "Bleach Works" and stories about the Wet End.

(2nd December 2016) A Email from Sally Howarth, requesting any photos of Ambrose C Williams who was a cricketer at Bentgate 1919 onwards.

(1st December 2016) Added a photo of workers off Bury Road and two more photos of Robin Hood

(20th November 2016) Just uploaded a photo of the Haslingden's Authorized Ale Taster's Goblet dating from 1896-97

(15th November 2016) Just uploaded four interesting old photos: Children handing monies over to the Mayoress for the disabled children, Haslingden Youth Club Coming of Age Ball 1962, Haslingden Choir at St. Marys Rawtenstall, and the Mayors Ball 1962 with the Mayor and Mayoress.

(14th November 2016) Just added a further four photos to the blog. Haslingden Council School, Haslingden Choir at the St. Stephens last Service, Mayors trip to Ambleside 1936 and finally 1963 Annual Childrens Ball with Mayoress Annie Mitchell and also shows John T. Wood

(14th November 2016) Added three short films eg: Green Valley, St Thomas and Springhill Meth Walking Day and finally Mayors Sunday feat Frank Mitchell. Films kindly offered by the Friends of the Helmshore Textile Museum.

(10th November 2016) Just added two more photos showing the St. James Church European War Memorial Plaque and also the Ebenezer Baptist Memorial photo postcard

(7th November 2016) Just added a further three War related photos.

(5th November 2016) Added another old poem from the South African wars from the 1890s written by a Haslingden Soldier.

(4th November 2016) A new photo uploaded showing workers at the S.S. Stotts factory welding munitions for WW2. Kindly sent in by Eileen Webster.

(4th November 2016) added two more soldier related photos from WW1.

(2nd November 2016) added a header for the HASLINGDEN WAR HEROES BLOG also added poetry and photos which are war related)

(27th October 2016) Just added a new painting to the "Haslingden In Art" of Deserted Church and farmhouse - Haslingden Grane by J. Warburton 1962 and kindly shared to us by Jackie Ramsbottom.

(27th October 2016) Just added a old photo from 1946 of a Church procession for Warship Week.

(18th October 2016) Just added two paintings from Allan Bradshaw and another one by Sam Good.

(17th October 2016) Just added Student photo from Haslingden Secondary Modern School 1960 thanks to Barbara and Don Hendry and Sandra Smith. Click here and scroll down to see Blog.

(15th October 2016) Just added a further three paintings to the art blog of Major David Halstead and done by Sam Fitton

(12th October 2016) Today I have started a new blog titled "Haslingden in Art" which follows on from the Photos, Postcards etc.....

(8th October 2016) Email received from Joseph Hiluta and printed here.

(7th October 2016) Mavene Kullerud in Norway is seeking information on his family if you can help please let me know.

(7th October 2016) Marie Ives has kindly sent in a photo of her dads brother and family and friends at Laund Hey in the 1920s.

(30th September 2016) Jan Kosyl has kindly sent in a photo from his St. Marys school days around 1959.

(28th September 2016) Added one of my photos of Haslingden chimneys and Tor.

(27th September 2016) Added one of my photos of Haslingden Central with Hutch Bank and Musbury Heights in the background.

(27th September 2016) Added a first communion card photo from Jan Kozyl.

(25th September 2016) Added request for information from Wendy Addison.

(25th September 2016) Added one of my photos showing Longshoot etc.

(23rd September 2016) Added one of my photos of Central Haslingden and beyond and also one of the sun rising just beneath the TV Mast at Criden End.

(21st September 2016) Chris Aspin shared a snippet about the 100th anniversary of the Zeppelin and bombs being landed locally with a display in the fruit and veg shop on Broadway Crescent thanks to the Helmshore Local History Society.

(21st September 2016) Added a photo showing the TV mask up near Cribden.

(20th September 2016) Added a photo of a local football team from 1929. Kindly shared to us by Lorraine Hooper (nee Eke)

(19th September 2016) Uploaded Spout House photo

(15th September 2016) Uploaded one of my photos showing Haslingden Old Road

(14th September 2016) Several photos being uploaded and kindly shared by Joan Lord. Haslingden Secondary Modern School, Porritts and Spencer, Hargreaves Street Mill, St. Peters etc.

(13th September 2016) A lovely little snippet from Sam Stott in Australia who is enjoying the blog and getting in touch with the kin of long lost friends.

(13th September 2016) Just added a photo from Rockhall towards Tor from 2003

(12th September 2016) Just added a blog showing Rising Bridge and Baxenden photos. Click here

(12th September 2016) I have just uploaded one of my photos showing Duckworth Clough areas.

(11th September 2016) Vicky Hall has kindly shared four Haslingden County Primary School photos.

(11th September 2016) A request for information of his grandad's firm J & E Transport from Damian Entwistle. And now a couple of responses as well.

(11th September 2016) I have just uploaded one of my photos on Duckworth Club from 2003

(9th September 2016) Dawn Rothwell Siddle has kindly shared with us 3 photos from her time at St. Marys School.

(9th September 2016) Very old Photo of Lower Baxenden and also Kearns Allans Works, Baxenden taken from aeroplane. Thanks to Lorraine Hooper (nee Eke) for sharing.

(9th September 2016) Just added one of my photos taken of Brittania Mill and Martin Croft.

(9th September 2016) PIL Ellston has kindly sent in two family photos for the Holdens.

(8th September 2016) Lorraine Hooper has kindly shared with us a further three photos of Rising Bridge with two of the photos showing it "snowed up"

(8th September 2016) Just added a photo kindly shared by Jan Kosyl.

(8th September 2016) Just added one of my photos looking from Higher Lane towards Hud Hey, Martin Croft and Rising Bridge Road.

(7th September 2016) Lorraine Hooper has kindly sent in a old photo of Rising Bridge.

(7th September 2016) Just added one of my photos looking out towards Acre and By Pass

(6th September 2016) Just added one of my photos looking out towards Coldwells from Laund Hey/Duckworth Clough 2003

(3rd September 2016) Added Haslingden Street Fair poster

(3rd September 2016) Joan Lords kindly shared her photo of Kirk Hill Bar

(3rd September 2016) Terry McGuire has kindly shared his St. Marys Communion photo from 1959/1960

(3rd September 2016) A request about found photo by Julie Ashworth-Scott

(3rd September 2016) A request for family information from Vicky Hall)

(30th August 2016) Lynn Morley-Cropper has kindly shared a St. Marys 1975 Student Photo and also archived under St. Marys photos.

(29th August 2016) Robert Stevens has kindly shared 4 more St. James Rose Queen photos and also archived under St. James.

(28th August 2016) Robert Stevens has kindly shared 3 more St James Rose Queen photos and also archived under St. James.

(28th August 2016) Two documents relating to the soldiers using their right of Freedom to march through Haslingden. Kindly shared by Joyce Thorne.

(26th August 2016) Two more St. James Rose Queen photos kindly shared by Robert Stevens.

(25th August 2016) Robert Stevens has kindly shared two Haslingden County Primary Students photos.

(25th August 2016) Robert Stevens has kindly shared four photos of the St. James's Walking Day.

(25th August 2016) John McGuire has kindly offered a snippet of information regarding "tenstall or tunstall"

(25th August 2016) Jeff Stevens has kindly shared a photo from St. James's Walking day around 1971.

(22nd August 2016) Chris Aspin is requesting information on local psychic events and asking for people to get in touch if they have first hand accounts.

(22nd August 2016) Some memories and great stories kindly shared by Denise Humphreys

(20th August 2016) Added more photos to the new Cricket Blog please click here.

(19th August 2016) Paul Schofield has kindly shared with us a photo showing is father attending the Haslingden Secondary School.

(19th August 2016) Paul Schofield has kindly shared with us a photo showing is father attending St. James school in the 1920s.

(19th August 2016) Just started a new Tor Mile Race photo blog to view click here

(19th August 2016) Photo showing Stan Raby winning the T0r Mile around the 1959 period. Thanks to Peter Shuttleworth for sharing this photo.

(18th August 2016) Just started a new photo blog withHaslingden Cricket Club Click here

(18th August 2016) Margaret West (Canada) has sent in a memory.

(17th August 2016) Just uploaded a photo of Haslingden Cricket Club Carnival from 1923-24. Also am hoping to start a new blog this week showing some of the HCC photos etc. Please help out if you can with photos, notes, stories, nice tales or whatever you can, thank you......

(15th August 2016) Dave Wise has kindly shared some old photos from Porritts, Sunnybank Mill.

(14th August 2016) Jean Tomlinson has kindly sent in six photos to share with us.

(13th August 2016) Just added a great mail about Chip Shop from John R Edwards.

(12th August 2016) Just added a great mail about Chip Shop from one of our Ex Pats Harold (Sam) Stott who used to live in Mayfield and friends with "Chippy Kay" and Sam lives over in Victoria, Australia.

(12th August 2016) Just uploaded a lovely photo of Haslingden Bus decorated for the Silver Jubilee.

(4th August 2016) Dave Armstrong has kindly posted a photo of Porritts Memorabilia.

(4th August 2016) Just added scan of old letterheading from Porritts, Helmshore.

(1st August 2016) Just uploaded a further five of Dawn's photos.

(31st July 2016) Just adding several photos kindly shared by Dawn Siddall. Thanks Dawn

(30th July 2016) Just added Tyson Fury to Haslingden's Hall of Fame (Haslingden's Famous)

(30th July 2016) Just added a old photo of Helmshore Conservative Club.

(30th July 2016) A photo of a very old ceramic jug depicting Helmshore Conservative Club kindly sent in by Colin of Blackburn.

(29th July 2016) Uploaded a St James Student photo from 1965 kindly sent in by Paul Schofield

(29th July 2016) Uploaded a Salem Methodist event photo kindly sent in by Paul Schofield.

(29th July 2016) Uploaded notes from Mrs. Tomlinson via Michael Mullaney on the shops in central Haslingden from the early to mid 1900's.

(22nd July 2016) Thanks to Jennifer Shilliday for kindly posting her photos of the Freedom Parade 21st July 2016.

(22nd July 2016) Just added a very interesting local poem kindly sent in via David White.

(12th July 2016) Added two old photos with one depicting laying the tramlines at Acre and also a St. Marys Procession from 1919.

(10th July 2016) Just added Haslingden Grammar School Athletic Sports day photo from June 20th 1928

(5th July 2016) Just added a old photo of the Haslingden Church Lads Brigade

(2nd July 2016) Added Haslingden and Helmshore's soldiers that fell during the Battle Of The Somme

(28th June 2016) Just added two old photos of tramcars in Haslingden Centre near the Commercial.

(21st June 2016) Added a photo of St. Marys 1960-61 Student Photo kindly added by Terry McGuire. Also archived under ST. MARYS

(18th June 2016) Added a photo showing the railway track which led down from the Musbury Heights Quarry over Grane (between the points of Holden Wood Res and Ogden Res). The photo is currently being advertised for auction on the Ebay auction site.

(16th June 2016) Added photo of St. Mary's procession having just left Poplar Street.

(15th June 2016) Added photo of The Royal Visit 1913 taken with a large crowd outside the Church Institute

(8th June 2016) Added four early photos of St. Thomas Musbury Walking Days past kindly contributed by Dave Armstrong and also archived under ST. THOMAS

(8th June 2016) Another great photo of a water trough which is at the back of the old Rossendale General Hospital. Contributed with thanks to Chris Howarth. Also to be archived underTROUGHS AND SPRINGS ETC.

(7th June 2016) A great photo of a water trough from Jacky Barn, Heap Clough kindly contributed by Wadey (Robert Wade) and also archived under TROUGHS AND SPRINGS ETC

(6th June 2016) A photo of old Stonefold

(4th June 2016) added a list of the older pubs of Haslingden kindly contributed by Marie Ives and also archived under PUBS BLOG

(4th June 2016) added a very old 1887 poster for the long gone Trinity Baptist Sabbath School.

(2nd June 2016) Just added a walking day photo for St. Marys (1963) thanks to Steve Rothwell. Photo shows Patricia Donnelly as Rose Queen. Also archived under ST. MARYS

(30th May 2016) Telephonist training in the event of war.

(28th May 2016) Just added old Food Provisions Shop photo showing its 14 shop assistants.

(26th May 2016) Added a 1919 St. James Student photo.

(23rd May 2016) Uploaded a 1914 photo of the Victoria Park play area.

(21st May 2016) Uploaded a 1920's Walking Day photo going past Union Foundry on Blackburn Road.

(20th May 2016) Michael Mullaney has contributed a interesting snippet to the ST JOHN AMBULANCE BLOG and scroll to bottom, also I have now added further names offered up. Also I have included a thanks to the contributors to the Blog

(19th May 2016) Added further information to the ST. JOHN AMBULANCE - just click over link and scroll down

(18th May 2016) Added a photo of a leaving presentation at John Warburtons factory. Photo kindly contributed by Keith Gunton.

(18th May 2016) Added a old photo of a presentation at the Box Room, CWS Slipper factory (Britannia Mill). Kindly contributed by Keith Gunton.

(18th May 2016) Added a old photo showing a event in Victoria Park. Kindly contributed by Keith Gunton

(18th May 2016) Added a photo of Warship Week 1942.

(17th May 2016) Adding extracts from the Haslingden Guardian in regards St. Johns Ambulance Brigade and archived ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE

(17th May 2016) War Weapons Week 1942 photo

(16th May 2016) Added further information on Mr. Edward Graham of the St John Ambulance Brigade (one of the pioneers) and can be read clicking over the ST JOHN AMBULANCE

(16th May 2016) A photo of the rear of the old Rossendale General Hospital - The Moorlands Infirmary section.

(15th May 2016) Added a very old photo showing coffin bearers outside of St. Johns Church, Stonefold at Rising Bridge.

(14th May 2016) Added a lovely photo from September 1962 of two groups of children handing over monies they had raised for the disabled to the Mayor and Mayoress Coun and Mrs. Mitchell.

(10th May 2016) Added a photo of the WVS Alluminium Drive from 1943 with their stall outside of 59 Deardengate.

(10th May 2016) Added a unknown photo which could be the Girl Friendly Society or maybe St. Johns - Not known at this time

(9th May 2016) Uploaded a St. Marys 1967 photo kindly contributed by Dave Armstrong.

(9th May 2016) A photo from 1937 showing people fixing their Gas Mask on a Anti Gas Training exercise in Haslingden.

(6th May 2016) Uploaded a newspaper photo of the unveiling of the Michael Davitt Memorial Plaque and also a photo I took of the Memorial back in 2003. Also archived MICHAEL DAVITT 60 YEARS AND 100 YEARS

(4th May 2016) Just uploaded a superb photo of a short ceremony at the Michael Davitt Memorial from March 1970. Also archived MICHAEL DAVITT 60 YEARS AND 100 YEARS

(4th May 2016) Added photo of Mr. Worsley along with the Haslingden Cricket Club, taken at Carter Place.

(3rd May 2016) Photo added of Haslingden Tradesmen and their Wives, kindly contributed by Joyce Thorne.

(3rd May 2016) Added a newspaper cutting showing the 1924 Haslingden Tradesmen's Cricket Team who were the champions of the Lancashire Wednesday League. Thanks to Joyce Thorne for kindly sending it in.

(2nd May 2016) Four photos of St. Marys Students 1977-1978 kindly contributed by Eddie Wilkinson

(2nd May 2016) Two photos of the Ewood Bridge C.E. School and Sunday School.

(30th April 2016) Uploaded a old photo of Higher Deardengate at the Junction with Manchester Road, all done up with Bunting maybe for the Royal Visit of 1945?

(29th April 2016) Uploaded a old photo showing a parade of Milk Floats outside of the Market Hotel on Marsden Square.

(29th April 2016) AMMENDMENT to title of photo (6th Down on right) should read Nurse Cavell (and not Nurse McVell). The photo shows a procession up Church Street heading towards the Parish Church for her Memorial Service. She was executed in Belgium on the charge of helping Allied soldiers to escape. (Thanks to John Simpson for this additional information)

(28th April 2016) Older Haslingden Blog No.2 which includes Chapel Street and all the areas below Wilkinson Street has now been moved and incorporated into OLDER HASLINGDENwhich can be seen by clicking over the link

(28th April 2016) A fabulous rare photo of a Top O'th Town Event. For me it looks very much like Towngate.

(28th April 2016) Royal Visit Postcard - Deardengate

(27th April 2016) Added more photos, medals and certficates to the new blog entitled Mr. William Dewhurst and the St. John Ambulance Association

(27th April 2016) Just started off with the Wm Dewhurst and the St. Johns Ambulance Blog. More photos to come later today. ST JOHNS AMBULANCE

(27th April 2016) Just added a nice photo of the St. Johns Ambulance outside the Drill Hall on Lyndale Avenue

(26th April 2016) Uploaded a very old photo of the Mechanics Arms, Helmshore long before all the new properties were built.

(26th April 2016) Uploaded a very old photo of the Nurse McVell ? Memorial Service with the procession heading up Church Street which shows Church Street how it used to be. Also archived under ST. JAMES CHURCH LADS BRIGADE

(25th April 2016) Just uploaded a photo of old Salem Street showing the wedding of Major Halstead's daughter with Mr. Watson.

(24th April 2016) Just uploaded a photo of a Carter Place garden party, also archived CARTER PLACE

(23rd April 2016) Just uploaded a photo showing the opening of the New Ambulance Drill Hall on Lyndale Avenue.

(22nd April 2016) Jeff Stevens suggest it might be Sir Learie Constantine in the recent cricket related photo - Check recent photos.

(20th April 2016) Just uploaded a photo of Helmshore United Football Club from 1910 thanks to Neil Jackson and John Bedford.

(19th April 2016) Just added a photo of St. James Sunday School July 1947 thanks to Joyce Thorne. Also archived underST. JAMES

(19th April 2016) Just added a further three photos with some Cricket related, thanks to Joyce Thorne.

(19th April 2016) Just uploaded a photo of the Haslingden Cricket Club players and committee members thanks to Joyce Thorne.

(19th April 2016) Haslingden Cricket Club photo kindly contributed by Joyce Thorne.

(19th April 2016) Two photos for a Cancer Research Event. Photo thanks to Joyce Thorne.

(19th April 2016) Event includes Mrs. J Adams and Mr. Jack Farrelly, photo thanks to Joyce Thorne.

(19th April 2016) St. James Walking Day coming down Church Street, photo thanks to Joyce Thorne, also archived under ST. JAMES

(19th April 2016) Shows a 1977 Street Party at Carr Hall Street, thanks to Joyce Thorne

(19th April 2016) Shows Mrs. Jennie Adams and also Ethel Spencer of the St. Johns Ambulance, photo thanks to Joyce Thorne.

(19th April 2016) Photo of a Cancer Research Event at 41 Hud Hey Road thanks to Joyce Thorne.

(19th April 2016) Photo of Haslingden Greenfield Bowling Club thanks to Joyce Thorne

(18th April 2016) Photo showing 1977 Armistice at Greenfield Memorial Gardens thanks to Joyce Thorne.

(18th April 2016) Photo of St. James Church event with Rev F and Mrs. Bamber and the Mayor Donald Valentine and Mrs. Valentine thanks to Joyce Thorne

(18th April 2016) Photo of Haslingden Congregational Concert 1964 thanks to Joyce Thorne

(18th April 2016) Baxenden Ladies Cricket Team. Photo kindly contributed by Joyce Thorne

(18th April 2016) Three photos of Clough End Mill (Hud Hey) during commencement of demolition. Photos thanks to Joyce Thorne.

(18th April 2016) Just added a photo showing St. James Sunday School Teachers from 1947 thanks to Joyce Thorne and also archived ST. JAMES

(18th April 2016) Just added a further five various photos kindly contributed by Joyce Thorne

(18th April 2016) Just added a scan of a Token for Haslingden Conservative Club kindly provided by Joyce Thorne and also archived in both TOKENS and HASLINGDEN CONSERVATIVE CLUB

(18th April 2016) Request for anyone wishing to supply photos or information on a new blog shortly which will be called William Dewhurst and the St. Johns Ambulance (Haslingden)

(18th April 2016) A photo of Mrs. Roscoe who was the Quarry Owners wife and also contributed the stone for the St. Stephens Church. Photo thanks to Alec Taylor and also archived under ST. STEPHENS

(18th April 2016) Two photos of the Holden Vale Bleachworks kindly contributed by Alec Taylor and also archived underHOLDEN VALE FLASH.

(17th April 2016) Uploaded four beautiful photos of members of the Pickard Family at the Dame School and also the Wesleyan School. dating from 1875 and thereabouts kindly contributed by Alan Grocott.

(15th April 2016) Rose Queen at St. James - Photo kindly contributed by Alec Taylor and also archived ST JAMES.

(15th April 2016) Grane Coronation Group thanks to Alec Taylor

(15th April 2016) Added photo of Grane Mission event with cups and thanks to Alec Taylor.

(15th April 2016) The last of John's photos is another one from St. Mary's with Father Hunt.

(15th April 2016) St. Marys Student photo from the early 1900s thanks to John Bedford.

(15th April 2016) added yet another St. Marys Student photo from the early 1900's thanks to John Bedford.

(15th April 2016) added a photo of St. Marys Walking Day 1960 thanks to John Bedford

(15th April 2016) added a snippet on East Lancashire Railway

(15th April 2016) Just added a snippet of information from Gerard Irwin

(15th April 2016) Just added a photo of some of the Ladies last out from their houses, showing Wilkinson Street and George St in the background, photo taken outside IDL, thanks to John Bedford.

(15th April 2016) Another photo of St. Marys Students from around the 1905 period. Thanks to John Bedford

(15th April 2016) A photo of St. Mary's May Day with all the boys carrying flowers thanks to John Bedford

(14th April 2016) Uploaded a St. Marys Panto photo thanks to John Bedford

(14th April 2016) Uploaded another St. Marys Cricket Team thanks to John Bedford.

(14th April 2016) Photo from behind Hud Rake with Ida and Mary Riley. Thanks to John Bedford.

(14th April 2016) Another early St. Marys Student photo estimated 1905-1906 with Father Notterdam. Photo John Bedford

(14th April 2016) Uploaded another St. Marys student photo which again is estimated to be around the 1905-1906 and shows Father Notterdam. Photo kindly provided by John Bedford

(14th April 2016) Just uploaded a photo of J.H. Birtistle and Co. Engine thanks to Alec Taylor.

(14th April 2016) Just added a photo of St. Stephens, Grane kindly contributed by Alec Taylor and archived under ST. STEPHENS

(14th April 2016) Just added a St. Marys Football Club team photo with Father Hunt. Photo kindly supplied by John Bedford

(14th April 2016) Just added a superb photo showing a young Jimmy Babbister at the long gone Sheep Green. Thanks to John Bedford and archived under

(14th April 2016) Just added a further 1905-06 St. Marys Students photo thanks to John Bedford

(13th April 2016) Just added a further 1905-06 St. Marys Students photo thanks to John Bedford

(13th April 2016) Added a photo of the 5th East Lancs Reserve at the Haslingden Drill Hall thanks to John Bedford.

(13th April 2016) St. Mary's Peace Procession Parade on Bury Road 1919, photo thanks to John Bedford.

(13th April 2016) Just added a photo of the Commercial Mill outing thanks to John Bedford.

(13th April 2016) Another photo of Duckworth Clough Mill workers, thanks to John Bedford and also now archived underDUCKWORTH CLOUGH

(12th April 2016) Another photo of Duckworth Clough Mill workers. Thanks to John Bedford and also now archived underDUCKWORTH CLOUGH

(12th April 2016) A fabulous postcard of Haslingden from 1915 showing St. Stephens in situ and also a well detailed Railway Station etc. Also the sender was from Chadwick Fold, Dog Kennel Road - thanks to John Bedford.

(12th April 2016) Another photo of Haslingden St. Marys Cricket Club Champions. Thanks to John Bedford

(12th April 2016) A tackler at Commercial Mill - photo thanks to John Bedford.

(12th April 2016) Just added a old photo of a group of workers sat on the steps of the office of Duckworth Clough Mill. Thanks to John Bedford. Also archived under DUCKWORTH CLOUGH

(11th April 2016) Just added a fabulous snippet of information from Derek Whittaker, of when they used to play in the Top O'th Slate Caves.

(11th April 2016) Another great early 1921 St. Marys Student photo kindly contributed by John Bedford.

(11th April 2016) Just uploaded a old postcard showing Helmshore British Legion Club and adjoining cottages, thanks to John Bedford.

(11th April 2016) Photo uploaded showing ladies with White headbands for some function at St. Mary's. Photo kindly contributed by John Bedford

(11th April 2016) Two bookmarks one for St. Marys Sale of Work and one for the Great War. Thanks to John Bedford. St. Marys

(11th April 2016) Just uploaded a photo from St. Mary's - Old Woman who lived in a shoe - Thanks to John Bedford

(11th April 2016) Just uploaded a photo of a presentation held at the old Duckworth Clough Mill. Photo kindly contributed by John Bedford. DUCKWORTH CLOUGH MILL

(11th April 2016) A old photo showing how the Haslingden Bowling Club used to look. thanks to John Bedford.

(11th April 2016) Added a photo of Bette Jo Scott and the Riley Family at the IDL Club thanks to John Bedford also archived under ROBERT SCOTT VC

(10th April 2016) Added a early 50s St. James Students photo kindly contributed by Alec Taylor. (ST.JAMES)

(10th April 2016) Added another photo of St Mary's for the Carnival 1950 outside of the Public Hall. Kindly contributed by John Bedford

(10th April 2016) Added a photo of St. Marys parade for the Carnival 1950, just passing the old Greenwoods Shop. Kindly contributed by John Bedford

(10th April 2016) Added notice for Chris Aspin's new booklet

(10th April 2016) AMMENDMENT: The photo showing the group of children behind Towngate and at the bottom of the steps should read: Thomas Riley, Mary Riley, William Riley and front was Janie Riley and Margaret Riley - Ammendment now corrected

(9th April 2016) Just added a Haslingden Legion party on Trip to York. Photo thanks to John Bedford.

(9th April 2016) Just added another early 1900's St. Mary's Student photo thanks to John Bedford

(9th April 2016) Thanks to Kathleen and the History Group at St. Thomas Musbury - Always a enjoyable evening with a nice crowd...

(9th April 2016) Just occasionally I will put the odd snippet of information from the past taken from the original HASLINGDEN book by Chris Aspin. Today I have started the ball rolling with the TEETOTALLERS CHEAP TRIP...

(9th April 2016) added a fabulous photo showing a group of friends at the back of Towngate, thanks to John Bedford.

(9th April 2016) added a fabulous photo showing a young John Bedford stood on the old Towngate at the top of the Town.

(9th April 2016) added photos of the St. Marys CC Champions Gold Medals for 1928 and 1929

(8th April 2016) added a photo of the interior of St. Stephens Church, Grane thanks to Alec Taylor (ST STEPHENS)

(8th April 2016) added St. Mary's Student photo from 1921 thanks to John Bedford

(8th April 2016) added St. Marys Cricket Team Cup Winners Photo thanks to John Bedford

(8th April 2016) added photo of Jack Barnes of Martin Croft Farm Milk Flat entered into the Grand Carnival in 1951.

(8th April 2016) added photo of Duckworth Clough Mill Cricket Team from 1931 who were the Champions. Also check out theDuckworth Clough Mill Blog

(8th April 2016) added a new well photo from Calf Hey(HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS)

(5th April 2016) Just added two emails one from Chris Aspin and one from Tom Parkinson.

(4th April 2016) Added two St. Marys student photos from around 1953 thanks to Francis Rita Murphy (nee Sibbering)

(4th April 2016) Added 3 of my Lancashire Home and Garden photos.

(4th April 2016) Added snippet from John McGuire on Mr. Goldworthys herbalist shop on Church Street

(2nd April 2016) Added a great snippet from Stella Waters about her Grandparents shop "The Cook Shop" on George Street.

(31st March 2016) Added a photo of Waterside and Grane Road, kindly contributed by Keith Gunton.

(31st March 2016) Added a photo of Ogden Reservoir in 1959 kindly supplied by Keith Gunton.

(31st March 2016) Added a photo of St. James Walking day kindly supplied by Keith Gunton and also filed under St. James.

(30th March 2016) Just added another old photo of the Court, but this time it shows the old "Cook Shop" on George Street.

(30th March 2016) Uploaded old photo from 1913 showing Trinity Baptist play.

(29th March 2016) Added photo of Haslingden Liberal Association Ball 1956.

(28th March 2016) Again more tweaks to the new blog

(27th March 2016) Robert (Wadey) has kindly just sent in some more photos of Chapel St how it is now (manage to get them with the sun shining!! thanks Robert for the extra mile.....

(27th March 2016) A few tweaks with the new blog, with alterations in route etc and moving about of photos. Getting there slowly - still lots to come.

(27th March 2016) Just added four photos kindly sent in by Heather Holden showing Chapel Street, Hargreaves Street Mill and Sheep Green taken from the Rakefoot area in the 1970s.

(27th March 2016) Just added a photo of the Waterfoot CP School. I think this will relate to the Haslingden -Waterfoot

(26th March 2016) Just uploaded a very old Haslingden Corporation Bus Photo.

(25th March 2016) Just added more photos to the new blog showing the back of the Public Hall, Hartley Street and Lovers Lane - thanks to Chris Kirby.

(25th March 2016) Added a request for photos of Older Haslingden to fill in some of the gaps around the Lower Wilkinson Street areas to try and get a more "virtual photo" layout..

(23rd March 2016) Just added 5 photos to the Blog kindly contributed by Elaine Pollard.

(23rd March 2016) Just added a photo of the Haslingden Co-operative Guild Outing.

(21st March 2016) Michael Gibson has kindly sent in 8 photos of Hazel Mill, with some of the photos from 1974 prior to part demolition and the same site photos taken last week to show a before and after.

(20th March 2016) Just uploaded a very old photo which shows the Martins Bank at the bottom of Regent Street and some sort of procession led by the Mayor.

(19th March 2016) Shortly I am going to start a new blog hopefully showing the old buildings which were on Chapel Street, Back Pickering, Pickering, George and Hargreaves Street if anyone call help with old photos or tales etc please do get in touch. This eventually will be tagged on to the alreadyOLDER HASLINGDEN BLOG , thank you.

(19th March 2016) Just added some great memories from John Appleby whos father ran the Crumpet Shop on Manchester Road. SEE PHOTOS -SNIPPETS ETC.

(19th March 2016) Just added a nice old photo of New Jerusalem Church from the 1920s.

(18th March 2016) Just added another great photo of a historic well at Calf Hey thanks to Robert Wade (Wadey) Please click over this HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS and then scroll down to Calf Hey No.2

(18th March 2016) Just added a photo from Trinity Baptist

(17th March 2016) Just added a superb photo showing the Pickering Street to King Street Alleyway. Thanks to Barbara Greenwood. Also added a small section of a old Map kindly supplied by Jackie. To check out the photo and map click here and scroll down.

(17th March 2016) Just added a old photo showing Painters and Decorators of R. Whittaker of Rudd Street.

(16th March 2016) Just added a photo of the Childrens Ball from 1963.

(15th March 2016) Just added a photo of "Vaccary Walling"opposite York Avenue - Photo kindly contributed by Robert Wade (Wadey)

(15th March 2016) Just added photo of Ogden Reservoir showing Tenements down on Holden Wood.

(15th March 2016) Joe Royle kindly emailed to comment on the making of a Glass Hammer THE APPRENTICE INITIATION

(15th March 2016) Just completed a very small blog titledVACCARY WALL ENCLOSURES in Haslingden and Helmshore.

(15th March 2016) Just added a better photo of the Haslingden Library large stone flag - kindly contributed by Jennifer Shilliday.

(15th March 2016) Just added a old photo of New Jerusalem Sunday School in the 1920s.

(14th March 2016) Just added a new word to theHASLINGDEN DICTIONARY thanks to John R. Edwards

(14th March 2016) Uploaded a very old photo of shop on corner of Market Place.

(13th March 2016) Just added more photos of the Ginnel between Prospect Hill and Charles Lane thanks to Jackie Ramsbottom. Please click GINNELS and scroll down.

(13th March 2016) Added photo of Acre by Winfields flooded thanks to Terry McGuire. Also added three new photos showing ginnels on Back Wilkinson St, Back Pleasant St and King Street thanks to Michael Mullaney.

(13th March 2016) Just added REK O'THI HEY toHASLINGDEN DICTIONARY

(13th March 2016) So much information is coming through about GINNELS, ALLEYWAYS AND SNICKETS that I have started a new blog in its own right called GINNELS of course.

(13th March 2016) Michael Mullaney wants to know if there are anymore "water fountains" besides the ones on Haslingden Library and the one in Victoria Park. I will also archive at the end of the HISTORIC WATER TROUGHS AND SPRING FED WELLS ETC

(13th March 2016) Michael Mullaney made a comment about large flagstone which used to be outside of the Ebenezer Church.

(12th March 2016) Does anyone know anything about the large stone flag at the bottom of the Library steps. Or do you know of a larger size flat flagstone anywhere else?

(12th March 2016) Just added a further four "sayings" to theHASLINGDEN DICTIONARY thanks to Jean Tomlinson and Michael Mullaney

(12th March 2016) Sam Stott has kindly commented with further information on the properties that lie below the Park Hotel in the recent photo.

(11th March 2016) added a old photo showing the old Park Hotel and properies below at the place where the motorway bridge at Flaxmoss stands.

(11th March 2016) added a old photo of St. Thomas Musbury showing some very old stone slab walling at the area opposite St. Veronicas.

(11th March 2016) added a list of GINNELS in the new Blog. Click link and scroll.

(11th March 2016) added several more to the HASLINGDEN DICTIONARY

(11th March 2016) Just added and archived a photo of St. Marys RC Peace Procession on Sept 6th 1919 walking out Blackburn Road Near Vale Street and just under Maudlin Bank. Check photos to the right or click on the St. Marys Blog and scroll to bottom.

(10th March 2016) Just added Coronation Medal presented to Mayor Ald Henry Worsley 1909 to 1911 and now owned by his Great Grandson David Worsley. MEMORABILIA BLOG and scroll down and its just under initial Civic memorabilia

(10th March 2016) Just added a very old photo of a local army band.

(9th March 2016) Just added a further photo of Nurse Annie Knowles on her daily visits. Check across in photos or go to MAYORS BLOG as shown below.

(9th March 2016) Added a lovely snippet of information sent in by Heather Holden quoting experiences and friendship given by Nurse Knowles who received the Freedom of the Borough. Check in Photos across and scroll down or check the MAYORS BLOG by clicking here and scroll down to bottom.

(9th March 2016) Added a photo of St Marys from 1954 - Summer Class on Walk - thanks to Ron Baron and archived inST. MARYS PHOTO BLOG

(9th March 2016) A nice postcard of Haslingden Commercial kindly send in by Elaine Pollard.

(9th March 2016) Added a nice photo and also a poem card for the Freedom of the Borough for Ald Jerry Lord, Nurse Knowles and Ald Watson.

(8th March 2016) Added more information about the name of ACRE thanks to Annie Taylor and now included in the LOCAL REGIONAL NAMES BLOG

(8th March 2016) Added more information about the name CARRS to the Local Regional Names Blog

(8th March 2016) Just added a short snippet from Derek Whittaker about Shrove Tuesday shenanigans "putting senapods in the tea" Check further by click APPRENTICE INITIATIONS and scrolling down.

(8th March 2016) Just added two You Tube links for 1981 Helmshore Mod Band called THE VALIANTS which can be seen from the MUSIC FROM HAZELDENE BLOG then scroll down. Also a great photo of the band shown on the 2nd You Tube video.

(8th March 2016) Postcard of various sites in Haslingden kindly contributed by Elaine Pollard.

(8th March 2016) Just added a photo of tram just before entering Rising Bridge. Kindly contributed by Elaine Pollard.

(8th March 2016) Just added a Haslingden St. James C of E photo kindly contributed by Clive Knight.

(8th March 2016) Just added old 1930s photo of Park Mill Football Club.

(7th March 2016) Added some Haslingden token photos to theMEMORABILIA BLOG

(7th March 2016) Added old photo of St. Marys RC Peace Procession 1919.

(6th March 2016) John Edmundson kindly contributed a 1962 photo of HELMSHORE COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL

(6th March 2016) Added a scan of St. Peters 60 years at St. Peters Diamond Jubilee Magazine, thanks to Marie Ives, Now included within MEMORABILIA BLOG AND ST PETERS BLOG

(6th March 2016) Added more names and sayings etc to theHASLINGDEN DICTIONARY

(6th March 2016) Uploaded carnival photo - no details found

(5th March 2016) Just added Ron Baron's photo of the Park Hotel which his parents ran. Also archived underHASLINGDEN PUBS

(5th March 2016) Just added a interesting Email from Michael Mullaney in regards to APPRENTICES INITIATION. This canbe seen by clicking here and scrolling down.

(5th March 2016) Just added two Haslingden Grane photos I took maybe about 10 years ago. Hope you enjoy!

(5th March 2016) Just added a fabulous newspaper photo showing the VAMPIRES from back in 1963. Now included within the MUSIC FROM HAZELDENE BLOG - thanks to Jackie for contributing this cutting.

(5th March 2016) Added several more to the APPRENTICE INITIATION

(5th March 2016) Just added a photo which looks like the Station Master down at Haslingden Station.

(4th March 2016) New blog added to give some permanence to the recent interesting snippets - Blog called "TALES AND SNIPPETS OF LOCAL FAYRE"

(4th March 2016) added "A dictionary for Haslingdonians"

(4th March 2016) Added old photo from the Wings of Victory Week 1943.

(3rd March 2016) Can you remember this "GO AND GET ME A BUCKET OF STEAM". Lots more similars come through from the facebook page.

(3rd March 2016) Added information about the name CARRS for the new blog at: LOCAL REGIONAL NAMES

(3rd March 2016) Marie Ives has sent in her dad's labour certificate from 1918 - click over to enlarge

(3rd March 2016) Further added a more recent version of the HGS badge (used 1950/1960s) kindly sent in by Alison May. Viewed in the MEMORABILIA BLOG

(3rd March 2016) Derek Whittaker has kindly added some really interesting stuff about the HGS Cap Badge and students initiation practices with subordinates etc etc. Check theMEMORABILIA BLOG

(3rd March 2016) Just added a few more MEMORABILIAitems to the new blog.

(3rd March 2016) Just added a very old photo of the Haslingden Technical School on Bury Road (Old Grammar School). Looks like there on their way to play cricket!

(2nd March 2016) A snippet from John R. Edwards below the photo opposite of the Loom Overlookers Association.

(2nd March 2016) Just added three beautiful Haslingden Medallions which I have now added to the MEMORABILIA BLOG

(2nd March 2016) Ron Baron has kindly contributed a new to us photo of St. Marys School from 1950s.

(2nd March 2016) Postcard showing Deardengate with Market Stalls being set up also Billiard Hall on right.

(1st March 2016) Just added some really interesting information kindly contributed by Michael Mullaney about the collection of rainwater on the old long gone properties of Back Hindle Street. Click on the HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS ETC blog and scroll part way down.

(1st March 2016) Just added two great photos from Ron Baron

(1st March 2016) Just added a nice photo sent in by Anthony Curtis of the Haslingden Power Loom Overlookers Society retirement presentation to Mr. J.E. Porter

(1st March 2016) Just added a very old policy to cover the Plate Glass Windows on No. 40 Blackburn Road. Kindly contributed by Clifford Hargreaves.

(1st March 2016) Added another five memorabilia items to the new blog. MEMORABILIA BLOG

(1st March 2016) Added a very old Haslingden Council School Photo.

(29th February 2016) Added a further 21 items to the new blog with lots lots more to follow. Check out at: MEMORABILIA BLOG

(29th February 2016) Just added Stonefold Student photo kindly contributed by Elaine Pollard (Canada).

(29th February 2016) Added a old St. Marys RC - First Sunday in May 1941 photo.

(28th February 2016) Added Header Poster for "Against Closure of Haslingden Library".

(28th February 2016) Have added further memorabilia to the New Blog. Still over 100 plus items to add over the coming days. It takes time to research and copy over the text part of the items but I am getting there. Please click here.

(27th February 2016) I have started another new blog calledThe Town (Haslingden and the Village (Helmshore) - MEMORABILIA.

(27th February 2016) Just added a link to Thomas Newbiggings "History of the Forest of Rossendale" which can be seen by clicking here.

(27th February 2016) Added a scan of a Gold Medal awarded to Tommy Britland for being one of the team of the Haslingden Primitive Methodist Football Club who were the league champion winners of the Hirst Cup in 1922-23 season - thanks to Ian Warburton.

(26th February 2016) Started new blog called LOCAL REGIONAL NAMES (Where did that name come from?) Its a good idea offered up by Mike Hogan. Love to have your input if you can help, thanks.

(26th February 2016) Just added a scan kindly sent in by Marie Ives, showing a stamp in the frontispiece showing Haslingden Workmens Club who in years past must have had their own Library Section. Also be archived under Haslingden Workingmens Club.

(26th February 2016) Just added email from Mike Hogan (ex Pat South of France) suggesting we have a blog about the regional Haslingden Names origins.

(25th February 2016) Just added two photos showing the old road from Haslingden to Bolton via Bentley House (Whiskey House) at Grane. Also the pillar with the engraving TO BOLTON.

(25th February 2016) Just added a old photo from the Haslingden St. Johns Ambulance archive.

(24th February 2016) Added photo and info on the St. James Church Lads Brigade confirming the cease date which was 1996. Thanks for information from Jim Camm and other information and photo from John R. Edwards.

(24th February 2016) Added a old photo of St. Peters Whitsuntide procession on Bury Road. Also archived to Blog atST. PETERS

(23rd February 2016) Bill King has sent in more names for the 1962 HGS Students to include: Frank Hindle, Christine Nuttall, Christine Hayhurst, Sheila Nuttall, Paul Fronapfel, Paul Schofield, Lesley Barcroft, Sherri Holden, Joyce McFarland, Marjorie Easton, David Heaton etc. HASLINGDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND SCROLL DOWN TO 1962

(23rd February 2016) Added a request for information in regards to the St. James Church Lads Brigade for information on a cease date. Also included two local Boys Brigade photos.

(23rd February 2016) Added follow up email from Colin Thompson (Bermuda)

(22nd February 2016) Just added another Well photo from the Calf Hey area kindly supplied by Wadey (Robert Wade). CLICK ON HISTORIC WELLS AND SCROLL DOWN TO NEARLY THE BOTTOM.

(22nd February 2016) Just added two very special photos of War Graves of photos kindly sent in to us from Colin Thompson (Bermuda).

(21st February 2016) Just uploaded a old postcard of Higher Deardengate.

(21st February 2016) Just added info and a photo of another well to the blog at junction of Kirk Hill Road with Oakenhead Wood Road, thanks to John R. Edwards. Click here and scroll down HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS AND WATERCOURSES

(21st February 2016) Just uploaded a old St. Johns Ambulance photo.

(20th February 2016) Just added Memories of Swinnel Brook from John McGuire. Also added Memories of the Moorhouse family from Harold Stott.

(20th February 2016) Just added a photo of Blackburn Road below St. James Churchyard.

(19th February 2016) Just added a link at the very end of theSWINNEL BROOK blog to incorporate the new HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS AND SECONDARY WATERCOURSES.

(19th February 2016) Just added a old photo of the Haslingden Primitive Methodist Football Club - League Champion Winners of the Hirst Cup 1922 and 1923 season.

(17th February 2016) Just added three Penny Farthing photos which includes Richard and Will Moorhouse and Georgie Berry.Also check out Haslingden Wheelers Club by clicking here

(16th February 2016) Thanks to Peter Shuttleworth for sending in the photo of the Holden Vale Well and now added to theHISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS.

(16th February 2016) Added a old photo of Well House when it was owned by the dentist James Turner. HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS

(15th February 2016) Just included notes from a old newspaper titled "Vicarage will disappear Soon", also a photo of the Curates old house "Clifton House". Thanks to Jackie for these notes which can be viewed by clicking here and scroll down midway.

(14th February 2016) Uploaded a very old photo which I think is the Haslingden St. James Church Lads Brigade.

(14th February 2016) Now added link to all photos for the 1894 Bazaar Bedspread/Quilt.

(13th February 2016) Added some photos of a quilt/bedspread from back in 1894 which must have been done for the Haslingden Schools Bazaar and it has lots of names embroidered. Most of the names have now been deciphered. Thanks to Susan Layton-O'Sullivan for sending this.

(11th February 2016) Added photo of Greens Lane trough at Ewood Bridge, thanks to Brian Smith/Jackie RamsbottomHISTORIC TROUGHS AND WATERCOURSES ETC

(11th February 2016) A small ditty sent in via Maria Ives "If you should stand on Musbury Tor" Check out at POETRY FROM HAZELDENE

(11th February 2016) Added a old photo showing the Mechanics Arms, Holcombe Road, Helmshore.

(9th February 2016) Two 1968 newspaper cuttings sent in by Stewart Smith of when he and and Jeremy Rawlinson were rescued by helicopter whilst on Snowdonia.

(9th February 2016) Added two great photos from Jean Tomlinson from 1962. One of the old Railway Station and the other showing houses in Carrs.

(6th February 2016) Just added two further photos I took back in 2009 of Fairy Glen and Grane Head which I have included in the new blog HISTORICAL TROUGHS AND SPRING FED WELLS ETC.

(5th February 2016) Florence Walsh kindly added a snippet about the New Inn at Goodshaw and the houses nearby which her family lived in. Please click here to check out her mail.

(5th February 2016) Added a old photo of the old Congregational on Lower Deardengate.

(4th February 2016) Information request for the Hoyle family from Roz Gladden - See notice or emails blog

(4th February 2016) Added old photo Helmshore Wesleyan Sunday School Procession.

(3rd February 2016) Added old photo of Lower Deardengate.

(2nd February 2016) Added a photo showing St. Marys Holy Communion c1970 ish.. and kindly sent in by Deborah Armstrong.

(2nd February 2016) Added a photo showing Pupils of the St. James C of E School 1919 Peace Celebrations.

(2nd February 2016) Added a named student photo of Haslingden St. James C of E c1961 sent in by David Clough.

(1st February 2016) Added a photo showing stream coming over Troy Quarry at Heap Clough. HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS

(30th January 2016) Just added a couple more photos I have just found which I took back in 2003 showing the Duckworth Clough Brook within the lower forestry together with one showing one of the "spouts of water" near Anthony Barn.HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS

(30th January 2016) Just added a photo with overlay markings showing the watercourses off Haslingden Moor via Coldwells and via the Waterfalls. HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS

(29th January 2016) Just added a very old postcard of the brook which passes Martin Croft Farm.

(29th January 2016) Just added interesting snippet from David Cardwell in connection to the main feed which went to the Brewery and also into Spring Lane. Also I am about to add information about a spring on Top O'th Slate, also added Tapstone House, Higher Hud Hey Spring and Martin Croft farm Spring HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS.

(28th January 2016) Changed the name of the current blog to now read as: Historic Water Troughs, Spring Fed Wells and some of the Watercourses of Haslingden and Helmshore.(HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS)

(28th January 2016) Just added a very old school photo.

(28th January 2016) Just added photos of troughs at Three Lane Ends and Near Windy Harbour, thanks to Brian Smith/Jackie Ramsbottom. HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS.

(28th January 2016) Just added two photos kindly sent in by Bill King of a school trip to Coventry Cathedral June/July 1963.

(28th January 2016) Just added information on JINKY BROOK, WOODNOOK, WATERFALLS, COLDWELLS, secondary water courses and also info and a photo on STONEY RAKE (GRANE) Spring. Check out HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS and scroll down.

(28th January 2016) Just added a very old photograph of a garden party at Carter Place Hall.

(27th January 2016) I have just included my account of the origins of the "Duckworth Clough Brook". Please check out notes and photos at the following blog and scroll down.HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS

(27th January 2016) Added a sunset over Birch Avenue from 2003

(26th January 2016) Added a very old water board map showing the areas of GRANE click over link to enlarge

(26th January 2016) Just thought of WATERFALLS (near old smallpox hospital approach Moor Lane opposite Farmers Glory and also SPRING VALE (Charles lane), also SPRINGFIELD LODGE AND THE "NEW" SPRINGSIDE. now added toHISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS BLOG.

(26th January 2016) Added more introductory text to theHISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS BLOG

(26th January 2016) Added a old photo of Chapel Street Football Club 1913-1914.

(25th January 2016) Jean Tomlinson sent in a photo of her mum Sarah Wren from a Walking Day in 1925/1926

(25th January 2016) Thanks to Alan Saunders for bringing a error to my attention eg: One of the photos for the HGS Students was showing the date as 1962 when it should have been dated 1965 - Sheet 1 only all others correct (now corrected) also thanks to Alan for coming up with another missing four names for the 1962 sheet 7 2nd row and 4th row.Click here and scroll down to 1962

(25th January 2016) Just added four great photos of St. Marys, trips to Blackpool, Alladin pantomime and Rose Queen photo kindly sent in by Maureen Whitehead (nee Mead) ex pat Kuala Lumpur. Maureen has also left some great feedback which I have now recorded within the feedback section below.

(25th January 2016) Added a snippet about "Spout House"

(24th January 2016) Added a photo of Spout House which I took way back in 2003 DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW IT GOT ITS NAME SPOUT HOUSE and how long has it been called that?

(24th January 2016) added photo of decorated bus for the 1910-1935 Silver Jubilee Celebrations.

(24th January 2016) Jean Tomlinson has kindly sent in a photo of COLDWELLS well from the 1960s. HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS.

(23rd January 2016) added a photo of ROBIN HOODS WELL, thanks to Robert Wade (Wadey) HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS.

(23rd January 2016) Just added a SPRING at Kings Highway (footpath leading down to Kirkhill Toll) thanks to Ralph ClarkHISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS.

(23rd January 2016) Just added a poem which is about ELLEN STRANGE and can be seen at POETRY FROM HAZELDENE.

(23rd January 2016) added unknown photo of six smart gentlemen.

(23rd January 2016) Just added Heather Holden's photo which shows Springside Cottages prior to demolition. HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS

(22nd January 2016) Just added a notice about "Memories of Acre Tea Party" this coming Tuesday

(22nd January 2016) Just added three of my favourite photos of both Heap Clough and Troy Quarry (Blue Lagoon). The photos taken back in 2008 shows the deep scars of the ancient past.

(21st January 2016) Sue Ashton has given notice about a forthcoming HGS re-union on 18th March 2016.

(21st January 2016) Added a photo of Holden Vale Spring thanks to Robert Wade (Wadey) HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS

(21st January 2016) added two photos of the 1919 Peace Celebrations held at Marsden Square.

(20th January 2016) Just added two more Spring and well photos - Underbank (Hutch Bank) and Springside. HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS. I forgot I had these old photos in the archive. I have more of wells but just cannot at the moment lay my hands on them, I hope they are on some of my USB drives..

(20th January 2016) Just added another photo of a small well at the "Long House" in the Grane. HISTORIC TROUGHS AND WELLS.

(20th January 2016) Thanks to Liz Dawson for her photo of the spring and trough for the Alden Valley. HISTORIC TROUGHS

(20th January 2016) Thanks to information from Kathleen Haworth it could be that "Donkey Row" got its name because building materials were carried by Donkey and cart.INTERESTING NAMES BLOG

(20th January 2016) Uploaded two photos of the Musbury School Carnival.

(19th January 2016) Just added information about a well which was on St. Peter's Avenue and also information on quicksand. Thanks to Clifford Hargreaves. HISTORIC WATER TROUGHSAND WELLS

(19th January 2016) Added a photo of Little Blackpool and Virgins Row to INTERESTING NAMES BLOG

(19th January 2016) Just added a old photo showing Major Halsteads daughters wedding to Mr. Watson at the Parish Church approach from Salem Street. Lots of "long gone" buildings in this photo.

(18th January 2016) Just added Geoff Heap's list of Interesting Names to the INTERESTING NAMES BLOG

(18th January 2016) Just added the two fabulous photos from Joan Merrill showing the well at Pittheads, Top of Wells Street.HISTORIC WATER TROUGHS AND WELLS

(18th January 2016) The Kirkhill Toll Bar House has a nearby Well. Thanks to Marie Ives for informing me of this.

(18th January 2016) A photo I took back in 2003 showing part of the Longshoot estate with a view down towards Manchester.

(18th January 2016) Just added a photo of the old well on Back Laneside (Sizehouse) thanks to Robert Wade (Wadey). Also added Springside to the blog with relevant information kindly supplied by Joyce Thorne. HISTORIC WATER TROUGHS

(18th January 2016) Just added a old photograph of procession on Blackburn Road before the Lychgate or Margerisons had been built.

(17th January 2016) Just added further information to RANTERS ROW - INTERESTING NAMES BLOG

(17th January 2016) Just added photo of RANTERS ROW (Paradise Terrace) to the INTERESTING NAMES BLOG

(17th January 2016) Just added Touch and Tek, Tupenny Brew, Sheep Green, Flash Row, Nellies Brew, Little Blackpool toINTERESTING NAMES BLOG.

(17th January 2016) Just added a photo of St. Marys Morris Dancers from c1966. Kindly contributed from Eileen Webster.

(16th January 2016) Just added a further two photos of wells in the Sherfin, Mangholes and Maiden Street areas thanks to Annie Taylor (Acre) and also further information on Spring Lane Well from both John McGuire (ex pat Australia) and Joyce Thorne.

(15th January 2016) Just added HENHEADS to theINTERESTING NAMES BLOG and also thanks to Chris Kirby for contributing two photos of DONKEY ROW from his late dad's archive.

(15th January 2016) Michael Mullaney has contributed some great information about the Trough on Back Lane (Near to Size House Village. Did you know there was a small stream nearby called "Jinky Brook".

(15th January 2016) Just added Sherfin Spring Well photo toHISTORIC WATER TROUGHS AND WELLS Blog

(15th January 2016) A photo of Market Place during the Royal Visit of 1913.

(14th January 2016) Renewed titles from PHOTO ALBUM NO. to now read PHOTO ALBUM and SNIPPETS NO.

(14th January 2016) I have now started the new Blog called"HISTORIC WATER TROUGHS AND SPRING FED WELLS OF HASLINGDEN AND HELMSHORE. Please try and support by contributing to the new blog if you can, thanks....

(14th January 2016) Did you know that Manchester Road was originally called Albert Street. Also added Ranters Row, Havelock Terrace and Free Trade Place in Carrs toINTERESTING NAMES.

(14th January 2016) Request for any information in preparation of a new blog to be called Historic Water Troughs and Spring Fed Wells of Haslingden and Helmshore.

(14th January 2016) Just added a lovely old photograph of Tanpits, Helmshore.

(13th January 2016) Just added a snippet from John McGuire (ex pat Australia) on the area of Henheads (Stonefold, Sherfin etc).

(13th January 2016) Interesting local place names given by Geoff Heap. Some of these refer to Haslingden and some of the names also refer to other parts within Rossendale.

(13th January 2016) Interesting information about Dog Kennel Road given by Annie Taylor.

(11th January 2016) Just added snippet from Derek Whittaker regarding the Monkey Hole and the collecting of urine from the local residents for the use in industry. Also added this information to the new blog "Interesting Names".

(10th January 2016) Just added a photo of Robbers Row to the new blog thanks to Robert Wade. Please click here for blog

(10th January 2016) Just added a photo of Vale Street Steps which was also close to the area of "Skinners Row" for the"Interesting Names Blog"

(10th January 2016) Added "Skinners Row and Tanpits" to the recent "Interesting Names Blog" thanks to John Megan Edwards. Also added "Sandpits" which nowadays has the Fire Station and Police Station built on it. Click here and scroll down.

(10th January 2016) Added a notice called "Interpreting Acre" a list of upcoming events organized by the "Friends of Acre Village".

(10th January 2016) Added a photo of the Haslingden Home Guard from my collection.

(9th January 2016) Just added a photo of Haslingden Home Guard date ? currently being offered for auction on Ebay

(9th January 2016) Just added "Tommy Nook", "Tanpits" and "Robbers Row" to the new "Interesting Names Blog". Please click here.

(8th January 2016) Just added some fabulous information on Dog Kennel Road which is now added to the "Interesting Names" Blog

(8th January 2016) Just added a fabulous old photo of Mucky Back (Back Beehive Terrace) thanks to Chris Kirby (from his late dads archive) Click here and scroll down to Mucky Back.

(7th January 2016) Lots of great information supplied by Brian Uren about the Property at Clough End Road/Duckworth Clough for Kristy Burbidge enquiry.

(7th January 2016) CAN YOU ALSO HELP Kristy Burbidge with historical knowledge of the area of Clough End which adjoins the more recent buildings which have been erected in the boundaries of the old Duckworth Clough Mill. Please let me know if you can help.

(7th January 2016) CAN YOU HELP PLEASE? Do you have any idea where Parson's Buildings was in Haslingden during 1895. If you think you can help please let me know, thanks.

(7th January 2016) I have now included a St. Mary's 1927 Student photo kindly contributed by Eileen Webster. I have also included this within the St. Marys Blog as well.

(7th January 2016) A Notice request from the Friends of Acre Village inviting to a "Memories of Acre Tea Party" included

(7th January 2016) Just included Hencote Row, Helmshore in the latest new blog - Click here

(5th January 2016) Just added "Grandstand" (or Pisspot Row) and also "Wedge Row" or "Coffin Row" and "Hencote" Row tothe new blog.

(5th January 2016) Updated names of recent football team photos thanks to Martin Molloy and Tommy Egan.

(3rd January 2016) The new blog will also include: Coffin Row, Pisspot Row, Hencote Row, Cockroach Row, Ranters Row plus others so pleased keep tuned........CLICK HERE

(2nd January 2016) Just started a new blog "INTERESTING NAMES" of Haslingden and Helmshore, with a start today with "Salt Pie Steps" and Loose Pully". To check out the blog so far scroll down or click here. PLEASE TRY AND HELP WITH INFORMATION IF YOU CAN...

(1st January 2016) Just included information kindly offered from Barbara Hendry regarding both "Salt Pie Steps" and also the explanation of why the area was called "The Loose Pulley". Please go to your right and scroll down a little to the snippets on INTERESTING NAMES ETC...

(1st January 2016) Small alterations and additions etc to the Blackburn Road Shops Blog.

(31st December 2015) Ron Baron kindly contributed two photos one of Haslingden St. Marys from around 1952 and another of a local Haslingden team which features his brother Thomas plus other names kindly added by Marie Ives.

(30th December 2015) Added a historic postcard wishing everyone a Happy New Year.

(29th December 2015) Memories added by Alan Haworth of his dad being the bailiff and fish stocking at Grane Reservoir and his work in the local parks.

(29th December 2015) Added 3 photos I took back in 2003/2004 - one of Wedge Row, one of Virgins Row and the sign indicating SNIG HOLE.

(28th December 2015) Added request for unusual names for Haslingden areas or rows of houses, nicknames etc etc.

(28th December 2015) Added three photos of the breach of the Hazel Mill Lodge which also created a local flooding in Acre during c1962.

(27th December 2015) Just added old photo of "Pinch Belly Row" Hud Rake. c1964

(26th December 2015) Just added a very old photo of near Wesleyan Chapel, Rising Bridge across from Hollands Pies c1907

(24th December 2015) Just added a very old photo of St. James Church with the silhouette outline of a Angel (tombstone).

(23rd December 2015) Just added a photo of "dancing around the Maypole" probably Store Street!

(22nd December 2015) Just added a photo of Poplar Street.

(21st December 2015) Just added a photo showing WW1 soldiers being led by a Military Band whilst going along Bury Road by the shops.

(20th December 2015) Just added four photos:One showing the old Wesley Church and houses nearby, One showing the Wesley Walking day going past the long gone "Paradise Terrace" and another one showing the old Haslingden family "Dearden" residence which was at 41 Hud Hey Road just before being demolished for the current by-pass together with another photo showing the full row of houses. All four photos kindly contributed by Joyce Thorne.

(20th December 2015) Just added a photo of Carter Place Hall Garden Party.

(19th December 2015) Just added a short verse called "Cissy" - I drove all ni...ite to get to you! Click here and scroll down

(19th December 2015) Just added a Haslingden Cricket Club presentation photo from 1976.

(18th December 2015) Just added a photo I took on 21st September 2008 showing a sunrise over the Mast on Cribden side.

(18th December 2015) Added some lovely memories of "Kite Hill" up Slate from Marie Ives, will also add to the Top O th Slate blog shortly.

(18th December 2015) Just uploaded a photo of Duckworth Clough Farm and Greenhouses Farm taken in 2004

(18th December 2015) Just added two photos of the Ewood Bridge National School - Sunday School pre 1903. Also the School pre fire and showing rebuild after the fire. Also added a photo of Haslingden's John Cockerill's Munitions factory in Belgium.

(17th December 2015) Just added a history of King Street Methodist Chapel from booklet - thanks to Jackie. Please click here for the origins of Haslingden Methodist and scroll to bottom of blog.

(16th December 2015) Just added three photos one of Duckworth Clough Lodge, also a "unknown student photo" and one of laying the tramlines on Blackburn Road.

(15th December 2015) Added snippet from Clifford Hargreaves who remembers names in photo and thanks to all who have added names.

(15th December 2015) Just added a very old Cordingley's Cycle shop on Blackburn Road photo.

(15th December 2015) Just added Luke Ralph adverts to the LR Blog and kindly added by Darren Ralph. Click here and scroll down.

(15th December 2015) Just added some snippets from Myra Frohnapfel and also from Michael Mullaney about people they recognize in the Clifford Hargreaves IOM holiday photo.

(14th December 2015) Just added three photos to the blog. 2 of the photos are Haslingden County Primary School Students photos for 1954/1955 and 1956/1957 approx kindly sent in by Bill King and also a Haslingden party on a Trip to Isle of Man just after the War. This photo kindly sent in by Clifford Hargreaves.

(14th December 2015) Just added one of my own photos showing Brittania Mill and Martincroft Farm, Coldwells etc.

(14th December 2015) Just added two photos from Carr Parkers Coronation Toppers. One taken near Old Grammar School.

(13th December 2015) Just added a new photo of the Haslingden County Primary School Students kindly contributed by Derek Haworth.

(13th December 2015) Update to photo which was stating Haslingden Towns Women Guild (featured right) should read Mothers Union St Stephens. Thanks to Pauline Emmett Dagg for correction and also for adding several names to the photo.

(12th December 2015) Just uploaded a lovely student photo of Haslingden County Primary c1953 kindly contributed by Derek Haworth.

(12th December 2015) Carrs comparison photos added

(12th December 2015) Just added a photo from John McGuire showing a Haslingden party outside of the guest house from 1950

(12th December 2015) Just added a snippet from Derek Haworth about Laund Hey and Top'oth Slate re firing range and as kids finding gas mask etc.

(11th December 2015) Just added two photos kindly contributed by Derek Haworth. One shows the Has Sec Modern School Cricket Team c1962 and one shows the Pupils of Haslingden County Primary School 1958.

(11th December 2015) Bill King has kindly sent in a photo showing a lady who he is trying to find out who it is. Can you help please.

(11th December 2015) Just added a very old postcard of Haslingden Road End - note the amount of properties at this side of the Woolpack.

(11th December 2015) Just added two photos being sold on ebay. One showing St. Marys RC Peace Procession on Blackburn Road and the other showing Musbury School Carnival.

(10th December 2015) Just added the first of Jim Garnetts poems relating to Michael Davitt which can be seen under the new Poetry from Hazeldene Blog by clicking here and scrolling down.

(10th December 2015) Just added a nice old photo showing the Co-op Guild or the Townswomens Guild.

(9th December 2015) Just added a nice old photo of King Street Mission.

(8th December 2015) Just added a new blog POETRY FROM HAZELDENE - Click here to check it out

(8th December 2015) Just added a fabulous poem from Sheila Bell about memories of visiting her mum at Barlow's Weaving Shed.

(7th December 2015) Just added more information on the Grane Village Wedding fund raising event shown in the recent added photos. Thanks to Elizabeth Smethurst for this information.

(5th December 2015) Just added the wording for "The famous Milk Advert" to the Accrington Stanley Blog. Click here and scroll down to the bottom.

(5th December 2015) Just added three new photos. 2 of the St Marys RC Peace Processions 1919 whilst on Blackburn Road. Also one of St. James on Walking Day Parade on Blackburn Road.

(3rd December 2015) Notice for the sale of Rossendale Mayors Charity Calendar for 2016 via Jennifer Shilliday.

(3rd December 2015) Finished off the Luke Ralph (Tinsmiths) Blog including more text and two more photos all thanks to Marie Ives who kindly authored the blog. Click Here to check out.

(2nd December 2015) Some great memories of Accrington Stanley from Derek Whittaker now included in the blog. Click here and scroll down to read Derek's memories.

(2nd December 2015) Just added Friends of Acre notice.

(2nd December 2015) Just added a new blog called "A Haslingden Lad who supported HAYCRINGTON STANLEY.Click here to have a read

(1st December 2015) Just added two photos of St. Peters Rose Queen and Walking Day c.1966 Thanks to Clifford Hargreaves

(1st December 2015) Lovely comments together with some really interesting memories of when Ilyas Khan spent time at his relations and friends houses in Lower Lane. Click here and scoll down to check out Ilyas contributions

(1st December 2015) Five new photos added to the blog this morning thanks to Joyce Thorne, Marjorie Corbridge and Myra Frohnapfel. Depicts Ballet Class, Panto, St James Football, Panto Ali Baba, Line drawing of the Top Church, Inside view of St. James.

(1st December 2015) Photo Album No.3 is now closed for 2015 and Photo Album No. 4 Starts off today. 3 can still be accessed from the left pane

(1st December 2015) Most of the Grane Villa Football Club players in the photographs have been named thanks to Martin Molloy and Tommy Egan. Scroll down to check out the photos etc.

(30th November 2015) Uploaded "Tackler at Work" photo

(29th November 2015) Just uploaded 13 photos to the blog thanks to Marjorie Corbridge/Myra Frohnapfel. St. James Walking days, Grane Villa FC, St. James Pantos, St James Students photo, Musbury Cricket Team, Hollands Pies etc.

(27th November 2015) Just added some notes on the Haslingden Public Baths (taken from the Jubilee Souvenir Handbook c1951 thanks to Myra Frohnapfel)

(27th November 2015) Just added a new blog called "Haslingden and District Snooker League" together with kind contributions from Geoffrey Heap. Click here to check out blog

(27th November 2015) Just added a You Tube link to "Cissie Greens Pies" below under - HASLINGDEN ON FILM scroll directly beneath here - lots of other interesting stuff on film as well.....

(26th November 2015) Just added two new photos to the St. Stephens blog both showing the sign and a stone cross depicting the very spot where the Church was originally built.Click here

(25th November 2015) Just added a new photo thanks to John Bedford of boys playing cricket on the stone cobbles of Lower Lane.

(25th November 2015) Just added a "brief history" of St. Stephens Grane which has been reproduced from a document called "a brief history) Check out by clicking here

(25th November 2015) Just added six fabulous photos to the blog thanks to Marjorie Corbridge/Myra Frohnapfel. Haslingden Youth Club, St. Thomas and St. Stephens.

(25th November 2015) Just added a new blog for St. Stephens - Grane where photos will be archived shortly. Please click here to check it out.

(24th November 2015 Just added a new blog for St. Thomas - Musbury where photos will be archived shortly. Please click here to check it out

(24th November 2015) Just added a photo of St. Thomas Musbry Cubs and Brownies.

(24th November 2015) Just added notes kindly supplied by Heather Holden in relation to the Blackburn Road houses and also the Hen Pens, Rear of Spring Street and Flaxmoss Street. Just scroll down from top.

(23rd November 2015) Just added a further three photos thanks to Heather Holden. Showing old Blackburn Rd area near Station Steps and also the Spring Street Lower lane areas.

(23rd November 2015) Started off new blog for St. Peter's Laneside with photos of Choir, Scouts, Cubs, Brownies, Guides, Walking day photos etc.

(23rd November 2015) Just added a further four photos thanks to Geoff Heap. With 3 photos of the HCP School Nursery Class and one for the St Peters Walking Day c1957.

(22nd November 2015-1930hrs) Just added a further five photos thanks to Geoff Heap. With St Peters, Cubs, Guides and Brownies, Walking Days and Scouts Camp. Please also check again tomorrow for more of Geoffs photos.

(22nd November 2015-1128hrs) Just added a further four photos thanks to Geoff Heap. With 2 of the County Primary School and 2 from St. Peters. Please also check again soon for more of Geoff's photos later

(22nd November 2015-0500hrs) Just added a further six photos thanks to Geoff Heap. With 5 of Haslingden County Primary School students early 1950s and one of Haslingden Modern School late 40s.

(21st November 2015-0500hrs) Just added a further photo thanks to Marjorie Corbridge/Myra Frohnapfel of St. James 1966 Rose Queen.

(19th November 2015 - 0327hrs) Just added a further 3 photos thanks to Joyce Thorne. One of Martin Croft from Hud Hey, and 2 of a group of persons rear of what was Spring Street and Hud Rake.

(18th November 2015 - 0800hrs) Just added a further 2 photos thanks to Marjorie Corbridge/Myra Frohnapfel - one of Calf Hey House and one of the Ogden Reservoir.

(17th November 2015 - 0700hrs) Just added a further 4 photos to the blog thanks to Andy Metcalfe - 1912 Helmshore Infants, Cricket Team winners photo, Has Sec Modern school 1948, North Hag Tunnel and railway before by pass construction

(16th November 2015 - 1000hrs) Just added a further 3 new photos to the blog thanks to Joyce Thorne - Wesley (with Bensons and Cliffords Shop in background) St James Church Lads Brigade, Stonefold crowning of rosequeen - Hilda Stanton.

(14th November 2015 - 1535hrs) Just added 15 new photos thanks to Joyce Thorne - Wesley, Stonefold, St. James, Haslingden Coop Mannequins, Hud Hey Road, Pupils watching mayor making.

(13th November 2015 - 1241hrs) Just uploaded a further four photos thanks to Andy Metcalfe. One of St. Thomas Walking Day c1948 and three various of Haslingden Secondary Modern School.

(13th November 2015 - 0755hrs) Two photos added thanks to Andy Metcalfe. One showing St,. Thomas Musbury 1957, one showing walking day 1957 and one showing 1948 students of Haslingden Secondary Modern School.

(13th November 2015) Two photos added thanks to Andy Metcalfe. One showing the Rose Queen from St. James whilst visiting St. Stephens and another one showing Porritts and Spencers Sunnybank Mill in the 1930s.

(12th November 2015) More text added to the Luke Ralph Blog thanks to Marie Ives. Click here to check out the blog

(12th November 2015) Added photos and snippets from the archive of the late "Alf Bedford of Helmshore" kindly sent in by his Great Grandson Andy Metcalfe

(12th November 2015) Just added a photo of St James C of E School for around the 1953 ish period thanks to Hadian Gates, also just added a 1951 St Thomas, Musbury photo thanks to Andy Metcalfe

(10th November 2015) Just added old 1905 political address for William Henry Kemp. Leaflet kindly contributed by Jane Siddall.

(6th November 2015) Just added 4 Rose Queen photos (St Thomas Musbury) and also two Helmshore County Primary School Photos thanks to Dave Wise, and also added approx 1960 St. Johns Stonefold School photo kindly send in by Susan Wallace.

(29th October 2015) Just added Allotments Society photo etc into their own blog now attached below the Wheelers Club blog for a temporary home and maybe to include other Societies (non political) for the time being.

(29th October 2015) Elizabeth Smethurst has kindly offered several names for the "Allotments Photo" uploaded recently.

(28th October 2015) Just added 13 St. Marys photos to the blog thanks to Michael Lyons. Also a big thanks to Jackie for kindly for scanning and resizing the photos etc.

(28th October 2015) Just added two photos showing the Mums and Babies who attended the old Haslingden Clinic (Old Manchester Rd Meth Schoolroom) which was then positioned where the Health Centre is today. Thanks to Marie Ives for both photos.

(28th October 2015) Just added Helmshore County Primary School 1967 photo thanks to John Pilling.

(27th October 2015) Just added 4 photos and a Ball Programme cover, thanks to Dave Wise.

(25th October 2015) Thanks to Jane Siddall for kindly sharing with us a poem written in 1894 by a Haslingden soldier serving out in Africa, Jonathan Lambert.

(25th October 2015) Thanks to Jane Siddall for contributing a further five "Unidentified photos" which have now been uploaded to the blog.

(24th October 2015) Thanks to Andy Metcalfe for kindly contributing the 1975 Haslingden Grammar School Student photo. Please click over individual photos to enlarge. Andy has some more stuff coming our way soon....

(23rd October 2015) Just added six By-Pass construction photos from 1979 at the area Grane Road/Waterside/ Hutch Bank

(22nd October 2015) New Blog called Haslingden Municipal Diary 1907.....

(22nd October 2015) Just added a further fourteen photos to the blog covering: Helmshore Primary Students, Haslingden Modern School Students, St. Johns Stonefold Students, St. Johns Ambulance etc etc

(21st October 2015) Just added another three photos to the blog. 1 from St. James Panto and two from Helmshore County Primary School.

(18th October 2015) Steve Walsh has kindly named himself on the Baxenden St. Johns Cubs photo. He has also sent in a very old photo (1901) of Baxenden St. Johns School which shows his grandmother.

(18th October 2015) Steve Rothwell has kindly sent in the Obituary from his predecessor Mr. Wallwork Rothwell who was the Landlord of the Red Lion etc.

(16th October 2015) Michael Mullaney has been able to identify and name No.42 on the I.D.L. Club Great War photo who is John Thomas Mullaney. So we have now managed to fill in two of the missing names. Can you manage to name any of the others.

(14th October 2015) Just added three photos from the Haslingden Carnival (early 50s) photos kindly contributed by Dorothy Hargreaves..

(11th October 2015) PLEASE NOTE IT IS THE ANNUAL HASLINGDEN ST. MARYS STUDENT RE-UNION THIS THURSDAY (15th October) AT THE I.D.L. CLUB ON GEORGE STREET, COMMENCE AT 7.30PM - EVERYONE WELCOME.

(5th October 2015) Just added a further two photos kindly sent in by Tony Winstanley (via Dave Haworth), of Grane Mill Workers.

(5th October 2015) Just added a further nine photos of St. James Pantomime, David Pickard - Haslingden Tar Boiler Man for the Corporation, A Civic reception photo with connections to Ireland (details wanted!) St. James Walking Day, CLB

(3rd October 2015) Florence Walsh has kindly identified one of the missing names in the Haslingden Secondary Modern School Football photo (with Mr. Colbourne) and he is Richard Kay who is next to Robert Parkinson on the right of the back row.

(30th September 2015) Ann Regan is looking for photos and other information on a performance given by the Arts Club in 1964 called "Macbeth". Please let us know if you can help.

(27th September 2015) Joan Harrison (nee Tomlinson) is wondering if it is her dad in the photograph, can anyone help here please.

(24th September 2015) Just uploaded two more Student photos for the St. Johns Stonefold school thanks to Marie Ives and also to Dorothy Hargreaves.

(24th September 2015) Another five photos have been added to the "unidentified" blog - check by clicking here and scrolling down.

(24th September 2015) Susan Whittaker has kindly contributed six old photos which are St. James's Church related.

(23rd September 2015) Steve Clark has kindly contributed two photos of the Amateur Dramatics of St. James's Church from the 1930 period.

(23rd September 2015) We have just started a new Blog called UNIDENTIFIED Hazeldeners - which is a blog of old postcards who we don't know who the persons are - CAN YOU THROW ANY LIGHT ON WHO THEY ARE. The photos may be repatriated

(22nd September 2015) Dot Blanchard kindly contributed two new photos to the St. Johns Stonefold Blog. To check the blog click here.

(22nd September 2015) Just added a further 16 of Jennifer Shilliday's photos from the Haslingden Memories Exhibition -Click here to check out

(22nd September 2015) Jane Siddall has kindly contributed a large bag of photos which will go on the blog soon, but for now we have this superb old photo depicting what looks like a Harvest Festival Service. Can anyone recognize it or the vicar or maybe a relative. Let us know if you do.

(22nd September 2015) Two Manchester Rd Methodist Concert photos with names added thanks to kind contributions from Susan Wallace (nee Nuttall)

(22nd September 2015) Now added names to recent St. Johns Stonefold photo.

(22nd September 2015) Just added two very old student photos for St. Marys from 1921 and 1936 thanks to Mrs. Touhey (nee Desforges/Bentley)

(21st September 2015) Added another new Blog called "2015 Haslingden Memories Exhibition" which shows some of the photos taken by Jennifer Shilliday - Please come back again because lots more photos to be added soon.

(21st September 2015) A new blog has just been started for the St. John's Stonefold Students photos etc. Please click here to check it out

(21st September 2015) Kaye Ridings has kindly contributed a photo of the Haslingden Wheelers Club which is now included in the Haslingden Wheelers Club Blog

(21st September 2015) Just added some contributions kindly sent in by Marie Ives, a fabulous Haslingden Banjo Band and also two great "Annual Ball" programmes, one from the FLANNEL BALL and one from the HASLINGDEN WHEELERS AND MOTOR CYCLE CLUB ANNUAL BALL.

(15th September 2015) Dave Middlehurst has kindly sent in some more interesting information on the WARBURTON'S BAND and if you wish click here and scroll down.

(14th September 2015) Dave Middlehurst has kindly sent in some interesting information regarding Old Haslingden and Rossendale Bands from the 1800's and early 1900's. Click here to check Dave's list.

(13th September 2015) Ann Regan has sent in some details about "Choppy Warburton" Please click here to see her mail.

(13th September 2015) Just added information about the Black Pudding Band (Haslingden Grane) sent in by Dave Middlehurst, Chorley and can be seen by clicking here to the "Music from Hazeldene" Blog and scroll down to Religious and Popular Music prior to 1903.

(9th September 2015) Just added a further two photos to the "Before The Central Flats Blog" Click here and scroll down to Pleasant Street.

(9th September 2015) Myra Frohnapfel has kindly sent in another 3 photos of St. Marys Morris Dancers and also St. James Rose Queen.

(7th September 2015) Grane Mill Engine House "Open Day" this Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th September 2015. Open 11am to 4pm on both days.

(7th September 2015) Tony Brierley has put a notice on the blog for "request of interest" in connection with a planned HGS 1965/66 Grand Re-Union of Students. Anyone interested should please contact Tony on tonybrierley24@msn.com

(7th September 2015) Tony Brierley has kindly added a couple more names to the HGS 1969 Sheet 3 photo. Please click here and scroll down to 1969 Sheet 3.

(6th September 2015) Myra has kindly sent in another two photos, this time of the St. Mary's Morris Dancers Group from the early 60s. The photos are in the photo album and will also be shortly included in the St. Marys photos.

(5th September 2015) Keith Gunton has kindly provided a super photo of dancers at the Tankards, doing a routine dance to Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

(4th September 2015) Stephen Clark has kindly sent in a 1961 St James School student photo and also a St. James Football Club photo.

(4th September 2015) Added a student photo from 1959 from Haslingden County Primary School. Thanks to Keith Gunton

(4th September 2015) Added a "disco" section in the Music from Hazeldene Blog. Lots of great cards and photos sent in by Keith Gunton.

(3rd September 2015) Florence Walsh (nee Clough) has kindly shared a photo from the 1963 Liberal Ball showing members of the Helmshore Methodist contingent.

(2nd September 2015) Myra Frohnapfel has kindly shared with us another seven photos of the St. James Church Lads Brigade, just click over the photos to enlarge. Also the photos have now been added to the CLB Blog. Click here and scroll down.

(2nd September 2015) Myra Frohnapfel has kindly shared with us six photos of which one is from a Carnival and four photos of the St. Mary's Rose Queen from 1962/1963, and also a student photo from the early 60s. These can be seen by click here for the St. Marys Blog and then scroll down.

(1st September 2015) I have just added a short blog about the "Annual Balls" which used to be held at the Public Hall. Please Click here to check out.

(1st September 2015) Dave Isherwood has kindly added two of the missing names to the 1969 HGS Student photo. Click here and scroll down to 1969 sheet 4 2nd row from front.

(29th August 2015) Added further info to the Ray Warburton query. Please check emails by clicking here.

(28th August 2015) Added this old St Thomas Brigade photo.

(28th August 2015) A request for information from Ray Warburton on the "Warburton" family. Please click here to check out Ray's request etc.

(26th August 2015) A request from Kathy to see if we can recognise the grocers shop photo H. Halstead. It has originally been suggested it could be Haslingden with some reservations leaning towards Waterfoot. If you can help please let us know.

(23rd August 2015) Steve Rothwell has kindly added four new photos which are St. Marys Rose Queen from c1959.

(23rd August 2015) Myra Frohnapfel has kindly sent in two photos of her dad James Lewis Hall (WW1 photos), and also sent in a photo of the St. James 1920 Cricket Team.

(23rd August 2015) 5 recently found photos have been added to the War Heroes Blog. (click over link)

(21st August 2015) Stewart Smith has kindly added Stuart Kay name tothe CLB PT outfit photo

(20th August 2015) Added new photos St. Marys Walking Day 1960s, St. James C of E Football Team from 1920. Certificate of Appreciation (Great War) to James Lewis Hall, St. James C of E Student photo from 1918/1919. CLB Reunion photo 1950's, CLB PT outfits photo.

(19th August 2015) Just finished for now the new Music Blog called "MUSIC FROM HAZELDENE" Lots to be added in the near future.....

(14th August 2015) Lots of new names have been added to the HGS 1965 and 1969 student photos - thanks to Sue Whittaker nee Nicholas. Click here and scroll down to date

(11th August 2015) An old friend David Walsh has kindly supplied the wording that was in the "Slaughterman's Creed" along with some other snippets of information. If you want to check out David's contributions please click here and scroll down a little.

(11th August 2015) Anyone wanting to know the "analyticals". It is showing a record yesterday with the blog receiving 1,879 unique hits on the day, with 285 views at the same time period, also 32,887 hits over the month, and 685,688 hits (over 7 years).....

(10th August 2015) NEW BLOG "Bert the Blacksmith and Carr Hall Smithy and Bill that followed on" I have now moved this over to the Haslingden Corporation Horses blog as a follow on which you can access by clicking here.

(9th August 2015) Just added further additional information of photos to several heroes which are listed here in the Notices for the "War Heroes Blog"

(9th August 2015) Names now added to Salem Cricket Team photo please click here for blog and scroll down.

(7th August 2015) "Before the Central Flats" - Just finalized the blog with some photos of the "opening ceremony" from way back in September 1967. I will try and add on the way but for now - Please enjoy.

(7th August 2015) If anyone wants to check Michael's (Mullaney) old maps plus some other old Haslingden ones as well. Then click here over my photo hosting site and then select and click over the map required. Cracking maps of the Central Development Areas - Hindle, Pleasant and Far Back Pleasant etc etc etc.....

(7th August 2015) Bobby Wade who used to live in Brook St and now lives in France has sent some notes about the 1963 Has Modern School Rugby Team. Click Here and scroll down to 1963 Rugby

(6th August 2015) Two new Hollands Pies Photos showing one of their vans being lifted out of the Lodge. Kindly sent in by Peter Fisher to HO&N Facebook page)

(6th August 2015) New Blog "Before Central Flats" is coming on OK, but still need the odd photo or two to make it a almost virtual tour by photograph...CAN YOU HELP? (list of wants at top of blog)

(4th August 2015) NEW BLOG STARTED OFF TODAY AND CALLED "BEFORE THE CENTRAL FLATS" SCROLL DOWN A LITTLE OR CLICK HERE.

(3rd August 2015) I have just added a further Token to the Token Blog which I have recently purchased from Ebay. It is of the Hargreaves Street Mill. Click here to check out

(3rd August 2015) Kevin Green has kindly added more names to the 1969 Haslingden Grammar School Student Photo. Please click here and scroll down to 1969 Sheet 2.

(1st August 2015) Just added 3 photos from Steve Rothwell of St. Mary's May Queen (possibly 1962) I will shortly add these to the St. Mary's Blog.

(1st August 2015) Just added further information to the Robert Scott V.C. Blog kindly gathered from a old newspaper cutting kindly supplied by Jackie Ramsbottom.

(31st July 2015) Just added a old photo of the Haslingden Union Workhouse (pre Rossendale General Hospital)

(27th July 2015) Bill King and Alan Saunders have kindly added some names to the Haslingden Grammar School 1965 photo.Please click here and scroll down.

(26th July 2015) Steve Rothwell has kindly sent in two photos from 1957 both of St. Mary's. One of the School photo of that year and one of the May Queen. I will also shortly add these to the St. Mary's blog.

(25th July 2015) Andrew Bridge has kindly sent in three photos which show Marsden Square Flats, Norweb Showroom and the old Market Hall with the HGS in the background. Also a further three photos showing the Grammar School prior to and during the demolition of this fine building. There are lots more of Andrew's photos to be added shortly.

(25th July 2015) A mail from Dr. John Dunleavy of a snippett in regards to "School uniforms for Girls" and regards to photo of 1933 showing girls only.

(19th July 2015) Just re-invented a photo of the Haslingden Darts Tournament held at the Workers Club with members of the finalist the Great Tree and the little Crown.

(19th July 2015) Audit and Update to "Thanks for contributions" by adding a further 8 names to the list and sorry to anyone I have accidentally missed off.

(16th July 2015) Mike Whittaker has kindly put his name to a Salem Chapel photo and included a snippet about helping is dad shovel the Coke. Please check out the Methodist Blog by clicking here and scroll down to the Salem Rose Queen photo and then check text

(13th July 2015) A new photo of St. Marys Communion in the 1960s kindly added by Deborah Armstrong and shown here in the photo album 3 and also in the St. Marys blog.

(11th July 2015) Just added two photos one of a school party and the other of Mr. Heathcote the head of St. James School.

(11th July 2015) Norma Chao from Florida wants information on family members: Ashworth, Tattersall and Sutherst families. Please check out Norma's mail by clicking here.

(7th July 2015) Just added a brilliant article on the history of the local newspaper which we used to have in Haslingden up to about thirty years ago and it was called "The Selling News".Please click here and scroll down.

(7th July 2015) Arthur Keown has kindly sent in a snipett about HGS school uniforms during the ration periods etc. Please click here to check out his email.

(6th July 2015) Just added a Poster Notice for the 100 year celebrations of the Haslingden Primary School inviting all to a Tea Party in the Hall on 13th July 2015. Start at 2.30pm until you are ready to leave.

(6th July 2015) Just added a fabulous painting done by the late Mr. Arthur Kirby of a train coming out of North Hag Tunnel and into Haslingden Station. Please click here

(6th July 2015) Just added a Duckworth Clough Mill employees photo with some interesting information added by Stella Waters Great Grandaughter of Joseph Johnson who is in this photo.

(6th July 2015) Just added a further Haslingden Cricket Club photo.

(5th July 2015) Thanks to Douglas Newton for sending in a brilliant photo of old Haslingden from Hud Hey to the Station and which shows no less than 12 Mill chimneys along this stretch.

(5th July 2015) Just added photo of Haslingden Cricket Club 2nd Eleven Joint Champions Lancs Junior League 1963.

(4th July 2015) Just added two photos to the Blog 1) Camms Mill c1910 and one of Barlow Terrace Helmshore c1920s.

(27th June 2015) Two new photos added to blog 1) of the Workers and Staff at Duckworth Clough Mill, and 2) The Church Army wagon visiting Haslingden and Helmshore.

(26th June 2015 EXTRA) Just added a few more place names that have been changed from their original names. Thanks yet again to Michael Mullaney, check under Grey Mare Inn painting.

(26th June 2015) Marie Ives remembers a painting hung up in the Regent Hotel which was of the old Grey Mare Inn and she is sure it was painted by Jack Edge.

(26th June 2015) Michael Mullaney has kindly sent in some information about the Grey Mare together with other local place name changes. Check out below the Grey Mare painting.

(26th June 2015) Just added Armistice photo showing the reading of the declaration outside of the Municipal Offices in 1919.

(25th June 2015) Just added a very old painting of the Grey Mare Hotel, also a photo of the old Grey Mare Pub which was on Regent Street (later called the Regent).

(25th June 2015) More information on Mr. Alan Peckett shown in the HGS Paris trip photo (recently). Check photo to right hand side and a "snippet" has been entered below the photo.

(24th June 2015) Its really good news! We now have our own direct Facebook page which will give up to date information together with a link to a blog per day, which then allows for comment etc. Please enjoy - please click here for link

(23rd June 2015) Two photos kindly sent in by Joan Merrill showing when there was a burst water main and getting the water from the Well at the top of Wells Street.

(22nd June 2015) Updated HGS Paris visit to: teacher on left should have been named: Ernie Peckett -thanks to John McGuire and Ian Edmondson.

(20th June 2015) Just changed the title of the Wesley Walking Day photos to: Church Walking Day Photos. This is so I can accomodate other Church Walking Day Photos within the same blog. I have now added the recent St. Peters Church to the blog and intend to try and get all the others on soon.

(20th June 2015) John Tomlinson has kindly sent in a photo of HGS visit to Paris in 1960. Please check to your right hand side. I will also add this to the HGS blog.

(20th June 2015) Jeff Stevens has kindly added a name to the recent St. Peters Walking Day photo.

(18th June 2015) Stewart Smith has kindly sent in a 1959 walking day photo showing members of the St. Peters Church.

(17th June 2015) Please note Top O'th Slate History and Nature Records has now changed title to: Top O'th Slate and Laund Hey. This is so that I can incorporate the Laund Hey Races and Laund Heys recreational uses attached to the end of the Top O'th Slate Blog. Laund Hey Races information currently being added please click here and scroll to bottom

(11th June 2015) I have just done a small blog on James Maxwell (1838 to 1893) who hailed from George Street in Haslingden. Mr. Maxwell was the co-architect who designed the BLACKPOOL TOWER amongst many other well known iconic buildings. Thanks to Douglas Newton for bringing this to my attention. Click here to check out blog

(8th June 2015) Dave Desforges has kindly shared his MEMORIES of days out over at the Waterfalls and Camping etc. Please click here and scroll down to see Davids Memories.

(6th June 2015) Michael Mullaney has kindly posted a very old map of Haslingden, together with some interesting notes. Where does Pit Heads come from?

(5th June 2015) Just added "Wasn't it a Special Treat" Pleaseclick here and scroll down.

(5th June 2015) Photo added from c1915 Coronation - A gathering of the local Sunday Schools on Marsden Square.

(2nd June 2015) Added a new photo from Marie Ives showing the Clark Concertina Band.

(2nd June 2015) Added a new prose blog called "Watterfalls, Hassy and Ossy Moors with Twite and Dotterel - MEMORIES -Please click here to check it out.

(29th May 2015) Added contributions from Dorothy Birtwistle, Marie Ives, Michael Mullaney and Chris Aspin in regards to the Greenfield Gardens building

(28th May 2015) Les Caine is requesting information on The large property which was where the Greenfield Gardens and Memorial Gardens is now. I think it was a massage centre before it was knocked down, and also believe it was the home of Major David Halstead before he moved to Highfield. If you have some information for Les, let me know. I know he has already had one great offer of help!

(22nd May 2015) Just started a new blog called Grane Tea Gardens at Kettlewell Hall by Jackie Ramsbottom (Haslingden Roots). To be continued soon......

(21st May 2015) Marie Ives has kindly sent through a "snippett" about notes on Fires which were recorded by her Great Grandfather whilst he worked as a fireman in Haslingden during the late 1800s. Filed under emails

(20th May 2015) Chris Kirby has kindly added 34 names to the HGS 1969 student photos Please click here and scroll down to 1969.

(20th May 2015) Andrew Bridge has kindly sent in photos from 1994 showing areas of the town which really did have lots of snow that year.

(19th May 2015) Been very busy with the new War Blog, but told some Haslingden Old and New pictures may be on their way soon! In the meantime you may wish to check out the new"War Heroes Blog" please Click Here

(12th May 2015) Florence Walsh (nee Clough) has sent in some information in regards to Hazelwood which I have now passed on to Chris Faulkner. Please click here to check out

(11th May 2015) Chris Faulkner is requesting information - Does anyone have any original internal photos of the inside of Hazelwood? He is trying to reinstate the internal of the building to how it used to be. Please click here to check out his email.

(11th May 2015) More information added to the PAGHOUSE blog thanks to Michael Mullaney.

(6th May 2015) Two aerial photos kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney.

(5th May 2015) Marie Ives has also sent in further information for the Pag House Blog. Please click here and scroll down to check out.

(5th May 2015) We have started a new blog today which is called "Pag House" Please scroll down to check out the blog. which does have contributions by Michael Mullaney and Jackie from Haslingden Roots.

(3rd May 2015) What is a Pag House? Can anyone come up with the answers please.

(2nd May 2015) Two fabulous old photos kindly sent in by Barbara Hendry of the old Statham and Hirst, Insurance Brokers which was in Lower Deardengate between the Post Office/Rothwells and the Chip Shop on the corner of New Street. Also putting these photos on the Lower Deardengate Blog.

(1st May 2015) Two new photos to the blog of S.S. Stotts, Munition Workers including Mrs. Hilda Simpson, also a photo showing the old Helmshore Railway and the branch line to the Mill. Photo sent in by John Simpson (Chunky).

(30th April 2015) A new photo to the blog of Lower Deardengate, showing recessed buildings on the site of the old Nat West Bank.

(28th April 2015) Can anyone help Ethel Burridge please? She is looking for information on her "Town Crier" Great Grandfather who was called James Ratcliffe. Please let me know if you have any information.

(27th April 2015) Two more photos kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney. One of a gathering at Trinity Baptist and the other of the funeral procession of Father Notterdam.

(26th April 2015) Two more photos kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney. One of St. Marys Peace Procession from 1919 and the other of Road End, Sykeside.

(24th April 2015) Three new photos/postcards added thanks to Michael Mullaney. One of Rakefoot, one of Hutchbank and a Holiday postcard.

(23rd April 2015) Two new photos added thanks to Michael Mullaney. One of the Holcombe Hunt from 1926 and another from the Musbury Church Womens Carnival in 1914.

(22nd April 2015) Five more of Michael's photos this time showing a religious event on Marsden Square. Shows the Market Hotel and also the old original Hargreaves Street Mill. Also a couple of old postcards showing Market Place and the junction of Blackburn Road and Manchester Road. Also a new to the blog photo of Higher Deardengate. More of Michael's photos to be added over the coming days.

(22nd April 2015) We can now add date information which has been missing up until now, thanks to Henry Neil Linaker who is the grandson of Alderman Thalberg Brown. Ald Brown was bestowed the Freeman of the Borough on March 16th 1957.

(22nd April 2015) Marie Ives has added information to the photo which shows Sheep Green in the background and also her mums uncle stood in the doorway of Luke Ralphs.

(21st April 2015) MORE OF MICHAEL'S PHOTOS TO BE ADDED SOON.

(21st April 2015) A couple of old photographs of the funeral of the Rev Hoare from the King Street Methodist Chapel. Photos kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney.

(21st April 2015) A old photo of King Street Methodist Chapel kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney.

(21st April 2015) A photo from 1968 showing a true ginnell on Pleasant Street before demolition of these properties. Photo kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney.

(21st April 2015) A very rare old photo of a Horse Drawn tanker on Lower Deardengate c1900. Photo kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney.

(21st April 2015) A very rare photo of St. James Vicarage just off Regent Street. Photo kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney.

(17th April 2015) Just added a lovely painting sent in by Bill Cross Jnr of Autocross Plastics when they were at the top of Prinney Hill. Painting done by Paul.

(14th April 2015) Just added a Celtic FC (St. Marys FC) photo from 1915-1916 - shows some of the forefathers to our well known families living today in Haslingden.

(14th April 2015) John McGuire (ex pat Australia) has kindly sent in some memories of a suspicous travelling salesmen.Click here and scroll down.

(13th April 2015) Photos added for: Stott and Vizzard, Clifford Hargreaves Shop and a very old one of the Girl Friendly Society

(13th April 2015) Two photos kindly supplied by Mrs. Joyce Thorne of the Haslingden St. Johns Ambulance when they were on Lyndale Avenue

(12th April 2015) Michael Mullaney has kindly sent in some fabulous memories and tales about the Sikhs selling silk merchandise, The Turf Man, The Manx Kipper Men and Norris. Please click here and scroll down to check out Michaels memories

(12th April 2015) Just added a photo of a Cordingley's CHAR-A-BANC

(12th April 2015) Fiona Balchin is requesting information on the TUDOR INN which was in Market Place in 1861 Can you help?

(12th April 2015) Fiona Balchin has kindly sent in information about her great uncle who was Robert Jackson and died at Gallipoli in WW1 - thanks to Fiona, his details have now been included within the Haslingden War Heroes Blog. Click here and scroll down to Robert Jackson

(9th April 2015) Just added a cracking article on Mr. Jim Barnes, Ben Barnes & Sons retirement July 1975. Please click here and scroll to bottom. Kindly given to me by Jackie at Haslingden Roots.

(9th April 2015) Can anyone help Christopher Constantine with further information in regards to the Helmshore Village Fete photo which is shown on the recent header photos. Please let me know if you can and I will pass it on direct to Christopher.

(9th April 2015) Michael Mullaney has kindly sent in a email giving further information about the roof situation at the New Inn, Thorn, Mary Hindle Resource Centre. To check out Michaels email please click here.

(8th April 2015) Andrew Bridge has kindly sent a email giving details of the old pitch roof, and the flat roof and the reinstatement of the pitch roof to the New Inn, Thorn, Mary Hindle Resource Centre. To check out Andrews mail please click here and scroll to bottom

(7th April 2015) Marie Ives has kindly added some memories to the bottom of the John Dearden Memories Blog.

(6th April 2015) Just added two old interesting Haslingden Photos which are currently being offered for sale on the Ebay website.

(3rd April 2015) Fiona Balchin the daughter of the Late John Dearden of Dale Street has sent in some fantastic scribblings from her fathers notes which are really interesting and now being shared with you.

(27th March 2015) Yvonne Malley (nee Holden) has kindly submitted another six names for the Haslingden Grammar School 1969 photo. Please click here and scroll down to 1969 (sheet 3 second row from top)

(27th March 2015) Just added two photos. One is the opening of the Haslingden Central Council School and the other is Haslingden's own Ambulance.

(24th March 2015) Just added two new photos to the blog 1) a further photo of Prinny Hill/Laburnham Street showing some vintage cars and also one of the old Car Park on Blackburn Road (the old site of Trinity Baptist Church) which is no longer a car park but the Market. I think the photos are from the 1980s.

(21st March 2015) Added new photos to the blog of the old flats on Marsden Square and also some showing the land after demolition and the building of new flats to the Prinny Hill, Laburnham Street, Blackburn Road areas.

(20th March 2015) Just added newspaper cuttings for TOWER HILL CLEARANCE - Ministry of Health Inquiry c1935. Now included in the Older Haslingden (Top O'th Town Blog) Please click here and scroll down to bottom.

(19th March 2015) Just added a small piece on GRUESOME FIND AT HASLINGDEN from Jan 14th 1899. filed under the Old Haslingden - Top O'th Town Blog.... and scroll to bottom of blog

(18th March 2015) Just added a Newspaper cutting called THE OLD INN SIGNS OF THE TOWN BY Major David Halstead. Now added to the PUBS BLOG click here and scroll to the bottom.

(18th March 2015) Anne Nicholl is looking for old photos of her mum who is 91 and the photos she wants if possible show her mum presenting a bouquet of flowers to Lady Maureen Stanley on the opening of the Astoria Ballroom, Rawtenstall.Please click here to check out her email.

(16th March 2015) I have for now finished the Michael Davitt (Haslingden 1850 to 1870) blog with the follow on of the Irish President visiting Haslingden blog. I hopefully intend to start the Cockerill's (my lot!) Blog very soon....

(16th March 2015) Jean Wolstenholme has kindly sent in a 1956 approx St. Marys Student photo with student names. I have also now filed this under the St. Marys student photo blog as well and in photo album 2. Please enjoy

(16th March 2015) Besides other things hopefully today I will shortly be adding the post Haslingden years of Michael Davitt to the Blog.

(15th March 2015) Marie Ives has sent in some interesting notes from the late Jim Garnett about Michael Davitt's amputation and information on the burial of his severed arm in consecrated ground. Please read the MICHAEL DAVITT BLOG look under "The Workplace for Michael Davitt".

(15th March 2015) At some points during today I will be adding to the Michael Davitt blog, mainly about his early education and hopefully later about his work with Mr. Cockcroft at the Printers in Regent Street. I am also very grateful to have received help and support on my Davitt work from Dr. John Dunleavy, Angus at the IDL and Jackie of Haslingden Roots.

(14th March 2015) Just added two poems written by Jim Garnett in 1979 about Michael Davitt. Please click here and scroll further down blog. Also please click over to enlarge

(14th March 2015) Keith Burton has sent in these two Wedding Photographs.

(13th March 2015) Vaughan Riley is requesting information on his Grandfather who was the licensee of the Griffin Pub and also his Grandfather's brother who was the first steward of the Land League. To check out Vaughan's mail click here. If you can help please let me know and then I will pass on any information.

(13th March 2015) Continuing to research and add extracts relating in particular to the early settlement and the education period of Michael Davitt to the Michael Davitt Blog

(12th March 2015) I have now made a start to my blog on Michael Davitt which I will hopefully be adding to on regular intervals as and when information comes to hand. If you want to check out this early work please click here and scroll down.Absolutely fascinating reading about his aiding Maden the man of the people against Sir Thomas Brooks who represented the privileged in the Rossendale Parliamentary Elections

(12th March 2015) Michael and Francis Murray just added a snippet re living at No.9 Lower Lane. Click here and scroll down.

(11th March 2015) Jean Wolstenholme has kindly sent in two photos from the early 1950's of Haslingden St Mary's Student photos and also where possible included their names.

(8th March 2015) David Blanchard is requesting help with a bottle he found whilst excavating a drive on Roundhill. Please check out photo and if you can help with information let me know please. Please click here

(8th March 2015) Just added a short blog called "The Day the Irish President came to Haslingden (100 years DAVITT celebrations).

(8th March 2015) Joyce Thorne (nee Adams) has kindly contributed information to include within the HASLINGDEN EARLY ASIAN SETTLERS BLOG scroll down from top.

(7th March 2015) Really interesting 26th Oct 1850 Preston Chronicle news item of the Top O'th Slate Rateable Value dispute. Please click here and scroll down

(7th March 2015) Snippetts have been added to the Top O'th Slate Blog from Douglas Newton. They mention about the Brick chimney being demolished in the storms, also another about child registrations being born "Top O'th' Slates. To check please click here and scroll down as necessary.

(7th March 2015) Interesting letter dated Nov 8th 1859 about the HASLINGDEN CHURCH BELLS and dispute within the ranks. Article sent in by Douglas Newton and posted under Snippetts. Please click here to check it out.

(6th March 2015) Several newspaper articles and line drawing of THE HASLINGDEN MURDER scene of tragedy January 1902 - The Slate Reservoir. Thanks to Douglas Newton. Please click here and scroll down midway.

(5th March 2015) Ian Edmundson has added a snippett in regards to Mahoney's Rag n Bone. Please click here and scroll to bottom of blog.

(4th March 2015) Just added a fabulous snippett together with a great painting of the house on Lower Lane done by Heather Holden at the time they camed to live there. Please click here and scroll down.

(4th March 2015) I have added a fabulous little snippet from Anthony Halstead of how they used to follow George and Ted Berry along with SPANGLES the horse and got toy rewards.Check out blog and scroll to bottom by clicking here.

(3rd March 2015) A request for information has come through from Mr. Fingland Dent of Reading Berkshire. He is trying to find out if there are any list of employees and who used to employ his aunts in the 1940s at the Grane Road Mills especially Birtwistles. Please click here to check out his email.

(3rd March 2015) I am adding further information to the Haslingden Early Asian Settlers Blog. Bob Frith (Horse and Bamboo) has allowed me copy his "Different Moons" and include it at the end of the blog.

(3rd March 2015) Dorthy Birtwistle (nee Hargreaves) has kindly added information to the Haslingden Early Asian settlers blog. Scroll to bottom of blog.

(3rd March 2015) Just added a new blog called "Haslingden's Early Asian settlers"

(2nd March 2015) Steven Smith has kindly sent in a photo of HGS Students on camp at Cricceith in 1965.

(28th February 2015) We have had a family request to see if anyone has any photographs which show the late Norman Knight jnr who lived on Back Carr Mill Street. To check out further details please click here.

(28th February 2015) I have now moved across HGS Student photos 1965 to amalgamate within the main HGS Blog, which can be found by scrolling to 1965. Thanks also to Alan Saunders (ex pat Switzerland) for supplying some of the names.

(28th February 2015) Thanks to John Tomlinson for sending in more names for the HGS 1957 and 1962 photos.

(28th February 2015) Peter Fisher has kindly sent in a old photo of a Rawtenstall procession which shows the old Astoria Ballroom on the left hand side.

(26th February 2015) Just added three fabulous photos of gentlemen in the funeral procession of the late J.L. Whittaker from 1911 whilst going up Pleasant Street on there way to Ebenezer Baptist.

(26th February 2015) John R. Edwards has kindly sent in some more information about Parkies the bookies. Please click here and scroll down.

(26th February 2015) Put a tale on about Putting bets on at Parkies. Click here then scroll down

(25th February 2015) Florence Walsh has kindly sent in a photo from Helmshore Methodist Whit Walk 1951

(25th February 2015) Just added another small verse to Knock it Daaern Please click here Town Hall or Municipal Buildings!

(25th February 2015) Just added a small photo of Iron Watter which I took up near Slate during 2008. Please Click here and scroll down.

(24th February 2015) Just added a short poem about Cribden's IRON WATTER. Click here and scroll down.

(23rd February 2015) A Photo of County Primary School Cycle proficiency test c1963 held in the school playground. Kindly sent in by Steven Smith.

(23rd February 2015) Jackie from Haslingden Roots has sent in the same photo which now confirms that the two Gospel Mission walking day photos definately refer to Rawtenstall rather than Haslingden.

(23rd February 2015) I have added another verse to "Knock it Daaern" Please click here if you wish to check it out. (Highfield and Carter Place)

(22nd February 2015 Marie Ives has just sent a email stating that she thinks it is the Rawtenstall Gospel Mission on Bury Road.

(22nd February 2015) Just added a further two walking day photos of the Gospel Street Mission on Bury Road, kindly sent in by Keith Burton.

(22nd February 2015) Was you aware there is a Haslingden in Queensland, Australia and it lies within the Parish of Rochedale. John McGuire ex pat is trying to find out how the area got its name and any other relevant information if possible. To check out John's email please click here.

(20th February 2015) Just added a photo of Haslingden Railway Station just after closure. A double header steam train passes through. One of the best photos for showing the original Swinnel watercourse before it was diverted.

(19th February 2015) Susan Wallace has kindly sent in two student photographs from the late 1950s and 1960 Haslingden County Primary School. I will also upload these to the Student Photo Blog within the next few minutes.

(17th February 2015) Two superb Hollands Pies Magazine covers kindly sent in by Jack Pilling. I am also including these within the Hollands Pies Blog.

(17th February 2015) Bernard Booth (one of the Rammy lot) has kindly added a further ten names to the 1952 Haslingden Grammar School Student photo click here and scroll down to 1952.

(16th February 2015) Added another photo from Jack Pilling of the Pastry Mixing Dept at Hollands Pies.

(14th February 2015) St. Marys RC Procession but where? (not Haslingden me thinks!)

(14th February 2015) Sandra Smith and Brian Yap Wilson have added comments to the Haslingden Modern School Dinner Time Club photo.

(13th February 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in a photo of the Pastry Mixing Dept at Hollands Pies. I will soon upload also to the Hollands Pie Blog.

(13th February 2015) Pauline Emmett Dagg has kindly sent in a fabulous photo showing some of the dancers in the Haslingden Modern School Dinner time club. I will shortly include it also within the Modern School Blog.

(13th February 2015) Can't stop working this morning got some special inspiration from a special bud! So here we are a new poem called "Knock It Daern".....Just Click here and enjoy.

(11th February 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in two lovely postcards one of Irwell Vale and the other of Holden Wood

(11th February 2015) Sammy has sent in a email and thinks they recognise their Uncle (Stuart Jackson) and if anyone can let Sammy have any details of where Stuart can be contacted they would appreciate it very much. Please click here to check out the email.

(11th February 2015) More information has come to light about the HGS/Secondary School amalgamation. And also the use of the school for a night/day school for the construction and also for typing classes etc Please click here and scroll down to Arthur Keown's email and see attachments.

(10th February 2015) James Turner and the Dynamites etching now added within the Haslingden Youth Club Blog.

(9th February 2015) Clifford has kindly added his memories to the recent Haslingden Secondary Modern School teachers photo.

(9th February 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in another four newspaper cuttings of the Helmshore Methodist FC which have now been added to the Blog. Please click here to check them out.

(9th February 2015) Tony Winder has sent in a superb etching of the late James Turner and the Dynamites - a fabulous group in their day!

(9th February 2015) Tony Winder has sent in a superb photo of when he first started out hairdressing at Les Haworths on Lower Deardengate.

(8th February 2015) Added sketch plan from 1960 memories of Haslingden Modern School

(7th February 2015) More names have been added to the 1960s Haslingden Secondary Modern School teachers photo

(7th February 2015) A photo of the Helmshore Prize Band c1958 kindly sent in by David Greenwood.

(7th February 2015) Pauline Emmett Dagg kindly sent in this school newspaper photo of Haslingden Sec Modern School teachers from c1960. I have recognised several, can you recognise anymore?

(6th February 2015) Marie Ives has kindly offered information on Haslingden Grammar School in response to Arthur Keown's request. Click here to check out.

(6th February 2015) A fabulous new blog which shows lots of photos and other information has been started and it is called HELMSHORE METHODIST FOOTBALL CLUB with all the content being kindly supplied by Jack Pilling. If you have any further photos or information please let me know so that it can be included. Click here to check out the new Blog (in preparation)

(6th February 2015) Arthur Keown has sent in a mail requesting information on the old Haslingden Grammar School. To check out Arthur's mail please click here.

(4th February 2015) Jim Haworth has kindly supplied more information to a photo in the photo album 3. Please click here and scroll down 11 photos to the 1909 photo showing the Fire Brigade on parade along Bury Road. Jim's grandfather and Jim's mother as a child are shown within the photo.

(4th February 2015) Ken Sedgwick has confirmed his brother George is on the back row of the recent Haslingden County Primary School Photo)

(3rd February 2015) 3 photos kindly sent in by Ian Seville. Two are Porritt and Spencer's Cricket Team 1950 and also a photo of Helmshore County Primary School Students c1955.

(1st February 2015) Keith Burton has sent in this great photo of "Ye Little Morris Dancers" Does anyone recognise where this photo was taken?

(1st February 2015) Anne Clarkson is requesting further information on her ancestors if possible. To check out her email please click here.

(30th January 2015) Keith Burton has sent in this super photo of Ebenezer Baptist Church Whitsuntide Parade whilst coming up through Lower Deardengate - also accompanying scan of notes on rear of postcard.

(29th January 2015) Keith Burton has sent in this super photo of St. Peters Church walking day whilst passing Ebenezer Church on Bury Road - also accompanying scan of photo notes on rear of postcard.

(29th January 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in a postcard showing the original St. Stephens Church, Grane in situ.

(28th January 2015 - Links to Other Sites of Local Interest I have had to remove at least four external local links this morning because they are showing to have become "inactive" or showing errors. I have checked out the remaining and they seem OK

(28th January 2015) Jack Pilling has sent in a lovely coloured postcard of the old Hutch Bank Quarry and also shows Spring Vale Mill and Carr Parkers lodge.

(28th January 2015) Keith Burton has kindly sent in two procession photos. One of the Church Lads Brigade and the other one requires some detail if possible!

(28th January 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in two football team photos from the 1950s.

(27th January 2015) Keith Burton has kindly sent in four photos two of which are the 1919 Peace Celebrations and two also of Wesleyan Gatherings. Keith wants to know further information if possible. Photos shown to your right and later will be included in the Carnival and Celebrations Blog

(27th January 2015) Michael Mullaney has kindly sent in a email with information on Hindle Street. Please check out Michael's email by clicking here.

(26th January 2015) Dave Rothwell has kindly sent in some small films. I have now uploaded them, the first which is St. James Sports Day held in 1964, then there is the HGS Staff versus Pupils Hockey Match. The third is the HGS 1965 Camp, and the fourth is the HGS Rag Day. Look to your right and click on the links. These will also be filed shortly under a new Haslingden on Film sidebar heading.

(26th January 2015) Brian (Yap) Wilson has kindly sent in six photos from the Haslingden County Primary School over various years. The photos can be viewed on the right hand side. Also now filed under the County Primary School blog and the photo album. If anyone can give me the "actual" years for these student photos it would be appreciated.

(25th January 2015) Vicky Anderson has had some great help already offered in relation to information regarding her grandad.

(25th January 2015) Vicky Anderson (Sussex) has sent in a mail relating to her Grandad and also Hindle Street. To check out her mail please click here.

(18th January 2015) I have had a old photo sent in which dates from c1909 which depicts Haslingden Fire Brigade in a parade what looks very much like Bury Road - see photo opposite.

(18th January 2015) Two more photos kindly sent in by Keith Burton. One of the Parish Church and one of Fern Bank in its bunting.

(18th January 2015) Just added a new WW1 photo sent in by Keith Burton. It is thought it could be outside of the Public Hall. Please check photos to your right and soon will be included in the Photo Albums

(18th January 2015) Just added a new photo to the blog for the 1919 Fancy Dress Carnival - Public Hall Hospital - 17th Jan 1919. Please click here to check out the Carnival Blog and scroll to the bottom.

(18th January 2015) Just added a new photo to the blog for the 1920 Parade in Lower Deardengate and raising money to purchase two Actinic Ray Lamps. Please click here to check out the Carnival Blog and scroll to the bottom.

(18th January 2015) Just added a new photo to the blog for the 1921 Carnival and it depicts the King and Queen, the King being played by James "Choppy" Warburton. Please click here to check out the Carnival Blog and scroll to the bottom.

(17th January 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in a couple of photos one from Grane Villa Football c1966 and a 1950 photo of the Springhill Methodist Cricket Club. You can view these photos on your right and I will shortly add them to the photo albums.

(16th January 2015) Just added thanks to Bryan Gudgeon a new HGS student photo for 1950. Please check out to your right and later to be filed in the Grammar School Blog and Photo Albums 2/3

(16th January 2015) A new Blog called "Carnivals, Celebrations and Coronations" is now being written up and thanks for the idea Jack, and also thanks to John and Steven and Peter for contributing some of the physical material for viewing and reference and scanning. Will be adding more throughout the day and more still over the coming weeks....... ( the earlier Haslingden Carnival, The Royal Visits etc etc etc).

(16th January 2015) The last New Photos to the Blog is now renamed Photo Album 3 and can be accessed within its own blog or alternatively from lower down in the left hand pane. The photos are also backed up in Photo Album 2.

(12th January 2015) Chris Aspin has published a pamphlet "Strange stories from a Lancashire Village" which is now on sale at Neary's (Gregory Fold). He would also be interested in any further local stories for a sequel. Please see notice opposite.

(12th January 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in one of the missing Haslingden Grammar School Student photos from 1954. Please look to your right or check out the Grammar School Blog and scroll down to 1954. Also filed in the photo album.

(12th January 2015) Jack Pilling has sent in a great photo showing one of the Hollands Pie Vans in their lodge. Photo taken during the 1980s. Please check to your right or click on the Holland's Blog and scroll to the bottom.

(10th January 2015) I have now included a very old map which clearly shows the Oakenwood Old Road and also the route which follows the bottom of Cribden End to which Michael relates in his earlier mail. Please click here to check out.

(9th January 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in four Carnival photos from Grane Mill employees around c1950. Please look to your right hand side. Now that Jack has raised it, I will try to open up a CARNIVAL, CELEBRATIONS BLOG soon of which I too can probably add a few photos. Also these photos will now be included in the photo album.

(9th January 2015) Michael Mullaney has sent in this superb historic information about Oakenwood Old Road. Please click here to check out Michael's email.

(9th January 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in more walking day photos (3) together with a fabulous old photo of the Petrol Pumps at Cordingleys. The Photos will also be included in the photo album shortly. Also the Petrol Pump photo is now included in the Deardengate (East Side) Blog

(8th January 2015) Jack Pilling has sent in this photo from the old walking day processions. This photo is of Salem Methodist Chapel walking down Lower Deardengate towards Ryefield Avenue whilst going past Cordingleys. Look to your right hand side and I will also shortly add this to the Salem Blog and the Photo album.

(8th January 2015) Brian and Kathleen Haworth have sent in a photo via Jack Pilling of the Porritts team that entered the Medals Competition in the 60s. Please check out the photo to your right. It will also be shown in the Medals Blog and the Photo album.

(7th January 2015) Jack Pilling has sent in another photo from Hollands Pies, this is a Management Team during the early 1960s. Photo to your right, or click here to check out the Hollands Pies blog and scroll to bottom, and filed under the photo album.

(7th January 2015) Jack Pilling has sent in another photo from Hollands Pies, this is a group staff photo from the 1980s. Please look to your right hand side. Also this has been filed under both Hollands Pies Blog and the Photo Album.

(7th January 2015) Another photo has arrived but all it says is "Miss Barlow c1910" so possibly may relate to the Barlow family of Helmshore?

(6th January 2015) Marie Ives has responded to Kathleens enquiry and she thinks they were called Spring Vale Cottages, but she also remembers them as Canary Islands. Please click here to check out Marie's email.

(6th January 2015) Kathleen and Brian Haworth have kindly sent in a photo via Jack Pilling of the Haslingden Youth Club Football Team from around the early 1960s period. This can be seen to your right. Also it will be added to the Youth Club Blog and also to the Photo Album

(6th January 2015) Kathleen and Brian Haworth have kindly sent in a photo via Jack Pilling of Haslingden Modern School Football Team from 1962. This can be seen to your right. Also it will be added to the Modern School Blog and also to the Photo Album.

(6th January 2015) Kathleen Haworth is requesting information on cottages built near to Spring Vale Mill. Please check out Kathleen's mail by clicking here. If anyone can help please let me know.

(4th January 2015) Marei Ives (via Twitter) in response to Chris Goldthorp search for information on Oakenhead Wood Road. Marei suggest you try the local library for that information.

(4th January 2015) Michelle Bingham is trying to locate a doctor who worked at the Rossendale General Hospital. If you want to check out Michelle's mail please click here.

(3rd January 2015) Asked by friends where they could see my tv appearance, I have added a link below under the heading "Media". This film is from the 2014 BBC Autumnwatch at Leighton Moss or you can if you wish just Click Here. (20mins approx duration) If you also would like to check out the 2013 BBC Autumnwatch then please click here. Also below is links for BBC North West News item with Beccy Meehan etc.

(3rd January 2015) Chris Goldthorp is trying to get some information on Oakenhead Wood Old Road. Please click here to read Chris's email and let me know if you have any information.

(3rd January 2015) Peter Booth (ex pat Scotland) has sent in a great email naming lots of HGS Students etc, which I will later file also under the HGS blog. For now if you would like to check out Peter's mail please click here.

(3rd January 2015) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in another Hollands photo from the 80s showing the pies just before going for baking. Please look to your right or check out at the bottom of the Hollands Blog.

(1st January 2015) Jack has sent in another photo, this time it is a Haslingden County Primary School Student photo from 1954. He and his wife Barbara have included some of the names. To check out the photo look to your right hand side. It has also been added to the Haslingden Council School blogand also the photo album.

(1st January 2015) A new photo sent in by Jack Pilling of the 1960 Haslingden Youth Club Netball team. Also filed underHaslingden Youth Club blog and also in the photo album.

(1st January 2015) Ammended Mrs. E. Clegg of Rathmell, Yorkshire's email: I am now advised that the pub she is referring to in her previous email should have read: The Bay Horse Inn and not The White Horse, she has just recently found out this further information from recent help she has now received as a result of her earlier request on this blog.

(1st January 2015) Happy New Year to everyone and thank you for your continued support.

(30th December 2014) Keith Burton has kindly sent in three photos depicting the Belgium Refugees and the Medical and Nursing Staff. Please check out the photos to the right hand side. I will also include these in the photo album.

(29th December 2014) Michael Mullaney has sent in a email in response to Peter Barnes earlier request. To check out Michael's email please click here.

(29th December 2014) David Greenwood has kindly sent some information regarding the Haslingden Secondary Modern School Band who recorded twice for the BBC Manchester and actually made a one sided 7" EP. Please click on this link and scroll to the bottom to check out David's email.

(28th December 2014) Mrs. E. Clegg of Rathmell, Yorkshire is requesting images/photos regarding the owner of the White Horse. Her Great Grandfather Mr. Dionysius Law was the owner in the early 1900s. Please check out her mail by clicking here and if you can help her please contact me and I will pass on any information.

(26th December 2014) Jack has kindly sent in another photo of the Young Farmers Show on St. Peters ground during the 1950s. Please look opposite.

(26th December 2014) Jack Pilling has sent in a great photo showing some of the old Hollands Vans together with his old scooter he used to travel to work on.... See opposite. Also filed under Hollands Blog and also under photo album.

(26th December 2014) Peter Barnes has sent in email with thanks. Click here to check out mail.

(24th December 2014) Jack has sent another photo in for the Hollands Pies archive - Just check to your right and scroll down three or alternatively check out the Hollands Pies Blog. Also filed within the "Photo Album"

(24th December 2014) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in another photo which is of the 1959 St James Football Team. He has included the names of the players and some really interesting information about his dad playing for the team at the age of 50 plus other information. Please check out to the right or click on the St. James Pupils Blog by clicking here then scroll to the bottom. I have also put this photo in the photo album.

(23rd December 2014) John Oakley has kindly sent in a email and request information on his Great Grandfather James Edward Taylor who was the whip to the Harriers and then Huntsman with the Rossendale Hunt 1883. Can someone please help him with further information on his Great Grandfather or the Rossendale Hunt. If you can help please let me know and I will then forward details to John. Please click here to see his email. and if you would like to check out theRossendale Hunt Blog please click here.

(23rd December 2014) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in another photo which is the 1962/63 season Haslingden Youth Club Football Team. Just look to your right. I will also soon put this under the Youth Club Blog and also the photo album.

(23rd December 2014) Shamsheer Qureshi a former pupil of Haslingden High School has sent in a email giving respect to his former headmaster Mr. Marshall who sadly passed away on 29th November and Shamsheer is asking that someone may wish to pen a comprehensive obituary for Mr. Marshall.To check out Shamsheer's mail please click here.

(22nd December 2014) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in another three photos of Hollands Pies which you can see on the right hand side from here. Also these have now been uploaded to the Hollands Blog and the photo album.

(22nd December 2014) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in a new photo of Haslingden Council School pupils from 1950/1951, he has also managed to name some of the pupils. See photo across. This photo has now been added to the school photo blog and also included in the photo album

(20th December 2014) Anne Clarkson is now looking for information for her other 2nd Great Grandfather called Cornelius Hughes 1825-1888 born in Ireland lived in Haslingden. Please click here to check out her full email and please let me know if you can help.

(20th December 2014) Thanks to Shamsheer Qureshi who left some fabulous feedback.

(20th December 2014) David Emison has given a name for a Haslingden Printing Works photo. Click here to see David's mail then scroll down to bottom photo.

(19th December 2014) Michael Mullaney has sent in a email with some help suggestions for Peter Barnes. Please click here to check out Michael's Email.

(18th December 2014) Peter Barnes from Salford is requesting information in connection with old Goodshaw Chapel births deaths and marraiges old records in particular 1762 to 1824 William Nutter. To check out Peters full email please click here and let me know if you can help and I will forward any information directly through to Peter.

(18th December 2014) Jack Pilling has so kindly sent in these three fabulous photos of inside the factory at Hollands Pies during the 1960s. I have put them for now under the "New Photos" opposite. But they will retain a more permanent home within the Hollands Pies Blog (click here and scroll to bottom)

(12th December 2014) Paul Schofield has kindly sent in a photo of the Post Offices Workers when they were in Regent Street and it shows a photo of his Grandad. Please check out Paul's email by clicking here.

(10th December 2014) Michael Berry who lives at Sunnyside, Rising Bridge Road (Hud Hey side) wants to know more about its history, can anyone help? Check out Michael's mail.

(8th December 2014) Great photos sent in by Keith Burton of the Council School and also a WW1 Payday parade photo. See photos opposite. Also Keith has sent in a interesting email please click here to read it.

(8th December 2014) A very old photo has been added of the Church Lads Brigade.

(7th December 2014) Michael Mullaney has sent in another detailed email in response to John McGuire's earlier mail and also he offers further discussion on the "Irish Catholic burials". To check out Michael's mail please click here.

(7th December 2014) A couple of photos of the Haslingden Secondary Modern School Orchestra and another of the school Brass Band probably dating from the 1950s. Please check to the "new photos" to the right hand side. I will also now include these in the Haslingden Secondary Modern School Blog and also the photo album.

(7th December 2014) John McGuire (ex pat Australia) has kindly come up with the answers for Michael, which are explained in a passage from John Dunleavy's Book "Haslingden Catholics 1815-1965". If you would like to check out John's mail please click here.

(6th December 2014) Michael Mullaney has sent in a interesting email and ask the question "Where were the hundreds of Irish Catholics buried between the years 1850 to 1920. Please click here to read Michael's email and please feel free to respond if you wish.

(5th December 2014) I have just added a small blog called "Mr. Senior's Steam Rope Works at Prinny Hill" Click here to check it out.

(5th December 2014) Sam Westwell has just sent in a super email about school photo, Mr. Seniors old rope works etc etc etc. Please click here to read his mail and later I will also put this stuff on The Haslingden Junior School 1952/53 photos. I will also try and include a little piece called "Mr. Senior's Rope Works" will include both Sam's and John (Edwards) information.

(5th December 2014) Paul Schofield has kindly sent in three photos relating to Hollands Pies. You can see the photos to the right in the "New Photos to Blog" front page or alternatively you can check them out by clicking here for the Hollands Pies Blog and scroll down. I will also shortly put them in the photo album.

(5th December 2014) Jack Pilling has kindly sent in more information naming his father in law (William Henry Nuttall) who is holding the trophy in the Salem Cricket Team photo.Please Click here and scroll down to check out photo and Jack's information.

(5th December 2014) Harold Stott (better known as Sam) Ex pat Victoria Australia - has kindly sent in these three photos from 1950/1952 Haslingden Secondary Modern School. Just see them to the right of here or alternatively click here to check out the Haslingden Secondary Modern School Blog and then scroll to bottom.

(29th November 2014) Great email from Sheila McConville a follow up to happy schooldays at St. Mary's. To check out Sheila's email please click here and scroll down to bottom.

(27th November 2014) Michael Mullaney has sent in a email containing information from schooldays at St. Mary's and in response to Sheila McConville and teacher Miss Spiers. To check out Michaels mail please Click here and scroll to bottom of St. Mary's Blog.

(25th November 2014) James David Heyworth is requesting help finding copies of Eric Newtons arrangements for his late dad's band (Jimmy Heyworth Band of Rawtenstall Astoria fame), he would be happy to purchase, if anyone can help please let me know and I will pass the information on to James.

(25th November 2014) David Goble re: Thalberg Brown Special Constabulary is requesting information. Please click here to read his email.

(25th November 2014) Sheila McConville nee McIntyre has sent a email. Please click here to read more.

(17th November 2014) Anne Clarkson has had some great help by Jackie on her recent request.

(14th November 2014) Anne Clarkson is requesting information on her 2nd Great Grandfather John Clarkson who was born in Preston in 1821 and died in Haslingden in 1877. There is also a story of a brick kiln explosion and she is looking for more details. Please click here to check out her email. If you can help please let me know and I will pass on details to Anne.

(12th November 2014) Paul Schofield has kindly sent in a photo showing his dad Harry along with his workmates sat on the step of the old Haslingden Printing Works. Please check new photos opposite or click here and go to the bottom of the Haslingden Printing Works Blog.

(11th November 2014) Cliff Hacking has so kindly added more names which were missing on the HGS 1969 student photo.Please Click here and scroll down to 1969 Sheet 4 second row from front and include: Brian Read, David Isherwood, Roger Hoyle and Cliff Hacking.

(11th November 2014) Mrs Dorothy Birtwistle (nee Hargreaves) has kindly made a couple of amendments to the teacher and head of the St. James C of E School 1962 photo. Miss Hargreaves was the actual teacher shown in the photo.Please click here and scroll down to 1962

(10th November 2014) Derek Whittaker is requesting help to ask if anyone has information on a historic court case in which his family where involved. Please let me know if you can help Derek, in the meantime please check out his email by clicking here.

(10th November 2014) Michael Mullaney has kindly sent in a football medal photo awarded to Michael Docherty who sadly died young. Michael is portrayed on a St Marys FC photo which Angus sent in and can accessed here or to be found in the "Photo Album"

(10th November 2014) Thanks to Derek Whittaker for kindly helping with information to Hannah Zahman's request.

(10th November 2014) Angus has just sent in some recent photos of the St. Mary's Student Reunion held on the 24th October 2014 at the IDL Club. Click over the link in the photo to see all the photos or click here if you prefer.

(2nd November 2014) Just added Peter Samson's photos of the old railway which was used for repairs at Mitchell House Reservoir during the 1960s.

(1st November 2014) Hannah Zahman is requesting help with information on Sykeside Mill, Haslingden for her project has a student with Clitheroe Grammar School can someone please help her. Check her mail by clicking here.

(1st November 2014) Two kind offers of help for David Worsley requesting information on his Great Grandfather Alderman Henry Worsley have been forwarded on to him.

(20th October 2014) Will also be adding over the next day or two. Some lovely photographs by Peter Samson of the Railway which was used during repairs to Mitchell House Reservoir, Near Stonefold. Also Michael Mullaney has kindly sent in a scan of Michael Docherty's Football Medal. Also Paul Schofield has kindly sent in a photo of Harry Schofield (his dad) and Frank Barnes relating to Haslingden Printing Works. Will try and get on tomorrow.

(20th October 2014) Can someone please help David Worsley who is looking for information and photographs of his Great Grandfather who was Alderman Henry Worsley (Mayor of Haslingden). Beside filing under emails the photo of the medal has also been included at the end of the Mayoral Blog. To check out David's email and a photo of his great grandfathers coronation medal, please click here.

(15th October 2014) I have just added another name to the Haslingden War Dead Heroes blog. He is Craven Ralph of the Royal Field Artillery. Information kindly supplied by Marie Ives and Craven was her mothers uncle. Please click here and then scroll down to Craven Ralph

(13th October 2014) I have just added another name to the Haslingden War Dead Heroes blog. He is Robin Dearden 7th East Lancs Regt. I noticed that Robin's medal is currently being sold on Ebay.

(9th October 2014) Angus Lindsay has kindly sent in a photo of Haslingden St. Marys FC from the 1930s. Please check to the right hand side of the blog under "new photos" - Also filed under St. Marys Blog and also filed in Photo Album below.

(9th October 2014) Paul Schofield has kindly sent in details of his great uncle Albert Hornung a gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery who sadly died in World War I. I have now included Alberts details in the Haslingden War Heroes Blog.Please check details by clicking here and scroll down to "Hornung".

(8th October 2014) Samantha Challinor has kindly sent in a school photo from approx 1900 depicting the students of Group 9 of the St. Johns School, Baxenden. Please look under new photos to the blog to the right and scroll down.

(2nd October 2014) Derek Whittaker has kindly supplied lots more names for the HGS 1962 Student Photo. Please click here and scroll down to 1962.

(29th September 2014) Angus Lindsay has kindly added a notice for the Haslingden St. Marys School Re-union, which will take place at the Irish Club on Friday October 24th from 7.30pm onwards. Please see notice to the right of the blog

(26th September 2014) June Huntingdon of the Accrington Museum has some nice memories of Haslingden. She also enjoyed a visit to The Dearden and seeing the Bridge cast iron range. Please click here to check out all June's mail and also her photograph of the Bridge Range.

(26th September 2014) June Huntingdon of the Accrington Museum has kindly sent in two of her Hollands Pie Van photos.Please click here for Hollands Blog and then scroll to bottom of blog to see them.

(26th September 2014) Its really good news for Jean Tomlinson and for everyone else as well, because she has managed to track down ex Rawtenstall Tram No.23 which originally took retirement at Spout House on Haslingden Old Road (please click here and scroll down a little to see the old tram when it was in situ at Spout House). It turns out its at Heaton Park awaiting restoration. If you want to check out all the No.23 photos on the Heaton Park Tramway site please click here and select The Trams (in the left pane) then scroll and select Rawtenstall No.23.

(18th September 2014 Alan Papworth has kindly added to the Haslingden Printing Works Blog. Check out opposite and scroll to bottom or click here and scroll down.

(17th September 2014) Jean Tomlinson is requesting information about the tramcar which she remembers when she used to visit relatives at Spout House, she's also enclosed a photo of when she was at SH. Please click here to check out Jean's mail and photo.

(9th September 2014) I am grateful to a old friend Peter Marsden for getting in touch and filling in the missing names for the Haslingden St. James School (1958) blog. To check out the photo etc please click here and scroll down to 1958.

(7th September 2014) Peter Samson has kindly sent in some information regarding the Hutch Bank Quarry railway and a photo of ANT. Please check out Peter's mail by clicking here and scrolling down to Cheryl Clarkes queries (August 18th 2014) then scroll down.

(7th September 2014) Shirley Coyne is requesting help to find a book which mentions about a evacuee in Haslingden during WWII. If you wish to read Shirley's mail please click here If you can help please let me know and I will pass it on.

(28th August 2014) Added further interesting notes from Jeff Stevens in relation to the Haslingden Printing Works, Just check out the blog opposite and scroll down.

(28th August 2014) I have started a small blog about the old Haslingden Printing Works Limited which was on John Street and should anyone have any contributions to add to the blog, they would be most gratefully received. (tweeted 1030hrs @bryanyorke)

(28th August 2014) A mail from Cheryl Clarke thanking everyone for their help. Please click here to check out Cheryl's mail and then scroll down

(27th August 2014) Can anyone help me please? I am trying to get in touch with a Mr. Bob Miller who was the author of the "Haslingden Grane Tramway". The short article which he wrote gives good descriptions of both the Hutch Bank Tramway and also the Musbury Heights Tramway. If you can help with any contact details for Mr. Miller it would be much appreciated, thank you.

(27th August 2014) Alan Papworth has kindly sent in further information to try and help Cheryl Clarke. To check out Alan's email please click here and scroll down 3 mails.

(21st August 2014) John Vizzard has kindly sent in a link for old maps to help Cheryl Clarke with her search on the old railway at Warburton Buildings. Click here to see the map and then go to top left and click (+) to enlarge. I will also add the general link to the Links below, because there are some superb old maps of Haslingden, some older and some newer. If you want a direct link to the site John has sent through then click here and then choose your map from the right hand side, then click on the red button which says "view map" top right and then when the map has loaded go to top left hand side of map and enlarge by clicking (+)

(21st August 2014) I have just added another 40 names to the "Grateful Contributions" list below and a big thank you to all mentioned and to any I may have forgot to mention in error, for your great contributions of photograph scans, old postcard scans, snippets of information, old catalogues and brochures and scans of old adverts etc, old newspaper cuttings and this that and tuther (enjoy!) and most of all for your kind support throughout the six years of the project.......For anyone interested in statistics we are now getting on average between 600 and 1000 hits per day. With lots of viewers from overseas including many ex pats.

(20th August 2014) Keith Burton has kindly shared with us several photos from his collection of the Royal Visit of July 9th 1913. Check to your right or click here to view Also photos will be placed in the photo album shortly.

(20th August 2014) Just added Royal Visits, Celebration and Funeral photos to the photo album (linked below) or click here for direct link

(18th August 2014) Cheryl Clarke is requesting information for a friend on "Warburton Buildings" which lies off Grane Road. Can anyone help with information of old railway track which went from there to Quarry and also how Warburton Buildings got their name. If you can help Cheryl please pass any information on to me thank you. Check out Cheryl's email by clicking here. Follow up at 1542hrs from Ian Warburton. (tweeted 1620 @bryanyorke)

(19th August 2014) Just added "Bicycles" photos to the photo album (linked below) or direct if you click here. Added Blue Commemorative Plaques photos to photo album (linked below)or direct if you click here.

(18th August 2014) Just added "Bands and Orchestra" photos to the photo album. (linked below) or direct if you click here. Also added "Bury Road and Adjoining Streets" photos to the photo album (linked below) or direct if you click here. Added Blackburn Road (linked below) or direct if you click here.1615HRS NOT ADDING ANYMORE TO PHOTO ALBUM TODAY. (tweeted at 1620 @bryanyorke)

(11th August 2014) Larry Sagar has kindly shared information about the butchers shops, "Red Jack" Hartley, and the rescue of Walter Cockeril in the floods. To check Larry's Mail please click here.

(10th August 2014) Keith Burton has kindly shared with us yet again even more old photos from his vast collection, this time there is one of the Manchester Road Methodist Coronation Procession shown in Park Street, and another three superb photos of Mr. Ridings the SykeSide Mill Manager of his wedding and celebrations. Please check out the "Old but New" photos or click here. (also tweeted at 1155hrs)

(10th August 2014) Added Work and Workplace photos to the photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here. (also tweeted at 1155hrs)

(9th August 2014) Added Hud Hey and Martincroft photos to photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here. Added Railway Haslingden photos to photo album (linked below) ordirect by clicking here. Added Railway Helmshore photos to photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here.

(8th August 2014) Just added Fire Brigade photos to photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here Also just added Ben Barnes Coaches photos to photo album (linked below) ordirect by clicking here Also just added Ben Barnes Wagons photos to photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here

Also just added Robert Scott VC photos to photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here. Also just added Carrs photos to the photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking hereAlso now added Hollands Pies Photos direct to the photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here Added Boys Brigade (St James), Scouts St Peters, Scouts St Thomas, Sion Chapel Scouts photos to photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here. Added Haslingden Conservative Club, or click here for IDL Club and Helmshore Con Club photos to photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here Added Ambulance and St Johns Ambulance Photos to Photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here Haslingden Auction Mart photos to photo album (linked below) or direct by clicking here

(7th August 2014) Just added a further link to the bottom of the recent WW1 headline photos, which now links direct to theHaslingden and Helmshore War Dead Heroes Blog (also tweeted same at 0900hrs @bryanyorke)

(6th August 2014) Just added a further photo relating to WW1 and its the 4th photo opposite depicting soldiers of the 5th Battalion of the East Lancs Regt whilst in the Drill Hall.

(6th August 2014) Michael Mullaney has just sent in a very interesting piece about the old Police Lock up on Bury Road which was across from the (New Inn, or today The Mary Hindle Centre). Also some interesting tales about when the shop was Drivers the Newsagents. Please click here and scroll down to check them out. (0810hrs tweeted @bryanyorke)

(4th August 2014) Three photos relating to WW1 showing some of Haslingden's brave volunteers at both Flaxmoss and Acre and also a photo of the National Reserve at Market Place. Check opposite. (Also now at 2110hrs tweeted @bryanyorke)

(3rd August 2014) Keith Burton has kindly sent in three photographs to share with us. Two relating to the 1911 Coronation and another showing a 80s photo of Drivers which was on Bury Road. You can check out these photographs opposite.

(2nd August 2014) Peter Fisher has kindly sent in two more Astoria Photos which have now been added to the "Sixties" Astoria Blog. To check them out click here and scroll downThey have also been updated to the Astoria Blog on the Beejays Bits and Pieces Site. To check them out click here and scroll down.

(30th July 2014) Alison May's Trinity Baptist photos have now been moved to the Photo Album linked below and under the titles of "Trinity Baptist Photos". Please click here for direct link to photo album, select and enlarge as required.

(30th July 2014) Keith Burton's Big Lamp photos have now been moved to the Photo Album below under the titles of "Big Lamp Proclamations and Large Gatherings. Please click here to go to photo album, select photo and enlarge as required.Also Keith's King Street Methodist photo is now filed under photo album linked below. You can access direct by clicking here. Also Keith's Cattle Fair in Deardengate Photo has now been filed under "Deardengate Photos Hgh and Lower within the photo album. Please click here for direct.

(20th July 2014) Valerie Tomlinson is requesting information about the "ghostly" tales she has heard about in relation to her property "Slate Farm" can anyone advise on any of this please. Let me know please and I will pass it on to her. I would also love to hear about these tales as well, thats if there is anything in it. To check out her email please click here.

(17th July 2014) Keith Burton has kindly sent in this photo depicting the Cattle Fair in Higher Deardengate.

(17th July 2014) Alison May has kindly sent in some fabulous photos of groups for the Trinity Baptist and depict outside the Trinity Baptist Church, and Trinity Baptist meetings outside the Lindens or around the Big Lamp. Please check to your right and click to enlarge if required.

(17th July 2014) Allan Bradshaw has kindly reminded me thats its the "50th Anniversary tomorrow of the Haslingden and Helmshore great floods" and he has so kindly sent in a few photos and also some fabulous newspaper cuttings To check out Allan's photos and cuttings please click here for the Hailstone and Flood Blog and scroll down.

(15th July 2014) Marie Ives has kindly added another name to the Salem Rose Queen photo - Peter Jenkins of Spring Gardens. Click here and scroll down.

(15th July 2014) I have just added several photographs from the old Salem days of when the choir did a production of Iolanthe in 1929. I have decided to move them over straight to the photo album but can still be accessed from the blog or click here if you wish

(14th July 2014) Jeff Stevens has kindly added two more photos for the Salem Methodist blog. Please click here and scroll down.

(11th July 2014) Just added more snippetts from Allan Bradshaw on the Salem Cricket Team photo etc. Please click here to check out the Haslingden Methodist and scroll down.

(11th July 2014) Still lovely sunshine here today in Cumbria, And I am sure its "glowing" over the old place! ( Haslingden) as well.

More fabulous information added thanks to David Emison, about some of the history of the Manchester Road Methodist Chapel and School etc. Please click here and scroll down.

(10th July 2014) Just added information from David Emison in regards to the Annual Walking Days ending up at the original Big Lamp - relates to the bottom two photos of Keith Burton.

(10th July 2014) I do intend to start a new blog shortly entitled "Haslingden Printing Works" which used to be on John Street opposite the Bus Depot. Besides many other private and public notices etc it was responsible for the printing and issue of the Haslingden Selling News which later became the Haslingden Borough News. If you can help with any photos or information on the Printing Works please get in touch, your contributions would be most welcome.

(10th July 2014) David Emison (ex pat from Yorkshire) has so kindly sent in a extract which gives the history of the start of Methodism in Haslingden and also gives account of the Salem Methodist Church. (To check on Davids extract please click here and scroll down)

(10th July 2014) Keith Burton has kindly sent in a further photo, which this time is the King Street Methodist Church depicting the front of the Church with its fabulous organ pipes etc. To see Keiths photo and the postcard content please look to your right.

(8th July 2014) Keith Burton has kindly sent in more photos from his private collection and show various proclamations taking place at the Big Lamp. I wonder if mine or your relations may have been part of the vast crowds? Please check out the photos to your right hand side and click over to enlarge.

(7th July 2014) A really nice surprise! to hear from one of my early friends from all those years ago! Nice one David.... yes David Emison has kindly sent in a couple of names to add to the Cricket Team photo from the Salem Methodist Church. To check out the photo and his mail click here and scroll down.

(7th July 2014) Keith Burton has kindly sent in two more from his collection which shows the first electric trams. The photos are shown opposite.

(3rd July 2014) Keith Burton has kindly sent in two more photos which are showing opposite. They are of the old Haslingden Baltic Trams.

(3rd July 2014) Can anyone help Dave Twydell who requires information on Haslingden Football Club and the Stand Athletic Club, please check out his mail by clicking here and if you can help please let me have details and I will pass it on.

(1st July 2014) A brilliant story sent in by John R. Edwards in relation to the Palace Pictures showing a "notice" on the screen stating local lost children (John and his pal) and for customers to look out for. Click here to check his email and scroll to bottom.

(1st July 2014) 2 more photos kindly offered up by Keith Burton. one of the Acre Mill Fire and the other on the Grand Opening of the Free Library. Headlining blog to the right orclick here please click over photos to enlarge

(28th June 2014) Dave White remembers dashing from the flicks down to Danny Rudges Chip Shop until one day Tony Hoyle stopped them and made them stand to attention for the Queen. Check it out by clicking here and scrolling to the bottom. Also added some fond memories of the Empire when Alan Papworth's (then girlfriend Jean) worked there as a usherettte.

(26th June 2014) Keith Burton (ex pat from Harrogate) has kindly sent in more postcard photos this time showing the Manchester Road Methodist Church. Please check photos to the right or click here.

(26th June 2014) I have now added some text and a further photo to a NEW BLOG called Salem Methodist. Please click here to check out.

(24th June 2014) Marie Ives has kindly sent in some information about the Fire Brigade. I have now included this within the Fire Brigade Blog. Please click here and scroll down to bottom.

(21st June 2014) Allan Bradshaw has kindly sent in a very old photograph of the Salem Methodist Church Cricket Team and his dad's medals. Do you know of any of the members of the team and if so please let me know.

(21st June 2014) A great email from Mrs. Edith Smith, asking if anybody remembers "Ma Devitt's" shop etc etc. Please click here to check out her mail.

(21st June 2014) Rossendale Free Press are featuring the "Empire, Palace Flicks and when chips cost a Tanner blog" next Friday 27th June)

(20th June 2014) A great email received from Mrs. Edith Smith who came to live in Haslingden in 1941/2 as a evacuee, and mentions the places where she has lived and the people she knew. Please check here to read her email

(18th June 2014) John McGuire (ex pat Australia) has kindly sent in a photo of the old Haslingden Fire Engine from c1946 showing him holding it back. Click here and scroll down to the bottom of the blog to check out the photo. I have also moved over Michael Mullaneys fire engine notes and John R. Edwards fire engine notes to the Haslingden Fire Brigade Blog so that there all together, just scroll to the bottom of the blog.

(16th June 2014) John R. Edwards has sent in some really interesting facts about Higher Deardengate East Side and also about the "Merryweather" Fire Engine. Please Click here and scroll to bottom of blog.

(13th June 2014) Michael Mullaney has sent in some really good information in regards to Bank Street, The Bank, The Pictures and the Pink Special Sports newspaper etc etc. Pleaseclick here to check out. This will also be filed under "Empire, Palace Flicks and when Chips cost a Tanner"

(13th June 2014) I have received a very interesting email from Peter Barnes and can be seen by clicking here Peter is requesting information on a John Barnes who lived at Todd Hall farm, presuming around 1800. And he would be grateful if anyone has any further information, regarding this John

Barnes.

(13th June 2014) Interesting email received today from John Heap who's father owned the Hairdressers shop at the top of Higher Deardengate. Please click here and scroll to the bottom of the blog to check out his mail.

(13th June 2014) Just heard that the Deardengate Blog (East Side) is in the Rossendale Free Press this week. Check full blog by clicking here Next RFP article will be the Blog "Empire and Palace Flicks and when chips cost a tanner"

(4th June 2014) Jack Pilling has kindly added a further 5 names to the 1952 HGS photo. Please click here and scroll down to 1952

(4th June 2014) Diane Schofield has now added 30 plus names to the 1952 HGS photos. Please click here and scroll down to 1952

(30th May 2014) Just added lots more text of the "Briar" writings which appeared in the Haslingden Observer (year 1932) recording some of the fabulous history of Haslingden's Top O'th Town area from the 18th,19th and 20th centuries.Please look to your right or click here to check out the blog.Lots lots more to be added very soon.

(29th May 2014) More names for the Haslingden Grammar School 1952 photo have been kindly sent in by Diane Schofield and these will be updated shortly.

(29th May 2014) A email from Normal Albinson stating some of her memories from when she visited Blackburn Road (near Hud Hey). Please click here to check out her mail.

(29th May 2014) Michael Mullaney has kindly sent in a very interesting old document compiled by the late Major David Halstead on the Nicknames of Haslingden people. Well worthy of a blog in its own right. Please check to your right or click here to view the blog.

(24th May 2014) Currently remembering, researching and hence putting pen to paper to make a start of the Top Of The Town Blog (in preparation) with some initiation text now included. Any help with contributions are always welcome....

(22nd May 2014) Just added a small sketch I have done showing a map of just where "Top Of The Town" was and showing the central points of "Town Green" and "Town Gate" in relation to the current Church Street, King Street and Wilkinson Street.

(21st May 2014) More photos sent in by John Bedford. In addition to the "New Photos of Haslingden", John has also sent a couple more showing some of the demolition of the old top of the town. These will be included in the blog in the next day or two.

(21st May 2014) About to start a new blog on the Old Part of Haslingden always known as the "Top Of The Town". Text and photos will be added over the next few weeks. To check blog look to your right or click here.

(15th May 2014) Mike Hogan (ex pat France) has kindly sent in this photo showing girls and a maypole on the back of a float from the 1950s. (taken from near the big lamp). Scroll down opposite (New photos) to the bottom to see photo.

(9th May 2014) Kathleen Haworth is requesting information in regards to photograph of St. Thomas Musbury Choir, Helmshore (1924). The History group there would love to know names within the photo if possible. Check photo to right (straight across to right) under "More Haslingden Photos".Also now added to photo album below

(9th May 2014) Clifford Hargreaves has sent in some memories of a "cycle trip to the Midlands" in response to Joan Barlow's earlier request. To check out Clifford's email please click here.

(8th May 2014) John R Edwards has sent in more information on Hollands in connection with No.11 Market Place. Just check out first blog "More Photos" and scroll to bottom to check his mail.

(7th May 2014) Jackie Ramsbottom has kindly been in touch with Peter Booth (6th May) with information in regards to his grandfather.

(7th May 2014) David Stevenson has kindly sent in the Census details of the Holland family confirming that they went from Lower Deardengate to No. 10 Church Street and then on to No.11 Market Place. Check David's email by going across to the more photos on the right hand side and scroll to the bottom. This information will also be included at the bottom of theHolland Pies Blog shortly whilst ammendments to that Blog reflecting this information will also be actioned therein.

(6th May 2014) A query has arisen in regards to the early Hollands Pies shop. It now looks like Hollands 2nd home could well have been at No.11 Market Place and not the adjoining buildings to the Trades Club. Please check out the old advert from 1911 by checking out the More Photos opposite and scroll to the bottom

(6th May 2014) Can anyone help Peter Booth with information on his Great, great, great Grandfather, who had connections with the Haslingden Gas Company 1848 - 1852. Please click here to read his full email.

(2nd May 2014) Michael Mullaney has kindly sent in more scans of the United Irish League Club Bazaar from 1911. Here there are lots of photos of the various Committees and lots of brilliant adverts. Please click here to go direct to my photo hosting site. Click over a thumbnail and expand if you want to or just click the arrows to advance or reverse. Please Enjoy. (Also filed under Old Adverts and Documents)

(2nd May 2014) Joan Merrill has kindly sent in a very old photo of the Grane Road Methodist Chapel (date unknown).
Please look to the "New Photos" to the right and scroll down.Also filed under photo album below

(28th April 2014) Just added three pages from the 1911 Land League Bazaar Brochure kindly sent in by John Bedford. Please check to first blog and scroll down.

(28th April 2014) Just added two photographs of Thomas Ryan - Secretary of the United Services Club. Kindly sent in by his grandson Mike Ryan. Please click here and scroll down the blog.

(28th April 2014) Just added a St Marys First Communion photo from 1958 kindly sent in by Mike Ryan. Look opposite and listed under New Photos and also will be located in future under the St. Marys Blog.

(28th April 2014) Just added a great email from John R. Edwards, relating to the new Marsden Square photo. Check out his mail by going to the bottom of the new photo blog opposite.

(28th April 2014) Someone has kindly sent in a lovely old photograph showing Church St, Marsden Square and part of the old Top O'th Town- Please check the blog to your right, and later it will also be filed under "photo album".

(27th April 2014) Mike Ryan has kindly sent in a email stating that the Thomas Ryan (secretary) of the United Services Club was his Grandad. To check out Mike's email check the blog opposite and scroll to bottom).

(25th April 2014) Email kindly sent in by John Mead (Eric's son) with additions to the "Meat Blog". Please click here and scroll down to the bottom of the blog.

(23rd April 2014 additional notes added by ex pat Margaret West. Please Click here

(23rd April 2014) Ex Pat Margaret West from Calgary, Canada has sent in a email request to see if anyone has a scan of a photograph they can let her have of her late confectioners shop which was Tomlinsons Bakery No. 34 Manchester Road. Please Click here to read email If you can help Margaret will you kindly let me know and I will then pass any information on to her.

(16th April 2014) Added photo of John William Riley to United Service Club Blog - thanks John Bedford. Check blog to the right or click here.

(16th April 2014) a follow up email from Joan B wondering if any of the HGS pupils remember Youth Hostelling just after the War. Please click here and scroll down.

(15th April 2014) Jackie Ramsbottom has kindly sent some information of the late Richard Barnes which has been passed on to Duncan Francis. Please check out here

(15th April 2014) Duncan Francis is researching men with a connection to Ramsbottom wo were killed during the WW1 and he wants further information on Richard Barnes. Also he wants to know about which local Haslingden newspapers reported about Haslingden during the WW1. Please check out his email by clicking here.

(15th April 2014) Clifford Hargreaves has kindly sent in some notes about the HGS School trip to Paris. Please click here to check them out.

(13th April 2014) Joan B has kindly sent in a email requesting if anyone has knowledge about the Haslingden Grammar School trip to Paris in 1945 or 1946. Also some interesting notes about butchers shops and stones from the old Haslingden Railway Station. If you can help with her request please get in touch. To check out her mail please click here. I will shortly also add the notes to the Meat Blog and the Haslingden Railway Blog.

(11th April 2014) More information now added to the Unity Club, United Service Club, National Reserve Club, Staff Of Life pub thanks to John Bedford. Please check blog to right or click here.

(8th April 2014) Trying to find out information on the United Service Club, Lower Lane, Haslingden. Was this the same Club which eventually turned out to be the Unity Club on Lower Lane. If you can help please contribute, thanks. Look across or Click here to check out blog here.

(7th April 2014) Can anyone help please. I am desparate to get hold of a scan of a photograph of the old Thorn Pub showing its original brewery signs. I need it for a forthcoming presentation and I do have a more modern Mary Hindle Centre photo but could really do with a older one. Any help would be much appreciated. If you can kindly help you can contact me at bryan.yorke@sky.com

(1st April 2014) Peter Barnes has sent a email request for information on Todd Hall and also wanting to know if there are any means or records of farm tenancy. Please click here to check out his mail and if you can help please let me know and I will forward on information. Jackie has kindly sent Peter some of this information

(27th March 2014) Jackie has come up with some further information on the Brewery Building tower. The tower was built in 1894 and demolished in 1938.

(27th March 2014) David Desforges wants to know about the large tower on the Brewery Building. Click here to check out his email and my reply. If you have any further information you can add please let me know.

(27th March 2014) Some more fabulous old postcards photos from Keith Burton of various shots of Haslingden St. James Church, Manchester Road and St. Mary's have now been added. I have also added them to the photo album below.

(19th March 2014) Peter Gidley has kindly sent in a article about the Swinnel Brook which has now been added at the end of the Original Blog. To check it out please click here and scroll down to bottom of blog.

(19th March 2014) Keith Burton has kindly supplied more postcard scans, the interior of St. James Church, Grane Mftg Co, St. Stephens in its original place. There is also a couple more which will be filed under "photo album" before the end of the day.

(19th March 2014) Jackie has kindly sent in a fabulous newspaper cutting showing that the stones from the demolished Martins Bank (Regent Street corner) were transferred over to Accrington to build the St. Josephs R.C. Church. Please click here and scroll down to see article

(18th March 2014) Keith Burton has kindly supplied photos of Martin Croft, The Old Workhouse Postcards, and the Post Office. Three of them are showing within the blog to the right and the rest are now filed under "Photo Album".

(17th March 2014) Alan Papworth has kindly supplied a photo from 1942 of Class 1A at the Haslingden Senior School, Please check out photos to the right hand side or go direct to the Haslingden Modern School Blog Also the photo will be filed under "Photo Album".

(14th March 2014) Keith Burton has kindly supplied two new photos which I have now uploaded. One on Carter Place which is also now included within the Carter Place blog and the other one is the old Co-op Shops on Blackburn Road which is now the antique shop, this is also included in the meat blog. I have included them on the header blog for a week or so and will later transfer them over to the Photo Album. Please check blog to your right or click here.

(14th March 2014) added a further two photos of the "now gone" Primitive Methodist Church which was near the top of the Grane Road. Thanks to Kathleen Haworth for sending these in. Please check the blog to your right or click here to view the photos.

(12th March 2014) Kathleen Haworth has kindly sent in a photo of the Primitive Methodist which used to be near the top of Grane Road (almost opposite the lower part of Alexander Buildings) Please click here to check out.

(9th March 2014) Just included a small scan of a blotter which was for the Yorkshire Penny Bank Limited on Deardengate.Please click here and scroll to bottom of blog.

(7th March 2014) Thanks to the History Society at St. Thomas, Musbury, Helmshore. Enjoyed meeting friends old and new.

(2nd March 2014) Some Memories of Church Street c1950 from John R. Edwards. Please click here to check out John's email.

(25th February 2014) Stella Waters (nee Pilkington) is seeking help to contact David and Elizabeth Grime children of Clifford Grime. Can you help please, if so please let me know. To check Stella's mail click here.

(25th February 2014) Janet Pritchard (Australia) is seeking information on her ancestors. Can anyone help? if so please contact me and I will pass on the information. Check her email by clicking here.

(24th February 2014) Allan Bradshaw has kindly sent in the names of the "Basketball Team 1963 HCSS" Please click here and scroll down.

(21st February 2014) Mike Ryan has sent in a email requesting that should anyone know him or his family, he would welcome them to get in touch with him. Check out his email by clicking here.

(20th February 2014) Christine Howarth's Old Adverts and Recipes have now been moved into the "Adverts and Old Documents" section in the left pane below or if you prefer click here for direct link (external) then select your advert and click over to enlarge and then use enlarge option for original sizes etc

(18th February 2014) Added a recent photo of No.77 Lower Deardengate kindly taken by Clifford Hargreaves. This is were Hollands Bakery started off in 1850's. Click here for Hollands Blog and scroll to bottom of blog.

(16th February 2014) Allan Bradshaw has kindly supplied more names for the Haslingden Modern School Rugby team photo. Click here and scroll down to check out.

(15th February 2014) Here's a old photo kindly sent in by Michael Mullaney depicting the "old" Lovers Lane which was at the back of the Old Public Hall. An old Haslingden quote might be "As Black as up lovers" Check blog opposite and also filed in photo album.

(14th February 2014) A new photo has been kindly added from John McGuire (ex pat Australia) of himself and Kathleen Gill stood at the junction of James Street and Prospect Hill at the time of the VE Celebration (bunting etc). Please check blog opposite or click here. Also filed under Email Snippetts and Photo Album.

(12th February 2014) Allan Bradshaw has kindly sent in another photo of the St. Peters Scout Group on Parade. Check opposite.

(11th February 2014) Further additions to the Meat Trade Blog eg: Another slaughterhouse at Moorlands Farm providing meat for the hospital. Also a further two butchers on Church Street. To check out the blog please click here.

(11th February 2014) Pete Samson has kindly sent in a photo of some of the St Peters Scouts. He was hoping someone might know the missing names. Check blog opposite. Also filed underemail snippetts and photo album.

(11th February 2014) Allan Bradshaw has now sent in several names for the St Peters Scouts 1958 photo. Names now included within photo - See under photo album

(11th February 2014) Michael Mullaney has sent a email to add further information on the area "Needless" has originally requested by Gordon Rae. To check out Michaels mail please click here.

(8th February 2014) Added a request mail from Nicky Bibby for urgent information for her to try and help her dad Brian Matthews who was well known as a amateur boxer in Haslingden. Please check out her mail here and scroll down. If you can help let me know and I will pass on the details directly to her.

(8th February 2014) Joe Harrison has kindly sent in two great photographs. One of Haslingden St. James Pupils for 1950. Just look across to the current blog or if you want the St. James student photos blog check out please click here and scroll down to 1950. Also Joe has sent in a great photo of the 1953 Coronation Celebrations held at the Co-op Hall.

(8th February 2014) A little more information added to the Banking Blog. Please click here

(8th February 2014) Allan Bradshaw (Helmshore) has kindly sent in this great photo of the St. Peters Scouts Group from c1958. Please Click here to check out the photo. I will also be filing under "photo album" far below, if you want larger resolutions check here.

(6th February 2014) Now added another ten ads etc from Christine's booklets. Slightly older than the previous ones.Check them out on the blog

(5th February 2014) Christine Howarth of Birch Avenue has kindly sent in some fabulous old local recipe books with some super adverts from the 1930's. Check them out on the blog

(1st February 2014) Annette Barnes is requesting a photo of the Rev. Bernard H. Lord who was vicar at St. Peters 1946-1951. If you can help please contact me. Check out Annette's email click here.

(1st February 2014) Gordon Rae has sent a request email for information in regards to his family from Pike Law, Mangnoils, Needlass and Musbury. If you can help him please let me have information and I will pass it on. To check out his mail please click here.

(31st January 2014) Two fabulous old 1928 adverts about Tripe, Cowheels, Trotters, Polony and Brawn. Kindly offered by Alison May. Click here and scroll to bottom of blog. Also these will be filed under adverts and documents plus other adverts as well.

(29th January 2014) Just added a little more information to the "Where did Haslingden folk put their brass" a few notes on the Trustee Savings Bank and a cracking photo of the inside of the bank etc. Also some notes on the Martins Bank Click here to check it out

(28th January 2014) Added lots more notes to the Haslingden Meat Trade blog here and there, and a few old photographs from Melia Provisions. Click here and scroll to bottom of blog to check out.

(28th January 2014) Just added a great mail from Alison May along with a photo of the badge she was issued with from Trustee Savings Bank in the 1960s. Click here to check out.

(27th January 2014) Brian Smith has kindly sent in a photo of the Haslingden Auction Mart for the Haslingden Meat Blog and also John Simpson has kindly sent in photos and a sales advert for the Auction Mart together with some great information.

(26th January 2014) Jackie Ramsbottom has kindly sent in a photo of the Rising Bridge butchers shop together with names of the prorietors. And also some more information about the Grane Road butchers and also them having a butchers at the back of the Holden Arms. Click here to check out the blog.

(26th January 2014) A superb email from Michael Mullaney giving details of more butchers shops, plus some more memories which he had about the old Co-op slaughterhouse. Clogs worn and clogger shops etc etc. To check out Michael's email click here and scroll down to bottom of blog. I have also filed the email under Email and Snippetts.

(25th January 2014) Alen Fielding (ex pat from Queensland, Australia) has sent in another brilliant email describing some of his memories from Carrs Village, and his experiences collecting bonfire wood for the Station gang. Please click here to read Alen's email. (also to be filed in Carrs Blog and Bonfire Blog)

(25th January 2014) Jean Tomlinson has kindly added a photo of "Uncle Barnes" taken in Carrs Village. Please click here and scroll to nearly bottom of blog to check out

(24th January 2014) More butchers names and details added to the Blog, thanks to six contributors. Please click here to check it out.

(23rd January 2014) Martin Molloy has sent in a fabulous photo of the Marsden Square under 14s from 1959 and named the players etc. Click here and scroll down. Also filed under photo album.

(23rd January 2014) Just added a small blog about the old local slaughterhouses and a list of some of the butchers. Please try and add to list etc - also any stories would be most welcome. Click here to check it out. also decided to scrap the proposed banking blog just for now, but will resurrect soon...

(23rd January 2014) Martin Molloy has sent a fabulous email containing several of the names in the team which he can remember from 1959, of which David Tillotson made request yesterday. Please click here and scroll down to see response to Davids earlier email.

(22nd January 2014) Alen Fielding (Ex pat Queensland, Australia) lived opposite St James School and then Delph St. gives some fabulous historic information regarding his Grandfather being Landlord of the Robin Hood, and also some Grane history of his grandfather Fred Kenyon who came from a property between the two reservoirs which I believe to now be preserved ruins. I am wondering if this would have been "Hartley House" etc.

To check out Alens email please click here.

(22nd January 2014) David Tillotson (Ex pat Virginia USA) who used to reside at Marsden Square is requesting information about Marsden Square Football team along with any information of members of the team in the photograph. David has supplied a email address should anyone wish to get in touch please let me know. Please click here and scroll down to check out the football team photo and check out his email.

(19th January 2014) Steven Owen has kindly sent in a scan of a old United Services Club Token. Can anyone throw any light on were this Club was situated within Haslingden. Please click here to check out Token Blog and the new added token. Also will be shown within Photo Album.

(18th January 2014) A Email and request for information from Jean Tomlinson, with a photo she thinks is of the East Lancs Regt when they received the "Freedom Of the Borough".Please click here to check out the email and photo. Also photo filed in the Photo Album.

(18th January 2014) A Email from Jean Tomlinson, with a photo of the opening of the Haslingden Co-op Shoe Shop with both Stanley Matthews and Vinoo Mankad. Please click here to check out. Also filed under Photo Album

(18th January 2014) Just added a short poem about Greyfriars Bobby who is buried at Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh. Not pure Haslingden, but maybe loved by Haslingden. Click here to check the poem.

(9th January 2014) Christopher Linaker has kindly sent in this photo of his grandfather - Alderman Thalberg Brown who was a Freeman of the Borough. To check out his photo please click here. This can also be linked from the The Mayors and Last Borough Council Blog.

(8th January 2014) I have now brought all the Haslingden Secondary Modern School photos from the archive and placed under one blog with excellent additional photos of the school trip from Squires Gate Airport with Mr Dean and Mr Evans, The Arts Class with Mr. Hinckley, and the school basketball team. These photos were kindly supplied by John Taylor, Bill King and Jim Nuttall. Click here and scroll down to check them out.

(7th January 2014) Email from Ex Pat Robert Dobson (Bournemouth) would love to know of any HGS Re-Unions.Click Here to check out his mail.

(6th January 2014) Starting off a short blog about "Where did Haslingden folk store their brass". Click here

(6th January 2014) Jonathan Snowden has kindly sent in a email in regard to the Martin's Bank Archive, and soon I will put a page on the Haslingden blog about Haslingden Banks (with kind permission of the Martins Bank Archive). For now please check out Jonathans email by clicking here.

(4th January 2014) John Taylor has kindly sent in a school photo for Haslingden Secondary Modern School Rugby Team 1963. Please click here and scroll down.

(4th January 2014) Bill King has kindly sent in a school photo for Haslingden Secondary Modern School Rugby Team 1963/1964 season. Please click here and scroll down.

(1st January 2014) Bill King has kindly sent in a school photo for Haslingden Secondary Modern School. from 1962 or 1963.Please click here to check it out and click over to enlarge. Nah! there just is some gradely folk on theer.....

(27th December 2013) Just received a lovely email from John Kay (ex pat from France), who has happy memories of the Church Lads Brigade etc. Please click here and scroll to bottom of page to read his email.

(22nd December 2013) Just a few beautiful memories of sheep shearing in Cumberland in 1960 - Please enjoy

(16th December 2013) Just received a nice email from Pete Samson (old school chum and ex pat from the Fylde) who wants to know if anyone is around from his "sparking" days at Porritts etc etc etc. To check out Petes mail please click here.

(12th December 2013) I have just added some of my photos of local gravestones which can be accessed from my photobucket hosting site by clicking here. Once loaded select photo and click over it to enlarge. If you do require larger then go to right hand corner and click the plus sign. All photos have been loaded to original size if required. If you wish to look at them from a index please click here and select

(11th December 2013) Steve Bentley is requesting information on his Great Grandfather (John (Jack) Bentley and also Bentley House and Bentley Moss. If anyone can help please let me know and I will pass it on to Steve. Check his email by clicking here. (14th Dec update: one offer of help notified)

(5th December 2013) Kathleen Hogg has kindly sent in three emails requesting help to try and locate photographs etc from when her mother was very active at St. Mary's. Her mother now suffers from illness and any photos would be much welcomed to try and help her with the illness. If you can help Kathleen please get in touch with me at bryan.yorke@sky.com and I will pass on your help directly to Kathleen. To check out her emails please click here.

(5th December 2013) Keith R Lingard (Kent) ex-pat, and probably better known as Keith Robert Atkins originally from 38 Warwick Street as sent a email with memories of Haslingden and would love for some of his ex school classmates to get in touch with him. Please click here to check out his mail.

(29th November 2013) Just added a NEW but short blog on "What I can see from a old photo" eg: The Length of the Peace Procession, Bob Gardner's Grocers, Dustbin Sentries, Young chaps all with "flat caps" etc etc etc.

(28th November 2013) Added a photo of a Carter Place Hall Garden Party. No more details. Added to Carter Place Blog. Please look to the right hand and scroll down to bottom orPlease click here to check it out.

(25th November 2013) Email request from Carol Kennedy (Massachusetts, USA) is requesting information on her "Smith" relatives. Please click here to read her email. If you can help Carol please contact me. Update 26th Nov: Jackie has kindly offered Carol help with contacts etc.

(25th November 2013) Clifford Hargreaves and his sister have been kind to offer even more names for the 1947 Haslingden Grammar School Photo. Please click here and scroll down.

(17th November 2013) Clifford Hargreaves and his sister, have kindly sent in more names for the HGS 1947 School photo.Please click here and scroll down to view.

(17th November 2013) David Murray has kindly sent in some names for the HGS school photo for May 1969. Please click here and scroll down.

(9th October 2013) Jim Haworth has kindly sent in a email with some family information. To check out the email click here.

(8th October 2013) Keith Burton has kindly sent in this scan of a St James C 0f E Church Lads Brigade photo - Can anyone give a date or where was it taken? Please click here and then scroll down to bottom of blog.

(8th October 2013) Jackie Ramsbottom has kindly sent in a lovely cutting showing Carterplace Hall. Please check the Carter Place Blog and scroll to the bottom.

(3rd October 2013) Gail Garrard (Australia) has kindly sent in a email in regards to her families business Ben Barnes and Sons Coaches Blog. Please click here and scroll to bottom of blog

(3rd October 2013) Gail Garrard (Australia) has kindly sent in a email in regards to her families business Ben Barnes and Sons Haulage Blog. Please click here and scroll to bottom of blog

(3rd October 2013) Marion Warn (Canada) is requesting information on her cousin Jack Hartley who was the Manager of the butchers dept at the Haslingden Co-op. Please click here to check out the blog.

(1st October 2013) Keith Burton (ex pat from Harrogate) has kindly sent in some scans of "Haslingden Postcards" and the first is shown of "Carter Place Lodge"which is at the end of the Carter Place Blog below.

(26th September 2013) John R Edwards has added a little piece on the Empire Flicks blog. Click here and scroll to bottom.

(25th September 2013) Nadine Crabtree has now sent in this photograph of her relation Arthur Pickup and his wife in their motorcycle and sidecar. She is asking if anyone can date the bike. Please Click Here to check out.

(25th September 2013) John McGuire (ex pat from Australia) has kindly sent in this fabulous photograph from the Grand Carnival - 1930s ? Please click here to check it out. (also now filed under photo gallery below.

(20th September 2013) Nadine Crabtree has now uploaded a photo which we think could have been taken at Crawshaw Hall. Information required please. Thanks. Please check out photo by clicking here.

(19th September 2013) Nadine Crabtree is seeking information about George Arthur Pickup and whether the school photo is of the old "Haslingden School". Also she has sent in a photo of a group of which she wants some further information if possible. If anyone can help her will they kindly contact me. Please check out the email and photo by clicking here.

(19th September 2013) Denis Samuel Stones is requesting information about his family. Please click here to check out his email.

(19th September 2013) John Hindle (ex pat Australia) has kindly sent in some interesting information on Carter Hall together with photos of his grandfather (the last owner of the Hall) and himself as a child sat on one of the ornamental lions that once featured at the Hall entrance. Click here and scroll to bottom of blog to check it out.

(15th September 2013) Bill Ramsbottom the owner of Todd Hall, Carrs has kindly sent in the following photos and information which is at the bottom of the "Carrs Blog" Click here and scroll down.

(15th September 2013) Kevin Molloy (Ex pat from London). Kevin has kindly sent in this photo via Gordon Cockerill and its the students of the 1959 class at St. Marys School. Please click here to check it out.

(5th September 2013) Bob Dobson has kindly posted:

On Sat 14^th September there will be a big Family History Fair in King George’s Hall, Blackburn -10am-4pm. The Rossendale branch of the Lancashire FH Society will be there with help and advice. All North West Societies will be represented. There are short lectures in rooms off the main hall throughout the day.

(18th August 2013) Hi Bryan, I wondered if any of your readers remember the class of 1971 (Haslingden Secondary Modern School) as I have seen nothing on this particular era. I was hoping somebody may have some photo's they could post. I left in 1971 and would be glad to correspond with people from my class. I would love to know what happened to a lot of the teachers and pupils,

all the best, Chris Reid.

(18th August 2013) Dear Bryan, I really enjoyed discovering the hassy web site. I lived on Hartley Street, went to St. James, on regent street, and then Hassy Grammar, until we moved to Accrington. But I think my heart never left Haslingden. Thank you, Ilyas Khan.

(10th August 2013) Raymond Clegg has kindly updated additional names for the Haslingden Grammar School 1969 Student photo. Please click here and scroll down to 1969.

(9th August 2013) John R. Edwards has kindly updated one additional name for the Haslingden Grammar School 1952 Student photo (sheet 2 front row 1st left). Please click here to check out and then scroll down to 1952.

(9th August 2013) Raymond Clegg has kindly updated additional names for the Haslingden Grammar School 1969 Student Photo (Sheet 4 front row). Please click here to check out the blog and scroll down to 1969.

(9th August 2013) Ken Davis has kindly updated additional names for the Haslingden St. James C of E School Students photo for 1965. Please click here then scroll down to 1965.

(9th August 2013) David Sharlow is requesting information about this "Haslingden Commemorative Medal" Please click here to check out his email.

(9th August 2013) Wadey has come up with a couple of good answers on New Barn Farm, and also the High Spot. Please check out by clicking here.

(9th August 2013) Natalie Ciriello has sent in a request for information (old photo required) for the Black Bull, Haslingden.Please check out her mail by clicking here.

(6th August 2013) Anne Wolstenholme is searching for information of her GGG Grandparents who used to farm Musden Head. Please check her mail by clicking here.

(6th August 2013) Sandra Kearsley is requesting information on a local Helmshore pig farm and also possibly information on the Bridge End Pub, but please check out her mail and let me know if you can help.

(6th August 2013) Brian Holden (Accrington) is requesting any information on the "High Spot" dance hall which he thinks was at the Old Liberal Club. Please click here to check out his mail.

(5th August 2013) Joan Merrill (ex pat) has kindly sent in a list of names to be added to the HGS 1952 Student List which are now added. Please click here and then scroll down to 1952.

(2nd August 2013) Chris Miller added to Carter Place Blog,Click here and scroll to bottom

(29th July 2013) Just added lots more names to the 1952HGS Student photo, thanks to David and Irene Belshaw.

(26th July 2013) Arthur Keown has kindly sent in another three names for the 1947 HGS Student Photo (Click here and scroll down to 1947)

(26th July 2013) Elizabeth Smethurst has kindly sent in further names and corrections for the 1953 St. James C of E School Student Photo. (Click Here and scroll down to 1953)

(26th July 2013) Just added lots more names from the David and Irene Belshaw list to the 1952 HGS Student Photo - still lots to add yet. (Click here and scroll down to 1952)

(26th July 2013) John R Edwards has kindly sent in some ammendments for the 1957 HGS Student Photo. (Click hereand scroll down to 1957)

(26th July 2013) Ellen Dewhurst with the help of her husband has kindly sent in several names for the 1952 HGS Student Photo and also a ammendment for the 1957 Student Photo. (Click here and scroll down to 1952).

(26th July 2013) Clifford Hargreaves and his sister Jean have kindly sent in another five names for the 1947 HGS Student Photo (Click here and scroll down to 1947)

(10th July 2013) Bill King (ex pat from Redcar) has sent in several names which are now included in the HGS 1962 student photo. Click here and scroll down to 1962.

(8th July 2013) More names from David and Irene Belshaw to be added to the 1952 HGS Student Photo later today.

(8th July 2013) Clifford Hargreaves and his sister have kindly contributed lots more names for the 1947 HGS Pupil photo.Please check by clicking here and then scroll down to 1947.

(8th July 2013) John R. Edwards has kindly offered two more names to the HGS 1957 Student Photo. Please check by clicking here and then scroll down to 1957.

(2nd July 2013) Roger Pilling has kindly sent in two St. James C of E School photos taken in 1953 or 1954 (Miss Holden's Class and Miss Clegg's Class. To check out please click here,then scroll down to appropriate dates.

Roger has also kindly sent in a old photo of members of the Wesley Church, Blackburn Road/Hud Hey which has now been filed under the photo album or you can click here.

(2nd July 2013) Paul Anderson, has kindly sent in two Ben Barnes (Haulage) photos - Click here and scroll down to check out.

(2nd July 2013) Arthur Keown (ex pat) who has just celebrated his 83rd birthday, has now provided a further three names for the 1947 HGS student photo.

(30th June 2013) Dave and Irene Belshaw have kindly sent in a new HGS Student photo for October 1952. They have also named some of the students (names still being added), but there are still lots of gaps if you can help. In the meantime please check out the photo by clicking here and then scroll down to 1952.

(28th June 2013) Teresa Nelson (Ex pat Australia) and sister to Anne Southon has now sent a update on her parents and the ownership of the "Chippie" at the top of Prinny Hill. Pleaseclick here to check out blogs from both Teresa and Anne

(30th May 2013) Arthur Keown has sent in a email to be forwarded to Anne Astling. Describing some lovely qualities of one of his past teachers Dr. Tupling. Please Click here then scroll down to Anne Astling March 6th 2012.

(30th May 2013) Replies to Colins request below for information on the Helmshore Conservative Club. Kindly from Jackie Ramsbottom, John Simpson and Wadey. Click Here to check them out.

(28th May 2013) Colin is requesting information on the building which was the Helmshore Conservative Club on Holcombe Road. Click here to check out his email. UPDATE: TWO OFFERS OF HELP HAVE MADE CONTACT

(28th May 2013) Malcolm Pilkington is making a request for information on how he can contact Jack Cordingley or his family. Please click here to see letter. UPDATE: TWO OFFERS OF HELP HAVE MADE CONTACT

(20th May 2013) The Scans of the Haslingden Guardian Year Book front cover, the adverts and the chronology, and also the Civil Defence document have now all been filed under documents section below (scroll down and select). The Civil Defence badges has been filed under "Haslingden Memorabilia".

(20th May 2013) Added extra information to Carter Place blog. Information listed under Sir Andrew Chadwick. Kindly supplied by Annie Taylor. Please click here to check out

(18th May 2013) A lovely follow up mail from Sheila Calder (Ex pat Canada). Click here to check out email under Carrie Creamer Hart request so scroll down a little. Shes now living at Niagara and there is a old museum shop there just like her grandad's Mr. Goldsworthy (Herbalist) which was up Church Street.

(18th May 2013) Ian Edmundson has also kindly contributed with additional names to the HGS 1957 student photo. Click here and scroll down.

(17th May 2013) John R Edwards has also kindly contributed with additional names to the HGS 1957 student photo. Click here and scroll down.

(17th May 2013) Sheila Calder (ex pat) has kindly sent in some information to the request made by Carrie Creamer Hart.Please click here and then scroll down to see email and blog etc.

(16th May 2013) Mary Brown (nee Simms) has kindly been able to help with the request made by Carrie Creamer Hart.Click Here and then scroll down.

(15th May 2013) Have now directly added the 1957 Haslingden Grammar School Photo and I am grateful to both David and Irene Belshaw who have kindly added some of the names of pupils. Click here and then scroll down

(12th May 2013) Alison May (nee Heywood) has kindly sent in scans of the Haslingden Civil Defence badges and their Casualty Service Sheet. - Added below the "Haslingden Guardian" adverts across. Later I will file these under "Memorabilia.

(10th May 2013) Terry Hissey response and further information on J.T. Haworth (CLB) Please click here and scroll down.

(9th May 2013) John R Edwards has kindly offered information in reply to the Terry Hissey request, thanks...

(8th May 2013) I have finally got around to including the information sent by Dave Rothwell about his uncle Albert who died in WWII. He has kindly sent the photos and letters etc, and it really is so moving to read. Please check out by clicking here then scroll down to the Second World War and further down to Private Albert Rothwell.

(8th May 2013) Alison May (nee Heywood) has sent in some fabulous scans taken from the Haslingden Guardian Yearbook in 1896. To check them out see blog to right hand side or alternatively they are also filed below under "Documents". Also I've just added some old photos which Alison let us have and now filed under the photo album below. (eg: Old Deardengate (1800's), Haslingden Wesleyan Day School from the 1800s, also Trinity Baptist photo. Also uploaded scans of Mayor memorabilia handkerchiefs (2) and one Silk Ribbon bookmark memorabilia - these are loaded under Haslingden Memorabilia (Index to blogs). Also now added the Haslingden Jubilee Celebrations Souvenir scans of front page and also four pages of adverts from 1951. Filed below under documents. Now added scanned pages from the HGS Opening day from 1968 filed below under documents together with links also added under the Haslingden Grammar School Blog.

(7th May 2013) Terry Hissey is requesting information on J.T. Howarth who was the headmaster at Haslingden C. of E. Can you help? Please click here to see full request

(5th May 2013) Alison May has kindly sent in this old "Walking Day" on Bury Road Photo. Click here to see or filed below under "photo album Walking Day on Bury Road". Dont forget when loaded click rh bottom corner to enlarge etc etc

(5th May 2013) Alison May has kindly sent in this old Trinity Baptist photo. Click here to see or filed below under "photo album Trinity Baptist 3". Dont forget when loaded click rh bottom corner to enlarge etc etc.

(5th May 2013) Alison May has kindly sent in this old Trinity Baptist photo. Click here to see or filed below under "photo album Trinity Baptist 2. Dont forget when loaded click rh bottom corner to enlarge etc etc.

(5th May 2013) Alison May has kindly sent in this old Trinity Baptist photo. Click here to see or filed under "photo album" Trinity Baptist 1 then click right corner to enlarge, and right corner again to get original size.

(5th May 2013) Alison May has also sent in this old programme for a "Haslingden Wings For Victory" event. Click here or filed under documents below. (when photo is loaded go to top right hand corner and click for larger, then if you want even larger still go to bottom rh and click for original.

(5th May 2013) A scan of a very old Trinity Baptist Pierrot Concert programme has been sent in by ex pat Alison May.Click here to see programme or check out under Documents.

(5th May 2013) Adrian Bury (ex pat - Hungary) has kindly sent in a old photo of members of the Trinity Baptist Church which used to be on Blackburn Road. It was taken in 1948. He has also kindly named some of the members. Please check out the photo and details etc by clicking here. I will also include this within the photo album.

(1st May 2013) Michael Mullaney has kindly responded with some information on the "Boys Home" in response to information request from Jane Thynne. Please click here and scroll down(30th April 2013) John Vizzard has kindly sent in two St. Marys student photographs from the 1950s. We are not sure of the dates but do think they maybe 1955 and 1957. If you know of any of the missing students names or can confirm the actual dates please let me know. To check out the photos please Click here.

(26th April 2013) Just a quick update to say that since Keith Fitton requested help on behalf of a friend in relation to Rev. Fergus McBride, there have been three positive replies of information.

(24th April 2013) Valerie Vicich (nee Hargreaves) is making a request for information on the parents of her Great Grandad William Hargreaves. To check out her mail please click here

(22nd April 2013) I still have lots of "adverts and documents" and some photos to include in the Documents and Photo Album sections which people have been so kind as to let me have. The reason I have as yet not published, is purely down to me having some temporary problems at the moment with my "photo hosting site". Hopefully this will be resolved within the next few weeks, after which I will then upload to the site.

(19th April 2013) Dave Rothwell has kindly added some information in regards to the request made by Janet Thynne, on information about the Boys Home. Please click here and scroll down five request.

(19th April 2013) Ann Taylor is requesting any historic photos of Carterplace or Acre etc. to help her with her research. To read her email please click here. or alternatively just go to the end of the Carterplace blog

(18th April 2013) Keith Fitton (ex pat from Cumbria) has sent a email requesting information for a friend in regards to: Father Fergus McBride. His friend thinks that he was a vicar in Haslingden during the late 1950's. Can anyone shed any light?Check out full mail by clicking here.

(15th April 2013) Just a quick update to say that Sandra Jew (Australia) who has been seeking information about her dad "Alan "Bernie" Taylor, has already been contacted by three old friends of her dad and also by Jackie with some family history.... all as a result of her putting a request on the blog. Keep the information coming....

(12th April 2013) Sandra Jew (Australia) is requesting information about her dad "Alan Francis Taylor" nicknamed "Bernie" born 1948 and also any of his family members. Please click here to check out her request, if you can help Sandra please let me know or give me a email address which I may pass on to her. My email is: bryan.yorke@sky.com

(11th April 2013) Carrie Creamer Hart (Canada) has kindly sent in a St. Mary's Student photo from 1933-34 which shows her grandma. To check out the blog and photo please click here, then scroll down to 1933-34.

(8th April 2013) Some good news! Hylton Craig kindly informs me that a new Robert Scott VC commemorative placque has been fixed at Peel Street. And also thanks Hylton for the photo. Please Click Here to check out Blog.

(8th April 2013) Just added a request from Carrie Creamer Hart (Canada) who request information on photos and also her Great Grandmother. The photos are of children on Hillside Road. Can you help please. Please Click here to check out request and view photos.

(8th April 2013) Added a link, scroll to the bottom of the Carter Place Blog to check out even more photos of Carter Place related etc.

(8th April 2013) Annie Taylor has added a request for information about the missing Lions etc which once adorned the entrance to Carter Place. Where are they now? Please check it out by scrolling to the bottom of the blog.

(6th April 2013) Just added another ancient photo showing a man on a horse at the entrance of Carter Place. Who is that Man? and look at them Lions with the Mr and Mrs faces. Photo kindly supplied by Joyce Thorn. Check out blog and scroll to near bottom.

(6th April 2013) Just added another ancient photo showing a view from Carter Place towards Haslingden and I have managed to find fifteen large chimneys within the photo. Also added a photo of how it was in 2003 which shows the large original entrance to the Hall.

(6th April 2013) Just added a fabulous piece from Christine Howarth who so kindly offers some of her memories from the time when she had a caravan at Carter Place etc. Check out blog opposite and scroll to bottom.

(5th April 2013) Just added a super photo of the Lodge belonging the Carter Place Hall, kindly sent in by ex pat Alison May (nee Heywood)

(5th April 2013) Been kindly given lots of historic information about Carter Place Hall and Estate by Annie Taylor of Acre. I have now included it within the Carter Place Blog.

(4th April 2013) Just starting off a new blog for the late Carter Place Hall which had its main entrance from the gatehouse quite near to Worsley Park. I have great memories from my childhood of the "Hall" and also several photos to include.

I know little in regard to the history of this once great building and would always welcome any contributions from anybody who wishes to be involved. Thanks..

(26th March 2013) A email request for information on "The Boys Home" is made by Jane Thynne. To see email please click here.

(26th March 2013) Michael Lynn has kindly donated two St. Marys School Football Photos from the period approx 1937 to 1938, the first one of these has most of the names of the squad and fathers. To Check out these photos please click here and go to the St. Mary's Blog and scroll down to the bottom

(26th March 2013) Michael Lynn has kindly donated a photo of the Hollands Pies Ladies Netball Team (undated). To check out the photo Click Here for the Hollands Blog and scroll to the bottom.

(25th March 2013) Alison May (nee Heywood) ex pat from Nottingham has so kindly sent in the Haslingden Grammar School Student photo for the year 1932 (we think!). Please click here to go to the blog and then scroll down to 1932.

(25th March 2013) Pat Stevenson (nee Entwistle) has kindly sent in the 1951-52 student photograph for the St. Johns, Stonefold School. Please Click here to check out the photo.

(25th March 2013) Lynda Batty (ex pat from Olney in Buckinghamshire) has kindly sent in the 1956 or 1957, and the 1961 student photographs for the Haslingden County Primary School. Please Click here and then scroll down the blog to the desired date.

(25th March 2013) Peter Hoyle has kindly sent in the 1954 Student photograph from Haslingden St. James C of E School. Also some of the names have been listed but there are still some gaps. Please Click Here to go to blog then scroll down to 1954.

(20th March 2013) Even more names now added to the 1969 HGS photo by Ian Edmundson and Jackie Ramsbottom. PleaseClick Here to blog and scroll down to 1969

(19th March 2013) Alison May (nee Heywood) has kindly sent in a scan of the more recent HGS Cap Badge. Click Here to blogand scroll down a little.

(19th March 2013) Even more names added to 1969 HGS photo by Ian Edmundson. Click Here to go to blog and scroll down to 1969.

(18th March 2013) More names have been added to the 1969 HGS photo, kindly offered by Alison May (nee Heywood) and also more by Ian Edmundson. To check more complete listClick Here to go to blog and then scroll down to 1969.

(17th March 2013) HASLINGDEN OLD AND NEW BLOG would love to make a request to anyone attending the "Local History Day" at the Haslingden Cricket Club next Sunday, and maybe could help with old school photographs etc., that they may wish to bring them along to the event and I will take a copy of them whilst they are present, which would help enormously for future inclusion within the school blog photos. Also any other photos or information which they would like to include within the blog would be most welcome.

(16th March 2013) Two lovely old photographs, one of Deardengate and another of a very old student photo from the old Haslingden Wesleyan Methodist Day School. These were kindly sent in by Alison May (nee Heywood) ex pat from Nottingham. Alison has also sent in photos of memorabilia, eg: programmes for Trinity Baptist and adverts etc etc. these will soon be uploaded to the "Document" files. To check the photos please look across the page beneath the advert for the forthcoming Haslingden Local History Day.

(16th March 2013) Adrian Bury (ex pat currently residing in Hungary) has so kindly sent in a full school student photo for May 1969 for the Haslingden Grammar School. This widescreen photo has been broken up into four separate photos for ease of viewing. He has also offered quite a lot of names for teachers and students, but if you can add to these please let me know by emailing me at bryan.yorke@sky.com To check out the photos Click Here, then scroll down to the 1969 date near the bottom of the blog.

(13th March 2013) Adrian Bury has so kindly sent in three student photos from Haslingden St. James for the years 1960,1962 and 1965 and a Haslingden Grammar School photo to follow. (Please click here and scroll down to the desired date) - some names of students have been added below the photos, but if you can fill in any of the missing gaps - please let us know by emailing me at bryan.yorke@sky.com

(7th March 2013) Carol Scott has sent a email and notes about her brass modelled MKIII Tank, and she has noted that there are conflicking dates etc. Please check out her mail and photos by Clicking here and then scroll to the bottom of the blog.

(3rd March 2013) Clifford Hargreaves has kindly sent in two photos and a flyer, which show "The Old School Mews", which are the new buildings built on the original site of the old Technical School (later the Haslingden Grammar School). Check out the Haslingden Grammar School Blog and go to the end or click here and then scroll to the end of the blog.

(26th February 2013) Christine Bailye (daughter of Margaret Newey, nee Tattersall) has just sent a email enquiring on details of J.H. Birtwistle factory and the Tattersall family etc. Please check her letter under filed under the Emails and Snippetts.

Please check under emails and snippetts by clicking here - 2nd email down

(23rd February 2013) Chris Aspin has kindly informed me that there will be another Local History Day at Haslingden Cricket Club on Sunday March 24th (11am - 4pm). Groups from Helmshore, Rawtenstall, Ramsbottom, Holcombe and Whitworth will be putting on displays. Second-hand bookstall, food/drink, easy parking. Free Admission. Highlight of Helmshore Local History Society's display will be a map of 1575 with coloured pictures of St. James's Church and a cross. Never seen before.

(24th January 2013) Bryan Gudgeon has been kind enough to identify three of the missing names on the 1948-49 Haslingden St. James C of E School photo. There are still a couple missing, and Bryan thinks that they were possibly refugees .

(21st January 2013) Thanks to Arthur Keown (ex pat from Devon who has kindly sent in this fabulous Haslingden Grammar School photo from May 1947.

(8th January 2013) More WW1 Soldiers have been added to the War Blog today and still more to come. Jackie informs me she is getting great support on this, and still welcomes as much information as possible eg: text, newspaper cuttings, photos, details of memorials etc etc. Thanks to all who have kindly offered help.

(2nd January 2013) Happy New Year to everyone.Some great feedback now added by David Desforges (see below).

To check out his mail Click Here.

(11th December 2012) Dave Roughley has contacted me requesting information on Haslingden FC 1907-8 season, especially in regards to the ground where they played. To check out his request email please click here, and obviously any help for his project would be very welcome.

Just click here to check out site. When deleted from here "Just added" snippetts are filed below - Check out "Just added or about to" HISTORIES below

(30th November 2012) Just added a new blog for "Haslingden County Primary School Student Photos" also requesting help with the naming of the Teachers and Students c1952/1953 period. Check out by clicking here

(30th November 2012) Dave Rothwell has now added two more photos and further text showing 1) Rossendale Motor Club Outing (with a very young Dave)c1959 and also the Rossendale Enduro from c1960. His dad Leslie played a big part in both organizations. Click here and scroll down to the Rothwell's.

(30th November 2012) In response to Dave Rothwell's request for a photo of the original Cordingley's Car Showroom, Jackie Ramsbottom has kindly sent in a photo, also in response Clifford Hargreaves has kindly sent in a original advert for the Old firm. Please click here and scroll down to check them out.

(29th November 2012) Dave Rothwell has kindly sent in some photographs of the recent demolition of the Cordingley's old building which was the Bed Centre or later The Pine Centre for parts of the last twenty years. He is currently looking for a old photograph showing it when it was the original Cordingley's Car Showrooms, can anyone help? To check out the demolition photos please click here and scroll.

(29th November 2012) Dave Rothwell has kindly sent in a photo showing his dad serving in the shop together with a brilliant story of when his dad built a special "balsa aeroplane" to take part in a competition, but disaster struck, yet with a happy ending, so click here and scroll down to read on

(26th November 2012) Eddie Sheppard has just made a request for further history on Bentley House, Grane, and also information of its former residents and if possible more information on one of his wife's ancestors who was born there. To check out his mail please click here

(22nd November 2012) Can we help Lee along with his other students with his St. Peters Church Project creating information boards about the Church its history etc. Check out his email Please click here

(18th November 2012) A request for information and/or photos of our brave Haslingden and Helmshore Soldiers who lost their lives in either World War 1 or World War 11. This request is to help with a new blog being started to give a comprehensive and permanent record for future generations. The blog is being researched by Jackie Ramsbottom and compiled by Bryan Yorke. If you have any information will you kindly send it through to Jackie. You will find her email address within the "introduction request information blog here".

(14th November 2012) from Ann Whittaker J.P. has sent in some information on her grandad Mr. Gilmartin and the painters and decorators shop he had on Regent Street. She is requesting any further information and is also requesting for a more full on photo of the Regent Street Shops, if anyone can help. Please click here to check out her mail.

(14th November 2012) Ann Whittaker J.P. has kindly sent in some ancestral information of the Riley family, to hopefully help in the request made by Keith Riley on 9th Nov 2012.Please click here and scroll down to 8th November.

(9th November 2012) I have put a small blog on requesting any information on the "Bury Road School" of which there is a photo going back all the way to c1877. It was Keith Riley's search for his Assistant Headmaster relation which triggered me into looking at these old photos. Check out blog here.

(8th November 2012) Keith Riley from Ontario, Canada is researching is family connections and is requesting any help. Please check out his mail by clicking here. If you can help either contact him direct at the email supplied or alternatively contact me with any information. Thanks.

(7th November 2012) Received a mail from Mike Hogan in France in regards to Michael Grieco. To check out blog pleaseclick here and scroll down to (7th November 2012)

(6th November 2012) Started a new blog called "Manchester Road Shops". Now got the outline going, but lots more to come with this blog eg: text, photos, adverts etc. Thanks also to Clifford Hargreaves for sending in adverts relating to some of the shops. Click here to check out blog.(4th November 2012) Tomorrow is bonfire night and so I have done a little sketch and poem relating to our old bonfires which we used to have at Martin Croft (off Hud Hey) Them were the days!

(1st November 2012) Just done a little blog on "Haslingden's Original Chip Shops" Click Here to Check it out If you can add any information please feel free to let me know. Its great to include a newspaper clipping kindly given to me by Jackie Ramsbottom which shows Taylors Chip Shop and also Barnes's shop next door. Also now added a further four shops with information kindly given by Ray Ramsbottom, John Bedford and David Johnson. Constantly updating this blog eg: What is a mixture?

(31st October 2012) Martin Molloy has kindly sent in a email kindly offering information as to where Anne Grieco's parents chippy was at top of Prinny Hill near Bramwells Fish Shop. Click here to read mail. and scroll down a little.

(31st October 2012) Happy Halloween! and if tha fancies a smile or a laugh, just look at this owd chap doing his bit about Rag and Bone fellas. Well its nowt to do with Halloween, but plenty scary especially at the end, Click Here and watch if you dare! and should you require more check this out about the Shebbies (Starlings) by clicking here.

(29th October 2012) Anne Southon (nee Grieco) ex pat from Australia is requesting a photo of the chippy which her parents used to own which was on Blackburn Road. Please click here to see her mail.

(25th October 2012) Jeff Stevens sent this mail. In regards to the Haslingden Bomb Holes, which can be seen filed under Blitz and Bomb Damage. Please click here to see blog and scroll down.

(25th October 2012) John Sumner can now confirm that the photograph of the houses which used to be near sizehouse and by the side of the Haslingden Grane Mill are definately "Lonsdale Buildings". He only wishes he had a photograph of the rest of that row.

(25th October 2012) John McGuire has sent in this information request and would be grateful for any further information on Haslingden's first "slum clearance". Please Click here to check out his email.

(25th October 2012) Here is a fabulous piece about the "Tipper Toilet" or the Tippler Toilet. Thanks to Shiela Bell (Nee Waller). Added to the "Tiddles down Tippler Blog". Click here and scroll to the bottom of the blog.

(16th October 2012) Joan Merrill (nee Mead) has sent a snippett - with thanks to Carol for photo and some good stuff about her childhood days and also the maypole in Carrs Click here and scroll down to 16th October (just below Carols photo).

(16th October 2012) A New St James C of E School pupil photo has now been added for the years 1948-1949 kindly sent in by Joan Merrill. Please Click Here and scroll down(10th October 2012) John Sumner was enquiring on the (2nd August 2012) about buildings which were near to the old Grane Mill. Jackie Ramsbottom has kindly sent in a photo which shows some buildings and clearly showing the old Grane Mill in the background. Would these be the Lonsdale Buildings John, which you mention in your earlier email. To see the photo Click Here and scroll down to the 3rd August.

(9th October 2012) In response to Keith's Mail, Jackie has kindly sent in a clipping from the Haslingden Guardian 8th February 1946. Thanks Jackie and see scan and mail click here.

(9th October 2012) Email and blog link kindly contributed by Keith Fitton and reflecting early memories about the collapse of the retaining wall of St. James Churchyard etc.

Please check out his email by clicking here. Also make sure you read his excellent blog by clicking here.

(8th October 2012) Contribution kindly offered by Paul Burke (Haslingden) on more detailed information regarding the Laund Hey Bombholes. Please click here to see the "Blitz & Bomb Damage Blog".

(5th October 2012) Email received from Clifford Hargreaves in relation to a information request regarding the Haslingden Liberal Club. Click here to see mail.

(4th October 2012) Email received from Phil Collins, in relation to a information request from Brian Holden on the "High Spot Dance Club" at the Liberal Club in Haslingden. To check out his mail please click here and its the top item on the page.

Just added or about to Histories Archived from 6th March 2012 to 30th Sept 2012

(30th September 2012) Email received from Brian Holden requesting information on the High Spot Dance Club, which he thinks was situated at the Liberal Club in the late 60s pre: The Buccaneers. He would welcome any information on this. If you wish to check out his email please click here.

(20th September 2012) Ex Pat Mike Hogan has kindly sent in a scan from a old (about 1860) French Encyclopaedia giving some details of Haslingden when the population was at 8000. Click here to see the piece. and then scroll down the page.

(20th September 2012). At a local residents meeting held on Tuesday last September 19th 2012. Messrs. Solomon Commercials, announced that they have have decided to withdraw their planning application to fill in the Holden Vale Flash pond. As yet there is no news as to the future plans of the pond. Please click here and scroll down to see "Helmshore Online's" latest report on this.

(18th September 2012) Mike Hogan (Ex pat from France) has kindly sent me the link for the Haslingden Historic Town Assessment Report, which is really interesting. Click over the link to see in within a .pdf file.

(17th September 2012). Has anyone got a scan/copy photo of the old "Bleach Works" they could let me have, prefererably taken from the West Side. It would be brilliant to get a picture for the blog, thank you.

(17th September 2012) Just added a further contribution on the Holden Vale Bleach Works, kindly sent in by John Sumner. Please click here to read the blog and then scroll to bottom. I've also added a very old advert for the company, before it later changed its name to the Holden Vale Manufacturing Company.

(16th September 2012) Just added a nice contribution about Holden Vale Bleach Works from John Sumner. Please click here to see his contribution which is at the bottom of the Holden Vale Flash blog.

(16th September 2012) Just added a nice contribution from John Sumner about "Tippler Toilets". Please click here to see contribution at bottom of current blog.

(13th September 2012) Just added a "request for information email" from Bernadette Ainsworth who is requesting information on "Spout House" on Cribden End Lane. If anyone can supply information will you kindly contact me. To check out the email please click here.

(12th September 2012) Added a ode "Tiddles is down Tippler" please enjoy.

(12th September 2012) from Susan in response to Tippler toilets. Check out under Recent Contributions from Ex Pats or just click here.

(8th September 2012) Just added my ode about "Hurry Up before they fill pond in" - quite topical. Please click here to read.

(8th September 2012) Just added a new pages for "RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM EX PATS" And the first contribution is from Mike Hogan (in South of France) with his interesting subject "Tippler Toilets". Please click here

(4th September 2012) I have sent a letter to the Rossendale Free Press in response to Solomons letter in regards to the Holden Vale Flash trying to give a clear outline as to the history of "The Pond". I do hope it manages to get printed. Please go to end of "Holden Vale Flash Blog" to see my letter, thank you, or if you prefer click here.

(1st September 2012) Mike from France (ex pat), now added a very interesting piece about the old "Holden Vale Bleach Works and habitation of small lizards". Please check out the piece by going to the bottom of the Holden Vale Flash blog.

(30th August 2012) A email from Ian Edmundson to say that the Telegraph had reported that "Sir Rhodes Boyson" died yesterday. To check out please click here.

(29th August 2012) Lynda Batty (nee foster) who used to live in Every Street and later Grane Road, has sent this email requesting help with the history of "Todd Hall", can anyone help her. Please check out her email by clicking here. If you can help will you please contact me and I will forward to you her email address. Thanks.

(29th August 2012) with ref to your ode ,about the brown "soap".it were called "derbac",was supposed to be medicated to get rid of nits etc.me thinks it was full of brickdust or similar,took scalp off it not careful. john hargreaves Click here to check out ode John refers to.

(27th August 2012) Another 16 photos kindly send in by Michael Mullaney and filed under "photo album". These include: Helmshore before dev, Old Railway pre bye pass, Back Pickering toward Market Place, Corner of King St, Market Place Postcard, Hutch Bank Postcard, Cordingleys, Haslingden Park, F. Bowker 50 1/2 mile plus in 7hrs Aug 1905, Griffin, Phase 1 Modernisation Top O th Town, Top O'th Slate, Road End Lockgate, Flaxmoss.

(27th August 2012) Thanks to Michael Mullaney now added a further 12 photos of old Haslingden, will be uploaded further later today. Look under photo album section which now includes: Hargreaves St Junc with George, Houses on Rakefoot from Teddy Berrys, Hindle St to Back Hindle, Marsden Sq & Middle Shop, Group of Eng from SS Stotts, Group of Pattern Makers from SS Stotts, Scrapping Looms at Grane Mill, Bury Road towards Market, Postcard of Carter Place, Entrance to Vic Park, Musbury Church Womens Carnival 1914, Victoria Park. More to follow tonight, thanks again Mick....

(24th August 2012) Two more school photos added of St. Marys School during the 1950s. Kindly sent in by Billy Fox. Please click here to go to see the photos.

(21st August 2012) Added more of my "Toad Breeding Photos" and other photos of Holden Vale Flash (or the pond nowadays. They were actually taken on 19th March 2009. I remember there were lots of toads present on the day, in the small shallow outlet on the East side of the "Pond". Well it does prove that Toads are breeding there and in good numbers.

(18th August 2012), Thanks to Bryan Webster of The Medics who so kindly sent in this photo of the Band for the request of Mog Stevenson. Please click here to see photo.

(17th August 2012) Mog Stevenson is still looking for a photo and any other information he can get on the local Rising Bridge Band which featured "Geoff Kenyon" as lead singer. They were called "The Medix" and the members besides Geoff were all Rising Bridge lads namely: Barry Moran, Brian Webster and Melvyn Yates.

(15th August 2012) Thanks for heads up on Holden Wood from from both Way and Jacki R, I have now re-invented my old Grane blog article on the Holden Vale Flash (or the pond). It is proposed by a recent planning application to fill in the area of (the pond) and create hardstanding for vehicles. Please check out the blog and then click on the link direct to the planning application at Rossendale Borough Council. If you have anything to say or any objections to make, please! say it NOW! Click Here for Planning App details etc.

(5th August 2012) Also thanks to Jackie Ramsbottom I have added a photo and newspaper cuttings in relation to the 1960 Floods - Please click here and scroll down to check them out

(5th August 2012). Added a photo kindly sent by John Sumner in regards to the floods of 1964. The car is a Yellow Ford Anglia, which on moving through the culvert caught up with the "keystone" and caused the property to collapse. Click here and scroll down on blog to check out photo and story. Also more "flood info" to be added shortly. Did you know that there was also a flood in 1960! and that some of the photos in this blog may refer to that earlier flood. Soon to be authenticated.....

(4th August 2012). Thanks to John Sumner for sending in a link to "Kash's" obituary. Kaziemierz Jagodinski whom lived at Carrs for a great number of years, was such a colourful happy guy, yet secretly had experienced some horrific times throughout his life. Please read here to learn of his past, (click here- then when page loads to Carrs scroll to bottom). He was a well loved man and will be missed greatly.

(3rd August 2012) Received request from John Sumner to see if anyone can help with information on the row of houses on Laneside Road. (Check his mail out here)

(2nd August 2012) Received some great information from John R. Edwards on his recollections of Haslingden Fire Brigade. To check out his mail please click here.

(1st August 2012) A lovely mail from Andrea Fell (nee Jenkinson) re: her family and their connections with Wesley Church and Rossendale Chain & Block (Vine Grove Works). To check out her mail please click here.

(31st July 2012) Just added further fabulous photos from Michael Mullaney (in photo album below) (still more to be added later) for now: Casting at Stotts, Lovers Lane, George St Courthouse,Chapel St, Hindle St towards Bury Rd, Hindle St towards Deardengate, Cellars- Back Pleasant St, Spring Gardens off Bury Road, Back Pickering St towards Market Place. -- MORE OF MICHAEL'S PHOTOS TO FOLLOW SHORTLY.

(31st July 2012) Mail from Sandra Scott (ex pat from Perth, Australia). Giving details of her early days in Haslingden etc etc. To read Sandra's mail please click here.

(31st July 2012) Mail from Sue Ashton (ex pat from Crete) naming a missing name on one of Dave Rothwell's photos. Please click here to see mail.

(27th July 2012) Mrs. Ruth Lord is requesting information about "Summer Camp Pea Picking" Nr. Ormskirk for the Haslingden Grammar School Old Boys Wartime Summer Camp. Please click here to see mail.

(26th July 2012) Michael Mullaney (Haslingden) has so kindly sent in several photos and here are six new photos of Students and First Communion at St. Marys RC. please click here to see photos.

(26th July 2012) Michael Mullaney (Haslingden) has so kindly sent in sever photos and I have now loaded three in the email section Click here to see. Also I have uploaded another ten of Michaels photos under the left pane "Photo Album". I still have more photos to upload yet.

(25th July 2012) from John Sumner has requested information on behalf of his aunt, about if anyone remembers the Workingmens Club down at Carrs. To read email click here.

(23rd July 2012) from John R. Edwards - Haslingden Here is some more History about Victoria Mill and Wm. Robinsons, Union Mill, and also a tale about a guy called Wm Robinson. Click here to read full snippets.

(21st July 2012) Margaret Gowers has just sent a email and remembers Sandra Taylor (nee Lees) please click here to check out her mail. When page loads scroll down to below photos of Vine Mill

(21st July 2012) More information kindly supplied by Jacqueline Ramsbottom. on Paghouse Mill and also another fine etching of the "fire". Notice the difference between the etchings, where on Jackies it shows the back to back houses on Blackburn Road across from the "Lychgate" whereby they dont show on the other etching. Click here to see more.

(21st July 2012) Information kindly supplied by John R. Edwards in regards to John Sumners request on information about the Rising Bridge Slag Heaps. Please click here to read.

(20th July 2012) Some excellent information on Victoria Mill and Vine Mill in request from Sandra Taylor. This information has been kindly supplied by Jacqueline Ramsbottom.. Thanks Jackie. To check out this information please click here.

(20th July 2012) John Sumner has added a request for information on the Rising Bridge Slag Heaps, close to the childrens play area. to check out his request please click here.

(18th July 2012) Received mail from Sandra Taylor (nee Lees) requesting information on "Vine Mill" in relation to "Victoria Mill". Please click here to check out her email etc.

(18th July 2012) Received mail from John Sumner and relates to information on "Elsie Berry". Check out by clicking here.

(9th June 2012) Just added a link for Robert Wade's (Wadey), photos of Haslingden (new-recent photos). Filed under local links or if you wish just click here and then type in your search eg: Carr Hall Street or whatever your personal preference. Wadey has covered a massive territory and you can bet there's a 95% chance he will have the area you maybe interested in. He has already uploaded "thousands" of Haslingden and Helmshore related photos to this site.

(30th May 2012) Just added my Coronation Street photos for any one who may be interested. On my "I Love Arnside and Silverdale Blog, but click here if you wish.

(25th May 2012) Mog Stevenson (Ex pat from Kent) is requesting information on the late Geoff Kenyon's rock band. Please contact if you have any information and I will pass it on to Mog. Please check out email by clicking here.

(20th May 2012)Alan Robinson has kindly sent in four photos of family members from the earlier days when he lived down in the Carrs Village. These are on emails snippets and will shortly be added to the Carrs Village blog. Please click here to see them.

(17th May 2012) Just added a couple of photos sent in by Dave Rothwell. Two photos showing the start of the demolition of the old TMM factory in Helmshore to make way for new housing. To check out please click here.

(11th May 2012) Just added my small piece on our early day television and the great magnifier. To check out please click Here.

(8th May 2012) Bryan Gudgeon has kindly sent in the "presumed lost" architects drawing of the Haslingden St James C of E School which had been thought to have been lost forever, thanks Bryan. If you want to check this out please click here to see the emails and the photo: please check here to see it. I will also file later under the Haslingden St. James C of E Students photos etc.

(4th May 2012) David Rothwell has kindly sent in 5 photos from his school days at Haslingden C of E School and Haslingden Grammar School, dating back to the mid to late 1960s and include some of the students and teachers. These are now filed under "photo album" but can be accessed by clicking here.

(2nd May 2012) Just added a fabulous email from John McGuire Ex pat from Victoria Australia. Who tells a tale of his Great Uncle "Georgie Berry". Plus other snippetts, Thank you John for your kind contribution. Please click here to see Johns mail. I will also be filing this under the "Rag and Bone Blog".

(30th April 2012) Graham Sumner has made a request for information on the Haslingden St. James Church Lads Brigade. In particular to the Roll of Honour for the 1914-1918 War and also information on J. T. Haworth. plus any other information which would be very much welcomed. If you can help will you kindly email me with the information and I will gladly pass it on to Graham. Please read Graham's email by clicking here. It has been filed under Emails etc.

(30th April 2012) Mike Duckworth has made a request for help with "employees names on the Duckworth Clough Mill workers photos, because he is trying to trace is family tree and thinks that this is the mill were they worked at. To read his email request Please click here. If you want to see the Duckworth Clough Mill blog please click here.

(25th April 2012) Just added a advert for "Woodcroft Revisited" a living documentary of the 50s in part of Rossendale produced by Ken Stott and sold in aid of the Rossendale Hospice. To check out more please Click Here.
(23rd April 2012) Just added a new "sketch" called "Bath Time blinken ages ago". Please enjoy - click here

(18th April 2012) Sue Ashton (nee Wardle) from Crete, has so kindly flipped over the photo of St. James C of E School - After the Fire and it has now been corrected within the Blog (thanks Sue). Please click here to see the photo

(17th April 2012) More detail now about the missing St. James C of E School architect drawing. Where can it be nowadays or does someone have a copy of it for us, please! Now from Ian, "The one I saw, on the wall of the new school, was an architect's impression of the school looking down as if hovering over Harold Alderson's shop. I think it must have come from a quote from the architect to install new sky-lights in the roof. It was a large drawing in isometric and measuring about 3ft x 2ft, but it was immaculate, in colour, and nearly as good as a photograph". If you can help in the discovery of this we all would be most grateful.

(13th April 2012) Mail received from Ian Warburton who is also desparate to try and obtain a front photo of the St. James C of E. School. Check mail here

(13th April 2012) Just added a snippett kindly sent in by Dick Bateman of Chapel En Le Frith in regards to Miss Nevin (teacher) at St. Mary's RC School. To check out mail please click here for the St. Marys Blog or if you want to see the email snippetts click here.

(9th April 2012) Just added some memories of Carrs Village kindly sent in by Angela Hall who used to live at 21 Commerce Street in 1962/64. Please go to the end of the Carrs Blog for further details by clicking here.

(8th April 2012). Just added a superb photo of Haslingden St James C of E School, just after the fire. So kindly given by Jackie Ramsbottom and Brian Smith. Please click here to see the photo.

(30th March 2012) Just added two photos kindly sent in by John Bedford. 1) is the Haslingden Cricket Club team from c1927 and the other is the Old Co-op Shop in Townsend Street from c1927. These are filed under "Photo Album" or alternatively you can find them under "Email, Snippetts etc" or just Click Here.

(28th March 2012) Just added a old newspaper photo of the old St. James C of E School, taken from the Church. Kindly given by Jackie Ramsbottom. Filed under St. James photos or click here

(27th March 2012) Just added two St. Marys photographs kindly sent in by John Bedford. The top photo is of the 1960 Trip to Lourdes and the 2nd photo down is Students ready for the first Holy Communion. Please Click Here

(23rd March 2012) Added a new blog on St. Marys School Photos etc, and the first are Student photos from 1949-1950 and also c1953, c1956, and c1958 kindly sent in by John Bedford. Also there is another one from the 1920s. Please keep looking because there will probably be more older St. Marys photos shortly. If you do have any old group photos of St. Marys which can be scanned and sent through they would be most welcome. Please Click Here

(16th Mar 2012 update of 7th Feb 2012) I have just added a photo from a Haslingden Darts Tournament, kindly sent in by Jennifer Gavan. John Bedford has kindly informed me that it was the 1973-74 team knockout between the Crown and The Great Tree and that the Crown won five-two. It was played at the Workers! - He has also named all the players that night. The photo is filed under photo album in left column or if you wish to check out the full list of players it is filed under Emails, Catch Ups etc.

(6th March 2012) Here is a request email received from Anne Astling, who is seeking information on her great uncle George Henry Tupling whom taught at Haslingden Grammar School between 1908-1943. Any information would be gratefully received by Anne. Her contact details are within the mail or contact me and I will gladly pass on any information. To check out the request mail etc please click here or go to the Email, Snippets

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