Thank you so much for taking the trouble to record these images. I was quite emotional upon seeing the photo of the girls around the maypole. That was me and my friends in front of the prefab where I lived for the first 13 yrs of my life. It was on what is now Lincoln Close off Audley Range. Though I now live in Warwickshire my heart will always be in Blackburn Lancashire.
I really enjoyed that. Even made me feel emotional seeing what Blackburn used to be like before the council wrecked it and they're still wrecking Blackburn.
great stuff ,this is how l like to remember my old town of blackburn,l am not impresseed with the current set up,,but not too long ago it was my kind of town,,heard that somewhere before,nice work johnboy
It was a lovely a compilation. I didn't recognise most of the old Blackburn. But I loved seeing it how it was in the old days. Everything seemed innocent.
great pics johnboy.brought back memories.used to work with walter sears demolition guy.over the years with them a chap calle j r marsden ho i believe still lives on scarborogh rd blackburn usedto come and film and photograph nerly every job we did and believe me we did some jobs.he may be worth chatting to.he will have tons of info and pics that may be lost forever if no one gets him to share them. reards john.cumbria.
So sad to see those wonderful old landmarks of my youth of this friendly, English cotton town. I know progress must be made for transport etc, but still sad to see the changing face, not always for the better, of the town. Each photo a trigger of nights out, meeting friends, courting my girl and many memories long forgotten. Thank you!
This is a fantastic piece of work. Blackburn born and bred but all my family are gone and I live on Hayling Island Hampshire. Great memories of me and Mum, Dad and Gran. I'll keep on watching now and again. Well done
Fantastic, thank you. As a Blackburn lad born and bred but in exile in Yorkshire for the last 45 years this was pure nostalgia. Many happy memories of the Blackburn of my childhood and mis-spent youth!!
Lived in Blackburn for 30 years, many fond memories, but we had to leave, always be "home" though, just not a nice place to live anymore. Best night out in the County, back in the day- down the "Barbary Coast".
Its amazing how much its changed over the years...I'm trying to get some photos around 1860-1880 king street area near Montague street and ragged school. My ancestors lived in that area.
Lovely old photos of Blackburn. It's a crying shame what's happened to this town! The council should hang their heads in shame. They've swept all our heritage away and destroyed this town! Now all we have are old photographs of a once lovely, characterful old town.
I can understand that things change, cities, towns and people change over the years. But in the case of Blackburn, why did they have to change for the worse? When the old market was demolished they tore our the beating Victorian heart of the town and replaced it with hard and cold brutalist architecture. You can see what they were planning, a modern town suited to the needs of the twentieth century but they failed on so many accounts. I come to Blackburn every five, six, ten years and see how the town is losing more and more of it´s identity.... Bit by painful bit.
great photos but bloody annoying effects - couldn't you just cut from one photo to the next - kind of distracts from the actual point of your historical document that you have so lovingly compiled
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Thank you so much for taking the trouble to record these images. I was quite emotional upon seeing the photo of the girls around the maypole. That was me and my friends in front of the prefab where I lived for the first 13 yrs of my life. It was on what is now Lincoln Close off Audley Range. Though I now live in Warwickshire my heart will always be in Blackburn Lancashire.
I really enjoyed that. Even made me feel emotional seeing what Blackburn used to be like before the council wrecked it and they're still wrecking Blackburn.
Amazing photos, I love history, especially about Blackburn,
great stuff ,this is how l like to remember my old town of blackburn,l am not impresseed with the current set up,,but not too long ago it was my kind of town,,heard that somewhere before,nice work johnboy
Never been to Lancashire but this pics really made me feel like I was at home.
thanks for the memories,old Blackburn was great!well done!
Yes I enjoyed it very much , Thank you .
It was a lovely a compilation. I didn't recognise most of the old Blackburn. But I loved seeing it how it was in the old days. Everything seemed innocent.
great pics johnboy.brought back memories.used to work with walter sears demolition guy.over the years with them a chap calle j r marsden ho i believe still lives on scarborogh rd blackburn usedto come and film and photograph nerly every job we did and believe me we did some jobs.he may be worth chatting to.he will have tons of info and pics that may be lost forever if no one gets him to share them. reards john.cumbria.
forgot to mention the inspirational choice of music to accompany the excellent clips,
Thanks for the memories of happy times!
So sad to see those wonderful old landmarks of my youth of this friendly, English cotton town. I know progress must be made for transport etc, but still sad to see the changing face, not always for the better, of the town. Each photo a trigger of nights out, meeting friends, courting my girl and many memories long forgotten. Thank you!
This is a fantastic piece of work. Blackburn born and bred but all my family are gone and I live on Hayling Island Hampshire. Great memories of me and Mum, Dad and Gran. I'll keep on watching now and again. Well done
Fantastic, thank you. As a Blackburn lad born and bred but in exile in Yorkshire for the last 45 years this was pure nostalgia. Many happy memories of the Blackburn of my childhood and mis-spent youth!!
Was a brilliant town with magnificent old buildings and streets.All now gone, thanks to clowncil
Thank you, I enjoyed that :)
Lived in Blackburn for 30 years, many fond memories, but we had to leave, always be "home" though, just not a nice place to live anymore. Best night out in the County, back in the day- down the "Barbary Coast".
Much better times, makes me smile ❤such a shame what's happening to blackburn now its a shadow of its former self.
Much better times, makes me smile ❤
Always love these memories,
Much of the old town has gone, still some gems left though, gone but never forgotten, growing up in this old cotton town was a real pleasure !
truly beautiful and relaxing to watch. @ john..That was very kind of you to post this video...Good on ya!
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Its amazing how much its changed over the years...I'm trying to get some photos around 1860-1880 king street area near Montague street and ragged school. My ancestors lived in that area.
Lovely old photos of Blackburn. It's a crying shame what's happened to this town! The council should hang their heads in shame. They've swept all our heritage away and destroyed this town! Now all we have are old photographs of a once lovely, characterful old town.
Me and my mate seemed into the Royal to see "The pit and the pendulum." As you look at the front it was the exit door on the left.
just seen the house i lived in thats long gone can't tell you what that means
My family has its roots here. Sharps and Dolphins.
great video..blackburn has got rid of some realy great buildings and replaced it with that concrete monstrosaty..love blackburn....cheers mate
Nice One
I live in blackburn.
I can understand that things change, cities, towns and people change over the years. But in the case of Blackburn, why did they have to change for the worse?
When the old market was demolished they tore our the beating Victorian heart of the town and replaced it with hard and cold brutalist architecture. You can see what they were planning, a modern town suited to the needs of the twentieth century but they failed on so many accounts. I come to Blackburn every five, six, ten years and see how the town is losing more and more of it´s identity.... Bit by painful bit.
how can i get hold of a copy of the photo of montague street
Anyone remember the Horse Load Inn?
great photos but bloody annoying effects - couldn't you just cut from one photo to the next - kind of distracts from the actual point of your historical document that you have so lovingly compiled
Theres always one,,,nah to you pal.
Much better times, makes me smile ❤