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04-01-2009, 23:44
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I lived in Accrington until 1976 when I moved to Manchester. I lived in the Fire Station Houses in Manchester Road and in Southwood Drive in Baxenden until I moved to Manchester in 1976. I attended Peel Park school and Accrington High School. I would like to ask a question. Is the war memorial for the 1st world war still in Gatty Park? I have recently found out that my great uncle was killed in 1917 and is named on the memorial and I would like to pay my respects. He is buried in Belgium.
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05-01-2009, 00:11
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Re: Old Accringtonian
Hi Joan - I can't answer your question about the memorial, sorry - Retlaw is our expert in that field, and he will answer you I'm sure.
I remember you from High School - a pity you didn't attend the reunion we had this year - people did ask about you.
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05-01-2009, 00:12
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Hello and welcome.
 I'm sure someone will know the answers you're looking for. If they don't ask them again in the questions section. There's a wealth of knowledge amongst the members here.
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05-01-2009, 00:31
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Re: Old Accringtonian
Welcome Joan, from another Joan
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05-01-2009, 01:34
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Re: Old Accringtonian
i think the memorial is in oakhill park joan, if it aint retlaw will correct me, welcome to the site.
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05-01-2009, 05:04
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greetings and welcome
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05-01-2009, 07:16
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welcome to accyweb, enjoy
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05-01-2009, 08:45
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Re: Old Accringtonian
There is a memorial in Gatty Park, Church and one in Oak Hill Park. The one in gatty Park was designed and executed by Walter Marsden, a product of Accrington Grammar School. Read about him in the section on famous Accringtonians. I don't know who designed the Oak Hill Park one.
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05-01-2009, 10:46
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Hello, Welcome & Enjoy
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05-01-2009, 18:48
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Hello and welcome to accyweb.
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05-01-2009, 20:39
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hello and welcome
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05-01-2009, 21:06
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Hello and welcome :-)
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05-01-2009, 22:48
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Hiya welcome to Accyweb
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05-01-2009, 22:57
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Re: Old Accringtonian
[quote=joan walsh;666168]I lived in Accrington until 1976 when I moved to Manchester. I lived in the Fire Station Houses in Manchester Road
went out with a lad who lived in one of those.. many moons back. they were lovely houses. sorry cant answer your question though |
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