Accrington in 1848, a new railway and massive population growthAccrington in 1848, a new railway and massive population growth
In 1811, the population of Accrington was 3,266; by 1851, it had ballooned to 10,374. In 1848, Accrington was already[...]
Month: January 2025
Explore Blackburn’s lost Railways, the lines to Great Harwood and ChorleyExplore Blackburn’s lost Railways, the lines to Great Harwood and Chorley
Blackburn lost two lines during the Beeching era, the Great Harwood loop line and the line to Chorley. Much fun[...]
In 1925, a car in Blackburn cost six years wagesIn 1925, a car in Blackburn cost six years wages
One hundred years ago many things were cheaper than now. However, that did not extend to cars. Textile workers earned[...]
The sad end of Great Harwood Station, rare photos.The sad end of Great Harwood Station, rare photos.
The Great Harwood loop line was a late addition to the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway’s network. It opened in 1877[...]
Llama Drama! Meet the Great Harwood Alpacas.Llama Drama! Meet the Great Harwood Alpacas.
Above the town of Great Harwood lives a herd of Alpacas. Alpacas are of the camel family and originally came[...]
Great Harwood Runs Dry, Dean Clough ReservoirGreat Harwood Runs Dry, Dean Clough Reservoir
By the mid-19th century Great Harwood, near Blackburn was growing fast. To supply the thirsty mills a reservoir was built[...]