I was born and bred in Accy. So proud to live there for the first 38 years of my life, but whenever I return I always feel sad about how much its changed.
Maelor is a right nice lad, a talented singer/songwriter and I'm proud to be one of his friends. He is fiercely proud of his Northern heritage, his home town and Accy Stanley. 'Milltown Boy' is available on his 4 track CD; a full length CD is almost finished and will be available soon. Find him via Google, buy a CD and go see him live. Support live and local music.
GTH Gaming, thanks for the comment, you can actually download this song from iTunes I think. Maelor who wrote and sings it was my old apprentice when we worked for Fiat. Something he is better at is singing and writing songs 😂
Il certainly have a look on iTunes. Where abouts in Accrington was he from I might know him lol. I’ve lived in Manchester coming upto three years now and haven’t had much chance to visit home and I miss it so much! Honestly it explains how I feel more than I could haha.
My family just visited me in Beijing, had to say goodbye to them again today. First time they've made it out to see me in 4 years since I went travelling and this has proper hit me in the chest. love it.
@@mcrossley dont know id you still check this but3 years later still my go to to show people where I'm from. Still love it. Hope you're safe and well at this time lad.
Same about the town centre but seems some glimmer of light as rejuvenation is happening in the town and since market hall is under renovation business have moved into the old Victorian arcade breathing new life in to a once neglected building hopefully money will be spent on it especially the glass roof great to see all the shops full a and now encouraged people to walk through in to Warner st were there are so lovely independent shops and cafes we have some lovely parks and green ways, oak hill Gatty's park and Mr Gatty's tea room via the old railway now a green way Haworth art gallery Presley Clough so all is not lost it not the town it the people we are so friendly just say hello and you'll find out a stranger is a friend you don't know yet so maybe in not the to far future it will be greater Accrington again Lancashire born and bred and proud to be x
I grew up in Accy. I was wrenched away when I was 13 to the other side of the world. While I’m grateful for the life I have now, I didn’t want to leave Accy at the time.. I go back for a visit from time to time ❤️
I left Accrington 50 years ago but occasionally visit. The thing that strikes me most about the view from the Coppice, apart from all the trees, is the loss (if you can call it that) of all the factory chimneys. I don't suppose you get the pea soup fogs from them in winter down by the Faccy Bottom like when I was a nipper. I still retain the accent, although Accy folk think its been diluted a bit, so I am often asked in London, where I now live, where I come from. I always reply "The USA"........."t'Uther Side of Accrington."
Accrington is nothing like it used to be - Accy born and bred but now living in Blackburn. I always feel sad going back into town and remembering how it was when I grew up there.
Chris Bruce im applying for a job there. I live in Bournemouth right now. And never been to the north. Can you tell me what it’s like. Is there much young people? Is there a night life ? Help 😂👀 xx
@@Lol78209 I have never been in to the night life, not to sure on what that is like their. What I have heard from a few of my friends that their is a couple of nice clubs/pubs around. It's been a couple of year's since I lived in Accrington due to having to move away for work. I still go up regular. Their are still some nice area's to live with some nice people to meet of all ages. Their are plenty of walks/cycle rides to go on around their to. I hope this helps.
Anne chatburn im applying for a job there. I live in Bournemouth right now. And never been to the north. Can you tell me what it’s like. Is there much young people? Is there a night life ? Help 😂👀 xx
@@7dtdfil730 lol too bad I adore my night life, missing it at the mo 😂 feels like forever ago I was thinking of applying in this area. Luckily I found happiness in the south after all. Hope you’re well 🥰
@@Lol78209 I moved down south 8 years ago... near Portsmouth, the nightlife down here is dead too. lol! I miss the 90s' though - music hasn't been the same (or I'm just an old fart). lol! Glad you found a reason to stay down south - what with what's happening up there these last 11 months. Stay safe!
Can someone help me? The first two buildings (after the title over the town hall photo), what/where are they? The large looking home, and the derelict/abandoned building? I can't figure them out! (BTW - I'm Ex-Accy Lad, living in the US now, still get back at least once a year!)
@@mcrossley but it's a lovely town, it doesn't bring me down, yes it can be a little boring at times, but I have been far more bored or feeling down in a city and no it's not London or Manchester either. 👍
oreo sandwich im applying for a job there. I live in Bournemouth right now. And never been to the north. Can you tell me what it’s like. Is there much young people? Is there a night life ? Help 😂👀 xx
I was born and bred in Accy. So proud to live there for the first 38 years of my life, but whenever I return I always feel sad about how much its changed.
where in the world did you wander off to fella?
@@Tillydog111 Down the road to Chatburn
I know right,different
I feel the same way when I go back to visit Accrington. It does leave a sad feeling. Hopefully someday the town will pick back up again.
@@Tillydog111 I wondered off to Devon
Maelor is a right nice lad, a talented singer/songwriter and I'm proud to be one of his friends. He is fiercely proud of his Northern heritage, his home town and Accy Stanley. 'Milltown Boy' is available on his 4 track CD; a full length CD is almost finished and will be available soon. Find him via Google, buy a CD and go see him live. Support live and local music.
I was so shocked to find this song, honestly makes me so home sick! Reminds me of so many memories! Thankyou
GTH Gaming, thanks for the comment, you can actually download this song from iTunes I think. Maelor who wrote and sings it was my old apprentice when we worked for Fiat. Something he is better at is singing and writing songs 😂
Il certainly have a look on iTunes. Where abouts in Accrington was he from I might know him lol. I’ve lived in Manchester coming upto three years now and haven’t had much chance to visit home and I miss it so much! Honestly it explains how I feel more than I could haha.
I’m guessing it’s named mill town or milltown boy?
Found his album now 👌🏻
Nice song and video. I'm a Southern lad and moved to Rossendale 8 yrs ago. I really like Accrington drive there every week to do a shop.
The song is from my old apprentice and friend when I was in the motor trade you can download the song from iTunes I think
There is a few nice places around Accrington. It is home to many people. I miss that little town.
50+ yrs living in. Mexico but this brought tears to my eyes.Accy is still "home".
It's unrecognisable now - as an Accy born and bred lass now living in Blackburn, Accrington is a sad place to what it once was
Me too 🥲
My family just visited me in Beijing, had to say goodbye to them again today. First time they've made it out to see me in 4 years since I went travelling and this has proper hit me in the chest. love it.
Tillydog111 thankyou for the comment. I started this project to show Accrington from my eyes and incorporated my hobbies into it
@@mcrossley dont know id you still check this but3 years later still my go to to show people where I'm from. Still love it. Hope you're safe and well at this time lad.
just showed it to our Chinese friends here in Beijing and THEYRE amazed how green it is. Deffo looks great from certain ANGLES
Benjamin Bray yep I’m still monitoring the video and in the last 10 days I’ve had an extra 9000 views
Same about the town centre but seems some glimmer of light as rejuvenation is happening in the town and since market hall is under renovation business have moved into the old Victorian arcade breathing new life in to a once neglected building hopefully money will be spent on it especially the glass roof great to see all the shops full a and now encouraged people to walk through in to Warner st were there are so lovely independent shops and cafes we have some lovely parks and green ways, oak hill Gatty's park and Mr Gatty's tea room via the old railway now a green way Haworth art gallery Presley Clough so all is not lost it not the town it the people we are so friendly just say hello and you'll find out a stranger is a friend you don't know yet so maybe in not the to far future it will be greater Accrington again
Lancashire born and bred and proud to be x
I grew up in Accy. I was wrenched away when I was 13 to the other side of the world. While I’m grateful for the life I have now, I didn’t want to leave Accy at the time.. I go back for a visit from time to time ❤️
Me to 50 yrs in NZ it was a fantastic place . Still love my little town called home
I left Accrington 50 years ago but occasionally visit. The thing that strikes me most about the view from the Coppice, apart from all the trees, is the loss (if you can call it that) of all the factory chimneys. I don't suppose you get the pea soup fogs from them in winter down by the Faccy Bottom like when I was a nipper. I still retain the accent, although Accy folk think its been diluted a bit, so I am often asked in London, where I now live, where I come from. I always reply "The USA"........."t'Uther Side of Accrington."
Where Aparts Did You Live in accy,just wondering
Im so speechless,i went to USA And watched This,new accy and i came back
@@animationgamer5199 Fern Gore council estate then later bottom end of Willows Lane near Willow Mount WMC.
@@daveh9753 Thats Where i live,Really nice
lovely song....reminded me of old Accrington..:'(
Lived in this lovely town and with lovely people for 15 years.
Arrived here in 1991 never left since..lovely town
I’d have to disagree with you on that
Lovely song and nice little video, all places I instantly recognise as an Accy lad :)
Brilliant. Always good to go back to Accy
Accy looks so nice from certain angles:-P
This video and soundtrack is making me feel a tad bit homesick, but I could never move back.
Accrington is nothing like it used to be - Accy born and bred but now living in Blackburn. I always feel sad going back into town and remembering how it was when I grew up there.
The hills look nice and CLEAN
Accrington will always be seen as home. It's got some beautiful places around. Working together the town centre can come back to life to.
Chris Bruce im applying for a job there. I live in Bournemouth right now. And never been to the north.
Can you tell me what it’s like. Is there much young people? Is there a night life ?
Help 😂👀 xx
@@Lol78209 I have never been in to the night life, not to sure on what that is like their. What I have heard from a few of my friends that their is a couple of nice clubs/pubs around. It's been a couple of year's since I lived in Accrington due to having to move away for work. I still go up regular. Their are still some nice area's to live with some nice people to meet of all ages. Their are plenty of walks/cycle rides to go on around their to. I hope this helps.
Chris Bruce it does help thank you ! I’m putting the application in next week, fingers crossed 🤞🏻🤓 x
@@Lol78209 Glad that it helps.Hope it all goes well with your application.
i was brought up in Accrington went to St peters junior school and st christophers love the video and song good memories of my childhood thank you xx
Anne chatburn im applying for a job there. I live in Bournemouth right now. And never been to the north.
Can you tell me what it’s like. Is there much young people? Is there a night life ?
Help 😂👀 xx
@@Lol78209 nightlife???? Not for 10 years now...
@@7dtdfil730 lol too bad I adore my night life, missing it at the mo 😂 feels like forever ago I was thinking of applying in this area. Luckily I found happiness in the south after all. Hope you’re well 🥰
@@Lol78209 I moved down south 8 years ago... near Portsmouth, the nightlife down here is dead too. lol!
I miss the 90s' though - music hasn't been the same (or I'm just an old fart). lol!
Glad you found a reason to stay down south - what with what's happening up there these last 11 months.
Stay safe!
@@7dtdfil730 lol I’m sure you’re not that old ! You too 😘
Old times:(
Excellent song and video Maelor.
Davey R Maelor did the song and I made the video
that took me back to my childhood well done whoever is responsible.
Brian Holden Thankyou for the kind comments, I filmed it and my friend allowed me to use his song
@@mcrossley 50+.oo
J Keith Foster, 50+?????
love this reminds me of home
What a great vid. Well done
So lovely!!!
1:56 is near where I live less the 3 min walk
Same
Always Trying to get away from my Accrington Roots but I still have affection for the Place ❤ Still think it will revive ??
Nice vid & song Maelor.
Now accy is full of sick sports cars and super cars with anti lag cars Audi rs3 m3 gtr ferraris lambos whatever you want
Can someone help me? The first two buildings (after the title over the town hall photo), what/where are they? The large looking home, and the derelict/abandoned building? I can't figure them out! (BTW - I'm Ex-Accy Lad, living in the US now, still get back at least once a year!)
Chris Hurst that will be Heathland Private School formerly Broad Oak And the second was Huncoat Power Station
@@mcrossley Ahhh, Of Course! Cheers Pal, I hope you and all yours are well!
Neat!!
Every time I'm here it brings me down, why does the singer say that?
Don’t know why don’t you ask him. He still in Accrington
@@mcrossley but it's a lovely town, it doesn't bring me down, yes it can be a little boring at times, but I have been far more bored or feeling down in a city and no it's not London or Manchester either. 👍
It's such a gorgeous place to live
Accy kinda looks good like this , but livin here truly is boring inig
oreo sandwich im applying for a job there. I live in Bournemouth right now. And never been to the north.
Can you tell me what it’s like. Is there much young people? Is there a night life ?
Help 😂👀 xx
Liam Milton my mum talked me out of applying 😂👌🏻
Ha it makes accy not look like a total shit hole