Forgotten Site

Footprint · 03-02-2006, 13:17

Im currently doing a piece of research on some of the forgotten sites or spaces around Accrington. I have located quite a number of these, and I am just wondering if anyone has any knowledge or photos of one these sites.
The site is on Edgar Street, just off Blackburn Road (See attached map). It is located next to the old site of the Accrington Observer works, which has been talked about on previous threads, and is now a car park.
However the site im interested in, is adjacent, and is currently in a state of dereliction, with only the ground floor section of the facade of the building still existing. (See attached photo).
If any one has any knowledge or photos of the sites previous uses, it would be greatly appreciated.

Ber999T · 03-02-2006, 17:37

If I am thinking right the Observer used to have its main offices there across from the New Princess Pictures

katex · 03-02-2006, 17:58

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Originally Posted by Ber999T

If I am thinking right the Observer used to have its main offices there across from the New Princess Pictures

Yes agree Bert, but was originally built as a theatre was it not, later, like most theatres, to become a picture house.

WillowTheWhisp · 03-02-2006, 19:29

There were two theatres/cinemas across the road - The Princes and The Empire but I don't know of one on that side.

It looks like it's on a corner or a bend in the photo, is that just a fluke induced by stitching together a panorama? The area marked on the map, and indeed Edgar Street itself has no bend in it.

Madhatter · 04-02-2006, 00:48

It's a corner site it looks like the corner is on two 45degrees but i think it's 90 degree, the white slabs should all be in a straight line , the kerbs should go rould a sharp 90, the windows and doors on the front the gate on the side

Madhatter · 04-02-2006, 00:49

then again lol

Madhatter · 04-02-2006, 00:53

no your right the kerb that makes it look like it going round a corner is for the gate thats nearly in the middle of the plot on the plan. Id assumed it was on a corner before you said.

Less · 04-02-2006, 11:37

Atarah's site, http://www.accringtonuncovered.co.uk/

might just be able to help you with your research.

Come to think of it whats happened to her? Haven't seen her on site for some time.

mez · 04-02-2006, 11:51

atrah fine was talking to her a fortnight ago .......she is very busy workwise.