Fairburn Collection

Fairburn seniors Laughable Song Book for 1813 (coloured engraving)
584358 Fairburn seniors Laughable Song Book for 1813 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

West Lancashire WN8 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Lancashire WN8 6

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Postcode Sector Map of Wakefield WF11 9

Hurrah for the bonnets so big!!, Temple Bar, London, 1828
Hurrah for the bonnets so big!!, 1828; showing two ladies wearing excessively large hats encountering difficulties in attempting to pass through the side of the arches of Temple Bar

High-Pressure Engine. by Fairburn. 1851

Queen Caroline. Britains best hope Englands sheet-anchor British cartoon showing people praising Queen Caroline, who holds anchor, representing the Magna Charta, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights

High-Pressure Engine. by Fairburn. 1851

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Discover Fairburn, a charming historic village in West Yorkshire, England, where time seems to stand still. With roots dating back to 1813, Fairburn's seniors once entertained each other with the "Laughable Song Book, " as depicted in this coloured engraving. Fast forward to the 1850s, Fairburn became a hub of industrial innovation, with the Great Exhibition of 1851 showcasing a High-Pressure Engine by Fairburn. Yet, amidst this progress, Fairburn's natural beauty remained a constant. Wander through its Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodlands, where the crisp leaves of November blanket the forest floor, sharing the landscape with Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum). A perfect blend of history and nature, Fairburn invites you to explore its rich past and present. " Or, if you prefer a more whimsical tone: "Fairburn, a quaint village nestled in the heart of West Yorkshire, England, is a delightful mix of laughter and innovation. In 1813, its seniors sang and danced to the tunes of the "Laughable Song Book, " as seen in this charming coloured engraving. Fast forward to the 1850s, and Fairburn became the talk of the town with its High-Pressure Engine, showcased at the Great Exhibition of 1851. But Fairburn's allure isn't just in its industrial prowess. Step into its Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodlands, where the leaves of November create a vibrant, colourful carpet, and Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum) adds a pop of red. Hurrah for the bonnets so big, and the history and nature that Fairburn has to offer. " Or, for a more concise version: "Step back in time in Fairburn, West Yorkshire, England. Once home to the "Laughable Song Book" seniors, it became an industrial powerhouse in the 1850s with its High-Pressure Engine. Today, explore its Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodlands, where November leaves and Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum) create a stunning autumnal scene.