12 photos of Burnley from the 70s and 80s including the M65 and Burnley Central Station
Talented amateur photographer Paul Kirkup captured these fantastic photos of the changing face of Burnley and Padiham in the 70s and 80s.
By Sue Plunkett
Published 15th Jun 2023, 09:16 GMT
Updated 15th Jun 2023, 09:16 GMT
Paul, of Fence, studied building construction at the Harris College in Preston before going in to work in the estates department for Preston Health Authority, then for an architectural practice in Accrington, followed by a brief spell at Calderdale Council.
His photographs reflect his passion for trains and also architecture.
1. Retro images capture changing face of Burnley and Padiham
Rosegrove Railway Station and the newly opened M65 in 1984 Photo: Paul Kirkup
2. Retro images capture changing face of Burnley and Padiham
Demolition of buildings at Rosegrove Railway Station and the newly opened M65 1984 Photo: Paul Kirkup
3. Retro photographs capture changing face of Burnley and Padiham
Padiham Pool in October, 1975 Photo: Paul Kirkup
4. Retro images capture changing face of Burnley and Padiham
Burnley Central Station with the Watts Mill clock tower in the distance in 1984 before the railway line was singled Photo: Paul Kirkup
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