John Anson
Regional Features Editor at Newsquest
Music and theatre loving journalist, regional features editor for Newsquest in North West working from his shed for @lancstelegraph @TheBoltonNews and others
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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | John Anson
Demolition of Heasandford Mill chimney, Burnley, 1966 The chimney belonging to Heasandford Mill in Burnley comes crashing down in October 1966 but it had been a bit of a struggle. Controversially, Territorial Army engineers from 202 Squadron RE based in Padiham and Preston had been brought in to carry out the demolition which had created complaints from private demolition firms locally.
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theboltonnews.co.uk | John Anson
Wellington Yard, Bolton, 1949 Residents living nearby Bolton Council’s refuse depot at Wellington Yard were kicking up a stink about the smells emanating from the plant when this photo was taken in 1949. Bolton’s refuse wagons would return to the depot on Wellington Street where their loads would be processed. But a solution was close at hand for the council had announced that the plant would be removed to a new site near Raikes Lane.
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theboltonnews.co.uk | John Anson
Liberty Street, Westhoughton,1990 The themed restaurant has become a common sight as the race to attract customers becomes ever-more competitive. American-style diners are a popular theme but how about an old fashioned street? This photo is from April 1990 and shows part of the offering at Liberty Street in Westhoughton. You can see that diners sat in alcoves adorned with vintage advertising posters and a street actually ran through the restaurant, complete with Zebra crossing.
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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | John Anson
Darwen Street, Blackburn, 1984 (Image: Newsquest) Let’s see how quickly you recognise this building, pictured in July 1984. It would become the new home to Radio Lancashire which had announced it was to move from its King Street studio in Blackburn to Darwen Street, taking over the premises you can see here. Does anyone remember the joke shop which was then standing empty?
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lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | John Anson
Preston New Road, Blackburn, 1886 Welcome to dating in Blackburn - Victorian style! This remarkable photo dates to 1886 and shows the ‘Sunday promenade’ on Preston New Road when scores of young people would take a walk in their Sunday best, out to impress the opposite sex. It may look quaint but the Northern Daily Telegraph reported at the time that it was leading to complaints about that most modern of concerns, juvenile nuisance.
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Never thought I'd be part of almost breaking the internet. Our video of the tiger from @LifeofPiUK heading to @The_Lowry has been viewed more than 120 million times! Mind you, it is an amazing piece of puppetry #mindblown #lifeofpitour #thelowry https://t.co/yft0ELTGhW
'A celebration of the art of the actor musician'. I'd pay just to watch them play! Nostalgia and northern humour plus great music as #blondebombshells comes to @octagontheatre. Read the full review https://t.co/Szh6hCuOdZ
Really looking forward to seeing @tomseals in conversation with @juliehes at @DarwenLTheatre on Thursday. Sounds like a really fun evening is in store https://t.co/G1SLjFnWX1