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Old 27-01-2012, 00:03   #16
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Re: Stanhill POW Camp

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I have read the previous old threds on this, and there is some excellent information.

I wonder if there are any structures, bunkers, Pill Boxs,ect left on the site where it was?

Has anyone been to the site or know its location, the nearest I can think it could be is around here.
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The reason I am interested is I would like to see, photograph any remaining evidence there.

I get the feeling though its long gone.

Thanks for any info.

Ps if there are any other remains of historic/forgotten places in accrington that would make a good visit, search for please let me know as I would like to document them also.
there is nothing there now it is just a field. someone built a house on the outskirts of the field and there is a big rock in the middle of it now. my Grandad was in the POW camp and lives there.

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Old 29-01-2012, 16:51   #17
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Re: Stanhill POW Camp

This is the 1940's image overlayed on the current image. The cluster of white buildings is the camp and you can see the live of the M65 cut right through the middle.


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150565263149378&set=a.29541494377 .36285.796079377&type=3&theater[/IMG]
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Old 29-01-2012, 16:55   #18
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Re: Stanhill POW Camp

that link doesn't work so I've redone it

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PS it still might not work for you - it does for me maybe because I am on his facebook friend list, so here is a thumbnail
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Old 29-01-2012, 17:06   #19
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Works fine fer me cheers.
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Old 29-01-2012, 17:22   #20
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Thanks Margret!... Say "yo" to Rob for me.
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Old 06-02-2012, 14:59   #21
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Re: Stanhill POW Camp

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The motorway was built over most of it a few years ago, the BBC did a Timewatch documentary on it just before it happened. My grandad was one of the German POW's kept at Stanhill and was interviewed for the programme at the site.
Too many motorways and too many cars! The motorways round Accy have ruined it in my book!
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