East Lancs Railway

Put your favourite North West recipe on the map

IF YOU have a traditional recipe for Lancashire Hotpot, Chorley Cakes or a good old Rag Pie then why not share it with us?

Now is your chance to get your favourite family dish printed thanks to Modern History UK, who are launching a cook book dedicated to the North West’s most traditional meals.

Alongside historic recipes from Lancashire venues such as Helmshore Mill Textile Museum, East Lancashire Railway and Harris Museum and Art Gallery, the Modern History team is looking to feature five home-grown recipes that have been passed through generations of families.

The winners will appear in The Taste of Modern History Cookbook, alongside a dish from Robert Owen Brown, executive chef of the Mark Addy pub.

He said: “From the cockles and shrimps of Cumbria, through to the meats and cheeses of Lancashire and Cheshire, the North West has some of the finest ingredients around, so it’s no surprise that the region is renowned for its cookery and has contributed more than its fair share of dishes on tables across the nation.

“We can’t wait to uncover more and are looking forward to trying some real family gems that have stood the test of time.”

All recipes can either sweet or savoury but should have strong links to the North West, and include a list of ingredients and step by step instructions of how to create the dish.

Lisa Houghton, marketing manager at Modern History said: “We are looking for Northern dishes that sustained the workers, mill owners and inventors at the time they were transforming the world.”

Recipes can be submitted by emailing info@modern history.co.uk before Friday, July 8, putting Taste of Modern History in the subject header, or by post to Taste of Modern History Cookbook, Modern History, Carvers Warehouse, 77 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 2HG.

Ride through East Lancashire railway history (From Blackburn Citizen)

A CYCLE ride along former railway tracks from Blackburn to Clitheroe takes place tomorrow to celebrate national bike week.

The ride, which sets off from Witton Country Park in Blackburn at 9.30am, also marks the launch of a new ‘Cycling into Railway History’ leaflet, giving details of heritage sites in the area.

From the park, the route takes in the Leeds and Liverpool canal, before heading onto the trackbed of the former Harwood Loop, near Cunliffe.

Following the trackbed into Great Harwood, riders will continue on to Martholme Viaduct, then continue to Whalley to view the Whalley Arches from close quarters and on to Clitheroe.

It will be led by Brian Haworth, local community rail development officer, and Nick Burton from Blackburn with Darwen Council.

Bikes and helmets are provided free of charge to all Beez card holders (otherwise a nominal fee of £1.80 applies for bike/helmet rental).

Councillor Dave Harling said: “This is a great initiative that will help people take in some of the best and most interesting places of heritage.”

For more details or to book your bike call Nick Burton on 07739 779 690.

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