We delved into the Burnley Civic Trust archives to bring you these fabulous photos of Rosegrove British Rail Association Club’s trip to Tower Circus, Blackpool, on July 24th, 1971, pictures from a Burnley trip to York races on July 13th, 1971, and finally images from the funfair at Fulledge Recreation Ground on July 7th, 1971.
5. Fulledge
No fun fair would be complete without the candy floss stall. About to enjoy theirs are sisters Margo (10) and Maria (8) Coster of Holcombe Drive Burnley. Photo: Ron Rennell
6. All smiles
All smiles for a full house from bingo fans (left to right) Mrs Amy Holden, Mrs Sarah Wilson and Mrs Edith Lewis all neighbours in Mitella Street. Photo: Ron Rennell
7. Big wheel
A happy smile and a wave from two Burnley girls on the big wheel. They are (left) 11-year-old Rosemary Charny of Rossendale Road and 12-year-old Diane Whitehead of Branch Road. Photo: Ron Rennell
8. Funfair
Ian and Karen Shaw of Park Avenue Burnley enjoying all the thrills of the speedway with Mr Attwood from Yorkshire, who is staying with them. Photo: Ron Rennell