The events are part of the Townscape Heritage Initiative, which is set to transform the historic retail and commercial gateway into the town centre, along Blackburn Road, culminating in a public realm scheme outside Accrington Town Hall and Market Hall to commemorate the Accrington Pals.
Accrington is a town with a strong and proud heritage and its fine legacy of mid to late 19th and 20th century buildings are an important part of its distinct identity. The aim of the ‘Buildings of the Future’ events is to promote a better understanding of the town centre buildings history, in order to halt the loss of unique architectural features in the future.
The events, which are run by Hyndburn Council in conjunction with Sympathetic Works Ltd, will take place at Accrington Town Hall, with the first one, ‘Shops of the Past’, scheduled for Wednesday 13th April, running from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.
The ‘Shops of the Past’ event on Wednesday 13th April, will take people on a journey through time for more than a century, looking at the changes in shop front designs and seeing Accrington’s shop fronts through fresh eyes, with sights set on the future where the town’s heritage can be promoted and celebrated.
Everyone is welcome, just turn up on the night, or for further information, contact Annette Birch via email on Annette.birch@hyndburnbc.gov.uk, or by calling 07876 442462.
More events coming up are:
Wednesday 11th May - How well do you know your building - understand how older buildings work
Wednesday 8th June - Using the right conservation materials - learn how to use lime mortar
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