A couple have shared photos of a time capsule they found in their home, which contains letters and newspaper clippings from the 1960s.
Janet and Martin Fisher, who have lived in Whalley Road since 2019, found the tin in the ceiling of one of their bedrooms.
According to a note left on the front of the tin, it was hidden in the false ceiling of a bedroom on April 6, 1963, by Joan Townsend.
Newspaper clippings and a letter detailing the history of the building, known as Stoops Farm, were found in the capsule.
Janet said: “All of it is just so interesting, especially the newspaper clippings.
“I was really surprised to have found it in the false ceiling.
“I understand it is really special so I intend to leave for the next family that move in to find.
“We might add some photos of the renovations we have done to the home to document how it has changed.”
According to one letter left in the tin, some parts of the property date back 300 years. The same letter documents renovations that have been carried out on the home up until the 1950s.
The letter says: “Stoops Farm has been featured in Lancashire Life, The Preston Guardian and The Evening Telegraph.
“Many have been to see it and brought presents for it.”
Some newspaper clippings about the house, as well as owners Douglas and Joan Townsend.
Pictures of the capsule have since been shared on Facebook group Harwood is our Home Town.
One person said: “I grew up on Harwood New Road and remember Joan being at Stoops farm. Very interesting.”
“A great find and what a nice thing to do, keeping the history of this old property alive,” said another.
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