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/^O.NSKIO A'^l IVE su])porlers in all purls ol llic Clillicroc Division were wildly excited al llie news on Fridtiy llial Sir Frank Pear­ son. Iiad relaincd liis seat in an election which was largely a lriiiin])h


lliio iiglio iit the country for the Lahour Parly. .Sir Frank’s majority, however, was slashed from 4,281 lo 2,230 and Lahmir sup­ porters claim that they met with a considerable amount of success as their candidate


jins generous scrvicc.s 11 and .so I would liki? 1 him again and pub- Iris yerv good deed for night.


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was completely new to the division. Cliilieroe thus becomes


many years there has been


majority- SIR FRANK PEAR­ SON, lit. (C)


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>0 change. I'hcrc was an 82.3


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Usually, the votes are


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from St. James’ School, Clithcroe, about 12-20 a.m. ll was obvious throughout


the count that the result would be close, and that Sir Frank Pearson’s majority


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independence of the Clitheroe division and its essential good sense.” Sir Frank commented


ir


would be reduced. “The result has shown the


later. "Against a background of


a national swing, this is a aiacnilicent result.”


When he visited dilTerent


•parts of the Division later Sir Frank was enthusiastically cheered and in view of the


marginal seat, whereas for 1 fairly large Conservative


national result, there was a feeling of triumph among Conservative workers.


GREATLY PLEASED At an informal meeting ot


Clitheroe Divisional Labour Parly after the election, Mr. Robert Hodge, the Labour candidate, told his supporters that he was greatly pleased with the results in Clitheroe and he was g r a t e f u l lo his many helpers who had worked remarkably well lo make sure of such an en­ couraging result. ■ He thanked Mr. Henry


Doswell for being his agent and doing his job so thoroughly and he slre.ssed the I'acl that the result was, in theory, a victory, for they had made Clilheroe into a marginal constituency. The Labour Party will be


holding a party and supper al the Brown Cow Hotel, Chatburn, on Friday (April 15) lo celebrate Labour's victory in the country, ond Mr. Hodge will be present. The Liberal candidate


Mrs. Vera Ma cmi l l a n , expressed thanks to her sup­ porters and workers and


WHEN PASSING THKOUGH THE PICTURESQUE VILLAGE OF


WADDINGTON


WINE and DINE A I PHE


SUN INN A L;i Carle and 1 able-de-1 kite Menus


Luncheons. High Teas. Dinners Diiily Weddings and Parlies catered for Under new Tenancy.


p r o p r ie t o r J. HUTCHINSON TEI.EPHONE CLITHEROE 262 I f " ' IIVac


record broken


j?OR more than , 40 years the Congregational


Chapel in the picturesque village of Newton has held an annual spring fair.


But Saturday’s weather


conditions meant that for tlie first lime the record was broken.


The arctic conditions and


impassable roads compelled the organisers to cancel the event. T he opener, Mrs. R. H. H.


i Jones, wife of the Dales’ S Minister, was unable to gel j through snow drifts when she


1 was scheduled to open a similar event at Nevylon in


November. The organisers are hoping


Mrs. Jones will be present al the re-arranged dale for the function on Easter Saturday.


SIR FRANK PEARSON


took encouragement from the fact that the Liberal vole had been maintained, particularly when there had been a swing throughout the country to Labour.


route wa.s a complicated one, and began the intricate direc­ tions, "Wait a minute,” she interupted, and reached into the glove compartment. Taking out a transi.storised tape recorder, she thrust the microphone at me. "Just talk into thts.” she said. "As I drive I can play it back a little at a time."— Reader's Digest.


the kerjj and asked lor direc­ tions to a building on the other side of town. I warned her the


Switclied oil A young woman pulled up to


Villagers send protest about ‘monstrosity’


'’FHE ‘‘dcconlaminalion centre” in the centre ol the pic­ turesque village of Grindleion was such an “ugly mon­


strosity” that 84 I'esidcnls .sent a petition of complaint to Bowland Rural Council and West Riding County Council. After reporting this al the


council’s March monthly meeting, the Clerk read out a letter of complainl which had been received from Crinclle-


mittee decided that the site of the building should be tidied up. a lean-to shed removed and estimates for pclible-dashing the front of the building be ac­ quired.The building, which was built in the war. is now being used as a store for the councU’s high­ ways equipment. The Clerk. Mr. L. D. Telford,


that ihcro i.s no alternative .site for llie building. The coiincil- lor.s ought to visit the building and see it for llicm.sclvcs." Tire conncil highways com­


lon Parish Council. This .said “We cannot believe


said it had been estimated tiy on afficial from Skipton that a new building would cost in the


region of £20,000. “Even at £5,000 it would be more than the council could be


prepared to pay.” he said. Councillor Mrs. S. J. Dow. the


Grindleton representative, said the building was "hideous." She added: “The parish coun­


Oulhiii-n lo hccoiiKJ :i ( Iw o lliiif f


application from Peter R. Nullall and Associates,


District Bank Chambers, Lord Street, Rawtenstall, for plan­ ning permission to convert an


out-barn into a dwelling at Wil­ son’s Farm, Cow Ark, was con­ ditionally approved by Bowland Rural Council's Plans Coin- iniitec.


stated that the out-barn was being converted to provide


. Tile Clerk, Mr. L. D. Telford,


accommodation for a groom to look after the horses at the farm.


approval was an application from Mr. R. S. Clitheroc, ‘■Cibola,’’ Pendleton, Clitheroe to erect one private dwelling- house opposite Sawlcy Abbey.


Also granted conditional


cil want the whole thing moved. It hos been promised time and again that the centre would be cleaned up. but it has never been done satisfactorily.” County Councillor Tom Aspin said the building was struct­


to shed was moved to the rear of the building and the site ivas really tidied up, it would look much better. Councillor J. Spcnslcy said if


urally sound. He suggested that, if the lean-


agement committee of Riming- ton Institute for planning per­ mission to erect extensions to the village institute was also approved.


An application from the man­


the front of the building was also pebble-dashed the site would be quite reasonable.


was an application made by Borough and Rural Estates Ltd., Greenacres Estate, West Bradford lo erect two pairs of semi-detached bungalows with garages, plot No. 18, Grindlc- lon Road. West Bradford.


the extensions would include a kitchen, store and games room. Also conditionally approved


Mr. Telford explained that Beautiful Ribblesdale AT


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F'EW week.s ago. afler turning the clock back


over half a century lo take a look at Cisburn in those days 1 began lo wonder who in Clilheroe J had belter con­ sult lo gel some picture of


and in particular the naturalist, changes however in, significant arc constantly tak­


the town during a similar period. •As most people will agree_


bird came to us in spring and during this period and sum­ mer preferred the uplands and fells for its domestic activities.


ing place. In nature wc are al once reminded of the curlew, which at the turn of the century was regarded as a moorland bird. At that time, this well-known


has changed its habits com­ pletely, and now frequents the riverside pastures and lowl ands . A wonderful example of change.


Then during the years it


conscious of the equally remarkable changes which


But how many people arc Rowland plans


Compensations for injury


received the highest award made by tlic Criminal Injuries Com­ pensation Board in February. It was £4.055. including £55 actual loss of earnings and £500 in res­ pect of future loss of earnings. As a result of the assault, the fisherman's vision, which was already poor in the right eye, was seriously elfected in the left eye. In addition, his nasal bridge ■was damaged and the airway remained partially obstructed even after hospital treatment. Compensation


injuries when struck about me face by an acquaintance,


A 20-ycar old Scottish fishcr- man, who suilcred severe


C45.402 was paid during the month. The Board disposed of 166 cases, and interim awards were made in seven more. Awards in 53 cases exceeded i;l50 (excluding loss of earnings and out of pockt expenses), and in five of tliese were over £1,000. Three people to whom award.s were made were victims of


to ta ll i ng


arson. In February 260 new appli­ cations were received, 198 from England, 48 from Scotland and 14 from Wales. Since the .scheme began in


August, 1964, £384,807 has been paid in compensation and the 2,749 applications have been, or are being dealt with.


have taken place m Clilheroe m a similar period? Let us admit, we are a very


occurred in the space of say ten years. We are content to take it all


unobservant race and easily overlook and forget what has


been my experience. Having a restless inquiring mind. I have always found satisfaction in tile experience of others. mLet me in all fairness make


y point clear. INTERES r


proud to know many old Clitlieronians. Some I am sorry to say arc no longer with us, otliers gladly still find pleasure in discussing with me what, in many respects can be termed "the good old days.” Most of these grand old


For many years I have been


coimtr.vsido and, strange to say the majority have extra­ ordinary iiicmories. ’''^e''l'jss lo say I have always


residents have a life-long interest in nature and the


enjoyed tlicir reminiscences H...I 1111131 admit that most of what I write concerning those far-olT days lias been ihllagecl fi-om their colourful experi­ ences.


and whenever I have sought iii- foniialioii from such as Mr. Tlionipson of Chalburn, Mr. Beiitham or Mr. W. Garlick the assistance has been liberal and spontaneous. And when I think of tliose


of our countryside. I was again reminded of other notable changes in the town, which Iiave occurred within or. in some cases just outside living memory.


I owe so much, for I have always been content lo follow the furrow behind their plough, eager at all times to pick up a useful and intere.sting item laid hare by their efforts. And so, as with the creatures


RE\OLUT10N


took a glance at Gisburn on . . ciay. 11,0 us consider first the old Clitheroe and then at a near date reconstruct the scene when, reminiscent of a middle west town, the noise, colour, and upheaval would shock so many people today. First then, what better than a


look at the very heart ot the place—Castle Street and the


Market Plac'e. The area has undoubtedly


Clitheroe Castle


Tl'.prefore contrasting with '-oi fii.-ersion when we


in the Hodder Valley my list is of considerable length. It is lo so many of these that


son, B. W. Cooper, Joe Hay- hurst, and Joe .Moon I gleaned considerable infor­ mation. To come in contact with those mon was to enrich one's experience and life. Others too have been helpful,


From the late Tom Robin­


for granted until perhaps either by accident or a stroke of good fortune tlie changes are pointed out to us. Fortunately this lias not


s e en more I'evolutionary changes in the hrst halt of the 19th century than m the years following, and I can do no better than take as my guide the somewhat brief comments ot Mr. Stephen Clarke. Commencing at the top of


great change, but not, you will agree, in an>v way comparable to the spectacular clianges now lo be seen on the outskirts of the town. To spend an hour or so in


Parson Lane and continuing to the Library he gave a list of tradesmen and others operating at that period. Here in particular we note


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the centre comparing with, tilings past can be a revela­ tion. Granted names have altered and some buildings are completely' changed but ' the essential structure and general outline of the area shows no revolutionary face-lift.


of property from Parson Lane to the junction of King Street there were—James Clifton, groengrooer; Wm. Baiiey, Jnr., grocer; R. Thompson, hatter; Mary Ramsbottom, confectioner; R, Hargreaves,


Wo arc told that in the line druggi s t ;


Stephen Hoigate, butcher; Kitty Lancaster, assistant overseer and parish con­ stable; Mr. Sanderson, shoe­ maker; Richard Varley, iron­ monger; James Reid, of the Rose and Crown; John Har­ greaves, saddler; W. B, Dew- hurst. watchmaker; John Smithies, shoemaker; Rd. Ellison, draper; Thos. Altham, druggist; L. Roberts, auo- fionee.r and earthenware dealer’; Miss Sparrow, gentle­ woman; Will. Warner, green­ grocer; J. Lofthouse, tailor; Geo. Briggs, dogger.


obviously, by their numbers, in the adjacent alleys and entries would bring us to the Market Place—were Jas. Alston, Calf’s Head: Hy. Cardus. tin plate worker: Jas. Parker, draper: John Hargreaves, Boar’s Head: Wm. Edge, butcher and grocer: Lawrence Kay. White Lion: E, Howard, druggist; George Har­ greaves, draper; Hy. Baldwin, draper, carried on business. Then at a point near the


Those in Castle Street—and


! by tile District Bank, From this ’ point we return on the oppo­ site side to a site where we now flind Barclay's Bank. In this length wc had a


Library Wm. Bailey, grocer, was adjacent to Robert Baxter of the Dun Horse. T’-'e -site of this is now taken


butcher, shoemaker. tailor, druggist. ironfoundeT, grocer, draper and Wm Hothersall, of the Browiilow Arms (now the bank). Again returning up the hill


on the opposite side ot Castle Street and in the direction of the Swan and Royal, we had, a corn dealer, watchiiiaker, grocer, tailor. Black Bull and butcher.


.SADDLER


of Castle Street there was a shop occupied by Mr. John Dawson, Callow’s, watchmakers Stationery and Post Office, a private liousc. confectioner, brushmakcr, draper, furniture dealer, Elijah Cook, saddler a dogger; printers shop, a dwelling house: green­ grocer; and last "The Red


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Dppni’t Depart Depart Clitlicroe Whnlloy Chalburn


Lion.” recently demolished. I would draw attention first


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any comparison will be found extremely instructive and en­ tertaining. Few I suppose, can claim a longer association with


to the number of houses and business premises as compared with those we see to-day. and also to the variety and perhaps to the iiuiiiber of druggists. It is all very Interesting, and


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than E. Cook, saddler. It would be interesting to know


marks at one time have gone. The lamp in the centre of the


their original premises either in Clithoroe or elsewhere,


if this is a record. Other equally familiar land­


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structure indeed. This however, was removed


Market Place, just in front of the Library is now no more than a photographic memory. So is that formidable Tem­


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