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Letter: Get ready for cardboard homes and newspaper suits

IN walking through the Mall I noticed in the former Mr Simm’s sweet shop that an artist is building a model of Blackburn out of cardboard. No doubt this will be taken on board by Blackburn Council for the next generation of house builds as it’s cheap. Then will come clothing manufacturers and stores offering garments made from newspaper so we can all dress with the Times. With a number of empty units in the town, there is still the opportunity to upgrade the pound shop mentality with a still thrifty £2.50 shop. Richard Whiteside Comments: Our rules We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.

Blackburn town centre pub was taken over by council

Blackburn town centre pub was taken over by council
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Impressive Co-op Emporium s new life as Blackburn Library

Blackburn Library under construction, 1974 The hoardings went up and Town Hall Street was closed off as Blackburn’s new library was taking shape in 1974. The previous year Blackburn Council had acquired the former Co-op Emporium which, at one time, offered four floors for shoppers complete with cafe. The library was opened in 1975 by then Prime Minister Harold Wilson.   Comments: Our rules We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.

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