Old aerial view of Accrington centre

Atarah · 02-11-2009, 20:05

Have a look at this smashing photo. What can you recognize?

cashman · 02-11-2009, 20:20

great pic, see owd "Odean Cinema" n owd Masterbar works, which later became Karrimor.

Bernard Dawson · 02-11-2009, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Atarah

Have a look at this smashing photo. What can you recognize?

Is this the same picture that's in the supper room in the town hall?

Gayle · 02-11-2009, 21:24

Great photo - i got my bearings from the market hall, i love the roof on the outdoor market. Can clearly see the Broadway Pub, Town Hall, Shifters and the Karrimor building.
I'm going to guess it was late 70s, early 80s when the pic was taken.

cashman · 02-11-2009, 21:31

and owd labour exchange n DSS building, got me first passport from owd labour exchange on Melbourne Street.

that would be 69, think yer right gayle, after that.

West Ender · 02-11-2009, 21:37

Old view? It's far too modern for me but I did recognise the town hall and the Odeon.

Retlaw · 02-11-2009, 21:40

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Originally Posted by cashman

great pic, see owd "Odean Cinema" n owd Masterbar works, which later became Karrimor.

That mill were Walmsleys Leather Works at one time. It was also useed as a Cotton Mill, my Aunt worked there many many years ago. It looks like it as taken not long after East Gate was opened, and before they destroyed Broadway and the Market.

Retlaw.

cashman · 02-11-2009, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Retlaw

That mill were Walmsleys Leather Works at one time.
It looks like it as taken not long after East Gate was opened, and before they destroyed Broadway and the Market.

Retlaw.

remember being told about that retlaw, when ya just reminded me, never knew it as that though, only remember from early 50s

Gayle · 02-11-2009, 21:55

I think I'll review my first post - I think mid to late 70s. A bit earlier than I originally said.

Outback Ozzy · 02-11-2009, 22:00

Defo a mid 80's shot, as you can see the Arndale Centre on the left and that opened in 1987. However, I go back to when the car park at the back of Woolies and M&S was a sunken park where I sent many hours of fun. I also remember when you could drive the length of Broadway. Also recognise the Melbourne Street area where you could catch a bus to Burnley, Manchester as well as the Rossendale Valley.

cashman · 02-11-2009, 22:12

what year did Melbourne St become Eastgate?

junetta · 02-11-2009, 22:58

The back part of the 'L' was the Ministry of Pensions and Insurance. I remember it well as I worked there after leaving school. It used to sicken me having to stand in front of it every Saturday night to wait for the Burnley bus. No-one should have to look at work whilst going to the Mecca!