Photos taken by a former member of the Accrington Camera Club have been delighting the town's residents with a blast of nostalgia.
Jeffrey Britnell’s daughter, Anita, used an app called FilmBox to convert photos from around 1977 into digital scans, and shared them on a local Facebook group for people to reminisce on the ‘good old days’.
Jeffrey’s photos capture the community spirit and bustling atmosphere of Accrington Market, that has been a pillar of the town since the early 1300s.
One favourite was Uncle Dick’s stall which Facebook users pointed out was one of the stalls with the “best offers.”
Another popular stall spotted in the photos was Ali’s Jumper stall.
One person commented: “I remember Ali with all his tops and jumpers, you were sure to get a new top every week cheap and cheerful.”
“Those were the days my friend. I thought they would never end, we'd laugh and dance the night away,” wrote another.
One person, who was four-years-old when the photos were taken, said: “It was daunting in those crowds, but I felt safe with my grandma.
"Hot spuds in a cone with a pack of butter, Woolies and Marks & Sparks, the market for chicken necks and giblets for the dog, fruit and veg, then on to telebingo facing the market hall while she played a few games.”
Some residents looked back in envy of how “good the times used to be” when comparing the town to now.
One man wrote: “I worked in Accrington in the 80s, loved it so much I moved there.
"Loved the town, loved the people, so friendly. I was there 18 years. Proud to say I was from Accy.
"Went back a few years ago and was shocked how the town I call home was ruined. Accrington was on the map for the right reasons. Now sadly, for the wrong.”
Another replied: “I remember those days! I joined the army in 1977 and every time I came home on leave I could see Accrington slowly changing.”
Another person wrote: “It used to be one of the best markets, looks more like a ghost town now.”
What are your favourite memories from Accrington in the 70s?
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