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Atarah

28-10-2004 08:17

Thorn Inn area

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Here is a very old photo showingn Ponthalgh. Gracious, its so old I cant believe it! Appears to go back to the 1400's!

Darby

28-10-2004 08:38

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Originally Posted by Doug

Cheers Darby, Plowtalgh farm is about 50 yards down the track that leads right at the bridge between the Hyenburn Brook and the canal. This is a pritty poor shot from behind (looking from Church Kirk Bridge)

When I was a kid it was a Dairy Farm and then it changed to a Chicken Ranch. I believe that Peter Jordan owned it (He was my mate when I was just but 2 years old), and his dad had a bigish chicken allotment just to tehg left of St. James Church, and set back a bit. That was many, many years ago when eggs were difficult to get hold of.

Peter originally lived on Henry Street the moved up to just before the Canal Bridge that you'd photographed.

The farm now seems in a dilapidated state, often wondered what happened to Peter, he must have left the property for it to get in such a condition.

JohnW

28-10-2004 11:02

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There may not be many locks on the canal around Accrington, but once you start going towards the Yorkshire border and beyond there are quite a few. For those who want to try boating and not have the inconvenience of any locks I would recommend the Norfolk Broads. No locks at all on there. It is a bit overcrowded with boats, but still a very good holiday for a change. I don't think there is anywhere you are allowed to go more than 7 mph and there are lots of pubs and restaurants along the banks to pull into when thirst or hunger rears its head.

Sara	28-10-2004 17:00

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Sounds wonderful JohnW, very relaxing.

staggeringman

28-10-2004 17:24

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:drink:the ponthalgh has been renovated by the current owner,and is probably the next oldest building in church apart from the church tower. did you know that the church opens the tower once a year so that people can go top and look around.

Acrylic-bob

28-10-2004 18:08

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Yes, on Easter Saturday, apparently.

WillowTheWhisp

28-10-2004 20:52

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I never knew that.

How old is the Stag in comparison? That's fairly old isn't it?

Sara	28-10-2004 23:33

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Didn't know that either Staggeringman and i lived in Church for the first 24years of my life. Can you confirm what AB says, is it Easter Sunday? Wouldn't mind visiting it.

Doug	28-10-2004 23:46

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Where about sara?

Sara	28-10-2004 23:54

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Lion St until about 10 then we made the big move to Maden Street.

Doug	28-10-2004 23:58

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Did we go to School together then? - Church Kirk. Miss Hoyle and Mrs Ogan.

Atarah

29-10-2004 09:14

Church Kirk opening day.

Whether it be Easter Sat or Easter Sun, I reckon we should all meet in the "Tower" then go in the Thorn for a drinkie and a chat! :) What say you Tealeaf?

WillowTheWhisp

29-10-2004 11:35

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I could probably manage the Saturday if I'm not back up on Carnforth (which I probably will be)

Sara	29-10-2004 14:57

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Oh that sounds like a good idea, meeting at the Tower.

Went to Sacred Heart, Doug.

Doug	29-10-2004 15:02

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Right....oh well not to worry......;)

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