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A Real GIANTS Grave! The Story of Frederick Kempster – The Blackburn Giant (1889 – 1918)
In this video, we travel back to Blackburn Old Cemetery are re-tell the true story of 29-year-old, Frederick Kempster and how his life, whilst cut short, was still one of sorrow, fun, laughter and at times, varied! And what was his link with Blackburn and the North West of England? ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE…
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He Died With A PAN On His Head / Helmshore – 1890
In today’s story, we tell of how 66-year-old Henry Entwistle was found dead in his kitchen. But it’s how he died and how he was found that is truly bizarre! ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel so you never miss a new upload! https://www.youtube.com/@DaysofHorror?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us on Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/ourdaysofhorror Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ourdaysofhorror…
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ACCRINGTON MAGISTRATES COURTS / AGGIE MADE AN APPEARANCE!
Accrington Magistrates Courts and Police Station were officially opened in 1935. It has a simplified and streamlined classical style with an ashlar, flat roof on 2 levels. One and two storeys. The court house is single storey of 2 different heights. Upon its closure, it has fallen into a somewhat derelict state, but its what…
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130 million BOMBS Were Stored Here! / Healey Dell / WW2
Healey Dell where bombs and shells were filled. It opened in 1941 and closed two years later. In that time it produced around 130 million 20lb bombs and 25lb shells. Today you can still see many of the buildings that were either adapted for war work or purpose built. ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to…
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The Troubling Case of James Stezaker (1912) / Burnley / True Crime
On Saturday 19th October 1912, James Stezaker killed his wife and child in their family home. And despite being found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, he somehow avoided the hangman’s noose before eventually being freed from prison. This is his story. ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel so you never miss…
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The Story That Wasn’t.. True? Blackburn’s Darkest Rumour – 1929
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Words Before the End: The Last Letters of James Hamer / Haslingden (1854)
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The Town That Should Have Been Wiped Out (Church, 1917)
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