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Can any member help me please, I am searching for a book that was published probably in the 1980s, the books title eludes me but it was about Huncoat and it was written by a John Smith, Yours, Taddy

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There was a book entitled 'Huncoat Uncoated' written by John Goddard perhaps that is the one you are thinking of.

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Thanks for the quick reply Rowlf, I already have Huncoat Uncoated, plus another book called Within Grove, I have just found a reference to the book that I am searching for, the title is "Huncoat Remembered", by John Smith, it seems that it was printed in 1906, the copy that I once owned before lending it to a friend, (never to have it returned), must have been a reprinted edition possibly in the 1980s.

I am also looking for another book entitled "Huncoat Revisited" by Jim Ashton, published in 2000. Jim was an old aquaintaince and one time domino player/partner of mine.

Any clues as to where I can obtain the above books or any other literature, photo's etc about Huncoat or the surrouding area, would be very much appreciated.

Stay happy as alway's, yours Taddy :):)

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Try the library Taddy. Even if they have not got the books they may be able to help you track down a copy.

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Thanks Margaret, It is so many years since I frequented a library that I never gave it a thought. :o:o:o, yours Taddy.

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My dad was a friend of Jim Ashton. It was Jim who suggested the North West Sound Archives talk to my dad which they did. I have the books you are looking for. I think I have seen them in the Pendle Village at Brierfield. I will call this week and see if they still have them.Will let you know.

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Many thanks, Taddy

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I haven't seen either of these books for sale for many years. A chap called Hargreaves also wrote about his youth in Huncoat. He lived in Canada when last I heard of him but had a brother. I suggest you ring John Goddard, who will help if he can. Message me if you cannot find his number.

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Thanks Bob, I have the book by Thomas Hargreaves, it is called "Within Grove",
his brother Nigel still lives in the village.

I am in no big push to obtain the books by John Smith and Jimmy Ashton, I will just bide my time and see what comes up, thanks again, yours Taddy.

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Message received and understood. Taddy

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I am like you Retlaw never lending books etc. I had a collection of books, photos on slides and 3D reels which I brought back from a lifetime all expenses paid trip to LA in 1964. There was also viewers for the slides and the reels. Countless people borrowed them and I always got them back safely in and good condition until I lent a so called friend them in 1977. I never got the collection back. She like your 'friend' swore blind she had given them back to me. She had a 2yr old like I had and I suspect he got his hands on things. I would not have been as angry or upset if she had come clean and told me what happened. It was stuff that could not be replaced and I was devastated. It certainly taught me a lesson.

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Have you tried Amazon there are a few books about Huncoat on there

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Yes thanks I am keeping a eye on Amazon and also on dedicated book seller sites such as Abebooks etc, thanks again, Taddy.

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Sorry Taddy, there did not have the books you are looking for at Pendle Village. Might be an idea to keep an eye out in local charity shops as sometimes folk send stuff there when they clear relatives belongings out.Worth a try. Good luck. I will keep looking for you too.

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I deal in secondhand Lancashire-interest books. Message me your email address and I will send you my catalogue. I have a few of Hyndburn interest

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P.M. sent, Yours Taddy.

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Many thanks for looking, stay happy as always, :):), your's Taddy

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Yippee, I have just taken delivery of a book that I have been searching for since Mathusala,(think thats spelt right),was a babby.
The book Huncoat Remembered by John Smith as stated above.

I now only need Huncoat Revisited by Jimmy Ashton, (an old friend of mine)
now sadly no longer with us.

If anyone can point me in the right direction in obtaining a copy I would be a happy chappy.

Your's Taddy.

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Glad you managed to get one of the books you have looked for for so long. Hope you find the other one soon.

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I've checked my shelves, Taddy - nocandoo.

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Thanks Bob, I will just have to bide my time and hope a copy turns before I turn my toes up.;);)

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Message me about other titles

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Hi Taddy,just seen this thread.I have a book by John Smith titled Huncoat remembered. The recollections of John Smith(1830-1923)You can have it with pleasure.It was in my dads collection which I kept when he died .He was brought up on Grime Row and there is a picture in the book of it.07773 960 410 Ime in Ossy.

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Many thanks Dave, see you tomorrow morning,
Yours, a grateful Taddy.

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Good to meet you this morning Dave, P.M. sent.

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Many thanks for my birthday present, (see P.M.)

I have had tears in my eyes whilst listenening to it, (memories are forever).
Thank you, Thank you.

Your's, ann ever grateful, Taddy.

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should read (an) ever grateful.

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Another John Smith wrote 'A short history of the Huncoat Baptist Church' in 1909

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John Smiths "Huncoat Remembered", was a collection of articles published in the Accrington Observer in 1906 and was put into book form in 1985 to commemorate the 900th anniversary of Huncoat being mentioned in the Doomsday Survey, one of only four places in north east Lancs to have that distinction.
The same John Smith also published "A History of the Huncoat Baptist Church",
in 1909.
If you know where I can pick up a copy of the second mentioned book without spending silly money, then I would be interested.
Your's, Taddy.

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My grandparents were married at the Baptist chapel in 1915 and my dad and his siblings went there to Sunday School every week. I remember going to see a concert there with my Granny.

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I will message you, Taddy

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P.M. for you Bob