Accrington Web - Today in pictures

Agreed Dianne - feels like yesterday and it's 45 years at least since i was doing my first degree at what was still Harris College in Preston. What I like about visiting a university as I did on Thurs is the mix of people -young ones having a good time and perhaps doing a little work sometimes, older ones like lecturers, and an atmosphere of intellectualism if that doesn't sound too snobby or patronising.

I spoke to Sir Harry briefly on Thurs and he remembered my PhD supervisor. That was good. As for your gaudy - sounds great but might be a bit intimidating - a bit different from my one to one chat on Thurs! Anyway Dianne, having been there and had the same experiences as me you know how I felt. Very stijmulated afterwards - enough to have my first glass of wine this year, have steered clear of it recently because of being on meds, but I thought what the hell, went down like strawberry pop - well a light fizzy rose on a hot summer day would, wouldn't it?

Glad you felt able to let your hair down! A glass of vino can be a real tonic ;)

gdm27

13-07-2013 15:22

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I must be a local name, as that is not what I called black path, that went from the factory bottoms up past black rock, and onto Millerfold Avenue and if you went on further, it came out at Lynches Garage.

I don't recall having a name for the path with the air raid shelter on.

The whole area of Bullough Park now has dense tree cover, with Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam filling in and spaces not covered by trees.
I haven't seen a low wall to the rear, as that is overgrown as well, but will take a closer look next time.

We knew it as Black Path when we lived on Pendle St. in the 50's 60's and 70's with the donkey steps on your right just before you got there.

davemac

13-07-2013 16:21

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We knew it as Black Path when we lived on Pendle St. in the 50's 60's and 70's with the donkey steps on your right just before you got there.

I lived on Pendle Street during that period as well. To me Black Path always went past Black Rock, but it is only a locally acquired name, if you take a left halfway up the path to Bullough Park you go past High Street and end up on the lower path. Donkey steps is another name that seems to get put on any long flight of steps. I am not saying any specific name is right or wrong, just what as kids we new them as.

davemac

13-07-2013 19:38

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Today in Pictures, Priestly Clough, but not as we know it.

1. Start point Woodnook Vale as it has a path directly to the Clough.
2. About to leave Woodnook Vale.
3. Starting down a road I have not walked for donkeys years, and it looks like I wont walk it again.
4. There used to a bridge over the water to Rothwell House, no longer there, thats the second change of direction.
5. This bit looks a bit un-walked.
6. The foliage got higher the more I walked into it, and it was at this point I nettled my nutmegs.
7. This was the only sighting I could get of Rothwell House.
8. Just over that ridge is Green Haworth, I think it is time to head down hill.
9. The second derelict barn I came across, this is closer to Fern Gore.
10. Not a hundred percent sure, but I think this is Rothwell Mill Farm, but it is individual dwellings now.

maxthecollie

13-07-2013 19:54

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Where's the no entry sign, Dave?

davemac

13-07-2013 21:14

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Where's the no entry sign, Dave?

The road starts just higher up from King Georges Playing field goes over a bridge across Woodnook Vale, and comes out at Rothwell House. The gate is just over the bridge and parhaps20 yards down from there. I am not sure of the legality of the gate and sign, but I have in the past had to deal with this family and I wouldn't go down the lane without a police escort.

Turtle

13-07-2013 21:26

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Yes, it has changed - but it's still lush and verdant. Maybe a little too much so - sorry for your nutmegs, Dave. The waterfall is even lovelier without the bridge, I think. In the last shot I recognize Farmer Nelson's dwelling. The last cottage at he back was occupied by a Mr Parker, farm helper circa 1961. He used to ask me and my brother in for tea and biscuits. Many, many thanks Dave for your efforts.

davemac

13-07-2013 21:45

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The area around the waterfall due to the footpath being closed had become very overgrown, I bet a lot of people have not seen the water for years, and I managed to find an area I had not walked before, even with the stung nutmegs. So I enjoyed the quest, and if the footpath ever opens again I will be down, but I reckon the cost will stop that.

When I was walking through the farmhouse complex a couple of dogs bolted out of the end house closest to the camera, one a cockapoo and one a Jack Russel, which is exactly the two dogs I have as well( the Jack Russell is borrowed for the walk, but mine whilst out) and spent 10 minutes chatting with the owners, so it was a pleasant few hours overall.

shillelagh

13-07-2013 22:40

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seeing as you got my birdies in the other thread .. heres the flowers from today ...

davemac

14-07-2013 08:03

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seeing as you got my birdies in the other thread .. heres the flowers from today ...

Nice set of pictures, I like the ants in the first picture, you should put the birds on here.

mobertol

14-07-2013 10:38

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Nice set of pictures, I like the ants in the first picture, you should put the birds on here.

Hadn't spotted the ants myself until you mentoned them Dave -went back to have another look after polishing my specs!:D My favourites are the sweet peas -such lovely flowers.

mobertol

14-07-2013 10:45

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Have just seen that Jen has posted the pics of the owls on the "Town Center Changes" thread!

davemac

14-07-2013 10:49

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Have just seen that Jen has posted the pics of the owls on the "Town Center Changes" thread!

I missed that one, so went and had a look, thanks.

davemac

14-07-2013 10:53

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Hadn't spotted the ants myself until you mentoned them Dave -went back to have another look after polishing my specs!:D My favourites are the sweet peas -such lovely flowers.

Not a plant that gets much use nowadays, when I was an apprentice there were sweet peas planted at the main gates in Oak Hill Park, the bed on the right had a wall of peas from the gate up to the top of the bed.

susie123

14-07-2013 11:14

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Hadn't spotted the ants myself until you mentoned them Dave -went back to have another look after polishing my specs!:D My favourites are the sweet peas -such lovely flowers.

I've just seen the ants - must get new glasses!

Sweet peas are my favourites too - the scent is so lovely, and the colours. They don't need dressing up in a vase - just plonk them in and they look great - and the more you pick them the more they come, and they are so cottagey in the garden. Wonderful!

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