Nabs Farm 1911, the second Nelson Clarion House, with members of the Wildman, Eastwood and Edmondson families taking tea in the garden.

Nabs Farm December 2005
an image of the building from 1911 is on the CD-ROM. The porch and white masonry paint are the only significant external changes.



This photograph was taken in 1828 on the occasion of the 21st Anniversary of the Vernon Street Socialist Institute. It is one of the few surviving photographs of the original interior. During it's heyday the institute was a hive of activity, uses included: dancing, night classes, singing, sunday school, concerts and of course political meetings.



James Maxton MP - Leader of ILP ‘rump’ following the split from Labour in the 1930's.
He was one of the great Scottish ILP contingent.
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75th Anniversary of the Clarion House; Charlie Schofield and Gilbert Kinder with the Birthday Cake flanked by Louise Ellman and Stan Iveson. In the photograph are many local socialists who made a significant contribution to the Labour Movement in Pendle throughout the 20th Century. Other guests included Eric Heffer, Arthur Raistrick & Mike Hindley.



The former Burnley Clarion House



The former Colne Clarion House

Cafe sign which is still in use, date unknown

The view from our front door; Blacko Tower is in the distance with Cross Hills beyond.

Play equipment within the grounds.

The pond, a haven for Dragonflies and Damselflies, over 50 were present when this photograph was taken!

Looking to the Clarion from the pond

Site under construction! The extension for extra facilities, finally underway June 2005.

This work is now complete and our funds are exhausted.
Has anyone got any spare money to help with the new roof?