Good evening! Thank you very much for helping us to over 8,800 subscribers - this evening we're back in Lancashire for a walk around another of the county's most famous industrial towns: Accrington! Famous for its mills and coal mines, we briefly mentioned that Accrington was a centre for the manufacture of bricks. In fact, Accrington bricks are still made in the town, but during the production's heyday from 1887, the bricks made in Accrington were used in famous buildings across the world, from the Blackpool Tower to Battersea Power Station and even New York's Empire State Building!

I go there by the X41 bus about once a week, just for the trip though the lovely countryside north of Manchester,(and a full english at Cafe RiAnn). The streets leading off Abbey Street seem very pleasantly quaint and small when compared to most towns, let alone Manchester, but the architecture of the centre square around the Town Hall is mightily impressive and well worth a wander on a sunny day. The relatively low density of traffic is particularly refreshing. On one visit I braved the ascent to Oak Hill Park, and then the Howarth Gallery, both nicely kept.As people will have sensed from the video, Accrington is something of a pleasant trip back in time.

Good to see Accrington in the spotlight. It's a characterful town with lots of attractive sandstone Victorian architecture surrounded on all sides by lovely West Pennine countryside. People always seem a little surprised that these post industrial Lancashire towns have so many impressive buildings, testament to civic pride and the confidence that came with rapid growth, innovation and industry, particularly during the Victorian Age. I grew up 4 miles away from Accrington, and always enjoyed the wonderfully atmospheric markets-both indoor and outdoor- as a youngster in the 1970's. No doubt there's been some decline since I left, as shopping habits have changed radically, but the markets still look good , at least from the outside. One thing I think you may have got wrong is the rail link to Manchester. A few years ago, around 2015, this link via the scenic Todmorden Curve was reopened. Manchester is far and away the dominant city in the area, so when this line was reinstated, after years of lobbying, it was a massive boost for the town. So I'd be surprised if the line has been closed again, except temporarily perhaps for upgrades. Currently we are seeing investment in our railways not experienced since the Victorian Age, and this, along with the thriving football club will put "Accy" firmly back on the map.

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful to hear! As you mention Accrington is a great town with a proud history, and the gorgeous Victorian buildings are a great symbol of its industrial might :) The town may be a very different place from before, but its wealth of history certainly surprised and fascinated me too - hopefully Accy will indeed gain ever more exposure in the coming years :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

Well from the 60s to the 90s this was my town where I grew up in many different ways , characterful is a great description of this town , colorful another apt word ! This was a very rough place to grow up , it spawned many huge characters and places , you grew up fast in Accy . Thanks for the memories .

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha that's a great way to put it! Accrington is a captivating place to visit and as you mention it's full of character - and characters! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and that it brought back some nice memories of the place you grew up :) Thank you so much for watching!

My dad Jack Clegg and his brothers Tom, Charlie and Harry were from Accrington and I used to visit regularly. Everyone supported the local cricket team Church and Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club. Accrington Stanley was the first professional football team I remember going to and I still watch for their results every Saturday.

Thanks for the video - absolutely gorgeous

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And thank you very much for watching - Accrington is certainly a gorgeous town complete with some of Lancashire's grandest architecture of all :)

I was born in Accrington (Rough Lee) went to Peel Park school,then Accrington Grammar school, worked at Nori then Associated Dairies, met my (then) wife in the Bees Knees. I probably know Accrington as well as anyone!

Great video, would love to see more of Acrrington, especially the history behind Oak Hill park and the surrounding buildings

A bit more tha 30 years ago I worked on a musical production of "The Accrington Pals" at Perth theatre. Even though it was an enjoyable and memorable show, I have always held a kind of miserable image of Accrington in my head, due to the tragic assosciations. Thankfully you have changed that. Cheers.

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it! I read about the stage production of The Accrington Pals in my research of the town - but indeed while it was a tragic history at the Somme the town of Accrington is very proud of the Pals' story :) Thank you very much for watching - I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

Elegant, sober architecture all over the place. This town could easily attract thousands of tourists. Let's walk!

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

It certainly could! One of the grandest and best-preserved Victorian towns in the region, and full of surprising and fascinating history too :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

Excellent once again

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the walk!

Excellent video camera work and history lesson.

thanks, very interesting - never knew Accrington was such a nice place

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is! Thank you very much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)

Thank you I really enjoyed the tour, it reminded of the times I was a school boy at Accrington Grammar School and going to Peel Park to watch Stanley.

Thank you.

Thanks!

Awesome walk in the town on a sunny day, 🌞. I enjoyed it very much. The medieval buildings look beautiful and historical. Your walks are always enjoyable. And your history lessons are always great and educational. Have you ever been to South Hampton in England. I heard it's a great place to walk and visit. I went there on vacation years ago. How is your weekend going? Mine is going great. Have a great day. Greetings from Canada 😀😀

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video - Accrington is a fascinating place indeed! I have been to Southampton, it's a great city, and there'll be a walk from there on the channel in the coming weeks :)

Go wan Accrington and in 4k! Great informative video!

Nice little town/ 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

It is indeed! Thank you so much for watching :)

Nice , i used to live in accrington in the early 70's, was just a kid, the only part i remember is the Market hall.

My hometown 😎

I'm looking to move here I've outgrown Liverpool, Merseyside to the extent that's it really starting to bore me. So I'm looking at trying out Accrington, Lancashire and its stunning countryside surroundings.

@envsf03

27 күн бұрын

did you move?

@seantuaima

26 күн бұрын

@@envsf03 I'm not there yet. it's a bit hard to find the right landlord in Accrington.

@envsf03

26 күн бұрын

🤞

@seantuaima

26 күн бұрын

​@@envsf03Thanks for asking!

@envsf03

23 күн бұрын

We were from Accrington but moved to Liverpool! 😀

Let s on air, with one more good reportage

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)

Doesn't seem to be many people in the streets. What day of the week was this filmed?

Would love to see Crosby and Shrewsbury!

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

Both are wonderful recommendations! I'll put them on my list for the future - Shrewsbury is certainly a popular suggestion among many, I'm looking forward to visiting and making a video :)

Little know fact about Accy it's the birth place of Captain Jay Taylor VD the inventor of the question mark.

What, no visit to Wham?

Lots of ghosts for me on that walk. Great video though.

@LetsWalkUK

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha I hope it brought back some good memories for you - thank you very much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed the walk!

@leecalvinmusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsWalkUK it certainly did bring back some memories. And yes that old police station is supposed to be haunted! Sad to see it all boarded up now. I’ll be checking out more of your great video walks. Thanks

how about ozzy

im only 14 so i cant travel very far too bad Accrington is not very big

@theceo678yearsago5

Жыл бұрын

Im also 14 in accrington wa school u go?

imagine living here and expecting to meet a girl, get married, buy a house and start a family.....