EAST LANCASHIRE plays a special part in the tribute taking place at Anfield today to Liverpool FC legend, the late Bob Paisley, as memorial gates dedicated to him are unveiled at the ground
For the giant gates were made here - by specialist wrought iron company B. Rourke, of Burnley, which, now employing 100 people, has grown to one of the largest in Europe in the business.
Its a success we salute - not just as an enterprise that excels, but also as yet another example of the diversity of East Lancashire's business talent and endeavour, stretching from the field of traditional craftsmanship like this to the outer limits of state-of-the-art aerospace technology.
Once again, it underlines East Lancashire's message to the world: We can make it!
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