Author Simon Entwistle tells the story of the plug drawing riots in Blackburn.
Simon, who is famous for his spooky ghost walks, will be telling a different tale of East Lancashire's past each week on the Lancashire Telegraph website.
To listen to the story, click on the link below.
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