 |
|
|
|
||||||||
| Heritage and History A place to discuss the history of our local area. |
|
Welcome to Accrington Web! We are a discussion forum dedicated to the towns of Accrington, Oswaldtwistle and the surrounding areas, sometimes referred to as Hyndburn! We are a friendly bunch please feel free to browse or read on for more info. You are currently viewing our site as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, photos, play in the community arcade and use our blog section. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free, so please, join our community today! |
1Likes |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools |
02-05-2018, 13:15
|
#1 |
|
Senior Member+
 Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Staining, Blackpool
Posts: 3,096
Liked: 407 times
Rep Power: 158675
|
New Accrington book
In 1902, Rev Walter Burgess , a Unitarian minister, wrote 24 articles in the Observer about Accrington's history. They covered from 12th century to the start of the Industrial era. Burgess had done a huge amount of research in libraries and archives throughout the country. He put into simple language what Rev Whitaker had written about in his 'History of the Parish of Whalley'
Now, Robert Cunliffe has published these articles in book form, with an easy-to-read type font. He has published it is a150-page quality paperback, adding some illustrations. He has also added two more of Burgess' articles on Accrington's tradesmen in 1849. These will interst family historians as well. I believe that all who wish to knjow about the town's past should have this book. It is not yet available to buy in the town, but can be bought on-line from www.Lulu.com or direct from Robert ( [email protected]) for £10 post inclusive. I wrote the foreword to the book. |
|
|
| Accrington Web | |
|
|
|
|
02-05-2018, 18:49
|
#2 |
|
Full Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Clayton-le-Moors
Posts: 121
Liked: 8 times
Rep Power: 3232
|
Re: New Accrington book
It's not at LULU,Bob
|
|
|
|
|
02-05-2018, 19:12
|
#3 |
|
Full Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Clayton-le-Moors
Posts: 121
Liked: 8 times
Rep Power: 3232
|
Re: New Accrington book
Found it.It's under Accrington Historical Notes by Rev W Burgess and at the Lulu website go to the UK section
|
|
|
|
|
02-05-2018, 19:19
|
#4 |
|
Full Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Clayton-le-Moors
Posts: 121
Liked: 8 times
Rep Power: 3232
|
Re: New Accrington book
Just ordered one go to https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?...rgess%27&type=
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2018, 06:55
|
#5 |
|
Full Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 290
Liked: 164 times
Rep Power: 5838
|
Re: New Accrington book
Thanks for that information
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2018, 08:24
|
#6 | |
|
Coffin Dodger.
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Clayton End owd farts.
Posts: 50,886
Blog Entries: 1
Liked: 9756 times
Rep Power: 798549
|
Re: New Accrington book
Quote:
__________________
N.L.T.B.G.Y.D. Do not argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-05-2018, 10:08
|
#7 |
|
Senior Member+
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Staining, Blackpool
Posts: 3,096
Liked: 407 times
Rep Power: 158675
|
Re: New Accrington book
Robert Cunliffe has previously published an excellent book which was also a reprint from Observer articles. - ask him about that one too. ( [email protected]) He accepts cheques or Paypal, but not cards. He has told me that there will be a few copies for sale on a bookstall on the flea market in Peel St this coming Sunday.
|
|
|
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 03:26.
