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Newest Review: ... extend to Clitheroe and the imposing Pendle Hill. There is a large metal crucifix on the summit where the locals gather during Easter and Christmas. Tree lined Avenue Parade will lead you away from the ‘Coppice’ into a bustling town centre. It is small and compact with all amenities close at hand. A good place to start your visit would be from the Town Hall where you could pick up information leaflets to show you all that there is to do and see during your visit. The tourist information centre is within the Town Hall. (Tel.01254.380295) ‘Accrington’ means a town surrounded by oaks so you could follow the Acorn Tr... more

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Premium Review Accrington in general: Accy Stan (1877 words)
by Peter2670 - written on 21/04/01 (Very useful, 1469 readings)
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Two small boys from Liverpool were sat in the kitchen of one of their homes. One remarked, ‘ My Dad says if I drink my milk regularly, when I grow up, I will be able to play for Accrington Stanley’ The other asked, ‘ Who are they?’ Some time ago a young man joined the Royal Marines. The Regimental Sergeant Major asked him is name and where he came from. The young man replied, ‘I’m from Accrington sir and my name is Donald.’ The sergeant pondered and said, ‘ They have a good football team don’t they - Accrington Stanley - you’d better come with me Stan?’ The first instance was a milk ...

 

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