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Page last updated at 11:18 GMT, Tuesday, 7 July 2009 12:18 UK

Burnley Fair 1906. The fair dates to 1294 and has been held at various locations, the first being outside St Peter's Church. This picture shows the fair being held at the cattle market on Parker Lane.
In pictures: Burnley in the 1900s
Briercliffe Society share some of their pictures of Burnley town through the years - dating from 1905.

Courtesy of Bernard Mills Fleetwood rail link gathers speed
Plans to bring back passenger trains to Fleetwood have been welcomed by a rail action group and Wyre Council.

Andy Cairns Snookered by ten pin bowling club
It's not just Northern Soul fans mourning the demolition of the Mecca - so are the snooker lot!


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