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6 Clitlicroc Advertiser and Times, March 2J, 1969 Paythome—


Paythome and its residents kept me fully occupied as 1 went about chatting with old friends and making new ones. There was a great deal to


The countryside around


discover, and at the very begin­ ning I found the very name intriguing.


Middle Ages Paythome was in that part of Gisbum Forest which constituted a part of Sawley Abbey domain. Here there was an inn for


Why “Paythome”? Well, we are told in the


a village full of interest


changes myself. I called on Mr. and Mrs. Palmer-, who with their usual hospitality made every effort to make my visit pleasant. The changes brought about


Indeed, anxious to see the


favour of preservation, and of the narrow old world lanes leading to farms with such attractive names as Higher Houses, Paa farm, Adams and


Englands Head. Not far from the inn two


over the past 10 or 15 years have been remarkable, and the interior deem- is very attractive, retaining that warmth and old- world charm one associates with an inn of this type. Change, as we all know, is


the use of travellers situated on a bridle path from Colne to Settle, a meeting place of the Forest hunters, the inn being named after one of tire animals they hunted, the buck. Near this inn was a large


lanes, bordered with thorn and holly, lead to Higher Houses, tidy and compact and farmed


inevitable, but I was rather sorry to hear from Mr. Palmer that he intends changing the name of the Inn to Palmers Arms. I may be a little old fashioned


brought farm and small hold­ ings which increased the total farms from three to 20. These, with some 40 cottages then housed a population of more than 300, a striking contrast to the number today.


by Mr-. T. Preston. Just below I followed the


track by the dairy and out­ buildings to Lower House Farm, simply to have a chat with Mr. T H. Kayley, a member of the Rural District Council. Here, in season, the walker


thorn tree under which the Steward of the Hunt paid his retainers. This consequently became known as the “Pay- thorn” from which the place


the Buck Inn still for the use of the traveller, but internally much changed from the inn of the 16th century.


gets its name. And so to tills day we find


but I love to hold fast to that which has pleasant recollec­ tions and memories. And so I asked if the original sign over the main entrance door, which is a colourful portrait of a buck deer, could be retained or in some way incorporated in the


feel, be happy if some part of the “old” could be retained


proposed new sign. Many country-goers will, I


with the “new”. For, as with the general out­


line of this charming hamlet, there is much to be said in


or motorist may have food and refreshment to add to the pleasure of the countryside. These farms constitute the


in the vicinity. Contrast


mill stood by the old ford near the present Paythome Bridge. Later, when the Forest was cleared, there came ploughing and reaping in place of deer


Those were the days when a


and hunting. Thus,


land cultivation


old Paythome when, in the 16th century there were but three


had convincing views in regard to the countryside, its preser­ vation and amenities. He told me of the original thorn tree at one time adjacent to the inn.


I quickly found Coun. Kayley


down about three years ago. Again I thought, another sad reflection on our sense of values. Sad indeed to find we are so


This, sad to relate, was cut


‘ radius of two miles from the hamlet itself there are more outstanding features in the general landscape than in any similar stretch of Ribblesdale.


• tremendous value in and around paythome. Indeed I think it may be said without fear of contradiction that within a


the east or the west you can­ not ignore the fact that here is an area of unique importance.


Whether you approach from


lacking in foresight, and a hideous reminder of the failure to appreciate tlie potential attraction to the tourists who are invariably concerned with •these fascinating cameos of local history.


Unique


colourful features is a barren place indeed. Thank Heaven there are still a host of other items of


A countryside devoid of .these


stretches away to the west beyond Loftrans, Tewitt Hall and the massive flats of Hyles Moor. Extensive, rough and rushy dominated ground pro­ viding, in season, a home for lapwing, curlew and snipe.


The extensive flat moorland


the Newsholme road at once reveals the strange undulating landscape which lies to the


Approach from 'Gisbum via


\ notice the magnificent tumulus, barrow- or ancient burdel ground -which must rank as one of the most captivating in the area. Others are to be noted not far


east. First, near Middle Breaks, we


reveals the wealth of equally fascinating structures nearby. Ancient camp sites and earth works abound.


Outstanding


Hellifield road with its old to l l. bar at the head of the delight­ ful road, dropping slowly to the celebrated Paythome Bridge and thence leading to Pay­ thome itself, the immediate landscape is outstanding.


To the east of the Gisbum—


lating expanse of countryside stretching away to Bracewell


Go where you will this undu­


and West Marion has no rival. In general it appears as if in


the dim and distant past some gigantic mole has littered the entire landscape with, its excavations.


' up Ribble just beyond Nappa Flats. Close investigation quickly


conspicuous than when seen from the Gisburn-Skipton road. Here they abound on every side, •rising to a few hundred feet


toured hills are everywhere, and as you walk the fields beyond Horton, Pasture House and Pikeley Fields, they dominate your vision. They are, in fact, never more


These fantastic, smooth con­ above the mean contour level


of the fields and meadows. All these, I suppose, make


this one of the strangest geo­ logical regions, rich in what the experts refer to as drum- 11ns, or what may be called in everyday language, alluvial for­ mations, the sand, gravel and stone, having been carried to and deposited in these parts during the Ice age.


Occupied


Now, thousands of years later, they are grass covered


hills, setting one’s thoughts and speculations on what lies


hidden beneath. Of course there are other


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that I first photographed them many years ago.


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Hurst Green


Wliist drive Hie children of St. Mary's


Holden. Men: 1, Mr. J. Wilkinson;


Church raised £15 at their annual whist and domino drive on Sunday. Whist winners: women 1. Mrs. M. J. Brown; 2, Mrs. J.


phin; 2, Miss M. Wells; 3, Mr. N. Holden. A competition was won by Miss K. Hill.


!, Mr. T. Bailey. Dominoes: 1, Mr. H. Dol­


DISTRICT JOTTINGS ‘ r' • "


and the music was provided by Mr. A. Smith. A buffet supper was pro­


vided by the women and the event was a pronounced success.


Parish Church On Sunday the Ladies’


weekend continued with a combined Mothering Sunday Family Sendee and special Ladies’ evening.


Women’s Institute Hurst Green Women’s


dren from the Sunday School came to the Matins service and each received a piece of cake as a gift from the mothers and the mothers received a card in place of flowers, from the children.


last week, and despite the bad weather, 20 women arrived to hear a talk by Miss Moumsey, formerly of


Unionists held their monthly meeting in the Memorial Hall


Hurst Green. The talk was illustrated by


sented the cake and Miss Mary Gaule gave the cards to the Mothers.


colour slides by a friend of Miss Moumsey’s, Miss Shut- tleworth, and showed a holi­ day spent .in Italy, Among the places shown


Kirkham, conducted the ser­ vice. Lessons were, read by Mrs. Turner and Mrs. A. Hancock,


The Vicar, the Rev. R.


were visits to Rome, Sor­ rento, Naples, the Isle of Capri and Sorrento again. A bring and buy sale fol­


M. Holden and Bernadette Howarth. Dominoes winners were Mrs. M. Crotty and Mrs. S. Snape. The competition was won by Mrs. M. Holden.


Some of (he guests at the Hodder Valley Fox C lub’s annual ball, at Newton Institute on Friday.


lowed and the evening fin­ ished with a few hands of whist and dominoes. Whist winners were Mrs.


arranged for the Harrogate Flower Show on April 26.


Cliatbuvn W.I.’s wliist drive on March 19. A coach trip has also been


acknowledging flowers and cancer donations. The three night millinery


A Jumble sale realised £11. L e t t e r s were received


and a Sunday School pupil each read during the recent Family Service at St. John’s Church, Hurst Green, at which there was a good attendance.


’amily Service The Rev. A. F. Knowles


Mothers’ Union Mr. Knowles conducted the


Mothering Sunday Services before a large congregation. Diane Seed and Julie Whit­


course will be held on Wed­ nesday. March 26, Friday, March 28 and Monday, March 31 at 7-30 p.m. in the County School. Members were asked to


Grimsargh an d District unavoidable


Women’s institute, i Becnlise


Balmforth. After welcoming the visi­


absence ofthe president, the chair was taken by Mrs.


tors and new members, Mrs. Balmforth asked for a min­ ute’s silence in memory of Mrs. Me Culloch. who had been a very loyal member. Mrs. Edwards, the delegate


bring scissors, needle and cotton. Shapes and material will be available at reason­ able prices. Members are pleased to


erts of Settle, and the Rev. J. Gardiner, of Newton-in- Bowland. A variety of questions were .


asked on subjects including space travel and comprehen­ sive education. Thanks to the pane! were


to the annual meeting of the Lancashire Federation, read


expressed by Mr. Mason, A vote of thanks from the panel was proposed by Mrs. B. Tucker and seconded by Mrs. M. Rowe. Tea and biscuits were


hear that the Institute’s assis­ tant secretary, Mrs. Jennifer Yates, gave birth to a son at the weekend.


taker read the lessons and Mrs. Knowles, Mrs. Penning­


ton and Mr. Knowles gave each child in the church a card and flowers to give to


their mothers. Remaining women in


Chipping


church received a card and flowers from Edith and Janet


Women’s Institute A party of 28 members of


Bailey, Linda Forrest and Mary Pennington. Women unable to attend


Rimington


Whist Drive Tire proceeds of the whist


and domino drive held in the Memorial Institute on Satur­ day last were for Cancer and Mental Health Research. Tlie prizes were presented by Mrs. Wells and the MC


was Mr. A. Stott. The winners were: Wliist,


offer a cheque book


and we have cut our charges by half—in some cases even more than half. Cheques cashed at the Bank—FREE OF CHARGE. Charges for other cheques—6d and we allow 20 FREE CHEQUES in each half- year for every £50 you keep in your account.


Enjoy the many advantages of having your own cheque book.


Ask for full details - at your local branch


women, 1, Mrs. T. L. Holgate; 2. Mrs. Doyle; 3, Mrs. Ingleby. Men, 1, Ml’. Robin­ son; 2, Mr. G. R. Woods; 3,


Ainsworth; 2. Mi's. S. Hol­ gate: 3, Mrs: W. Smith. Juniors, 1, Thomas Cole- boume: 2. Robert Swales; 3, Brian Stott. The competition was won


Mr. M. Seed. Dominoes: adults: 1. Miss


by Mvs. B. Spencer with Mi’s. J. Bailey second.


Sabden


Women’s Institute At the monthly meeting of


organised by Mrs. C. Moor- liouse, gave a selection of songs. The members are Miss D. Dawson, and Miss E. Thompson, Mesdames E. Bond, Prichard, Spencer,


the Women’s Institute, 45 members attended and a new member, Mrs. Lowe, was wel­ comed. The newly formed choir,


Whiteside and H. Jackson. A hot supper was provided


7 LMLtU.ll ST KELT, CLITHEROE


paper hat competition were judged and the winners in the artistic class were 1, Miss L. Boden; 2, Mrs. Parkinson; 3, Mrs. Whiteside. The winners in the humo­


and served by the commitec. The hats entered in the


rous class were: 1, Mrs. Har­ greaves; 2. Mis. Spencer and 3, Mrs. Lowe. I t was announced that the


electricity bill at the Old Village shop. Padiliam Road


had been paid and that


church received flowers at home.


the Women’s Institute visited the WI Flower Festival at Ashton Hall, Lancaster, on March 11. • Chipping was awarded two


silver stars and one green star for bowls of hyacinths, and a blue star for the bowls of hyacinths, in the co­ operative entry. A blue star was also awarded to Chip- ping’s arrangement of spring flowers. The party enjoyed a meal


Arrangements for the outing were made by Mrs. D. Hay- hurst.


Drama Section Illness prevented Mrs. Alice


Stirrup attending the meet­ ing of tlie Drama section on March 12. The original speaker, Mr. Alfred Nillett Whittaker, haq to cancel his visit duo to an engagement in London. Members held an informal


at tlie Moorcock Inn before returning to Chipping.


her report and besides giving a clear account of the busi­ ness of the meeting, also gave a charming description of the clothes worn by some of the officials. Miss Carbis again de­


sented with bunches of flow­ ers which had been made by tlie teachers, under the direc­ tion of Miss Margaret Titter- ington. The organist was Miss Elsa Carr.


Grindleton


Women’s Institute Mrs. J. Simpson presided


served by the hostesses. Mrs. M. Chadwick, Mrs. B. Pilling. Mrs. P. Cunningham and Mrs. M. Lord.


Dunsop Bridge


lighted members with one of her illustrated talks, this time about spring in the Dolomites


and Yugoslavia. She had many beautiful


slides of the mountains and rivers and of the country


people at work. These were interspersed


Women’s Institute Despite the bad weather,


there was a good attendance at Dunsop Bridge Women’s Institute’s monthly meeting in the village room. Mrs. T. Wood presided and


with pictures of many flowers


and shrubs. Mrs. Ingham thanked her


sincerely for her amusing talk and interesting pictures. The competition for the


prettiest tea-towel was very popular and the 30 or so towels pegged across the room made a gay show. The winners were Mrs.


by Mesdames Fisher, Hartley, Hedley, Houghton, Ingham


and Landrock. The box of tinned fruit was won by Mrs.; Wilson.


Waddington


Mothering Sumhiy g There was a large col>


meeting and formed a com­ mittee. Committee members: Mrs. D. Chadwick, Miss D. Fletcher, Mrs. F. Birkett, •Mrs, J. Richardson, Mrs. M. Guerden and Mrs. M. Ken­


to be arranged in April and May and it is hoped that an outing to the Octagon Theatre in Bolton will be arranged during the summer. Thanks were expressed to


yon. Meetings with speakers are


Church on Sunday at the Mothering Sunday family service. The ancient custom of giv­


ing flowers to the children took place and the service was conducted bv Canon C. F. Goodchild. The organist was Mr. h. Dyson.


Mothers’ Union A meeting of the Mothers’


Mrs. D. Chadwick, and tea was’ served at the close of the meeting.


Jumble mile The combined jumble sale


Union was held in the Vicar­ age when Mrs. C. F. Good- child gave the second of her


talks on the aims of the Mothers’ union. dealing mainly with tlm training of children. Refreshments '"•ere served


and thank, were expressed to Mrs. Goodchild.


recently organised by the Guides and Brownies in an effort to swell their funds raised £40. The guides are now under the leadership of Mi's. S. Smithies and Mrs. M. Lowe, and the Brownies are ’ed by Miss Oxby.


Grimsargh


Women’s Institute Despite the cold sleet


showers, there was a good attendance of members at the March meeting of


Tosside


Woman’s Group An any questions com­


petition was held at an open meeting 0f Tosside and Dls-


tmu. Women’s Groupn’ uruuy held in House


rict wo Church


se, Bururidge, ruri ge, ■ F. Mason of Slaidburn, wel-.


on Wednesday week. The acting chairman, Mr.


corned tlie panel. Ms. M. Rowe, of oitrgleswick, Mrs. B. Tucker bf Long Preston.


Dl’. Hogg i nd Mr. T. O. Rob- regation in St. Helen’s .


changing recipes, so there will be some new_ dishes appearing on Grimsargh tables in the future. Refreshments were served


welcomed two new members, Mrs. A. Carr and Miss S. Metcalf. A silent tribute was paid


over the monthly meeting of the Women’s Institute and welcomed members who had braved the bitterly cold weather. During the business meet­


ing.


difference” was arranged for March 31, to raise funds for the old people's outing, and members were reminded about the monthly wool col­


A coffee evening “with a .


the anthem “Non Nobis Domiire” and sidesmen duties were performed by the women.


Tire women’s choir sang


was tho. Rev. E. J. Clarkson, Vicar of St. Nicholas’ Church, Blackburn.


At Evensong, toe preacher


Mrs. R. Crawford and Mrs. M. Holt and toe choir sang “Count Your Blessings.”


The lessons were read by


toe choir and was organist a t both services.


tion acted as sidesmen. Mrs. M. Manley trained


Wiswell


ing, Mrs. .Miller gave her report from the Lancashire Federation’s Annual Meet­


, _ '


Women’s Institute A journey across Europe


and behind toe Iron Ourca,n •to Hungary by caravan was


aesciioed to members of tne Womens institute by Mr. Gain, of Kirxnam. Tne ooject of tne trip was


lection. After supper had been served, the president wel­


•by the members present to the late Mrs. Whiteside, their


oldest member, who died re­ cently. Miss Joan Fcmfret. the


Bibby. first, and Miss Fegge, second. Social time "’as spent cx_


Women of tho congrega­ As is usual a t Langho, chil­


Niagara on the Lake, Ont­ ario, wrote to the Town Clerk of Ciitoeroe asking for information about his sister, who was born in 1898 at Bawdlands.


heard of for 40 years. Mr. John C. Ormerod, of


Mr. Brian Braithwaite, the Superintendent Registrar,


has discovered that her maiden name was Clara Caroline Ormerod, but Mr. Ormerod says that after she had lived at the Cross Keys, Lowergate, she m a r r i e d "someone from the Trough of Bowland.”


anything about his sister since his family emigrated' to Canada, and if he could find where she was living, it would no doubt make his holiday in England doubly exciting.-


Mr. Ormerod has not heard


any information readers may have.


We’d be pleased to pass on


Mrs. A. Hancock, secretary Old folk’s of the Mothers’ Union, pre­


£reat Clitheroe and district


Scouts are offering Tree entertainment to a number of old age pensioners on


Saturday, May 10. They have decided to ho’


.d


a matinee of the Gang Show for those who otherwise may not have been able to see it.


A limited number of free


tickets are being, offered to Castieford Hostel, Clitheroe Hospital, Waddington Hospi­ tal. the Pendle Club, St. Deny’s Home, and toe Old Age Pensions Association. ‘We feel that this is a


gesture worthy of Scouting,” said Mr. John Clayton, secre­ tary of the Scout Council. Those wishing to attend


should contact the places mentioned. Children will be allowed in


at half price, and there are again a limited number of tickets available to the public. The matinee will begin at


2-15 p.m.


comed Mr. Barton of a food manufacturing company who demonstrated the wide vari­ ety of food available made by the firm. Thanks to Mi’. Barton were


well known speak rr a n d broadcaster, was the guest speaker and she gave an interesting talk on Northern dialect. The monthly competition,


to attend the national cara­ van rahy m Budapest. The taut was illustrated, iviwi simes and Mr. Dam spoite aoout me difficulties and amusing incidents wnieu occurred en route. He was tnamteu by Miss -vi, i^ycie.


expressed and the competi­ tion for a bowl of home grown hyacinths, judged by the speaker was won by 1. Miss M. Breranand; 2, Miss B. Brennand and 3. Ms.


ing. members were told of the arrangements for the group meeting to be held in the Festival Hall. Gisburn, on April 25. There were also told that


a dialect poem, was judged by Miss Pomfret and won by Mrs. W. Mason with Mrs. J. Dowle second. During the business meet­


Holden. Billington


Rimington WI have accepted aai invitation to bo tire guests of Dunsop Bridge WI in April. Mrs. Wood gave her report


- recently. Mrs. W. Mason organised


Autumn Club met last week in the Methodist Church, Langho, and enjoyed a talk given by Mr. R. Johnson, senior travel sales represen­ tative, nibble Motor Services


Autumn Club Members of the Langho


on the Lancashire Federa­ tion’s annual meeting held in the Queen’s Hall, Preston,


a pencil and paper quiz game in the social time, and this was jointly won by Mrs. Lay- cock and Mrs. Wood.


West Bradford


St. Catherine’s Despite the poor weather,


gregation met for a business meeting in the Sunday


past year was examined and plans were made for the Church Bazaar in the aut­ umn to bo held to raise funds for too improvements of tlie Sunday School build­


School. The balance sheet for the


ing. A working party, under the


direction of Mrs. Stuart. Wil- , son. wag set up.


Mothering Sunday Canon C. F. Goodchild,


Vicar of Waddington. con­ ducted the Mothering Sun­ day service in St. Catherine's Church. The children were pre­


there was a large attendance ■ at St. Catherine’s Congrega­ tional meeting. After Evensong, tlie con­


Ltd. He described the various


T. Nuttall, presiding, and after the talk during refresh­


ments, Mrs. Spencer handed out literature and brightly coloured brochures that the speaker had brought for the members to read at their


sed and many questions were put to Mr. Johnson regarding resorts and hotel accommo­ dation, especially for old age pensioners. He was welcomed by Mr.


holidays organised and avail­ able to the general public during the year. Various tours were discus­


Clegg presided and welcomed lour new members, Mrs. .i. r.i.m..-, .viis. u, i/V/cii. .,1*-., -vi.


Tne vice-president, Mrs. M,


jj.F.W.i. meeting in Preston, Forthcoming events include


weil’s delegate, gave an account oi ner visit to tne


Ward. 5>ne also tnantfea Mrs, Hawortn for organising the ■tneatre outing to “Ruddi- gore.” Mrs. E. Grimshaw, Wis-


<vA anti iutiS, ivi.


a bring ana buy sale in Ciitoeroe on March 26 for Christie Cancer funds, a visit to Blackburn to see “The Quarter Um'1 on March 28 and a one day senool of drama on April 10. There will also dc a. one day' school of art on May 1, and toe group meeting on April 3U.


day snaps was judged by Mr. Dam.


The competition for holi­


Mrs;F. W, Seremack; 2, Mrs. L. Nicholson; 3, Mrs. A. Hodktnson.


Pnotograph whiners; 1,


Mi’s. V. Purnell; 3. Miss E. M. Foster.


>\ Slides; 1, Mrs. Rounsfoll; 2,


dames D. Eglin, Finch, B. Forrest, E, Grlndley and M. Homer.


Jumble Sale A Jumble sale (held in


leisure. Thanks to the speaker


visit Langlio. Entertainment and a bring


Ladies’ Weekend To start the activitic


club will be on March 26 when the Sabden Club will


were expressed by Miss Forbor. The next meeting of the


and buy sale have been arranged.


connected with the Ladie: Weekend, a social evenin:


was held in the school las; Saturday.


a quartet of women from the Holy Trinity Church, Black- bum, Mothers' Union Con­


The principal artists were


cert Party: - Dancing was another item


Mitton


dance at tho special Mother­ ing Sunday {service held at All-.Hallows Church, Mitton. Sunday School- -' pupils


Mothers’ Day .There ..was a good atten­


attended., with-their teacher, Mrs. Birtwistle. The-lessons wore read by Janice Carr.- a horister, .and' Mrs. ; Birt­ wistle. , ,


'The service was conducted by tho vicar, the Rev. A, F. Knowles. ■


' The1 children” received cards and • flowers;: which, v they, presented ■’ to v their; - mothers.-


■>! Tea Hostesses were Mes­ Aid for


motorists Blackburn’s new RAC


Service Centre, now in operation, means a speedier answer to motorists’ emer­ gency breakdown calls throughout much of East Lancashire, including


the main A666 in Blackburn, will bo in radio contact with all RAC patrol'vans in the area and will act as a ‘satel­ lite’ office to toe Club’s


Oitheroe. The service centre, sited on


CONTESl


north western counties head­ quarters at Manchester. Said an RAC spokesman;


“The Service Centre forms an important new link in our, radio network, and will give vastly improved coverage as far afield as Accrington and Burnley, as well as the Black­ burn area itself.’’.


Blackburn,' next: to toe Reg­ ent Street cai-:„ park, toe service centre is'i manned by RAC staff specially-trained to deal with every type of prob­ lem a motorist isj likely to encounter. ..


Situated in Penny Street. j-


Choir•’s second visit-


••A


Barrow School on Friday raised more than £20 for WI funds.


A concert given toy the Fadi-


hnm Male Voice Choir on Sun­ day in -toe Clitheroe . Congrega­ tional Church, was attended by 150 people.


-ivy This is Wie choir’s second


visit. They gave a\concert in the church in 1967, ’ Mr. Geoffrey H-itchem, of


Clitheroe, ' was to^' conductor and toe accompanist was Mr. A. Barrett. Miss Ruth Johnson, of Clitheroe, was toe soloist. The programme \ included


pieces'by BaffivHandei, Wag­ ner,' I Vaughan.-Williams, Sulli­


van’.and.-Robertson. 5 ■ funds.


Proceeds - were 1 for church i- , ,.


* From


u fl


SIN 65 KING


will be scrvicii DISTRICT fo


BOOK YOU


£5-—£40 alls Plus the FR3


ROUND


Man 4bla< colli


notorious stretch! and the Stirk Hi


A man wasl


head-on collision land bus chess I quarter of a mile f of Sawley Brow.


His car was i.|


alone, was: Mr. ’I ville Hitch,' of Ai:|


Tbe man, who


Harrogate. - He wal be about 50 years I


from the wreckag| by firemen.


His body had t-l


Clitheroe, weni;::i| and examined th | was found to be:


Dr. A. D.


maroon Vauxhal! G registration, w;|


The front of


field, facing towa'.r but several yarcl road.


The vehicle enil


partly in tlie -ficul towards Gisbum.


The chassis ialsJ The driver, Ja l


Awaiting of inq


-Mr. anil Mrs.


steward and s’.j Clitheroe Conser| are waiting with news of the ir.qui.l place in : the - sir.I cruise liner “Lak>| ember, 1965. : Mr. and Mrs. :


of Parnley Tyas, i


family were in -1 several hours ur Air Force rescue many of the surv|


field, were aboard their daughter. £ All three men


in Clitheroe two y| disaster.


The Redferns:


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