The life and times of Accrington historian and author Walter Holmes as his family announce his passing
It is with great sadness that the family of local historian and author Walter Holmes announce his passing after a brief illness, on 2 January 2024, at the grand age of 92. Well known
Community Solutions NW Textile Range ‘The Elmfield Hall Collection’
Local charity Community Solutions Northwest have launched a textile range to help the charity raise vital funds to support the work in the local area. Taking inspiration from local entrepreneur Frederick Steiner & Co’s
Bus goes gold to mark Coronation events in Hyndburn
A metallic gold bus has been commissioned by Hyndburn Borough Council, in partnership with Town and District Transport Trust (TDTT), to mark the coronation of King Charles III. The bus will be a focal
Heritage Bus Project awarded £94k from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to benefit Accrington
A 1975 Leyland Leopard vintage bus, one of the last known surviving buses of its type in the world, is owned by local charity Accrington Heritage Trust. They have just had
TOWN & DISTRICT TRANSPORT TRUST LAUNCH A QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE DOUBLE DECKER!
Town & District Transport Trust Ltd, located in Accrington, is a volunteer led charity organisation who have a large collection of vehicles preserved for our future generations to enjoy - including restoring locally made vehicles
Women’s Work – Hyndburn based heritage project set to host film screening in Accrington Market Hall.
Women’s Work – a National Lottery Heritage Funded project for Accrington - will host a public screening of their brand new film on Saturday 25th September in Accrington Market Hall.Heritage organisation History in Action CIC
RESTORE OUR TRANSPORT HERITAGE – GIVE A ‘PALS BUS’ GIFT CERTIFICATE THIS CHRISTMAS
Donate to help restore an Accrington Pals liveried bus this Christmas and receive a specially designed, personalised gift certificate. This vintage vehicle, a 1975 Leyland Leopard, is one of the last remaining examples of
Women’s Work – a Hyndburn based heritage project, can go ahead thanks to emergency funding from the National Lottery.
Women’s Work, run by History in Action CIC, wants to hear from women over 55 about working in Accrington and the townships since the 1960s. That’s been a bit tricky to do under the
Victorian Market Hall Celebrating 150 Years
Accrington’s magnificent Victorian Market Hall will be 150 years old this October and a number of events, along with exhibitions of photos and other memorabilia are being planned to celebrate. The Market Hall was
ARTSCAPE TAKES ACCRINGTON’S RICH HISTORY OFF THE BENCH AND UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
Six unique benches made with a number of Artscape processes have been installed outside Accrington town hall. The bespoke designs recount Accrington’s rich and proud history, paying a special tribute to the Accrington Pals, Accrington Stanley FC and
Transforming Our Town – Orientation Leaflet
The exhibition is now OPEN Displayed within Haworth Art Gallery until 3rd February 2019 the exhibition is big, bold and breath-taking. This THI Exhibition Leaflet has been produced to accompany the exhibition, to add additional information
Scott Dawson Advertising awarded tender for Accrington Exhibition at Haworth Art gallery
An exhibition to showcase the Townscape Heritage Initiative Project, and celebrate the rich heritage of Accrington was put out to tender. Scott Dawson Advertising stepped up … and it’s almost ready! The tender was
Transforming our Town – Accrington through the years
Transforming our Town – Accrington through the years Exhibition Preview Thursday 22nd November An exhibition celebrating the new Town Square development in Accrington and Blackburn Road is set to be unveiled- and everyone is
A trench has been installed within Accrington Town Hall!
Over 12,000 records, in one place for the first time and accessible to everyone. Bringing the history of The Pals to the new generation, the Interactive Pals Module has audio, video and interactive elements
Photographer returns to her foundations to cement importance of Accrington’s heritage
Sophie Hambling, 3rd year Photography student at the London College of Communication, was born and raised in #AmazingAccrington and takes great pride in the NORI brick heritage the town holds. Sophie Hambling exhibiting at