I HAVE studied the history of Darwen area as far back as the times of my great, great, great, great grandfather.
Due to the economy, with very little work available in 1913, my grandfather left for America.
Darwen remains untouched, with many parks, buildings and structures still existing as if frozen in time.
Looking from the outside, anything that would improve the economy and living conditions without further financial burden on the people of Darwen would be in order.
WILLIAM WHALLEY, South Carolina
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