WE have been delving into our archives and trying to find pictures which stir memories for our readers.

This time we have picked out shots of Darwen and its surrounding area.

Mystery surrounds some of the images and we are asking for your help to tell us where they are taken and any memories you have about them.

Some photos include landmark buildings in the town and also the main shopping streets so take a look and tell us what your favourite shops were?

There are even more pictures on an online picture gallery of Darwen so check our website to see if you can find place you recognise and leave your comments on there.

Do you have any nostalgic photos of your town or village in East Lancashire and would like to share in the Lancashire Telegraph?

Then you should e-mail our community content editor - robert.kelly@nqnw.co.uk