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The Blackburn we Knew and Loved Book
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Blackburn book - history of the town, Thwaites arcade, John Eddleston, John Chapman, Peter Street, Cardboard box, market, easter fair
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Description
The open market bustled, the famous clock tower chimed and the Easter Fair was a fun-filled family day out. The impressive Thwaites’ Victorian Arcade stood proud in the town centre and local businesses like Mercer’s, Kenyon’s Bakery and Hurst Brothers ruled the high street.
• Rare photographs are reproduced for this limited edition hardback
• Captions written by local historical artist John Chapman
• Foreword by Jack Straw
Limited edition - only 2000 hardback copies
Just £16.99 - all proceeds to East Lancashire Hospice for patient care
Reviews
6th March 2017, 10:42:57
I like this book very much, it shows Blackburn in the past, as it was, an accurately documented read.
Everyone I have shown this book to, has asked me to order them a copy.
Everyone I have shown this book to, has asked me to order them a copy.
2nd April 2016, 12:28:51
Paula Quinn
Went to the book launch to buy the book for my dad. It was lovely to meet the men behind the book. My dad is absolutely thrilled with his signed (by all three) copy. He is methodically working his way through it and loving reminiscing about Blackburn in its heyday
28th March 2016, 20:52:36
Brilliant book, great photos and descriptions of the locations.
22nd March 2016, 22:43:58
Jane Green
Looking forward to seeing the history of my town