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Lancashire Collection

Background imageLancashire Collection: Accrington Stanley. No more football inside the ground so three youngsters play outside

Accrington Stanley. No more football inside the ground so three youngsters play outside. 6th March 1962

Background imageLancashire Collection: Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Stuart Johnson, 24, Jack Hughes, 53, Eric Teal

Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Stuart Johnson, 24, Jack Hughes, 53, Eric Teal, 33 and Martin Kennedy leader of Workers Action Committee at Irlam steel works

Background imageLancashire Collection: Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Eric Teal, 33, Jack Hughes, 53, Stuart Johnson, 24

Irlam Steel works. Left to right, Eric Teal, 33, Jack Hughes, 53, Stuart Johnson, 24, and Martin Kennedy leader of Workers Action Committee at Irlam steel works. 23rd June 1972

Background imageLancashire Collection: A woman eating oysters whilst on holiday in Blackpool, Lancashire. 3rd August 1953

A woman eating oysters whilst on holiday in Blackpool, Lancashire. 3rd August 1953

Background imageLancashire Collection: Youngsters attending Broadstone Hall School, Reddish, Lancashire

Youngsters attending Broadstone Hall School, Reddish, Lancashire, always go to school earlier than they need to and for one reason only - a chat with a guy named Joe

Background imageLancashire Collection: Blackpool came to a standstill as Concorde flew over. Every vantage point was occupied

Blackpool came to a standstill as Concorde flew over. Every vantage point was occupied for a glimpse of the plane. 8th September 1972

Background imageLancashire Collection: The Pownall family live at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham

The Pownall family live at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, in a 150 year old house. The family share one bedroom, one kitchen and one living room

Background imageLancashire Collection: Jimpy a Daily Mirror cartoon strip character featured at Morecambe

Jimpy a Daily Mirror cartoon strip character featured at Morecambe Illuminations in Lancashire, with showgirls looking on. 21st August 1952

Background imageLancashire Collection: Ton-up boy Ron Rhodes, 22, nicknamed 'King Midas'by other members of Hell

Ton-up boy Ron Rhodes, 22, nicknamed "King Midas"by other members of Hell
Ton-up boy Ron Rhodes, 22, nicknamed " King Midas" by other members of Hells Angels, outside the church after a service, wearing a fur helmet

Background imageLancashire Collection: Mr Leslie Johnson (right) rode his horse 'Lady'

Mr Leslie Johnson (right) rode his horse "Lady"
Mr Leslie Johnson (right) rode his horse " Lady" into the bar of the Fox and Goose, in Southport, Lancs. Mr Johnson, a local nightclub owner

Background imageLancashire Collection: Paperboy Alan Preston delivering the Daily Telegraph in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire

Paperboy Alan Preston delivering the Daily Telegraph in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. 12th May 1965

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Brothers of the Logan family, Thomas, 9, John, 3, and Peter 7

Slum housing in Salford. Brothers of the Logan family, Thomas, 9, John, 3, and Peter 7. 3rd April 1960

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum housing in Salford. This is an English bedroom. Left to right, Rita Logan, 11

Slum housing in Salford. This is an English bedroom. Left to right, Rita Logan, 11, her sister Margaret, 13, and brothers Thomas, 9, John, 3, and Peter 7. 3rd April 1960

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Mrs Moore and her 1 year old son Peter

Slum housing in Salford. Mrs Moore and her 1 year old son Peter. Their home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water. There is one tap

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Four year old Lyn Greenhalgh. The rubble is hers to play with

Slum housing in Salford. Four year old Lyn Greenhalgh. The rubble is hers to play with. The worn steps are hers to sit

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Seven year old Carol Moore. Paper peels from the ceiling

Slum housing in Salford. Seven year old Carol Moore. Paper peels from the ceiling and the woodwork is rotten. Her home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum living conditions in Salford. 3rd April 1960

Slum living conditions in Salford. 3rd April 1960

Background imageLancashire Collection: George Best plays in the Paul Aimson Bury FC testimonial

George Best plays in the Paul Aimson Bury FC testimonial. This match is between The All Stars XI (featuring George Best and other well known names) and Bury FC. Bury FC won the game 3-2

Background imageLancashire Collection: Pleasure craft on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold, beside the old mill

Pleasure craft on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Parbold, beside the old mill. June 1972

Background imageLancashire Collection: The Top Locks, Lathom, where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal branches off to Rufford

The Top Locks, Lathom, where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal branches off to Rufford. March 1975

Background imageLancashire Collection: A girl and her dog on a peaceful boat trip on the Leeds and Liverpool canal near Ormskirk

A girl and her dog on a peaceful boat trip on the Leeds and Liverpool canal near Ormskirk. January 1974

Background imageLancashire Collection: Mr Willian Ball preparing his cabin cruiser for a trip along the Leeds

Mr Willian Ball preparing his cabin cruiser for a trip along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, at Haskayne, near Lydiate. May 1973

Background imageLancashire Collection: The Ton-up boys and their girlfriends turned up for a sportsman

The Ton-up boys and their girlfriends turned up for a sportsmans service at Trinity Methodist Church, Leigh, Lancashire. They went to the service at the invitation of the 22 year old minister

Background imageLancashire Collection: Cliff Richard, Blackpool beach, Lancashire. 6th June 1963

Cliff Richard, Blackpool beach, Lancashire. 6th June 1963

Background imageLancashire Collection: Holidaymakers on the Golden Mile at Blackpool, Lancashire. 18th July 1957

Holidaymakers on the Golden Mile at Blackpool, Lancashire. 18th July 1957

Background imageLancashire Collection: Irlam steel works dispute. Eric Teal (left) secretary to the joint trade union action

Irlam steel works dispute. Eric Teal (left) secretary to the joint trade union action committee and Martin Kennedy, chairman of the joint union action committee at the Irlam Steel works

Background imageLancashire Collection: Blackpool Tower under construction

Blackpool Tower under construction
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Background imageLancashire Collection: Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham

Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, with his wife Joyce and their five children in a 150 year old house

Background imageLancashire Collection: New houses being built on the edge of Kirkby. April 1939

New houses being built on the edge of Kirkby. April 1939

Background imageLancashire Collection: Turf Moor football stadium, the home of Burnley F. C. 28th February 1967

Turf Moor football stadium, the home of Burnley F. C. 28th February 1967
Turf Moor football stadium, the home of Burnley F.C. 28th February 1967

Background imageLancashire Collection: The dolphins at Marineland, Morecambe, were on display toady as they worked with their

The dolphins at Marineland, Morecambe, were on display toady as they worked with their trainer Peter Williams. For an hour they played with a rubber ball

Background imageLancashire Collection: Wedding off the top of Blackpool Tower, Lancashire. The High Society wedding of the year

Wedding off the top of Blackpool Tower, Lancashire. The High Society wedding of the year, as escapologist Karl Bartoni marries his sweetheart Wendy Stokes

Background imageLancashire Collection: Daily Mirror Beach Beauty contest at Blackpool. The participants line up on the beach

Daily Mirror Beach Beauty contest at Blackpool. The participants line up on the beach before the competition, Lancashire. 29th August 1963

Background imageLancashire Collection: Blackpool beach, lost children at the Missing children caravan on the beach at Blackpool

Blackpool beach, lost children at the Missing children caravan on the beach at Blackpool waiting to be claimed by their mums and dads. Lancashire, June 1960 M4420-001

Background imageLancashire Collection: Mr Leslie Johnson rides his horse 'Lady'into the bar of the Fox and Goose

Mr Leslie Johnson rides his horse "Lady"into the bar of the Fox and Goose
Mr Leslie Johnson rides his horse " Lady" into the bar of the Fox and Goose, in Southport, Lancs. Mr Johnson, a local nightclub owner

Background imageLancashire Collection: People playing the Twenty One Game in a Sixpenny Casino stall in Blackpool

People playing the Twenty One Game in a Sixpenny Casino stall in Blackpools Golden Mile. 31st August 1955

Background imageLancashire Collection: A parade in Lancashire. In front of the Northern Assurance Building

A parade in Lancashire. In front of the Northern Assurance Building Princess Street, Albert Square. Manchester. Major General Campbell and the Lord Mayor of Manchester taking the salute

Background imageLancashire Collection: Queen Elizabeth II with the Mayor of Morecambe as they leave the station, Morecambe

Queen Elizabeth II with the Mayor of Morecambe as they leave the station, Morecambe. April 1955

Background imageLancashire Collection: The Queen at Morecambe. April 1955

The Queen at Morecambe. April 1955

Background imageLancashire Collection: The Duke of Edinburgh autographs the photographs which will be hung in Morecambe Town

The Duke of Edinburgh autographs the photographs which will be hung in Morecambe Town Hall. Behind him, the Queen chats to reception guests. April 1955

Background imageLancashire Collection: The Queen autographing one of the Royal Portraits at Morecambe with the Mayor Bryce Clegg

The Queen autographing one of the Royal Portraits at Morecambe with the Mayor Bryce Clegg and the Town Clerk Mr Roger Rose. April 1955

Background imageLancashire Collection: Harriet Harman, speaking at The Labour Party Conference in Blackpool

Harriet Harman, speaking at The Labour Party Conference in Blackpool, Lancashire At this time, Harman worked for Brent Law Centre in London. Between 1978 and 1982

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum housing in Salford. 1 year old boy Peter. Their home has two rooms up

Slum housing in Salford. 1 year old boy Peter. Their home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water. There is one tap. 3rd April 1960

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum housing in Salford. Three year old John Logan. 3rd April 1960

Slum housing in Salford. Three year old John Logan. 3rd April 1960

Background imageLancashire Collection: Slum housing in Salford. 3rd April 1960

Slum housing in Salford. 3rd April 1960

Background imageLancashire Collection: An aquatic VW Beetle at Blackpool beach. It has previously competed in the annual Isle of

An aquatic VW Beetle at Blackpool beach. It has previously competed in the annual Isle of Man - Blackpool race. 17th June 1973

Background imageLancashire Collection: Passengers disembark from a bus wearing their gas masks during an ARP exercise

Passengers disembark from a bus wearing their gas masks during an ARP exercise on Merseyside. 16th July 1941

Background imageLancashire Collection: Merseyside ARP team seen here wearing their gas suits and masks during a gas

Merseyside ARP team seen here wearing their gas suits and masks during a gas decontamination exercise, 14th July 1939



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