Author: Chris
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A Walk Along the L&YR and to Helmshore Mills Textile Museum | Local History
#Helmshore #HigherMill #HelmshoreMill In this video, I will take you for a short walk along the old Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway line that cuts it way from Helmshore, passing by Higher Mill (Helmshore Mills Textile Museum) and towards Haslingden. Whilst out recording some b-roll footage for our upcoming story on the Helmshore Rail Tragedy of…
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The Charles Lane Misadventure (1909) | Haslingden | Local History
The winter of 1909 had been severe and the worst to hit East Lancashire for over twenty-six years since the last one that had brought neighbouring towns and villages to an entire standstill, and by March – Charles Lane had become almost impassable for horse drawn carts which struggled due to the steep incline when…
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The Missing Child of Cribden (1910) | Haslingden | True Story
#haslingden #onlocation #truestory ➝ Please remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel so you never miss a new upload! https://www.youtube.com/@DaysofHorrorPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Towering over the town of Haslingden, Cribden Hill imposes its presence in a grand demeanor. And whilst it may look picturesque from spring right through to the autumn months, it can arguably be as intimidating as…
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The Brutal Slaying of Alexander Norval (1910) | Carlisle | True Crime
#Carlisle #Unsolved #CrimePodcast Shortly before midnight on Saturday, 5th November 1910, P.C Greenwood had barely made his way into an area in Carlisle known as West Walls, when, after checking on individual premises, he came across an unlocked warehouse door at number 15. What he would find that evening would be the body of 75…
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WATERFOOT TUNNELS “Madness!” | Ghost Hunting
Last year, we visited the old railway tunnels of Waterfoot that were re-opened in 2019 after being closed to the public since around 1966. Using the Necrophonic App, we captured some great responses to our questions. This is what we captured. Thanks for watching! You can also find more over on our website at -…
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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)
In 1854, in the quiet Lancashire town of Haslingden, a young man named James Hamer sat down to write his final words. Those letters – heavy with sorrow, confusion, and resignation – would be the last trace he left behind. In this episode, we examine the life and state of mind of James Hamer, explore…
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The Town That Should Have Been Wiped Out (Church, 1917)
On 28th April 1917, disaster erupted at a chemical mill turned munitions factory in Church, Oswaldtwistle. Flames, shockwaves, and the threat of a far greater explosion placed hundreds of lives in immediate danger. In the midst of chaos stood James Hardacre — a local police constable who refused to run when others fled. His actions…