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Old 27-06-2006, 22:42   #76
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This of course maybe just supposition on my part but if anyone is going up to the library anytime soon I would be interested to find out if this is correct?
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Right, the maps are on the walls in the Oswaldtwistle section at Ossy Mills.
What's wrong with the ones at the mills, I'll go for a look tomorrow and take some pics.
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Old 27-06-2006, 22:44   #77
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I don't think it's the Tinker Brook. That comes down from the John St. area before making it's way to the bridge on Union Road.
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Old 27-06-2006, 22:45   #78
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What about Antley Hall (by Bullough Park) there must surely be a connection with that due to that name.
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Old 27-06-2006, 22:47   #79
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What about Antley Hall (by Bullough Park) there must surely be a connection with that due to that name.
I'd forgot about that place!!!
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Old 27-06-2006, 22:48   #80
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Is it tinker brook?
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Old 27-06-2006, 22:49   #81
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Is it tinker brook?
No definately not.
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Old 27-06-2006, 22:56   #82
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Go and bathe in it naked tomorrow Tinks, then we can rename it Tinky's Stream.


(Bathe as in wash, not as in tinkle.)
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Old 27-06-2006, 22:58   #83
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Go and bathe in it naked tomorrow Tinks, then we can rename it Tinky's Stream.


(Bathe as in wash, not as in tinkle.)
Been there done that Where do you think Tinker Brook get's it's name
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Old 27-06-2006, 23:00   #84
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Been there done that Where do you think Tinker Brook get's it's name

Why isn't it orange anymore?

Is it Cocker's Chemicals, or have you stopped drinking Iron Bru?
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Old 27-06-2006, 23:07   #85
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Why isn't it orange anymore?

Is it Cocker's Chemicals, or have you stopped drinking Iron Bru?
Like I said rindy, we use to pee in it on a regular basis.
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What's wrong with the ones at the mills, I'll go for a look tomorrow and take some pics.
Still waiting, bet you didn't go
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I didn't I had visitors all day ...... but I'll have a go at getting there tomorrow. Wish me luck

Did you go?
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Old 28-06-2006, 21:04   #88
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Did you go?
Yep, about an hour ago for a number 2.
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I didn't I had visitors all day ...... but I'll have a go at getting there tomorrow. Wish me luck

Did you go?
I didn’t but I’m over on Saturday for the Civic Parade. When it’s finished I’ll pop up to the Library if you haven’t managed to get your self up there Tinky.
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Yep, about an hour ago for a number 2.
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When it’s finished I’ll pop up to the Library if you haven’t managed to get your self up there Tinky.


Might be worth a look there too tomorrow if I get chance.
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