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.
9. 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
10. Crowds brave the rain awaiting the arrival of Princess Anne to Trawden. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Crowds brave the rain awaiting the arrival of Princess Anne to Trawden. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
11. A dog with the Union Flag draped around its neck waits for Princess Anne to emerge from the Trawden Arms. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
A dog with the Union Flag draped around its neck waits for Princess Anne to emerge from the Trawden Arms. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
12. Crowds brave the rain awaiting the arrival of Princess Anne to Trawden. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Crowds brave the rain awaiting the arrival of Princess Anne to Trawden. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard