Accrington in old Photos- Around the Station.Accrington in old Photos- Around the Station.
Here are some vintage photos from around Accrington Station. Join the Lancashire History Facebook Group for more transport content.[...]
Month: February 2025
C. Whittaker & Co Ltd, Accrington, Lost CompaniesC. Whittaker & Co Ltd, Accrington, Lost Companies
In the Lost Companies series, we look at another Accrington-based business. The company was C Whittaker & Co of Dowry[...]
Churchfield House Great Harwood – Heritage Buildings GuideChurchfield House Great Harwood – Heritage Buildings Guide
All ads are by Vintage Style Home our site sponsor. The history of Churchfield house Churchfiled House in Great Harwood[...]
The Preston Docks Railway an industrial age survivor.The Preston Docks Railway an industrial age survivor.
The River Ribble has long been used for transport. Notably, prehistoric man used the river, as evidenced by a log[...]
Towneley Hall to reopen after three-year restoration.Towneley Hall to reopen after three-year restoration.
Towneley Hall near Burnley is set to reopen in Spring 2025 after a three-year restoration—photos by the author. The buildings[...]
Accrington Town Centre in the 1970s, Then & Now.Accrington Town Centre in the 1970s, Then & Now.
Lots of changes have taken place in Accrington over the last Fifty years. The Lead Image is from the Lancashire[...]
Accrington’s Lost Engine Sheds, Then & Now.Accrington’s Lost Engine Sheds, Then & Now.
Accrington actually had two engine sheds. The original shed, built in 1848, proved to be inadequate. However, to the frustration[...]
Joseph Briggs, from Accrington to New York, Short HistoriesJoseph Briggs, from Accrington to New York, Short Histories
Joseph Briggs was born in Accrington and would become the managing director of Tiffany Glass in New York, USA. He[...]