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Blackburn Open Market

Witton House, Witton Park

Witton House, Witton Park in 1956. The house was the home of the Feilden family. The house fell into disrepair. In 1946 the land and House were sold to Blackburn

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Richmond Terrace

Richmond Terrace. When first laid out these Regency Houses were named West Street. Joseph Jardine, a Blackburn Poet was born here in 1819

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Whitebirk Power Station

A view of Whitebirk Power Station from across the fields to the South. The fourth and final cooling tower is under construction. December 10 1951

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Blackburn Boulevard

A view of a busy Blackburn Boulevard in the 1950’s. The Railway Station is on the right with the Star and Garter public house to the left of it. Syd

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Blackburn Market

Blackburn Market place from Victoria Street. The street on the right is Market Place. it is a non market day and the market square is being used as a car

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1951 Carnival

Prize winning float in the 1951 Centenary Celebrations Coming from Blakey Moor onto Northgate. Notice the “Player’s Please” cigarette flag.

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Montague Street

Looking up Montague Street form the King Street end. The upper part was once known as Branch Road. At the top can be seen the spire of Trinity Wesleyan Chapel.

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King William Street

King William Street, formerly known as Livesey Street, it was opened up in 1932, several ancient houses being demolished to give access to the old market place. A policeman was

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