'Owt else or Any Other Business

[Stanley]

I tripped over this in the undergrowth today and thought it was interesting.....

[Tripps]

I hesitate to do so - but I'll put the full link up here. This wants watching.
Billy Moore has been through the mill, and is worth listening to.
Bear in mind this is only about 7 miles from Barnoldswick - and the year is 2025.

[Stanley]

I watched it for about twenty minutes David and it thoroughly depressed me. I think I have lived too long. I can remember Nelson when it had mills full of clattering looms and Stan Iveson.... I accept that change is inevitable but would somebody please tell the politicians that it doesn't have to be for the worse!

[Tripps]

I can remember Nelson when it had mills full of clattering looms

So can Google which is obviously following the thread, and has fed this video to me It's worth watching as an antidote to the video from Billy Moore above. Much to think about I'd say - The social attitude of the local mill workers is captured perfectly. I'm surprised at the number of Asian children in the school in the 1980's and the BBC spinning like mad, describing them as "Indians" and not the more likely "Pakistanis!". Interesting to see what people thought would develop and then see what actually did. The speech (accent and dialect) is a good record.

[Stanley]

I didn't watch it all David.... Too much to do at this time of the morning, especially if you've had a big sleep. But it was a good factual story of what was happening. How many people from today's generation will have 40 years in work, let alone in the same job..... We have lost that certainty and security and swapped it for zero hours contracts....

[Big Kev]

He's on the way home

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[Wendyf]

I saw that but had no idea 'twas he.

[Big Kev]

I saw that but had no idea 'twas he.

I only checked it out as it sounded a lot heavier than the 'usual' helicopters that fly over.

I waved but I don't think he saw me

[Wendyf]

I would have curtsied if I had known!

[Tripps]

Sue mentioned the Rochdale Park model railway and Armed Forces day, with the Littleborough Brass Band.

Well Google has decided that I should watch it - so here it is for everyone. . . . Looks all very jolly.

[Stanley]

Well done David! I never thought to look.