Mill Street, Accrington
 

Hi, does anyone have any photos of Mill Street, Accrington. This was at the top of Barnes Street, across from the dairy. A small street with small houses, 2 up, 1 down with a lean to kitchen, and tipper toilet at the bottom of the communal yard, shared with Barnes Street. [the yard, not the loo!!] I lived at number 24 until I was 3 and would love to see a pic. Must have been where poundstretcher is now.

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

Think your only chance is Accy Library.

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

Thanks. I will go and have a look. I have a picture in my mind, just want to see if i'm right.

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

Would you say it was off Stanley Street and Gillies Street?

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

It was a continuation of Gillies St, and was 1st right going up Stanley St, from Pitt St.

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

It was first right going up Barnes Street as I remember. So yes, near Stanley Street and Gillies Street.

Mill Street, Accrington
 

Right, going off Retlaw's description, could this old photo be of any use? I think it could show a bit of the street you are after.

Atarah

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Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

My brothers used to say we lived just by the lamp post in front of Poundstretcher!!!!! I remember if you came out of the communal yard by the gate at the bottom, you were in Barnes Street just across from the chippy. Atarah thanks for the photo. Still trying to work it out.

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

Is that Associated Dairies, Atarah ?

Adrian Shurmer still lists Mill Street, but as this:

'No longer exists. Was off Stanley Street and Gillies Street but is now part of Associated Dairies (enclosed property)'

1983 edition.

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

Is this better

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

Thats a good pic. Thanks Retlaw. I have a vague idea where I am looking for on that map... Thanks again.

Linda

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

It is clear that you will not be able to drive there, but Shanks'pony is definitely OK Any relation
to the Shanks' who lived 1t 50 Dowry St?

In 1951 Mill St houses ran from 2 to 24. No odd numbers

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

When did they live at 50 Dowry St Bob? That musta been top house on block facing Whittakers Foundry, I lived at 58 from the mid 50s, n can recall n owd lass living yon, near sure that was a Missus Shanks?:confused:

Re: Mill Street, Accrington
 

In the 40s & 50s. Next door to my grandma Dobson (48) The house was at the corner with Bradshaw St. Mr Shanks was Arthur, a collier. They had a grandson, Tommy who got called Shanks, though he was actually Taylor, and he went to St John's. If still wick, he will be 70 now.