Accrington Observed came about when two school pals (1950s Accrington Grammar School) got together to look at photos of their home town. They realised that their joint collections were worthy of being presented as a book. More photographs were loaned by friends and by Accrington Library and the result is this book. Brian Brindle and Bob Dobson have tried to present a visual record of the many facets of Accrington (and of its close neighbours too). They have tried to give some historical details to accompany the views and generally to give a flavour of the town - some old adverts for bygone businesses add to this. In this they are observers of the town's past. A love of Accrington runs through this book. Everyone calling him (or her) self an Accrington lad (or lass) will enjoy and treasure it. Every page is like a best quality brick - they each bear the word "ACCRINGTON" in large letters, telling the world of the pride there is in being an Accringtonian. There's no other town in the world with the same name - Accrington is unique.

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