Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, 1960 (Image: Newsquest)
Here’s a view which will be familiar to Looking Back readers of a certain age.
Taken in July 1960 the photo shows Blackburn Road at Astley Bridge with the Lamb Hotel at the junction with the road leading to Belmont.
The pub was an imposing building with an unusual stone balustrade at roof level. At the time this picture was taken it was advertising Walker’s Ales.
Note too the mill in the background, a source of many customers for the pub you would imagine.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel