The late Queen’s daughter visited the Trawden Arms and Trawden Forest Community Centre this afternoon to witness community projects in the vilage which was the first in Britain where residents clubbed together to buy its library, post office, shop, community centre and pub to save them from closure.
Princess Anne had previously visited Helmshore Mills Textile Museum in Rossendale earlier in the day.
5. Princess Anne arrivals at the Trawden Arms and greets the public who had waited in the rain to meet her. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Princess Anne arrivals at the Trawden Arms and greets the public who had waited in the rain to meet her. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
6. A young girl sprints off in delight after managing to get a cheeky word with Princess Anne. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
A young girl sprints off in delight after managing to get a cheeky word with Princess Anne. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
7. Princess Anne leaves the Trawden Arms and heads to the Trawden Forest Community Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Princess Anne leaves the Trawden Arms and heads to the Trawden Forest Community Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
8. Princess Anne leaves the Trawden Arms and heads to the Trawden Forest Community Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Princess Anne leaves the Trawden Arms and heads to the Trawden Forest Community Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard