Description
Carnegie Publishing Ltd. [Published Date: 1990]. Softcover, 64 pp; 25 cm. Stated First Edition.
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Condition & notes
In very good condition. Black and white pictorial paper covers have light bumping and creasing to edges and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. Black and white illustrations throughout. [From back cover] This charming collection of local history, memories, anecdotes and beautiful old photographs is bound to delight Blackburners and 'Darreners' of all ages. Albert Forrest has lived all his life in the Blackburn area - indeed, he has lived in the same Darwen house for the last fifty years. He ran a well-known bookstall on Darwen market for much of that time and has been a prominent and respected figure in local affairs for many years. Contents include: Work; House and home; School and education; Praise and pray; Shops and shopping; On the market; To the Darwen Market; Getting around; Blackpool; Into the country; Entertainment; High days and holidays; Around town; Farewell to Blackburn; Acknowledgements.