Unveiling the Bill Turner Plaque

Labour Councillors and Graham Jones MP were among the gathering of people who attended the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to the memory of local historian Bill Turner.

The plaque was unveiled at Accrington Library in acknowledgement of his work and research into the Accrington Pals.  Bill dedicated a great deal of his time researching the Accrington Pals and used this information to write his book ‘The Accrington Pals’.

His wife and family were in attendance at the event to unveil the plaque which took place on Monday 4th August 2014 in the Richard Ainsworth Room, Accrington Library, St. James St., Accrington.

The short ceremony began at 4.15pm and was introduced by Deputy Mayor Marlene Haworth, with a few words from library manager, Victoria Haworth. After the plaque was unveiled, refreshments were made available in the Lecture Hall.