FORGOTTEN CORNERS

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Independent Labour Party march in 1938.
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That banner is on display at Clarion House. :smile:
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Yes Ian, I remember it. I thought the pic was quite appropriate this morning as we look at a party in ruins.
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The Cross Keys in 1982.
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We often forget how lucky we are in Barlick. We don't have to go far to be in some beautiful countryside.
Enhanced by the drumlins out towards Marton in the North!
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Cheese and Onion pies and current sad cake. I do miss my baking but unfortunately delights like this are now forbidden.....
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The Lady of Mann at Fleetwood in 1983.
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King Hill, Letcliffe in 2001.
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One man and his dog in 1977......
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Ted Waite and my cattle at Hey Farm in 1968...... A lovely time in my life....
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Slater's Terrace Burnley seen from the top of Newtown Mill chimney. A good example of the dereliction which could follow textile closure and lack of investment in the future....
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Burnley Ironworks in 1917. There are some steam engine parts here but the main of the production on the floor is shell-making lathes. This is evidence of the effort that was going into solving the ammunition shortages on the Western Front.
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