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Accrington Lives

Accrington Library, St James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NQ

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Exhibition

Ordinary lives, ordinary people? What were the lives of Accrington residents like in times past.

During normal opening times visitors can come into the library and explore our exhibition about the lives of ordinary people who lived and worked in Accrington and the immediate surrounding area.

Timings

Friday 11 September:
9am - 5pm
Saturday 12 September:
9am - 5pm
Sunday 13 September:
9am - 5pm
Monday 14 September:
9am - 5pm
Tuesday 15 September:
9am - 5pm
Wednesday 16 September:
9am - 7pm
Thursday 17 September:
9am - 5pm
Friday 18 September:
9am - 5pm
Saturday 19 September:
9am - 5pm

Location & directions

Accrington Library, St James Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1NQ

Directions:
5 minute walk from Accrington railway station and bus station
Contact on day:
Katherine Walsh
Telephone number:
+443001236703

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

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