James Parkinson's grocer's shop, Abbey Street, Accrington

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268572

Reference identifier

HAC20141201001

Title

James Parkinson's grocer's shop, Abbey Street, Accrington

Place

Accrington

Personal names

James Parkinson

General notes

James Parkinson died in 1896. The shop was later used by Seth Sutcliffe and demolished in 1927. This old dwelling represents the appearance of Abbey Street at the beginning of the 19th century. The cottages had their gardens in front surrounded by a stone wall. In the course of time when Abbey Street became the principal shopping centre in Accrington, many of the gardens were built upon and the houses converted into shops; thus bringing the building line forward. The Parkinsons had the garden space flagged and was left standing back from the two adjoining shops. Eventually the front was brought out in line with the others.

Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Sepia

Locator

Accrington H01/M81 accession 778

Subjects

Place Names > Accrington

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