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Originally Posted by Retlaw
Accrington's First Museum. 1855.
Founded by Ormerod Chadswick, Henry Barben, Richard Fish & William Booth, in a rented shop in Abbey St. Later transferred to Milnshaw, where they built a shed to house the exhibits, and created a garden. Sold to the Corporation for 500 quid, and became Milnshaw Park.
Retlaw.
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Thought you didnt believe what Richard Ainsworth said and here you are, quoting him! Tee hee