VW advert filmed in Oswaldtwistle

[Bee]

Saw it, amazing, it was filmed (the advert) in 1985 in Oswaldtwistle (Stanhill);

[garinda]

Was actually the West End, off Blackburn Road.

Though it was called Stanhill Ring Mill.

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[Bee]

Originally Posted by garinda

Was actually the West End, off Blackburn Road.

Though it was called Stanhill Ring Mill.

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Well our Fireman Sam (firefighter753) said it was filmed in Stanhill on one thread.

[Tealeaf]

I think they should come back and film another 'un, up Ossy, at the Rhyddings Mill chimney.

Stick a VW Polo directly underneath it with Rindy as driver, setting off from a standing start.

Meanwhile, I'll handle the blaster for the explosives detonation.

[Bee]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I think they should come back and film another 'un, up Ossy, at the Rhyddings Mill chimney.

Stick a VW Polo directly underneath it with Rindy as driver, setting off from a standing start.

Meanwhile, I'll handle the blaster for the explosives detonation.

Oh what a GREAT idea .

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Bee

Saw it, amazing, it was filmed (the advert) in 1985 in Oswaldtwistle (Stanhill);

Um that was 26 years ago doesn't time fly

[garinda]

There's a thread about the mill where it was filmed.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ill-38236.html

[scoot66]

it was the late great fred dibnah who dropped the chimney,if what i`m told is right he spent every dinnertime in the hare and hounds while filming.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by scoot66

it was the late great fred dibnah who dropped the chimney,if what i`m told is right he spent every dinnertime in the hare and hounds while filming.

Ya Fred did drop that chimney, and dinner time would have lasted about 2 hours or 6 pints whichever came first

[Pudwoppa]

I never knew about that - nice post Bee. I don't think much of the advert though...

[south aussie]

Originally Posted by garinda

Was actually the West End, off Blackburn Road.

Though it was called Stanhill Ring Mill.

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Stanhill Ring Spinning Mill

The mill had a bit of history in our family.
Both my parents worked there [ nearly 80 years between them].
Three brothers,one sister,three sisters in law.one brother in law,also worked at the mill.
Iwas the only one not to have worked there.

[Bee]

Originally Posted by south aussie

Stanhill Ring Spinning Mill

The mill had a bit of history in our family.
Both my parents worked there [ nearly 80 years between them].
Three brothers,one sister,three sisters in law.one brother in law,also worked at the mill.
Iwas the only one not to have worked there.

Wow south aussie.

[Bee]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I think they should come back and film another 'un, up Ossy, at the Rhyddings Mill chimney.

Stick a VW Polo directly underneath it with Rindy as driver, setting off from a standing start.

Meanwhile, I'll handle the blaster for the explosives detonation.

BTW Tealeaf, it's (the Rhyddings Mill chimney) is getting demolished now .