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Barlick cyclists in about 1900? I think the man in the centre is Leonard Holdsworth a director of the Calf Hall Shed Company.

Unknown cycling club in about 1890.

The Calf Hall Shed Company directors in 1895 outside 'Crowtrees' the home in Barrowford of their architect Mr Atkinson. Left to right: Standing; Proctor Barrett, Harry Wilson, William Holdsworth, W H Atkinson (architect), Edward Smith, W P Brooks and John Horsfield. Seated: Leonard Holdsworth, Tom Dent, Johnson Edmondson and Greenwood Wilkinson.

Calf Hall Shed Company directors on September 23 1948 outside Butts Mill main gate. Left to right: Edward Wood, chairman, Moses Horsfield, Richard Jacques (arcitect), Harold Duxbury, John Vernon Patrick, Norman Barrett, Victor hedges (secretary).

Good picture Stanley, you can tell the architect and the secretary, they both look a little bit more "official" if that's the right word. You can also tell these men came from an age when your footwear mattered. Just look at the shine on the boots and shoes. Movers and shakers of their day.

These men were part of 'The Forty Thieves' of Barlick fame. I asked Harold about the term and he told me that while he didn't like the term there was a loose organisation that gave rise to the term. They were the town bosses and controlled much of what happened, including the Council.



Billy Brooks in 1978 when I interviewed him for the LTP. He was almost 100 years old but as sharp as a needle.

Colne Road Sough before Sough Mill chimney was demolished.

Stanley wrote:Colne Road Sough before Sough Mill chimney was demolished.

My late Father-in-Law used to work the furnace at Bristol Tractors and at Ouzendale too.
Not at the same time, obviously lol

Clifford Turner tapping the cupola furnace at Ouzledale Foundry.

The Wild Bunch in 2001.

Ian's mention of polished boots reminded me of this bunch.

Washing line at Thornton Hall in 1978

Washing at Hey Farm in 1976

Old fashioned washing and cleaning. Sunlight soap, Dolly Blue and Donkey Stone for the doorstep.

An old fashioned Dolly Tub.

Have one in the yard with a big plant in it. Nolic

Good! Look after it, not many left. Do you remember how the interior was always covered with a thin layer of soap? They always felt greasy. Then of course there was the Posser!

Stanley wrote:Good! Look after it, not many left. Do you remember how the interior was always covered with a thin layer of soap? They always felt greasy. Then of course there was the Posser!

Yup, we had both when I were a lad.

Me mam had arms like a Navvy

An early washing machine.

Wapping in 1950. John street in mid distance left, the old cottages on the right and Clough Mill in the background.

Townhead.

Same scene in 1984.

Club Row at Townhead. Built by the Barlick Friendly Society in 1828.

Dye House Farm in 1930.

Another view of Dye House Farm in 1930.