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Padiham Town Hall
Dating from 1888 the town hall in Padiham was built of Yorkshire stone in the classical Renaissance style.
Key features include the imposing clock tower topped by a copper dome with a small cupola, the mosaic floors and the ornate ceiling of the council chamber.
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St. Leonard's Church Padiham, Lancashire
St Leonard’s Church, the town’s parish church, dates from 1869 and was built on the site of earlier churches dating back to at least 1451.
Padiham is around 3miles west of Burnley on the River Calder in Lancashire.
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Affectionately known as the Ribble Valley Line this community rail line links the regional centre of Manchester with the delightful market town of Clitheroe.
Clitheroe Railway station clock
The rail line is used by hundreds of commuters every day this inter-urban line passes through some of the most scenic parts of Lancashire.
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Towneley Hall, Burnley
Towneley is owned, managed and financed by Burnley Borough Council
Towneley was the home of the Towneley family for over 500 years but in 1901 it was sold to Burnley Corporation.
The family departed in March 1902 leaving behind a building almost completely empty except for a couple of tables and a few pictures in the chapel.
The park was opened to the public in June 1902 and in May 1903 the Great Hall and the south wing of the house were opened for a temporary art exhibition.
Today, the Museum houses a variety of displays encompassing; Natural History, Egyptology, Local History, Textiles, Decorative Art and Regional Furniture.
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Possibly one of the most famous clocks in the UK apart of the clock on the Houses of Parliament is this clock at Carnforth Railway Station.
Carnforth Railway Station clock
The clock is marked “Joyce Whitchurch”, who were probably the suppliers of the clock.
Filming for the film ‘ Brief Encounter’ took place during February 1945. It was directed by David Lean and starred Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson.
The film which was based on a half-hour stage play written by Noel Coward called ‘Still Life’.
Although on the West Coast Main Line Inter-city trains do not stop here.
The Carnforth Station and Railway Trust Company Ltd is a registered charity and was created by a group of local people to save and renovate the historically interesting buildings at Carnforth station. it was formed in 1996.
The clock is hand wound every week
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Christ Church is to be found on Lancaster Road Carnforth, Lancashire.
Christ Church - Carnforth
The original part of the building dates from 1873, but it was extended in 1901 and a tower and spirette added in 1908-9.
The building became Grade II listed on 7 November 1983.
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