"It is conventional psychological wisdom every individual requires an area of private space if a properly balanced soul is to be maintained in good order. The British working-class male has understood this for a century or more; hence the sheds and pidgeon crees and chicken houses that proliferate throughout the older industrial areas.
Big Al's shed was tangible evidence of the theory and practice. it contained a workbench, three upturned boxes for sitting on, a kettle, a tap and, unexpectedly, a filing cabinet."
The Beiderbecke Affair, by Alan Plater. page 63.
(a book which I highly recommend).
Canals
I am hoping to take alleged relative to the Anderton Boat lift later this year. I took Mrs D last year, but it was a cold day and she was not happy. There is a cafe where they supply an excellent cup of tea!
Railways
From 1975 to 1984 I worked at Accrington, and often saw Class 40 diesels hauling trains of coal waggons over the viaduct which dominates the town. An impressive sight!
Best wishes to you all
Roy.
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